Birmingham / Alabama / United States
The Birmingham Barons baseball club is the AA minor league affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. The history of the team traces back to 1885, when the Barons played in the many Southern leagues that existed during the early years of baseball. It plays at Regions Field in Birmingham, Ala., which features new stadium lights, box seats, a concourse level and high-resolution video board. The Birmingham Barons is owned by the Logan family and has showcased such players over the years as Frank Thomas, Jack McDowell, Robin Ventura and Michael Jordan. The team partners with Grand Slam Catering to provide concession service at its games. The Birmingham Barons also supports the community through participation in youth programs and fundraising and donation drives.
