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Baseball By Design: Stories of Minor League Logos and Nicknames

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. Instagram, Threads, Bluesky: @baseballbydesign

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57:22

Tacoma Rainiers

Baseball By Design: Stories of Minor League Logos and... ·

2023/04/04

The Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers draw their identity from the predominant geological feature in the Pacific Northwest, Mount Rainier—and indirectly from the branding for a mediocre beer. This episode features team president Aaron Artman, Mount Rainier National Park Ranger Darby Robinson, and lifelong Mariners fan Chris Trebon. And of course, Dan Simon is back with a Studio Simon Stumper. Tacoma Rainiers Website / Twitter @RainiersLand Mount Rainier National Park Website Dan Simon, Studio Simon Website

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52:26

Mudville Nine

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2023/03/28

For two seasons in 2000 and 2001, the Low-A Stockton Ports rebranded as the Mudville Nine, staking their town's claim to being the "Mudville" featured in the 1888 poem "Casey at the Bat." This episode features San Diego Padres Vice President Tom Seidler, who was instrumental in the team, and designer Dan Simon, who created the logo (and who is back with another Studio Simon Stumper). Also, stay tuned for a special reading Casey at the Bat by Anna Ditommaso, Ed Rivera, Pat Larson, Amy Burnett, Eric

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38:26

Kansas City Monarchs, with Bob Kendrick, Negro...

Baseball By Design: Stories of Minor League Logos and... ·

2023/03/21

The Kansas City Monarchs were the premier franchise of Negro Leagues baseball from the 1920s through the 1960s. Through a partnership with the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, a team in the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball has reprised the logo and nickname of that historic franchise. NLBM President Bob Kendrick joins the podcast to talk about the unique partnership. Plus Dan Simon returns with another Studio Simon Stumper! Negro Leagues Baseball Museum Website / Twitter

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01:00:28

Inland Empire 66ers

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2023/03/14

The Inland Empire 66ers in San Bernardino, California, are one of 18 professional or collegiate summer level baseball teams that play on Route 66, but they're the only one whose brand has anything to do with the iconic highway. This episode features GM Joe Hudson, Brandiose's Jason Klein, Baseballpalooza founder Jeremy Soule, a cameo from Baseball Mapper's Patrick Noote, and Dan Simon of Studio Simon with another Studio Simon Stumper. Inland Empire 66ers Website / Twitter Brandiose Website /

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48:51

World Baseball Classic

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2023/03/07

The 2023 World Baseball Classic starts this week! This global tournament of America's pastime debuted in 2006 with a brand created by designer Todd Radom, who joins the podcast to talk about how that brand. Ed Rivera of The Dad Hat Chronicles also stops by to discuss his favorite WBC team logos, including his native Puerto Rico, and Dan Simon is here with another Studio Simon Stumper. Todd Radom Website / Twitter @ToddRadom Dad Hat Chronicles Twitter @thedadhat216 Dan Simon, Studio Simon Website

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55:17

Louisville Bats

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2023/02/28

The Triple-A Louisville Bats play just a mile down Main Street from the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory—but the team's brand is based on the flying mammal rather than the famous wooden instrument of the game. This episode features longtime Bats general manager Greg Galiette and Nick Fuchs of the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory, as well as Baseball By Design Wildlife Consultant Ranger Burnett and another round of Studio Simon Stumpers with designer Dan Simon. Louisville Bats website /

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59:50

Copa de la Diversión

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2023/02/21

The Copa de la Diversión program features Spanish-language brands for Minor League Baseball teams intended to expand MiLB's outreach to Latinx. The program has been wildly popular, and guest Ryan Foose of Fooser Sports Design has worked with teams to create more than 30 of those brands. Also joining the podcast are Ed Rivera of the Dad Hat Chronicles to talk about his Puerto Rican heritage and logo fandom, and Dan Simon with another Studio Simon Stumper. Fooser Sports Design Website / Twitter

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51:33

Charlotte Knights

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2023/02/14

The Charlotte Knights are a high-level Minor League team in a Major League city, and their brand and ballpark reflect that. Guests include general manager Rob Egan and designer David C. Ruckman, plus Dan Simon returns with another Studio Simon Stumpers trivia question. Charlotte Knights website / Twitter @KnightsBaseball David C. Ruckman Creative website / Twitter @RuckmanCreative Dan Simon, Studio Simon website / Instagram @studio_simon Baseball By Design Twitter @Count2Baseball / Instagram

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01:00:21

Chicago Dogs

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2023/02/07

The Chicago Dogs are the third team in the Second City—an independent minor league team that plays in a Major League market. In this episode, the team's Director of Sales Evan Gersonde talks all things Chicago Dogs, designers Dan Price and Kevin Gilsdorf delve into the primary Chicago Dogs brand and the alternate Chicago Wieners brand respectively, Dogs Super Fan Mike Trippi talks about the fan experience, and Dan Simon returns with another round of Studio Simon's Stumpers trivia. Chicago

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41:45

Spearfish Sasquatch

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2023/01/31

The collegiate summer level Spearfish Sasquatch base their identity on perhaps most well-known characters from the world of cryptozoology. The team's owner and general manager Eric Schmidt talks about the brand, and Jeremiah Byron of the Big Foot Society podcast joins to discuss cryptids in general and Big Foot in particular. And new to Baseball By Design, we debut "Studio Simon Stumpers," a segment in which designer Dan Simon asks a trivia question pertinent to the topic of the week. Spearfish

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40:52

Montgomery Biscuits

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2023/01/24

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 Biscuits Website / Twitter @BiscuitBaseball I d'Eclair Pastry Website Baseball By Design Twitter / Instagram / Website Curved Brim Media Network Website / Twitter

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49:39

Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp

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2023/01/17

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 Shrimp Website / Twitter @jaxshrimp Brandiose Website / Twitter Kohala Center: Kahalu'u

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40:09

Todd Radom on Interlocking Letter Logos

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2023/01/10

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. Todd Radom Website / Twitter Baseball By Design Twitter / Instagram / Website Curved Brim Media Network Website / Twitter

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01:02:22

Dan Simon Podcast Takeover, Part 2

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2023/01/03

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 Simon Website / Instagram Wildlife Consultant Ranger Amy Burnett Twitter @RangerAmy Baseball By Design Twitter / Instagram / Website Curved Brim Media Network Website / Twitter

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01:05:59

Podcast Takeover! Dan Simon is the Host Now

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2022/12/27

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. Dan Simon, Studio Simon Website / Instagram Baseball By Design Twitter / Instagram / Website Curved Brim Media Network Website / Twitter

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44:57

Salt Lake Bees

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2022/12/20

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 Bees website / Twitter @SaltLakeBees Steve Klauke Twitter

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58:54

FredNats

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2022/12/13

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 Nationals Website / Twitter Dan Simon, Studio Simon website / Instagram Phillip Greenwalt Twitter @ParkRanger86 Baseball By Design Twitter / Instagram / Website Curved Brim Media Network Website / Twitter

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47:24

Binghamton Rumble Ponies

Baseball By Design: Stories of Minor League Logos and... ·

2022/12/06

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 Ponies Website / Twitter Brandiose Website / Twitter Visit Binghamton Website Baseball By Design Twitter / Instagram / Website Curved Brim Media

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38:19

Greensboro Grasshoppers

Baseball By Design: Stories of Minor League Logos and... ·

2022/11/29

The Greensboro Grasshoppers logo is an insect and their nickname derives from a weapon used in the Revolutionary War. This episode features longtime team president and general manager Donald Moore, historian Phillip Greenwalt, and Baseball By Design Wildlife Consultant Ranger Amy Burnett Greensboro Grasshoppers Website / Twitter @GSOHoppers Phillip Greenwalt Twitter @ParkRanger86 Wildlife Consultant Ranger Amy Burnett Twitter @RangerAmy Baseball By Design Twitter @Count2Baseball / Instagram

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51:00

Erie SeaWolves

Baseball By Design: Stories of Minor League Logos and... ·

2022/11/22

The Double-A Erie SeaWolves pay tribute to the extensive maritime history in Erie, Pennsylvania, on the shores of Lake Erie. This episode features general manager Greg Coleman, the great designer Dan Simon of Studio Simon, and Chuck Johnson of the Erie Maritime Museum. Erie SeaWolves website / Twitter / Greg Coleman Twitter Dan Simon, Studio Simon website / Instagram Erie Maritime Museum website / Facebook / Instagram / YouTube / Chuck Johnson Facebook Baseball By Design Twitter / Instagram /

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