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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
Studio Simon
Copa De La Diversión
Logo Design
Branding
Design
Philadelphia Phillies
Norfolk Tides
Delmarva Peninsula
Lincoln Saltdogs
Wilmington Blue Rocks
Delmarva Shorebirds
Columbus Clingstones
Spokane Indians
Community Branding
Tennessee Smokies

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.

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Sports design royalty Todd Radom joins to discuss his new book, The Ballpark and Beyond, which explores the history of baseball through amusing and interesting anecdotes. Who was the first team to have a website? How many MLB ballparks have burned do... more

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Recent Guests

Griffin Epstein
Broadcaster and Public Affairs for Visalia Rawhide
Visalia Rawhide
Episode: Visalia Rawhide
Todd Radom
Author and designer; author of The Ballpark and Beyond
Independent author/designer
Episode: The Ballpark and Beyond: Todd Radom
Caleb Whitmore
General Manager for Zebulon Devil Dogz
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Episode: Zebulon Devil Dogz
Eli Swanson
Director of Communications and Broadcasting for The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks
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Episode: Fargo Woodchippers
John Worthen
Founder, Worthen Design
Worthen Design
Episode: Fargo Woodchippers
James Christopher
Film analyst, host of Ballpark Nation
Ballpark Nation
Episode: Fargo Woodchippers
Tyler Maun
Play-by-play broadcaster for World Baseball Classic, host of MiLB Show Before the Show
MiLB / World Baseball Classic
Episode: World Baseball Classic Puerto Rico
Marc Deschenes
Principal owner of the Lowell Spinners branding project
Lowell Spinners ownership group
Episode: Lowell Spinners
Jim Macleod
Designer who created the new Lowell Spinners brand
Studio Jim Macleod / 47 Brands background
Episode: Lowell Spinners

Hosts

Paul Caputo
Minor League Baseball correspondent for SportsLogos.net; co-host of the show; branding/design expert
Dan Simon
Founder of Studio Simon; co-host and designer

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 States4 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 States10 months ago
  • Nothing negative about the pod cast I enjoy everything about it wish there was more episodes for

    Audible
    5
    Julio Gonzalez
    United States10 months 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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Guest quality and episode depth are strong drivers of positive word-of-mouth.
Listeners appreciate the design-forward approach to baseball branding and the community focus.
A niche within a niche but deeply loved by MiLB branding and design enthusiasts.

Chart Rankings

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

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#119
Canada/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#120
Germany/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#146
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Apple Podcasts
#44
Israel/Sports/Baseball

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
Newport Gulls
Q: Why is the team in Newport, Rhode Island, named the Gulls?
The team started as the Rhode Island Gulls in Cranston, Rhode Island, moved to Newport in 2001, and kept the gull branding, which tied to the local coastal environment and branding consistency.

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

A design- and baseball-focused series that chronicles the stories behind minor league logos and nicknames. Typical episodes pair a graphic designer with a team owner or branding expert to unpack how identities are created, reimagined, and positioned within their communities. Recurring topics include branding strategy, community engagement, cultural/region-specific inspiration, and the interplay between aesthetics and fan connection. Notably, the show frequently features guests from front offices, design studios, and local culture influencers, which keeps discussions practical for branding teams while still rich in lore. The format often blends behind-the-scenes design process with broader narratives about place, history, and fan experience,... more

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