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Yesterday the new Mid America League team to play in Abilene Texas (Walt Driggers Field) announced the final name chosen from its name the team promotion. The team will be named the Abilene Flying Bison, although on certain games it will play as the Abilene Blue Socks.
Here is the announcement:
https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/news/abilene-baseball-franchise-announces-team-name-logo/
More DetailsWe found a recent news clip from the BigCountryHomePage YouTube channel which mentioned the upcoming Abilene team in the Mid America League. The news clip covers recent minor league teams in Abilene. Scott Kirk, President of the new Abilene team (team name still to be announced), spoke in this news clip as well.
Fox West Texas earlier this week came out with an article about naming the new Abilene Mid America League team:
Team executive, Scott Kirk, was interviewed and discussed more about the new team and how to submit name suggestions:
Parties interested in naming the team may do so on the Abilene page of the official league website here:
This article came out on November 3, 2023 from the AbileneReporterNews.com website:
A quote from the article:
The Mid-America League will field a team in Abilene for its inaugural season this spring.
The yet unnamed Abilene team will play at McMurry’s Walt Driggers Field, following in the footsteps of the city’s last professional baseball team — the Prairie Dogs, who played one season (2012) in the defunct North American League.
Scott Kirk, the team’s president, said fans can vote for the Abilene team’s nickname and mascot.
“We look forward to our fans stepping to the plate and picking a name for the team that epitomizes the spirit of the city,” Kirk said in a news release.
If you are interested in naming the team or mascot then you are welcome to visit the official page on the Mid America League’s website here:
October 12, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Mid America League Announces Abilene, Texas, as the Second Franchise in League
The Mid America League, a premier summer development baseball league, is thrilled to announce the selection of Abilene, Texas, as the home of its second franchise in the League. Abilene joins Sherman, Texas as an inaugural member of the Mid America League.
Matt Perry, President of the Mid America League, said, “Abilene has a great history of minor league baseball dating back to the 1920’s when the Abilene Eagles played in the West Texas League. The city’s rich baseball history and commitment to sports, along with its enthusiastic fan base, make it an ideal location for one of our inaugural franchises. We think the timing is great as well, as there are so many positive things happening in Abilene.”
Mid America League teams will play 68 home games from late May through early August followed by playoffs to determine a League champion. Teams will be comprised of college players with team’s maintaining the ability to add select, non-college players. Further, the League will institute a Name, Image and Likeness program for players to earn income for approved services while playing in Abilene. Players will stay with host families in the local market during the season.
The Abilene team will play its home games at McMurry University’s Driggers Field, which was the home of a minor league team in 2012. Perry added, “We’re really appreciative of the University playing such a vital role in bringing baseball back to the market after such a long absence. We look forward to working with them to create a great working partnership and know that Driggers Field will be a great host for home games.”
The League is in the process of finalizing the team’s ownership group, which will include local investors. An announcement in the near future will confirm the final ownership structure, to include a “meet and greet” opportunity with owners and League representatives, details of a “Name The Team” contest, season tickets and more.
For media inquiries or further information, please contact Matt Perry at matt@nsssports.com or Scott Kirk at scottkirk467@gmail.com.
If you would like to contact the Mid America League regarding tickets, sponsorship opportunities, or sending your suggestion for a new team name then you are welcome to submit through the official website for the league at this link: MidAmericaLeague.com
Here is a map to the location of Driggers Field:
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