Kelabration (the Minor League Nerd)
@kelabration.bsky.social
Host of the Minor League Nerd YouTube channel/podcast. I'm a baseball fan and a ballpark chaser. I've visited 182 ballparks. I'm also into punk rock, traveling, football ⚽️, history, comedy & flags. SABR member.
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I've been to 182 baseball stadiums in my life. The breakdown is:
26 MLB/21 current (includes Sahlen Field)
2 Spring Training
19 Triple-A
15 AA
27 High A
11 Low A
23 Indy
35 Collegiate summer league
6 College
18 Defunct/no longer used by team I saw at the stadium.
26 MLB/21 current (includes Sahlen Field)
2 Spring Training
19 Triple-A
15 AA
27 High A
11 Low A
23 Indy
35 Collegiate summer league
6 College
18 Defunct/no longer used by team I saw at the stadium.
Second game of the trip and the first of three at the Saddledome. Tonight it's AHL action as the Calgary Wranglers host the Ontario Reign.
November 12, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Second game of the trip and the first of three at the Saddledome. Tonight it's AHL action as the Calgary Wranglers host the Ontario Reign.
First game of our trip. The Edmonton Oilers are hosting the Columbus Blue Jackets. Before the game, my wife got to dance with the Oilers mascot Hunter.
November 11, 2025 at 2:08 AM
First game of our trip. The Edmonton Oilers are hosting the Columbus Blue Jackets. Before the game, my wife got to dance with the Oilers mascot Hunter.
We've been in Alberta since Friday. I made sure to pack enough caps for the trip.
November 10, 2025 at 4:35 PM
We've been in Alberta since Friday. I made sure to pack enough caps for the trip.
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Episode 190: Allen Lawrence is the GM of the Salem Red Sox. We chat with Allen about Salem, VA and what people can expect with the new brand they’re unveiling in 3 days. We talk his favorite Boston Red Sox and his Proffitt & Loss. #AmericaLowerYourStandards podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
Episode 190 - Salem Outdoors
Podcast Episode · Earned Fun Average · 11/05/2025 · 34m
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November 5, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Episode 190: Allen Lawrence is the GM of the Salem Red Sox. We chat with Allen about Salem, VA and what people can expect with the new brand they’re unveiling in 3 days. We talk his favorite Boston Red Sox and his Proffitt & Loss. #AmericaLowerYourStandards podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
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This week on the Baseball By Design podcast Val the Stadium Food Girl stops by and we share our favorite food-based baseball logos. Listen wherever you get podcasts!
November 4, 2025 at 5:50 PM
This week on the Baseball By Design podcast Val the Stadium Food Girl stops by and we share our favorite food-based baseball logos. Listen wherever you get podcasts!
Last night the MLB season ended with the Los Angeles Dodgers once again finishing on the last step, bringing home another Commissioner's Trophy.
November 2, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Last night the MLB season ended with the Los Angeles Dodgers once again finishing on the last step, bringing home another Commissioner's Trophy.
Hockey night in Rosemont with the Wolves hosting the Toronto Marlies.
November 2, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Hockey night in Rosemont with the Wolves hosting the Toronto Marlies.
Back-to-back homers is an excellent way to start the game.
October 30, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Back-to-back homers is an excellent way to start the game.
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🎥 “The Man Who Changed Baseball Forever: Branch Rickey’s Bold Move in 1942”
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🎥 “The Man Who Changed Baseball Forever: Branch Rickey’s Bold Move in 1942”
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October 29, 2025 at 5:35 PM
🎥 “The Man Who Changed Baseball Forever: Branch Rickey’s Bold Move in 1942”
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Episode 189: What does a new team mean for a city that lost a MLB team? We chat with Casey Pratt, the VP of Communications & Fan Entertainment for the Oakland Ballers of the Pioneer League. We also chat about the league and stadium. #AmericaLowerYourStandards podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
Episode 189 - Baller Resiliency
Podcast Episode · Earned Fun Average · 10/29/2025 · 32m
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October 29, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Episode 189: What does a new team mean for a city that lost a MLB team? We chat with Casey Pratt, the VP of Communications & Fan Entertainment for the Oakland Ballers of the Pioneer League. We also chat about the league and stadium. #AmericaLowerYourStandards podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
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This week on Baseball By Design, we discuss the collegiate summer level Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp and their alternate Radioactive Shrimp brand with broadcaster Lucas Burris and wildlife correspondent @rangeramy.bsky.social. Listen wherever you get podcasts!
October 28, 2025 at 2:04 PM
This week on Baseball By Design, we discuss the collegiate summer level Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp and their alternate Radioactive Shrimp brand with broadcaster Lucas Burris and wildlife correspondent @rangeramy.bsky.social. Listen wherever you get podcasts!
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We head to Charlotte for our latest episode as we spoke with Eddie Hull. Eddie owns the Queen City Corndogs of the newly formed Blue Ridge League. Eddie talks about his former Charlotte 49ers Coach Loren Hibbs and made the Wichita connection as Coach Hibbs spent time with Wichita State as well.
October 26, 2025 at 4:59 PM
We head to Charlotte for our latest episode as we spoke with Eddie Hull. Eddie owns the Queen City Corndogs of the newly formed Blue Ridge League. Eddie talks about his former Charlotte 49ers Coach Loren Hibbs and made the Wichita connection as Coach Hibbs spent time with Wichita State as well.
This is just a little north of us in Old Irving Park. I run in this area two/three times a week. It makes me incredibly happy that the people who live there stood up to the kidnapping mother fuckers.
October 26, 2025 at 2:53 AM
This is just a little north of us in Old Irving Park. I run in this area two/three times a week. It makes me incredibly happy that the people who live there stood up to the kidnapping mother fuckers.
World Series watch party at Impact Field with fellow Chicago Dogs fans. Let's go Jays!
October 25, 2025 at 12:44 AM
World Series watch party at Impact Field with fellow Chicago Dogs fans. Let's go Jays!
I used so many newspaper sources while writing this episode, that I ran out of room for all of them on YouTube. I've never had that happen before.
For our newest episode about the history of pro baseball in Zanesville, we created logos to use in the video since most minor league teams back then did not have logos. Here are four of them. The fifth one will be on the follow up post.
October 22, 2025 at 7:57 PM
I used so many newspaper sources while writing this episode, that I ran out of room for all of them on YouTube. I've never had that happen before.
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Episode 188: We are joined by Eddie Hull, the owner of the Queen City Corndogs. Eddie talks about his playing days and what it’s like playing summer collegiate baseball in Charlotte. We also talk about the new Blue Ridge League for 2026. #AmericaLowerYourStandards podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
Episode 188 - Get Your Corndogs Here
Podcast Episode · Earned Fun Average · 10/22/2025 · 26m
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October 22, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Episode 188: We are joined by Eddie Hull, the owner of the Queen City Corndogs. Eddie talks about his playing days and what it’s like playing summer collegiate baseball in Charlotte. We also talk about the new Blue Ridge League for 2026. #AmericaLowerYourStandards podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
Our World Series match up is set after the Blue Jays moved up the stairs last night. Who will lift the Commissioner's Trophy?
October 21, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Our World Series match up is set after the Blue Jays moved up the stairs last night. Who will lift the Commissioner's Trophy?
Tonight is the Chicago Wolves home opener against the Rockford IceHogs.
October 19, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Tonight is the Chicago Wolves home opener against the Rockford IceHogs.
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The hats Patrick Larson and Donnie Wise wore during our MLB playoffs predictions episode. Patrick wore his Toronto Blue Jays World Series hat and Donnie wore his New York Yankees World Series hat. Go back to last week’s post to see Johnny and Eric’s hats.
October 18, 2025 at 10:40 PM
The hats Patrick Larson and Donnie Wise wore during our MLB playoffs predictions episode. Patrick wore his Toronto Blue Jays World Series hat and Donnie wore his New York Yankees World Series hat. Go back to last week’s post to see Johnny and Eric’s hats.
Last night the Dodgers became the first team to move up to the World Series step. Who will join them up there?
October 18, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Last night the Dodgers became the first team to move up to the World Series step. Who will join them up there?
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Episode 187: In the second half of our recording with Patrick Larson & Donnie Wise we discuss the MLB playoffs. From the wild card games to the divisional series, the league championship series and the ultimate World Series matchup, hear who we have winning. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
Episode 187 - 2025 MLB Playoffs - Pt 2
Podcast Episode · Earned Fun Average · 10/15/2025 · 25m
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October 15, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Episode 187: In the second half of our recording with Patrick Larson & Donnie Wise we discuss the MLB playoffs. From the wild card games to the divisional series, the league championship series and the ultimate World Series matchup, hear who we have winning. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
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New on Baseball By Design, the Ontario Tower Buzzers will take to the field in Southern California in 2026. Guests include GM Allan Benavides, designer Dan Simon, and wildlife correspondent Ranger Amy!
Listen wherever you get podcasts
Listen wherever you get podcasts
October 14, 2025 at 1:48 PM
New on Baseball By Design, the Ontario Tower Buzzers will take to the field in Southern California in 2026. Guests include GM Allan Benavides, designer Dan Simon, and wildlife correspondent Ranger Amy!
Listen wherever you get podcasts
Listen wherever you get podcasts
Last night the Milwaukee Brewers moved up the playoff steps to the NLCS. Who will win the two League Championship Series and mive up to the World Series?
Note: I don't have a Cubs cap in my collection so a Knoxville Smokies cap is filling in.
Note: I don't have a Cubs cap in my collection so a Knoxville Smokies cap is filling in.
October 12, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Last night the Milwaukee Brewers moved up the playoff steps to the NLCS. Who will win the two League Championship Series and mive up to the World Series?
Note: I don't have a Cubs cap in my collection so a Knoxville Smokies cap is filling in.
Note: I don't have a Cubs cap in my collection so a Knoxville Smokies cap is filling in.
Last night, the Seattle Mariners pulled off a 3-2 victory in 15 innings to move up the playoff steps and join the Toronto Blue Jays in ALCS. Who will win tonight's game 5 and join the Dodgers in the NLCS.
I don't have a Cubs cap in my collection so a Knoxville Smokies cap is filling in.
I don't have a Cubs cap in my collection so a Knoxville Smokies cap is filling in.
October 11, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Last night, the Seattle Mariners pulled off a 3-2 victory in 15 innings to move up the playoff steps and join the Toronto Blue Jays in ALCS. Who will win tonight's game 5 and join the Dodgers in the NLCS.
I don't have a Cubs cap in my collection so a Knoxville Smokies cap is filling in.
I don't have a Cubs cap in my collection so a Knoxville Smokies cap is filling in.