Congratulations to the Fort Wayne TinCaps for another Fort Wayne first – their invite to move up the minor league ladder means “High-A” minor league baseball for the first time in Fort Wayne!
The TinCaps were one of 119 teams across Minor League Baseball that were offered a spot as an affiliate today as the minor leagues contract from the 160 teams that have been the norm in recent years.
No deal has yet been completed, but the TinCaps seem likely to accept San Diego’s offer. Other Midwest League teams, including the Dayton Dragons, South Bend Cubs, West Michigan Whitecaps, Lansing Lugnuts and others have been offered spots as High-A affiliates by their parent clubs as well. The Midwest League reportedly could contract from 16 teams to 12, with all 12 clubs playing at the High-A level.
TinCaps invited to High-A, by Dylan Sinn | Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
“It is incredible the impact the Harrison Square project has had on Fort Wayne,” said Tom Didier. “Just as it took incredible vision to build a ballpark for what would later become the Fort Wayne Wizards, creating a place downtown that is consistently recognized as one of the best venues in minor league baseball really put Fort Wayne on the map.”
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