MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) – News 11 has learned that minor league baseball is returning to the Queen City.
Meridian will be joining the 8-team Mid American League that features 5 teams in Texas, Kansas and Missouri. According to team officials, the new team will sign a 5-year-lease agreement with Meridian Community College to play at Scaggs field.
A press conference will take place in mid-January to formerly announce the team and details.
Right now, the team is asking for community engagement with a “name the team” contest.
You can submit your idea at the website: baseballinmeridian.com.
The name of the new team will be announced on January 1st.
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