Before the Long Beach Baseball Club (LBBC) can take the field for its potential inaugural season, the team needs an official name. Fortunately for local residents, LBBC has extended its team-naming contest, with community entries now welcome through Sept. 26.
As promised, LBBC has begun showcasing visuals for chosen fan ideas through AI-generated videos on the team’s social media accounts. As of Sept. 11, almost 1,000 submissions had already been received since the contest began, and the public is invited to keep brainstorming for more.
“The response from Long Beach has been incredible,” said Ena Patel, President of the LBBC, in a public statement. “This city’s creativity is unmatched, from sports to arts, music, and culture, and we want our team’s identity to reflect that spirit. We’ve received everything from mock-up jersey ideas to video submissions to artwork for potential logos to catchy slogans. We couldn’t have expected a better response from the community, but we still want to hear from the kids and youth across Long Beach, so keep the ideas coming.”
Participants are invited to send videos detailing their idea and how it reflects Long Beach and the city’s community, along with a short description of any inspirations and potential visual ideas. Online submissions are open through 11:59 p.m. on Sept. 26.
After the deadline closes, entries will be reviewed by LBBC, and finalists will be shared with the public for additional feedback ahead of the naming decision. According to LBBC, the club also reserves the right to adapt or modify submissions to best fit the team’s brand and community goals.
The team is currently in talks with the City of Long Beach and Cal State Long Beach (CSULB) over the potential usage of Blair Field as the team’s home diamond. LBBC is aiming to begin play in the 2026 season of the Pioneer Baseball League (PBL)
LBBC is backed by Innovation Baseball Partners, which includes Paul Freedman, co-founder of the PBL’s Oakland Ballers. On Sept. 4, Long Beach Watchdog first reported that legendary Long Beach rapper Warren G had joined the team’s ownership group.
Also expected to join LBBC in the PBL next year is a newly announced team in Modesto, recently approved to play at John Thurman Field, former home of the Seattle Mariners’ Triple-A affiliate the Modesto Nuts. This makes California the most prevalent state in the PBL, with the league already featuring the Ballers and the Yuba-Sutter High Wheelers.
To follow along on Long Beach Baseball Club’s team naming journey, visit them on Instagram or Facebook.
