Meet the Jr Baysox: A New Era for Owen Sound Minor Baseball
Owen Sound Minor Baseball will unify all programs under the Jr Baysox brand for the 2025 season, marking a new era for the organization.
Owen Sound Minor Baseball (OSMB) is embracing a new chapter in its storied history with a significant branding update. Following the organization’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on December 16 at East Ridge School, President Jesse Edmunds announced that OSMB will unify its House League and Rep/Select programs under the Jr Baysox brand beginning with the 2025 season.
This decision marks the conclusion of a decades-long association with the Hawks brand, which had been the face of OSMB’s House League teams since the 1960s.
During the AGM, the OSMB Executive deliberated on three options for the organization’s branding:
Maintaining the Hawks brand for House League and the Jr Baysox brand for Rep/Select teams.
Aligning all programs under the Hawks brand.
Aligning all programs under the Jr Baysox brand.
Edmunds noted that the vote was “nearly unanimous” in favour of transitioning fully to the Jr Baysox name.
OSMB has seen transformative growth in recent years. In 2024, the Jr Baysox Rep/Select program launched, offering opportunities for 9U and 11U teams, a 7U Jr Rookie Allstar program, and a 15U Select team. The success of these initiatives, combined with the championship win of the Sr Baysox team in the North Dufferin Baseball League (NDBL) Strother Cup, helped solidify the Jr Baysox brand as a symbol of excellence and development.
Reflecting on OSMB’s history, Edmunds acknowledged the contributions of the Hawks brand, which was associated with key milestones, including Ontario Baseball Association (OBA) championships in 1968, 1993, and 1995. “While recognizing that Owen Sound Minor Baseball learned to fly as the Hawks, we’re excited to jump in with the big fish,” Edmunds wrote in his message to members.
What’s Next for #BaysoxNation
With the rebranding, OSMB is working with HomeTown Sports to design new uniforms for both House League and Rep/Select teams. The changes will also be reflected on the organization’s website and social media platforms in the coming months. Registration for the 2025 season is set to open in mid-January.
Edmunds emphasized that the updated branding aligns with OSMB’s renewed focus on “Principles of Community, Leadership, and Development.” He expressed excitement about leading the organization into this next era, noting, “I hope you’re as excited to join us on this journey into the next era of Owen Sound Minor Baseball, as I am in having the opportunity to lead this great group of volunteers.”
For updates on registration and other developments, visit OSMB’s official channels.