Baseball By Design: Stories of Minor League Logos and Nicknames

By Paul CaputoSports Arts Baseball Design

Baseball By Design: Stories of Minor League Logos and Nicknames episodes

September 29Tri-City ValleyCats
The Tri-City ValleyCats, based in Troy, New York, have been around for a quarter century and play with one of independent baseball's most enduring brands. Guests this week include:
Rick Murphy, President/Owner, Tri-City ValleyCats
Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, Insta @studio_simon
Ranger Amy Burnett, Insta @therealrangeramy
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43 min
September 22Jeopardy Contestant Lauren Vincent Discusses the Columbia Synchronized Hippos
In an unprecedented follow-up to a previous episode, Jeopardy contestant Lauren Vincent joins the podcast to discuss her role in the existence of the Columbia Synchronized Hippos. Plus, hear Lauren's appearance on the Columbia Fireflies broadcast with John Kocsis! Guests include:
Lauren Vincent, Jeopardy Contestant
Donnie Wise, DHC Sports Show, Insta @wisedrjr
John Kocsis, Jr., Broadcaster, Columbia Fireflies
Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, Insta @studio_simon
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51 min
September 15Episode 250: Somerset Semiquincentennials
It's the 250th episode of Baseball By Design—the semiquincentepisode—and we're marking the occasion with the Somerset Patriots, who played as the Semiquincentennials in July.
This week on the podcast:
Hal Hansen, Senior Director, Sales & Marketing, Somerset Patriots
Ryan Foose, Fooser Sports Design, Insta @foosersports
Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, Insta @studio_simon
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52 min
September 08Gateway Grizzlies
The Gateway Grizzlies, an independent team in the Frontier League, play in Sauget, Illinois, a small town in the shadow of St. Louis's Gateway Arch just across the river in Missouri. Neither state has ever been part of the grizzly bear's habitat, so why is this team called the Grizzlies? Listen and learn! Guests this week include:
Jason Guerette, Broadcaster, Gateway Grizzlies
Ranger Amy Burnett, Insta @therealrangeramy
Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, Insta @studio_simon
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40 min
September 01Bluefield Ridge Runners
When the Appalachian League lost its affiliated status in 2020, all 10 teams were forced to rebrand. The Bluefield Ridge Runners adopted a train-themed brand that celebrates the Blue Ridge mountains, the coal mining industry, and a beloved toy train character. Guests this week include:
Garrett Schilling, General Manager, Bluefield Ridge Runners
Ranger Amy Burnett, Insta @therealrangeramy
Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, Insta @studio_simon
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42 min
August 25Montreal Expos
The Montreal Expos logo has been the subject of debate, conversation, and even conspiracy theories over the years. Author, baseball historian, and sports design royalty Todd Radom discusses the history of the Expos and their iconic brand.
Guests include:
Todd Radom, Todd Radom Design toddradom.com
Dan Simon, Studio Simon, studiosimon.net
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42 min
August 18Columbia Synchronized Hippos
An incorrect answer on the TV game show Jeopardy led to one of Minor League Baseball's funniest theme nights. This Thursday, the Columbia Fireflies will take the field as the Synchronized Hippos. Guests include:
John Kocsis, Jr., Broadcaster, Columbia Fireflies
Donnie Wise, DHC Sports Show, Insta @wisedrjr
Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, Insta @studio_simon
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50 min
August 11Baseballpalooza Ridealong: Brooklyn, Somerset, Hartford, Hudson Valley
It's the 10th iteration of the Baseballpalooza road trip, and it's the biggest one yet! The guys guide you through the Northeast and talk about the magic of a road trip with old friends.
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55 min
August 04Reno Aces: Biggest Little City, Silver Sox
The Reno Aces dig deep into their hometown's heritage with two of their identities: The "Biggest Little City" alternate identity plays on the city's slogan, found on an iconic arch on the edge of town, and a Reno Silver Sox brand honors the town's baseball past.
Guests this week include:
Blake O'Brien, Senior Director of Creative Services, Reno Aces
Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, Insta @studio_simon
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41 min
July 28Augusta GreenJackets
The Augusta GreenJackets are a rare baseball team whose logo is based on another sport. The team leans into its hometown's claim to fame, the iconic Augusta National golf course. Guests this week include:
Brandon Greene, General Manager, Augusta GreenJackets
Jason Klein, Brandiose, brandiose.com
Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, Insta @studio_simon
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45 min

About Baseball By Design: Stories of Minor League Logos and Nicknames

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Paul Caputo, minor league baseball correspondent for SportsLogos.net, tells the story of America one minor league baseball logo and nickname at a time. Paul is joined every episode by Dan Simon, founder of the prolific design firm Studio Simon, as well as guests including front office personnel, designers, and subject-matter experts.