Bees Rank in MiLB Top 25 Merchandise Sales

SALT LAKE CITY (July 27, 2020) – The Salt Lake Bees, the Triple-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, ranked in the Top 25 of Minor League Baseball (MiLB) merchandise sales for the sixth consecutive year in 2019, according to MiLB data released today.

The Salt Lake franchise has made the list 14 of 27 times since it began in 1993. Salt Lake Buzz merchandise was ranked among the top 25 from 1994-98, and the Bees have been acknowledged nine times in 2007, 2011, 2012 and 2014-19.

“The recognition by Minor League Baseball demonstrates the popularity and appealing look of the Bees merchandise and reflects the pride that Salt Lake City and Utah has for the Bees,” said Marc Amicone, Bees president and general manager.

The Salt Lake Bees Team Store is the official outlet for jerseys, hats, shirts and novelty items. Although the Smith’s Ballpark location is closed this season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, licensed merchandise is still available online at www.BeesTeamStore.com.

Minor League Baseball and its 160 clubs in the U.S. and Canada combined for a record $85.7 million in licensed merchandise sales in 2019, marking a 16 percent increase from 2018’s $73.8 million. The numbers are based on sales from Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2019 and MiLB provides an alphabetical listing only of the Top 25 franchises.

The Top 25 list includes (with Major League affiliate): Albuquerque Isotopes (Rockies), Amarillo Sod Poodles (Padres), Charlotte Knights (White Sox), Columbus Clippers (Indians), Corpus Christi Hooks (Astros), Dayton Dragons (Reds), Durham Bulls (Rays), El Paso Chihuahuas (Padres), Fayetteville Woodpeckers (Astros), Fresno Grizzlies (Nationals), Hartford Yard Goats (Rockies), Las Vegas Aviators (Athletics), Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Phillies), Louisville Bats (Reds), Nashville Sounds (Rangers), Pawtucket Red Sox, Portland Sea Dogs (Red Sox), Richmond Flying Squirrels (Giants), Rochester Red Wings (Twins), Sacramento River Cats (Giants), Salt Lake Bees (Angels), Tacoma Rainiers (Mariners), Toledo Mud Hens (Tigers), Trenton Thunder (Yankees) and Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (Brewers).

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About the Salt Lake Bees

The Salt Lake Bees are in their 20th season as the Triple-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels. While with Los Angeles, Salt Lake owns five division championships and two trips to the Pacific Coast League Finals. Smith’s Ballpark, the home of the Bees, is consistently voted as one of the best ballparks in baseball, including a Top 10 Ballpark in the United States by Better Homes and Gardens. In 2015 the Bees were awarded the Bob Freitas Award by Baseball America as the top franchise in Triple-A. For more information visit www.slbees.com.