The 10 Coolest MiLB Hats You Need to Get Before They're Gone Forever
By Nathan Cunningham
MiLB teams have some of the coolest logos in all of sports, which is why you need to get these hats before they're gone forever.
Unfortunately, a number of MiLB teams will cease to exist in 2021 due to MLB restructuring its minor league system. Under the new rules, each Major League squad will only be allowed four affiliate teams.
For the below teams, sadly, it means their days might be numbered. So act fast, because these could be rare vintage items years down the road!
Also, make sure to check out the entire inventory of Minor League gear at Fanatics.
Staten Island Yankees
The Staten Island Yankees -- nicknamed the Baby Bombers -- were brought to Staten Island in 1999 and have since won six championships. Notable former players include Robinson Cano, Brett Gardner, Melky Cabrera and Chien-Ming Wang.
Get your Staten Island Yankees hat for $37.99
Binghamton Rumble Ponies
Based in Binghamton since 1992, the Rumble Ponies have won three league titles (although they were all won under their former name, the Binghamton Mets). Jeff McNeil, Pete Alonso and Tim Tebow have all played for the Rumble Ponies.
Get your Binghamton Rumble Ponies hat for $37.99
Chattanooga Lookouts
The Chattanooga Lookouts are named after Lookout Mountain. The team spent nearly 70 years in Engel Stadium (where their first game attracted 16,000 fans) before AT&T Field was opened in 2000.
In 1931, the Lookouts played the New York Yankees in an exhibition game. Jackie Mitchell, a 17-year-old girl from Chattanooga, pitched for the Lookouts and struck out Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig back-to-back. Mitchell spent six years in the minors as a pitcher after learning how to throw from her neighbor, Dazzy Vance.
Joey Votto, Edwin Encarnacion, Dee Gordon and Justin Turner are all notable Lookouts alumni.
Get your Chattanooga Lookouts hat for $37.99
Florida Fire Frogs
Founded in 2017, the Florida Fire Frogs were named by fans in a Name-The-Team contest. They haven't been around for long, but Ronald Acuna Jr. spent 28 games with them.
Get your Florida Fire Frogs hat for $37.99
Clinton Lumberkings
Clinton has been home to a minor league team since 1895, but the Lumberkings were named in 1994.
The Lumberkings have had many notable major leaguers come through, including Jason Bay, Rod Beck, Derek Holland, Grady Sizemore, Edinson Volquez and Matt Clement.
Get your Clinton Lumberkings hat for $37.99
Lexington Legends
The Lexington Legends were founded in 2001 and have since won three titles. In 2006, Roger Clemens pitched for the Legends after coming out of retirement to join the Houston Astros. In his first start, Clemens struck out six batters in three innings.
Get your Lexington Legends hat for $37.99
Lowell Spinners
The Lowell Spinners were founded in 1996 and have won four championships as the Class-A Short Season affiliate of the Boston Red Sox.
Lowell has a baseball heritage that dates back to the late 1870s and have featured a number of Major League players throughout the years. Among them are Mookie Betts, Jacoby Ellsbury, Hanley Ramirez, Jed Lowrie and Jonathan Papelbon.
Get your Lowell Spinners hat for $37.99
Daytona Tortugas
Founded in 1993, the Daytona Tortugas were previously known as the Daytona Cubs until 2014. Under both names, the team has won nine division titles.
In 2013 Javier Baez hit four home runs in a game for Daytona (a 9-6 victory over Fort Myers).
Get your Daytona Tortugas hat for $37.99
Salem-Keizer Volcanoes
The Salem-Keizer Volcanoes were founded in Keizer, Oregon in 1997. Fans chose the name in a contest, which explains why it's so awesome.
Brandon Crawford, Joe Nathan, Tim Lincecum, Buster Bosey, Pablo Sandoval and Sergio Romo all suited up for the Volcanoes.
Get your Salem-Keizer Volcanoes hat for $37.99
Missoula Paddleheads
The Missoula Paddleheads were founded in 1987, but just adopted the Paddleheads name in 2020. Previously, the team was known as the Missoula Osprey.
Their most famous alumni is Paul Goldschmidt, but more than 65 Missoula alumni have played in the MLB.
Get your Missoula Paddleheads hat for $37.99
While these 10 might not last long, keep in mind that there are hundreds of MiLB teams out there and most of them have amazingly fun logos and theme nights.
Be sure to check out the entire MiLB selection at Fanatics to find your new favorite gear.