We’ll see a Piney Woods team in the inaugural summer-collegiate Mid America League lineup, with the team playing out of White Oak’s White Oak Baseball Stadium in East Texas. (more…)
Archive | Summer Collegiate News
Burlington Athletic Stadium renovations move forward
Burlington Athletic Stadium renovations for the 2023 season are moving forward, with the budget for the project raised to $2.6 million from the original $1.95 million for the home of the Burlington Sock Puppets (summer collegiate; Appalachian League). (more…)
2023 Northwoods League lineup announced
The 2023 Northwoods League lineup has been announced, with the Minot Hot Tots entering the summer-collegiate circuit and the travel team Minnesota Mud Puppies to return. (more…)
Hooker Field upgrades begin
The theme of today’s Ballpark Digest newsletter was the launch of the baseball offseason, marked by the end of the World Series. So be prepared for a lot of renovation news, beginning today with info about Hooker Field upgrades for the Martinsville Mustangs (Coastal Plain League). (more…)
New for 2023: Boone Bigfoots
We have a new team for the summer-collegiate Coastal Plain League in 2023, as the Boone Bigfoots will begin play at Appalachian State University’s Beaver Field at Jim and Bettie Smith Stadium. (more…)
Capitol Broadcasting Company closes on purchase of Coastal Plain League
Capitol Broadcasting Company has closed on its purchase of the summer-collegiate Coastal Plain League (CPL) from the Petitt family. (more…)
Minot Why Nots? Why not? New Northwoods League team unveils potential team names
We have the five finalists for the name of the new summer-collegiate Northwoods League team debuting at Corbett Field in the 2023 season, and it’s a very colorful group indeed, led by the legendary Minot Why Nots brand. (more…)
Sock Puppets, Scher nab top 2022 Appalachian League awards
Two major 2022 Appalachian League awards are out: the Burlington Sock Puppets is the summer-collegiate league’s Organization of the Year, and Danville Otterbots GM Austin Scher is Executive of the Year. (more…)
Chance of more delays in new Edmonton Prospects ballpark
The project has already been delayed by a year, and now various–and familiar to those in the construction industry–challenges could lead to more delays in the opening of Myshak Metro Ballpark, the new Edmonton Prospects ballpark. (more…)
Savannah Bananas departing Coastal Plain League; will focus on Banana Ball year-round
The Savannah Bananas are departing the summer-collegiate Coastal Plain League and will play Banana Ball year-round both in Savannah and around the country. (more…)
Nationals vs. Phillies at 2023 MLB Little League Classic
We have the two teams scheduled to play at the 2023 MLB Little League Classic, with the Washington Nationals hosting the Philadelphia Phillies in Williamsport’s Muncy Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field. (more…)
Burlington Athletic Stadium expansion on tap
The Burlington (N.C.) City Council is considering a proposal for Burlington Athletic Stadium expansion from the Burlington Sock Puppets (Appalachian League), adding an entertainment venue to the team’s home. (more…)
2022 summer collegiate attendance by total
With the 2022 summer collegiate season unofficially ending yesterday, it’s time to begin our listings of 2022 attendance numbers. We begin with a listing of teams ranked by total attendees, followed by league rankings and per-game average. (more…)