The heck with electronic tickets for the Gastonia Grizzlies (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League): this season the team is unveiling the World’s Largest Tickets for admission to Sims Park. (more…)
Archive | Summer Collegiate News
Second phase of Athletic Park renovations set for 2016
The second round of renovations to Wausau’s Athletic Park, home of the Wisconsin Woodchucks (summer collegiate; Northwoods League), are set to begin after the end of the 2015 season. (more…)
Pump Jacks to play 2015 in Tyler
The East Texas Pump Jacks (summer collegiate; Texas Collegiate League) are leaving Kilgore’s Driller Park for the University of Texas-Tyler’s Irwin Field for the 2015 season. (more…)
Jackrabbits: New Kokomo ballpark set to open May 30
Despite the Indiana Department of Homeland Security arguing that the facility doesn’t meet flood-mitigation goals, the new home of the Kokomo Jackrabbits (summer collegiate; Prospect League) is under construction and should open May 30. (more…)
A beer river runs through it, Rafters style
If you’ve always wanted your ballpark beer delivered to you on a raft floating down a stream, you’re in luck: the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) are installing a water-powered bar at historic Witter Field for the 2015 season. (more…)
Kingfish unveil 2015 bobblehead, ballpark lineups
The Kenosha Kingfish (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) unveiled their ballpark improvements and bobblehead lineup for 2015, including unique zip-line and bobble-boat giveaways and a new Simmons Field digital scoreboard. (more…)
Navs announce Futures League ASG plans
Fraser Field should be a hopping place for the Futures Collegiate League All-Star Game on July 21: Eastern Bank is the presenting sponsor, and the Zooperstars will appear. (more…)
Corvallis Knights unveil new logos, colors
We have a new logo and colors for the Corvallis Knights (summer collegiate; West Coast League), as the team marks its “Golden Era” after 25 years of play. (more…)
Pittsfield Suns extend Wahconah Park lease
It looks like summer-collegiate ball is the right fit for historic Wahconah Park, as the Pittsfield Suns (Futures Collegiate Baseball League) extended their lease through 2017, with options through 2019. (more…)
$1M added to new Salamanders ballpark budget
After an appeal from Pete Bock, Wake County commissioners voted unanimously to commit $1 million in taxes toward North Main Athletic Complex, set to open this summer as home of the Holly Springs Salamanders (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League). (more…)
New/old for 2015: Jamestown Jammers
Everything old is new again: the new summer-collegiate Prospect League team playing at Russell E. Diethrick Jr. Park this year is the Jamestown Jammers. (more…)
Perfect Game League adds Victor team
The summer-collegiate Perfect Game League is adding a new team for 2015 in Victor, N.Y., playing at Victor Central School District High School. (more…)
Year-end countdown: #4, Simmons Field restorations
Between now and New Year’s Eve we’ll run down the top ten stories covered on Ballpark Digest in 2014, determined by page views. At #4: the restoration of Kenosha’s historic Simmons Field. (more…)