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Hosted by Paul Caputo · sports · EN · 255 episodes
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: @Count2BaseballInstagram: @baseballbydesign
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Signup to Generate a PitchBaseball By Design tells the story of America one minor league baseball logo and nickname at a time. 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: @Count2BaseballInstagram: @baseballbydesign
Baseball By Design: Stories of Minor League Logos and Nicknames is hosted by Paul Caputo. The show has published 255 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Ogden Raptors" (20 October 2026, 48 minutes), "Ozarks Springbirds" (13 October 2026, 53 minutes), and "Martha's Vineyard Sharks" (6 October 2026, 55 minutes).
Baseball By Design: Stories of Minor League Logos and Nicknames publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 49 minutes across 255 episodes.
Booking probability for Baseball By Design: Stories of Minor League Logos and Nicknames is 37%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Baseball By Design: Stories of Minor League Logos and Nicknames requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Baseball By Design: Stories of Minor League Logos and Nicknames's contact route on record: verified email.
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Paul Caputo hosts Baseball By Design: Stories of Minor League Logos and Nicknames, a sports show with 255 episodes published.
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Episode #255
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...
Episode #254
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...
Episode #253
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...
Episode #252
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...
Episode #251
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...
Episode #250
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...
Episode #249
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...
Episode #248
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...
Episode #247
The Montreal Expos logo has been the subject of debate, conversation, and even conspiracy theories over the years. Author, baseball historian, and sports design royalty Todd Radom discusses the history of the Expos and...
Episode #246
An incorrect answer on the TV game show Jeopardy led to one of Minor League Baseball's funniest theme nights. This Thursday, the Columbia Fireflies will take the field as the Synchronized Hippos. Guests include: John...
Episode #245
It's the 10th iteration of the Baseballpalooza road trip, and it's the biggest one yet! The guys guide you through the Northeast and talk about the magic of a road trip with old friends. Find the Baseball By Design...
Episode #244
The Reno Aces dig deep into their hometown's heritage with two of their identities: The "Biggest Little City" alternate identity plays on the city's slogan, found on an iconic arch on the edge of town, and a Reno Silver...
Episode #243
The Augusta GreenJackets are a rare baseball team whose logo is based on another sport. The team leans into its hometown's claim to fame, the iconic Augusta National golf course. Guests this week include: Brandon...
Episode #242
The identity for the Charleston RiverDogs, Single-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, has a surprising back story—it's not based on dogs at all, but rather rats. Guests this week: Ben Abzug, Senior Vice President...
Episode #241
Major League Baseball's All Star Game takes place today and Skye Dillon joins to talk about developing the logo for the event. Guests this week: Skye Dillon, SKYE, www.skye.design Dan Simon, Studio Simon...
Episode #239
The Double-A Springfield Cardinals have only had two alternate identities in their team history, including the Ozarks Snipe Hunters, unveiled this season. The brand plays on the storied tradition of sending newbie...
Episode #238
Before they were the Aviators, the Triple-A baseball team in Las Vegas played as the Las Vegas 51s from 2001 to 2018. The team's alien-themed brand played on their proximity to noted government facility Area 51. Guests...
Episode #237
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...
Episode #236
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...
Episode #235
<p>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...
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