From the electricity in the stands to the excitement on the field, Minor League Baseball has provided affordable, family-friendly entertainment to people of all ages since it founding in 1901. In 2009, nearly 42 million fans went through the turnstiles to see baseball's stars of tomorrow vie for a chance to follow their dreams to the big leagues. In fact, attendance records have been set in five out of the last six years!

The major fun of a Minor League Baseball game has become the entertainment of choice for people all across the United States and in Canada. State-of-the-art ballparks, entertaining mascots and the tremendous reputation teams have built in their communities are only a few of the reasons fans keep coming back to Minor League Baseball. Furthering the success and popularity of Minor League Baseball is the fact that it is one of the most affordable professional sports experiences. A family of four can attend a game for an average of about $54, making it a cost effective activity for the 50% of Minor League Baseball fans that have children living in the household.

All it takes to get hooked is one game. The players take the field, the umpire yells "play ball!" and with the first crack of the bat you realize you're not just attending a baseball game; you're part of the fiber of America. With a fan demographic of nearly the same percentage of women as men, it's an experience for everyone. And as you get up to sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" during the 7th Inning Stretch, or head to the concession stand for a hot dog and ice-cold beverage, you're sure to see some of the off-the-wall promotions for which Minor League Baseball has come to be known.

The Minor League Baseball marketing staff is dedicated to helping you achieve your sponsorship and marketing objectives by implementing a program that meets your goals. Minor League Baseball will customize a program for you that can offer a variety of channels to reach fans including signage, presenting game sponsorships, giveaways, web exposure and much more! For more information on becoming a Minor League Baseball corporate partner, contact Mary Marandi at mmarandi@milb.com or at 727.456.1780.

MiLB Marketing
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St. Petersburg, FL 33716