Baseball By Design: Stories of Minor League Logos and Nicknames

The Ogden Raptors debuted at a time when our collective imaginations were captivated by Jurassic Park, but their logo is actually based on a local dinosaur discovery called the the Utahraptor. Guests include:
Dave Baggott, Founder and Owner, Ogden Raptors
Jim Christopher, Ballpark Nation, YouTube @ballparknation
Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, Insta @studio_simon
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Hot off the presses, the Springfield Cardinals rebranded as the Ozarks Springbirds, staying close to their parent club's brand while creating something unique to the community. Guests include:
Dan Reiter, General Manager, Springfield Cardinals
Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, Insta @studio_simon
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The collegiate summer level Martha's Vineyard Sharks play in a town made famous by an iconic movie. The Jaws-themed team takes a kid-friendly approach to nature's greatest predator. Guests include:
Russ Curran, President & GM, Martha's Vineyard Sharks
Todd Malhoit, Creative Director, toddmalhoit.com
Jim Christopher, Ballpark Nation, YouTube @ballparknation
Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, Insta @studio_simon
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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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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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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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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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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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