The Battle Creek Battle Jacks have announced an alternative name going forward, as they will be occasionally referred to as the Thunder Hogs.
It’s been a growing trend in the Northwoods League that teams will give themselves alternate identities. The Kalamazoo Growlers did this a few years ago when they announced that they would also be operating under the alternative name of the Mac Daddies.
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But it’s not just the name that is being altered; the location as well as the official name will be the Southwest Michigan Thunder Hogs, as they announced on their website:
The Southwest Michigan Thunder Hogs are more than a jersey, logo, or theme night. They are a tribute to the people, history, grit, military heritage, and baseball culture that helped shape Battle Creek and the greater Southwest Michigan region. Built from Battle Creek’s aviation legacy and inspired by the legendary A-10 Thunderbolt II, the Thunder Hogs represent toughness, resilience, and the blue-collar mentality that defines Southwest Michigan…