{"id":115731,"date":"2025-02-25T10:00:33","date_gmt":"2025-02-25T15:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=115731"},"modified":"2025-03-19T02:22:06","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T06:22:06","slug":"johnny-tincap-a-finalist-for-best-minor-league-baseball-mascot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2025\/02\/25\/johnny-tincap-a-finalist-for-best-minor-league-baseball-mascot\/","title":{"rendered":"Johnny TinCap a finalist for Best Minor League Baseball Mascot"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Fort Wayne TinCaps mascot Johnny TinCap is a finalist for Minor League Baseball\u2019s best mascot, according to USA Today.<\/p>\n

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Fort Wayne TinCaps news release:<\/p>\n

Johnny TinCap a Finalist for Best Minor League Baseball Mascot<\/strong>
\n\u201cUSA Today\u201d Voting Runs Through March 17, 2025<\/em><\/p>\n

Fort Wayne, Indiana (February 25, 2025) \u2013 Fort Wayne TinCaps mascot Johnny TinCap is a finalist for Minor League Baseball\u2019s best mascot, according to USA Today.<\/p>\n

Fans can support Johnny by voting at this link<\/a>. Voting runs through March 17, 2025.<\/p>\n

Johnny has been selected by a panel of experts for showing team pride while bringing joy and laughter to fans and players alike.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe appreciate USA Today for spotlighting Johnny as one of the most popular mascots in all of Minor League Baseball and hope our fans can vote him to the top spot,\u201d said Brenda Gibson, TinCaps Community and Fan Engagement Manager.<\/p>\n

The TinCaps are Minor League Baseball\u2019s High-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres. From Single-A up through Triple-A, there are 120 teams in total in MiLB, with some clubs having multiple mascots. Johnny is one of 20 finalists for this recognition.<\/p>\n

Johnny has been the TinCaps\u2019 mascot since the franchise moved from Memorial Stadium to Parkview Field in 2009 and rebranded from the Wizards to the TinCaps. The always-smiling and friendly mascot has become popular not only for being the No. 1 fan of the TinCaps, but also for routinely supporting community events. Through the TinCaps Reading Program, presented by CareSource, Johnny is an advocate for education as well.<\/p>\n

Johnny and the TinCaps are currently preparing for their Opening Day on Friday, April 4 (7:05 p.m.) against the A\u2019s-affiliated Lansing Lugnuts. With tickets starting at just $7, seats are available for all 66 home games<\/a>. The team recently announced its exciting promotional schedule, featuring fireworks, giveaways, discounted concessions, theme nights, special appearances, and more.<\/p>\n

Fort Wayne TinCaps Awards in 2024<\/p>\n