One of the Minor League Baseball teams, Lake County Captains, was established in Ohio in 1991 and has had only one Major League affiliate — the Cleveland Guardians. With the Guardians the Captains steadily grew, and upgraded their league level from Class A to High-A in 2021. As for the visual part of the franchise’s identity, it was inspired by the naval theme. It doesn’t bear any resemblance to the emblem of its parent team.
Meaning and history
Lake County Captains is one of the most stable Minor League Baseball franchises, which has never changed either its name or its affiliates. Established in 1991, the club joined the Midwest League in 2009 and started showing itself quite confidently, winning different titles throughout the years.
Among the Captains’ achievements are such prizes as two League titles, three Division ones, nine First-half titles, and seven Second-half. As of 2024, Lake County Captains are the league champions.
In terms of visual identity, the club has also been super loyal and constant: they haven’t made any major changes to their official badge for years.
1991 – Today
The logo of the Lake County Captains franchise is based on a stylized depiction of a nautical wheel with a baseball, two splashes, and the team’s wordmark. Executed in a smooth yet fresh blue, white, and gold color palette, the badge looks very progressive and strong, showing the abilities of the club’s players and their willingness to win.
Cap emblem
The naval team is implemented in the depiction of a lighthouse inside a large “C.”
Colors
While the list of the franchise’s official colors includes white and two shades of blue, the actual logo also features light brown.