The Triple-A Oklahoma City Baseball Club announced they have rebranded to the Oklahoma City Comets. Their new logo features a baseball shooting through the sky like a comet to honor the team’s long-time affiliation with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The Comets name also pays homage to Oklahoma baseball legend Mickey Mantle, whose nickname was the “Commerce Comet.”
“We wanted our new name and brand to be something that reflects Oklahoma’s rich baseball history and our affiliation with the Dodgers but is also uniquely ours and embraces the future of our city and state,” Oklahoma City Comets president and general manager Michael Byrnes said in a statement.
“Mickey Mantle — the Commerce Comet — is an iconic baseball figure for our state, our city, our team and our ballpark.
“In addition, the OKC Comets name and different marks that display images of space suggest a look toward the future and enables us to have a bit of fun bringing our new identity to life for our fans.”
Byrnes credited the local community and team stakeholders in choosing the new name, which was a process that lasted more than two years. “We appreciate our community of fans who provided input into the new name and brand and who have supported this team throughout the years — since 1962,” Byrnes said.
“Our commitment is to continue to provide the same fun, family-friendly game day experience our fans have come to expect—now with new signage, new uniforms and mascots.”
They were previously known as the OKC Dodgers from 2015-2023 before simply calling themselves the Oklahoma City Baseball Club in 2024.
Work is underway to replace signage, uniforms and other graphics with the OKC Comets brand, which will be completed by the time the 2025 season begins.
When do OKC Comets begin 2025 season?
The OKC Comets begin the 2025 season with a road matchup against the Sugar Land Space Cowboys on March 28. They will play their first home game against the El Paso Chihuahuas on April 1.
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