Baseball By Design: Stories of Minor League Logos and Nicknames

Baseball By Design tells the story of America one minor league baseball logo and nickname at a time. Paul Caputo covers minor league baseball at all levels for the website SportsLogos.net. On this podcast, he talks with front office personnel and designers about the origins of some of the game‘s best and wackiest logos and nicknames. Twitter: @Count2Baseball Instagram: @baseballbydesign
Episodes
Episodes



Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
Montgomery Biscuits
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
Since 2004, the Montgomery Biscuits have spread buttery goodness throughout the Southern League. This episode features general manager Mike Murphy, who talks about the Biscuits brand and some of their innovative alternates, as well as pastry chef Elizabeth Meyers of I d'Eclair Pastry live from her commercial kitchen.
Montgomery BiscuitsWebsite / Twitter @BiscuitBaseball
I d'Eclair PastryWebsite
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Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp have one of the signature wacky logos in the era of wacky logos. In this episode, GM Harold Craw talks about the initial fan reaction to the brand, Jason Klein of Brandiose talks about the creation of the logo, and Kathleen Clark of ReefTeach talks about what makes a shrimp a badass baseball mascot. Also, keep an ear out for mention of humuhumunukunuku a pu'a'a.
Jacksonville Jumbo ShrimpWebsite / Twitter @jaxshrimp
BrandioseWebsite / Twitter
Kohala Center: Kahalu'u BayWebsite / Instagram / Twitter
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Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Todd Radom on Interlocking Letter Logos
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Todd Radom is a man of his word! Back in 2021 on episode 2 of Baseball By Design, noted designer Todd Radom promised to come back on the podcast for episode 58 and nerd out about typography. That promise manifests this week in a conversation about interlocking letters—the sports logo take on the typographic convention of ligatures.
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Tuesday Jan 03, 2023
Dan Simon Podcast Takeover, Part 2
Tuesday Jan 03, 2023
Tuesday Jan 03, 2023
The great designer Dan Simon has taken over the podcast! It's part two of Dan's interview with deposed Baseball By Design host Paul Caputo, and this week Dan adds surprise guest Wildlife Consultant Ranger Amy Burnett to the mix!
Dan Simon, Studio SimonWebsite / Instagram
Wildlife Consultant Ranger Amy BurnettTwitter @RangerAmy
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Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
Podcast Takeover! Dan Simon is the Host Now
Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
Noted designer Dan Simon can add podcast host to his impressive resume now. He takes over Baseball By Design and interviews deposed host Paul Caputo, covering a range of topics.
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Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
Salt Lake Bees
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
The Triple-A Salt Lake Bees have an adorable logo and a classic, simple nickname that pay homage to their Utah's nickname the beehive state, which is a reflection of the predominant faith in the area. This episode features voice of the Bees for all 28 years of the team's existence, Steve Klauke, Baseball By Design Wildlife Consultant Ranger Amy Burnett, and minor league fan and member of the Church of Latter Day Saints Zach Beeson.
Salt Lake Beeswebsite / Twitter @SaltLakeBees
Steve KlaukeTwitter @slbeesradio
Wildlife Consultant Ranger Amy BurnettTwitter @RangerAmy
Zach BeesonTwitter @zachbeeson22
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Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
FredNats
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
The Fredericksburg Nationals—FredNats to friends—highlight the history of George Washington and his mother Mary with their brand. Team owner Seth Silber, designer Dan Simon, and historian Phillip Greenwalt talk about the team and the history it celebrates.
Fredericksburg NationalsWebsite / Twitter
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Phillip GreenwaltTwitter @ParkRanger86
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Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
Binghamton Rumble Ponies
Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
The Binghamton Rumble Ponies are one of the signature new brands of the wacky era of minor league baseball logos. They play in the carousel capital of the world, the source of their equine name. This episode features John Hughes, who was integral in the naming of the team, Jason Klein of Brandiose, and Visit Binghamton's Judi Hess.
Binghamton Rumble PoniesWebsite / Twitter
BrandioseWebsite / Twitter
Visit BinghamtonWebsite
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