Ballpark Hunter

Chris Whitaker is our guest on this week's episode and he talks with us about the Carroll Merchants of the MINK League. The Town of 10,000 people in Iowa has been enjoying baseball at Merchants Park since the original ball club opened it in 1949. However, this version has 

Majority owner Ralph Flores talks with me today about the Lake County Corn Dogs. The Northern League expansion club has released an eye-popping logo and plans to fix up Legacy Fields in Crown Point, Indiana. Flores also added having corn dogs on the menu this year.

Chuck Heeman sits down with us for a great conversation about his new ball club in North Platte, Nebraska. He discusses the preparation of the season, his 30 years of experience in the business, shares a few stories, and tells us why the club adopted the colors of hunter green, black, and silver. 

Jim Pfander of the Akron RubberDucks joins the conversation this week as he discusses how the club was inspired to create the new Akron Jojos identity for an upcoming promotion this season. Also, we talk about the stadium improvements at Canal Park for its 25th season and some of the more creative food items ever to grace a minor league ballpark concession stand. All that and more on this edition...

Greg Sullivan, team owner and president of the Carolina Disco Turkeys of the All-American Amateur Baseball Association is with us this week to talk about his ball club. We discuss how he came up with the unusual identity, the process of fielding a club, and where he sees his club in the future. It is an informative 30-minute talk that you'll surely enjoy,

I am joined this week by Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp owner John Jakiemiec. He talks with us about how he picked his team's interesting nickname and how he plans to grow his ballpark in Peru, Illinois. A very interesting conversation that is no more than 30 minutes in length.

Marc & Ed discuss new rebrands in Sugar Land and Battle Creek along with updates in Wasau and Rochester, Minnesota. Plus, the North Platte Plainesmen burst onto the scene with a sinister look. Ed also tells us what a jojo is.

On this week's episode, I am joined by the managing partner of the Lake Country DockHounds, Tom Kelenic. He talks about getting ready for the club's inaugural season in the American Association along with what to expect at the ballpark this summer. Fans will expect to enjoy beer brewed on-site, seats from pontoon boats, and light poles that light up the sky in an array of colors. 

GM Justin Moser of the Dub Sea Fish Sticks is our guest this week. He discusses the ball club's recent rebrand and reveals a few new promotions that will be taking place this summer at The Fryer--the club's home ballpark. The conversation also includes the process of rebranding, ballpark renovations, the inclusion of the Seal Slinger brand, and information on the Pacific International League. 

Marc Viquez and Ed Rivera discuss a busy week in baseball branding that includes the Glacier Range Riders, Sugar Land Space Cowboys, Lake County Corndogs, Gem City Bison, and an alternative cap for the SWB Railriders.

The Northern League's Crown Point entry will be known as the Lake County Corn Dogs when they take the field this summer. Notice they didn't include ketchup on the corn dog image!

In this week's podcast, I am joined by a good friend of mine, Zack Williams. We discuss the experience at a Burlington Sock Puppets game. The club rebranded in 2021 and went full-throttle with its new identity providing an atmosphere that is a delight to fans of all ages. Zach also discusses what he looks for at a ballpark for his 8-year-old daughter, who is quickly becoming a baseball fan. This e...

The Asheboro Copperheads (Coastal Plain League) are no more and have rebranded as the Asheboro ZooKeepers. The team released its new identity that includes the colors of brown, black, khaki, and jungle green. Their logo features five different identities: a zookeeper, elephant, rhinoceros, giraffe, and a snake (perhaps a nod to the Copperhead brand). However, what do we think about the new look an...

I will give my thoughts on the Battle Creek Baseball Team's fan vote for a new name on this week's episode. I will tell you my favorite name and how ownership responded to fan input.