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.
I have to say, I really dig the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes new logos. The lowercase q with the halo is excellent.
November 25, 2025 at 6:58 PM
I have to say, I really dig the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes new logos. The lowercase q with the halo is excellent.
I have 53 VHS tapes full of episode I recorded off Comedy Central and Scifi that I really need to get transferred to DVD.
Today in 1988 Mystery Science Theater 3000 premiered on KTMA in St. Paul Minnesota. #MST3K
November 25, 2025 at 12:46 AM
I have 53 VHS tapes full of episode I recorded off Comedy Central and Scifi that I really need to get transferred to DVD.
post a movie where you are from.
November 23, 2025 at 10:09 PM
post a movie where you are from.
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While we might be taking a breath in Chicago, our friends in Charlotte and beyond are suffering. Join us Monday 7p CST as we host a webinar to give a broad overview of our efforts to support street vendors these past few months. RSVP link below.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:54 PM
While we might be taking a breath in Chicago, our friends in Charlotte and beyond are suffering. Join us Monday 7p CST as we host a webinar to give a broad overview of our efforts to support street vendors these past few months. RSVP link below.
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Introduce yourself with the last 5 concerts you saw.
The Darkness
The Dollyrots (twice)
Smoking Popes/The Get Up Kids
The Handcuffs
Textbook
I used to go to concerts way more often. But since people can't be trusted to not vape at shows, I had to go all the way back to 2023 to get five.
The Darkness
The Dollyrots (twice)
Smoking Popes/The Get Up Kids
The Handcuffs
Textbook
I used to go to concerts way more often. But since people can't be trusted to not vape at shows, I had to go all the way back to 2023 to get five.
Introduce yourself with the last 5 concerts you saw
-Cake
-Trampled By Turtles & The Avett Brothers
-Pennywise & Dropkick Murphys
-The Buzzcocks & Descendents
-Social Distortion & Bad Religion
-Cake
-Trampled By Turtles & The Avett Brothers
-Pennywise & Dropkick Murphys
-The Buzzcocks & Descendents
-Social Distortion & Bad Religion
Introduce yourself with the last 5 concerts you saw
Green Day
Weezer
Sublime
Remi Wolf
Cake
Green Day
Weezer
Sublime
Remi Wolf
Cake
November 19, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Introduce yourself with the last 5 concerts you saw.
The Darkness
The Dollyrots (twice)
Smoking Popes/The Get Up Kids
The Handcuffs
Textbook
I used to go to concerts way more often. But since people can't be trusted to not vape at shows, I had to go all the way back to 2023 to get five.
The Darkness
The Dollyrots (twice)
Smoking Popes/The Get Up Kids
The Handcuffs
Textbook
I used to go to concerts way more often. But since people can't be trusted to not vape at shows, I had to go all the way back to 2023 to get five.
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Episode 192: A team that’s been around for over 20 years in San Francisco, the San Francisco Seagulls are owned by Marc Caviglia. Marc tells us about the teams that comprise the CCL and about his background and the organization. #AmericaLowerYourStandards podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
Episode 192 - Soaring Seagulls
Podcast Episode · Earned Fun Average · 11/19/2025 · 31m
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November 19, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Episode 192: A team that’s been around for over 20 years in San Francisco, the San Francisco Seagulls are owned by Marc Caviglia. Marc tells us about the teams that comprise the CCL and about his background and the organization. #AmericaLowerYourStandards podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
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This week on Baseball By Design, yoinks—it’s the Richmond Flying Mummies! Guests include GM Trevor Amerson and designer John Worthen. Listen wherever you get podcasts!
November 18, 2025 at 4:11 PM
This week on Baseball By Design, yoinks—it’s the Richmond Flying Mummies! Guests include GM Trevor Amerson and designer John Worthen. Listen wherever you get podcasts!
Fourth game of the trip and third in a row at the Saddledome. It's an all Canadian match up with the Flames hosting the Winnipeg Jets, on 90s night. It's a much different view from last night's game.
November 16, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Fourth game of the trip and third in a row at the Saddledome. It's an all Canadian match up with the Flames hosting the Winnipeg Jets, on 90s night. It's a much different view from last night's game.
Third game of the trip and the second at the Saddledome. We're sitting on the glass for the first time at a hockey game. The Calgary Hitmen are hosting the Saskatoon Blades.
November 15, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Third game of the trip and the second at the Saddledome. We're sitting on the glass for the first time at a hockey game. The Calgary Hitmen are hosting the Saskatoon Blades.
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This week on Baseball By Design, explore the nation’s tightest hairpin railroad turn with the Altoona Curve! Guests include GM Nate Bowen and Jason Klein of Brandiose! Listen wherever you get podcasts
November 12, 2025 at 8:05 PM
This week on Baseball By Design, explore the nation’s tightest hairpin railroad turn with the Altoona Curve! Guests include GM Nate Bowen and Jason Klein of Brandiose! Listen wherever you get podcasts
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.