Ballpark Commons Lands Minor League Team; Naming Contest Next

FRANKLIN, WI — Franklin's Ballpark Commons project at the Rock Sports Complex has secured an independent minor league professional baseball team, and developers are holding a contest to name the team.

Mike Zimmerman, Chief Executive Officer of ROC Ventures and its new development, Ballpark Commons, invited the public to name the team in time for their 2019 launch.

“We’re offering a $2,500 prize to the person who contributes the name we use,” Zimmerman said in a prepared statement. “There’s no better way to make this team a part of the community than to have the people in the stands help to define its image and style.”

Fans are invited to go to baseballwi.com to enter their choice for a team name, as well as mascot suggestions. Deadline for entries is Tuesday, April 24.

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The Ballpark Commons stadium is scheduled to break ground this Spring 2018. Advance ticket deposits for the inaugural 2019 season are being accepted starting today at baseballwi.com.

Ballpark Commons, a mixed-use development featuring a 4,000-seat stadium, commercial and retail businesses, restaurants, residential apartments, and various
entertainment and active lifestyle features, will be located in Franklin and is expected to begin construction in 2018.

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