Benjamin Hill is a reporter for MiLB.com who travels the country visiting Minor League ballparks, telling stories beyond the box scores. Get a taste of MiLB as Ben samples stadium snacks, meets diehard fans, mingles with mascots and discovers the personalities that make the Minors a unique experience. Follow Ben on X, tell him you want to be a designated eater @bensbiz
Latest Headlines
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Start your wagons: Hickory unveils the Goat-Karts
During last month’s MiLB Awards Show on the MLB Network, the Jersey Diners won the “Best Alternate Identity” award. This alter-ego of the Somerset Patriots triumphed over the Great Lakes Pontooners, Spokane King Carl, Biloxi King Cakes, Wichita Chili Buns, Chattanooga Wreckers and Winston-Salem Hype Hens. Now it’s time to...
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Ben's Biz spends an evening with the Dash
Winston-Salem all about grandeur, good times and ... punctuation?!
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This Appy League team has fans in stitches
Burlington Sock Puppets are putting on a show and it's a hit
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Never seen a baseball game in Danville, VA? You otter
Ben's Biz spends an evening with the Danville Otterbots
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How the Durham Designated Eater drama of ‘24 went down
A tale of betrayal, pain, miscommunication and a good hamburger
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Ben's Biz: An iconic evening with the Bulls
Ben explores the renowned Durham Bulls Athletic Park
On the Road
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Ben's Biz spends an evening with the Dash
Winston-Salem all about grandeur, good times and ... punctuation?!
Club Rebrands
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Naturally, Northwest Arkansas finds fresh look
Royals Double-A club celebrates nature, community through design
Promo Preview
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These are the best ballpark promos in July
Sizzling Minor League promotions hit right at summer's peak
More from Ben's travels
Ballpark Guides
Minor League Ballpark Guides, presented by Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, provide in-depth explorations of active MiLB facilities. Learn about unique features, standout concession items, team history, things to do (and eat) in the surrounding area and more. Use them as a resource to plan your own ballpark road trip.
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Ben's Designated Eaters
Ben has celiac disease. At every ballpark he visits, he recruits a designated eater to consume the stadium cuisine his gluten-free diet prohbits. Take a look back through his travels in the Minors and learn about the delicious, the spicy, the sweet and the bizarre ballpark snacks and the brave fans who volunteered to consume them on Ben's behalf.
Podcast
Each week, Ben joins Show Before the Show hosts Sam Dykstra and Tyler Maun for his "Ben's Banter" segment. He talks about his recent work -- covering everything from road trips to rebrandings -- and occasionally interviews guests of his own. No matter the topic, the banter is always informative and lively.
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Road Trips
#BenEverywhere. MiLB.com's Benjamin Hill has visited all 159 active Minor League ballparks. Take a look back through his visits to each one.
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