VOTE: MiLB's Best Alternate Identity
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The Fort Wayne TinCaps will be featured nationally on MLB Network during the inaugural Minor League Baseball Awards Show, airing Monday (Oct. 2) at 8 p.m. The TinCaps are one of eight finalists for the “Best Alternate Identity” category. For four games from Aug. 3-6, the
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The Fort Wayne TinCaps will be featured nationally on MLB Network during the inaugural Minor League Baseball Awards Show, airing Monday (Oct. 2) at 8 p.m.
The TinCaps are one of eight finalists for the “Best Alternate Identity” category. For four games from Aug. 3-6, the ’Caps played as the Hoosier State Tenderloins. Parkview Field had a fairgrounds vibe, while breaded tenderloins were indeed on the menu, and the team wore special uniforms. Click here to learn more about the Hoosier State Tenderloins Series presented by Indiana Pork. Fans can vote for the Tenderloins by clicking here. Voting ends Friday (Sept. 29) at noon, and the winner will be revealed during the MiLB Awards Show.
Additionally, Robby Snelling is one of three finalists for Minor League Pitching Prospect of the Year. The 19-year-old left-hander was with the TinCaps from June 27 through Aug. 21. Over seven starts, Snelling posted a 2.34 ERA with 40 strikeouts across 34 2/3 innings. He began the season with Single-A Lake Elsinore and finished with Double-A San Antonio. Overall, in 22 combined starts, he had a 1.82 ERA with 118 punchouts in 103 2/3 frames. Last week the Padres named Snelling their Minor League Pitcher of the Year.
Snelling and catcher Ethan Salas are two of the three finalists for Minor League Debut of the Year. At the age of 17, Salas was the youngest and highest-rated prospect in Fort Wayne’s franchise history. He was with the ’Caps from Aug. 8-21, starting nine games. MLB.com ranks Salas as not just the top Padres prospect, but the fifth best prospect in all of baseball. Like Snelling, Salas also suited up for the Storm and the Missions.
Former TinCap Fernando Tatis Jr. is one of three finalists for Best Single-Game Performance. In an April appearance with Triple-A El Paso, the 2017 Fort Wayne star hit three home runs and had eight RBIs.
Other awards that will be presented during the program include Hitting Prospect of the Year, All-MiLB Teams, Breakout Player of the Year, Defensive Play of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Team of the Year, and Home Runs of the Year. The show, hosted by Matt Vasgersian, will also recognize Best Feel-Good Moments, Best Bat Dogs, and Best Food. The Awards Show further expands MLB Network’s coverage of the Minor Leagues.
“It’s awesome to see our brand get this extra exposure,” said TinCaps President Mike Nutter. “We appreciate everyone who’s taking a quick moment to vote for the Hoosier State Tenderloins. After a great season on and off the field, hopefully we can add one more win.”
2025 PROMOTIONAL SCHEDULE!
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The Fort Wayne TinCaps have announced their exciting 2025 promotional schedule, including fireworks, giveaways, theme games, and special appearances. With Opening Day at Parkview Field only 50 days away on Friday, April 4, tickets are on sale, starting at just $7. Fans can purchase their seats
RECAP: 'Caps Shutout Lansing with Top 10 Crowd in Parkview History
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'CAPS CALENDAR: July 1-3
Presented by Groundworks Tuesday, July 1 (7:05pm) - Family Feast Night presented by US Foods: Enjoy concessions from the Value Menu ($5 or less) - Manzanas Luchadoras Hispanic Heritage Night: As part of Minor League Baseball's "Copa de la Diversión" ("Fun Cup"), the team will wear special jerseys and hats
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MWL PITCHER OF THE WEEK: Eric Yost
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Fort Wayne TinCaps right-handed pitcher Eric Yost has been named the Midwest League Player of the Week, Minor League Baseball announced Monday. On Saturday, June 21, against the Dayton Dragons (Reds affiliate), Yost helped the ‘Caps combine for their second one-hit shutout of the season. After
PSM TinCaps: Parkview Sports Medicine, TinCaps Launch Travel Baseball Program
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HELP WANTED: Apply to Work for 2025 Season
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – A new season of Fort Wayne TinCaps baseball at Parkview Field begins April 4, so as Opening Day approaches, the team is hiring hundreds of part-time, seasonal employees. CLICK HERE TO APPLY Available positions range from working concessions to ballpark sanitation, The Orchard Team Store, and
ONE LAST BITE: TinCaps to Play as Tenderloins for Final Time
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Parkview Field will host the final edition of the Hoosier State Tenderloins Series presented by Indiana Pork from Thursday, June 12, through Saturday, June 14, as the Fort Wayne TinCaps take on the South Bend Cubs (Chicago Cubs affiliate) in Minor League Baseball action. The TinCaps
MWL PLAYER OF THE MONTH: Leo De Vries
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Fort Wayne TinCaps shortstop Leo De Vries has been named the Midwest League Player of the Month for April, Minor League Baseball announced Monday. Across 19 games, the No. 1 San Diego Padres prospect led the Midwest League in slugging percentage (.625) and on-base plus slugging
MWL PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Leo De Vries, Again
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Fort Wayne TinCaps shortstop Leo De Vries has been named the Midwest League Player of the Week for a second consecutive week, Minor League Baseball announced Monday. The honor also comes on the heels of winning the Midwest League Player of the Month award for April.
260 TO THE SHOW: TinCaps Alums on Opening Day Rosters
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – As the 2025 Major League Baseball season commences, a total of 32 former TinCaps players appeared on MLB Opening Day rosters. Since Fort Wayne’s Minor League Baseball franchise was established in 1993, there have been 228 players who’ve ascended from playing in the Summit City to
RECAP: De Vries Continues Hot Streak
Box Score FORT WAYNE, Ind. – TinCaps shortstop Leo De Vries (No. 1 Padres prospect) collected his second consecutive multi-hit game in the Fort Wayne TinCaps' 8-2 loss against the Lansing Lugnuts (Athletics affiliate) on Wednesday night. De Vries reached in three of his five trips to the plate and
RECAP: 'Caps Take Series Opener on Back of Ian Koenig
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RECAP: 'Caps Finish Off June with a Series Win
Box Score FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Rosman Verdugo (No. 24 Padres prospect) continued to show off his impressive approach in the box in Sunday afternoon’s 8-7 victory over the Great Lakes Loons (Dodgers affiliate). The 20-year-old walked three times in the win, extending his team's lead in the category to
RECAP: El Mutante Madness, 'Caps Walk it Off
Box Score FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Leo De Vries (No. 1 Padres prospect) played hero for the TinCaps in front of a packed Parkview Field crowd in Saturday night's 2-1 victory over the Great Lakes Loons. The 18-year-old shortstop came through for Fort Wayne (5-3, 36-37) in the bottom of
RECAP: Sixth Sellout of Season at Parkview Field
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RECAP: Jackson and Karpathios Shine in Win
Box Score FORT WAYNE, Ind – Braedon Karpathios and Ryan Jackson drove in all of Fort Wayne's runs as the TinCaps defeated the Great Lakes Loons (Dodgers affiliate), 7-1, on Thursday night. Playing his third position in the last three games, Jackson went 3-for-3 with a pair of singles and
WHERE TO WATCH: TinCaps Announce Broadcast Schedule
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Fort Wayne TinCaps fans will again get the opportunity to follow their team wherever they go during the 2025 season. For a third consecutive season, the TinCaps are partnering with 21Alive to showcase select games on MyNetworkTV in the Fort Wayne area, beginning on Friday, April
NUEVO ESTILO: New Manzanas Luchadoras Style for 2025
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The Fort Wayne TinCaps will have a new style for their Hispanic Heritage games in 2025. Playing as the Manzanas Luchadoras (“Fighting Apples” in Spanish), the new season brings a new style with fresh colors, a crisp newly designed jersey, and a vibrant new hat. As
NEW HOME JERSEY: Now on Sale
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – With Opening Day at Parkview Field less than a month away on Friday, April 4 (7:05 p.m.), the Fort Wayne TinCaps have unveiled a new home jersey for their 2025 season. The white jersey features a new block wordmark that’s dark green and outlined in bright
RECAP: De Vries Shows Out in TinCaps Wednesday Night Loss
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The Fort Wayne TinCaps lost to the Great Lakes Loons (Dodgers affiliate) on Wednesday night, 11-0. Leo De Vries (No. 1 Padres prospect) served as a bright spot in the lineup for the TinCaps (3-2, 34-36). The 18-year-old collected three hits in the loss, including two
RECAP: TinCaps Walk-Off Behind Franchise-Record 16th Walk
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The Fort Wayne TinCaps drew a single-game franchise-record 16 walks Tuesday night, walking off the Great Lakes Loons (Dodgers affiliate) the only way fitting, a walk in the bottom of the ninth, winning 8-7. Brandon Butterworth, after leaving the bases loaded twice in his previous two
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