A minor-league baseball team has debuted its new alternate logo, and it is generating plenty of attention, though maybe not for the greatest reason.
The Chesapeake Baysox, a Double-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, on Friday unveiled their “alternate identity.” For select home games in the 2025 season, the Baysox will wear gear with the nickname “Oyster Catchers” on it. The nickname and logo pay respect to the American Oystercatchers that reside in the Chesapeake Bay.
Oyster Catchers merchandise is NOW for sale online, but you can be the first to purchase Oyster Catchers gear IN PERSON at our FREE Family Fun Fest tomorrow from 10am – 1pm at Prince George's Stadium!
— Chesapeake Baysox (@BaysoxOfficial) March 21, 2025
Shop Gear: https://t.co/5D5mokQYn6
Fun Fest Tickets: https://t.co/miKcdVkgjL https://t.co/wawF5RvgKQ pic.twitter.com/d7zcWZqGb3
That sounds great and all, but things changed after fans saw what the patch on the sleeve of the alternate jersey will look like. Here is what that logo looks like:
Orioles Double-A affiliate Chesapeake Baysox will become the Chesapeake Oyster Catchers for select home games this season
— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) March 21, 2025
(via @BaysoxOfficial) pic.twitter.com/qdWYZ2vx7T
Fans, of course, had plenty to say after immediately noting the logo resembled a female body part.
That looks, slightly inappropriate. I like it! Good job!
— NBA Hoops Online (@NBABoards) March 21, 2025
Hear they snatch a lot of HRs
— Andy McBroom (@AndyJMacc) March 22, 2025
I think we found it boys
— Not Jake 🥷🏻 (@CincyHub) March 21, 2025
Yes, that logo is real, and it is spectacular. It will go on the sleeve of the alternate jersey. It’s quite a twist on the Milwaukee Brewers’ logo, too.
Between this and the Texas Rangers alternate hat, we’ve seen some wild alternate logos lately.
