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Indianapolis Indians Again Rank Among MiLB Leaders in Merchandise Sales

Published on July 24, 2018 under International League (IL1)
Indianapolis Indians News Release


INDIANAPOLIS - Minor League Baseball today announced its list of Top 25 teams in licensed merchandise sales for 2017, and the Indianapolis Indians are once again among the industry leaders. Minor League Baseball set a league record in 2017 with more than $70.8 million in retail sales among all 160 teams.

"A big thank you to our fans across central Indiana for their continued support," Indians President and General Manager Randy Lewandowski said. "Our organization consistently ranks among the industry's leaders in attendance and merchandise sales, which speaks to the support of our fans. We'll continue creating the affordable and memorable experiences at Victory Field that our fans have come to love."

The $70.8 million total marks a 3.6 percent increase over 2016's total of $68.3 million, which had been the highest total recorded since Minor League Baseball's licensing program began in 1992. The numbers are based on total licensed merchandise sales from January 1 - December 31, 2017, and include the 160 teams that charge admission to their games.

The Top 25 list includes (alphabetically, with Major League affiliate): Albuquerque Isotopes (Rockies), Buffalo Bisons (Blue Jays), Charlotte Knights (White Sox), Columbia Fireflies (Mets), Columbus Clippers (Indians), Durham Bulls (Rays), El Paso Chihuahuas (Padres), Fort Wayne TinCaps (Padres), Frisco RoughRiders (Rangers), Hartford Yard Goats (Rockies), Indianapolis Indians (Pirates), Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Marlins), Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Phillies), Nashville Sounds (Athletics), New Orleans Baby Cakes (Marlins), Omaha Storm Chasers (Royals), Portland SeaDogs (Red Sox), Reading Fightin Phils (Phillies), Rochester Red Wings (Twins), Sacramento River Cats (Giants), Salt Lake Bees (Angels), South Bend Cubs, Tacoma Rainiers (Mariners), Toledo Mud Hens (Tigers) and Trenton Thunder (Yankees).

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