MiLB, Marvel Unveil Team Logos For ‘Defenders Of The Diamond’ Takeover
Thursday, October 6, 2022 at 05:51PM By Barry Janoff
Buffalo BisonsOctober 6, 2022: As part of a multi-year alliance with Marvel Entertainment, Minor League Baseball today began to unveil team logos designed by Marvel’s illustrators for the 96 teams participating in MiLB’s “Marvel’s Defenders of the Diamond” special event and content series.
The Marvel-created logos featuring MiLB teams’ unique brands and mascots will be worn on-field for the first time during the 2023 season.
The initial release, which included the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons and Double-A Hartford Yard Goats, took place during New York Comic Con in Javits Center.
The other MiLB-Marvel logos revealed today included the Triple-A Durham Bulls and El Paso Chihuahuas, Double-A Midland RockHounds and Somerset Patriots, the High-A Lansing Lugnuts and the Class-A Stockton Ports.
MiLB and Marvel said they would unveil logos from the “Marvel’s Defenders of the Diamond” program throughout October and November until all 96 Marvel creations have been revealed.
It will culminate with MiLB.com’s exclusive merchandise launch Nov. 18, including the New Era Cap on-field game caps.
MiLB and Marvel introduced the “Marvel’s Defenders of the Diamond” three-year partnership last October,.
Hartford Yard GoatsDuring the 2022 MiLB season, each club hosted at least one Marvel-themed night in their ballpark, including Marvel Super Hero character appearances, special Marvel-themed uniforms, custom MiLB-themed comic books and promotions throughout the game.
“The first phase of MiLB’s groundbreaking partnership with Marvel Entertainment delivered on our promise to bring our unique brand of fun and entertainment to more fans across the country,” Kurt Hunzeker, MLB vp-Minor League business operations, said via the league.
“When you combine the creative power of these two storied brands, the promotions, events, and now merchandise fans will see in ballparks and retail stores in the years ahead will create memories that will be passed from generation to generation.
"We are beyond excited to share these new team-specific logos and characters Marvel created as we build excitement for the 2023 baseball season.”
All 96 participating MiLB teams will wear full uniforms featuring the Marvel-designed logos for at least one “Marvel’s Defenders of the Diamond”-themed game in 2023 and 2024.
In addition, Marvel has created a “Marvel’s Defenders of the Diamond” comic book series that will be distributed in participating MiLB ballparks throughout the next two seasons.
“Marvel, at its core, is built around telling amazing relatable stories and creating lasting experie
Stockton Portsnces,” Brian Crosby, creative director, Marvel Themed Entertainment, said via the company.
“Over this past year, more than 750,000 fans of both Marvel and Minor League Baseball were able to experience the game in a whole new way with an all-ages friendly comic book about the Minor League Baseball players themselves teaming up with the Avengers to 'Defend the Diamond' from an underworld invasion!
“Year Two takes this collaboration to a whole new level," said Crosby.
Marvel Entertainment is a division of the Walt Disney Co.
See the full list of participating MiLB teams here.
MiLB, Marvel Unite For ‘Defenders Of The Diamond’
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