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Artwork for Baseball By Design: Stories of Minor League Logos and Nicknames

Baseball By Design: Stories of Minor League Logos and Nicknames

Paul Caputo
Minor League Baseball
Baseball
Baseball Logos
Brandiose
Carolina Mudcats
Logo Design
Copa De La Diversión
Studio Simon
Branding
Columbus Clingstones
Design
Philadelphia Phillies
Norfolk Tides
Delmarva Peninsula
Lincoln Saltdogs
Wilmington Blue Rocks
Delmarva Shorebirds
Community Branding
Tennessee Smokies
Spokane Indians

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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Artwork for Baseball By Design: Stories of Minor League Logos and Nicknames

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The Tampa Bay Rays City Connect brand is one of the most successful in Major League Baseball. The identity tells the story of the region's close relationship with the skateboarding community, and ties together two generations of the team's branding. ... more

The collegiate summer level Madison Mallards keep hitting it out of the park with their popular alternate identities. They'll play a game this season as "The Dudes" in tribute to the movie The Big Lebowski later this season. Guests include:

• Kyle C... more

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When the wind is blowing the right direction and the General Mills plant is producing the aromas from one of its signature items, the whole city of Buffalo takes on the smell of a freshly poured bowl of cereal. And the team can trace the origins of "... more

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The Double-A Columbus Clingstones will play select games this year as the Scrambled Dogs, a tribute to a local delicacy that has its roots in an iconic pharmacy soda fountain.

This week on the podcast:

• Mike Jones, Graphic Designer, Insta @bucket8... more

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Recent Guests

Kyle Chisholm
Mallards front office member involved in branding
Madison Mallards
Episode: Madison Mallards' "The Dudes" Big Lebowski Alternate Brand
Brent Bartels
Mallards designer/front office contributor
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Pat Malacaro
Manager of Baseball Communications with the Buffalo Bisons
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Episode: Buffalo Bisons Smell Like Cheerios
Mike Jones
Graphic designer responsible for the Scrambled Dogs identity
HAYO; designer for Clingstones brand
Episode: Columbus Scrambled Dogs
Kellie Oliver
Owner of Dinglewood Pharmacy
Dinglewood Pharmacy and Gifts
Episode: Columbus Scrambled Dogs
Justin Gorski
General Manager
Tulsa Drillers
Episode: Tulsa Drillers
Jake Starr
Director of Media Relations for the Reading Fightin Phils
Reading Fightin Phils
Episode: Reading Fightin Phils
Bryan Giese
Director of Marketing and Communications, Lake Country DockHounds
Lake Country DockHounds
Episode: Wisconsin Dive Bars (Lake Country Dockhounds)
Gregory Schuch
Graphic designer for Lake Country DockHounds
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Episode: Wisconsin Dive Bars (Lake Country Dockhounds)

Hosts

Paul Caputo
Host of Baseball By Design and minor league branding correspondent (SportsLogos.net).
Dan Simon
Co-host and founder of Studio Simon; designer and branding expert.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 117 ratings
  • Wholesome baseball content.

    MiLB/indy/college summer baseball fan and AP US history teacher here. This podcast is a perfect way to tell the history of America through baseball!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Adam Hazel
    United States6 months ago
  • Learning more about Minor League Baseball.

    Nothing negative about the pod cast I enjoy everything about it wish there was more episodes for

    Audible
    5
    Julio Gonzalez
    United Statesa year ago
  • Nothing negative about the pod cast I enjoy everything about it wish there was more episodes for

    Audible
    5
    Julio Gonzalez
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love the show- would love to see it evolve

    As a huge MiLB fan and a lover of logo design I absolutely adore this podcast and listen to every episode. That being said I usually fast forward past the ‘nature’ segments. I get why they’re a part of the show but they don’t really have anything to do with the team or the logo (which is why we’re all here). I’d love to see an interview with a fan of the team or with a player/front office member/designer if possible instead. I’d still recommend this pod to anyone who likes logos and minor league... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    1234583$3$282&1!;;!3828
    United Statesa year ago
  • Knowledge knockout

    If yer not, you should be !

    What you ask? Following this podcast , of course !

    Paul digs in to both the folklore AND history of a tonne of minor league teams !

    Give it a listen, hit the subscribe button , sit back and enjoy 👍🏼👍🏼

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rocket goose
    Canada2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the mix of design critique with actionable branding insights.
Shows strong depth on branding history and design philosophy.
Guests and topics evoke community and local culture through branding.
Community and niche appeal; strong word-of-mouth among fans of logos and MiLB branding.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#217
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#150
United Kingdom/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#208
Canada/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#111
Germany/Sports/Baseball
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#67
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Tulsa Drillers
Q: What inspired the Route 66-themed alternate identity, and how does it connect to Tulsa's branding?
The brand team tied Route 66's centennial to Tulsa's identity as the capital of Route 66, incorporating oil derrick imagery and neon Tulsa script to create a cohesive, historically resonant look that fits the city's heritage and celebrations.
The Ballpark and Beyond: Todd Radom
Q: What was your research process, and how did you decide what to include or exclude in a book that could easily become an encyclopedia?
Radom discusses balancing depth with portability, crediting editors and a clear thematic structure for sequencing the stories, while choosing not to overinflate the book into an encyclopedic tome, and describing how blogging and ESPN Baseball Tonight segments evolved into the current book.
The Ballpark and Beyond: Todd Radom
Q: What inspired you to extend beyond your area of professional expertise with graphic design and get into a book that really is the story of baseball, the history of baseball as told through anecdotes dating back to the 1800s?
Radom explains his intellectual curiosity about baseball and how his love for writing, design, and illustration naturally led to a project that captures the game's history through vivid, story-driven vignettes, expanding on a concept he explored in other media to create a portable, visually rich narrative.
World Baseball Classic Puerto Rico
Q: How do you balance play-by-play with the cultural atmosphere in international games?
Let the moment speak for itself and contextualize with the crowd, drums, chants, and country-specific traditions to bring the audience into the experience.
Newport Gulls
Q: Who created the Newport Gulls logo?
Rich Rossiter designed the logo and mascot when the team was based in Cranston and helped establish the brand that has endured into the present.

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Frequently Asked Questions About This Podcast

What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A deep dive into minor league branding, logos, and nicknames, blending design critique with behind-the-scenes front-office insights and local culture. Episodes explore how teams translate community identity, history, and regional quirks into distinct identities, from mascots to wordmarks and merchandise. Noteworthy elements include on-site field notes, wildlife and cultural context provided by guest experts, and design-focused segments that connect aesthetics to fan engagement and business strategy. The show often pairs veteran designers with team leaders to unravel branding decisions, making it a must-listen for designers, marketers, and sports executives curious about how branding shapes fan loyalty and local culture. Potential listeners ... more

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