“The growth of minor league baseball over the last several years and the success of our minor league team in Aberdeen has been nothing short of amazing. When the right model is used and the right market is discovered, minor league ball can be a great business and a staple for the community. We grew up around minor league baseball and to look at it today makes us happy. It is proof that the game is alive and well.” -- Cal Ripken, Jr.

Over the past decade, Minor League Baseball's attendance has skyrocketed. Total attendance was nearly 7 million visitors higher in 2005 than it was in 1995! In 2006, Minor League Baseball set an all time attendance record just shy of 40 million, and early numbers indicate that the 40 million mark may well be surpassed in 2007. Not only is attendance increasing dramatically, but so is the profitability and value of Minor League Franchises. If placed in a correct market and operated correctly, a Minor League Team can be a great community attraction for residents and visitors, an economic spur for surrounding towns and cities, as well as a great revenue generator for a municipality, county or state, and/or private investors. While the benefits of obtaining a Minor League Franchise can be great, the process of obtaining a team and building a stadium can be detailed and cumbersome.

Through Ripken Management & Design's experience and strong relationships in the Minor League community, we can guide you through the entire process of acquiring a Minor League Franchise.

Minor League Team Acquisition & Relocation Services Include: