Hagerstown Flying Boxcars

What Hagerstown Flying Boxcars does

The Hagerstown Flying Boxcars is a privately-held professional minor league baseball franchise competing in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB), a Professional Partner League of MLB. The franchise plays its home games at Meritus Park, a 4,023-seat state-of-the-art ballpark at 50 W Baltimore St in downtown Hagerstown, Maryland, that opened on May 17, 2024. The team is owned by a group of local investors including Blackie Bowen, Don Bowman, James Holzapfel, and Linda Ebersole, with executive management led by 42-year minor league veteran Chuck Domino and Mary Nixon. The organization employs between 11-50 staff and serves fans across the Tri-State region of Maryland, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.

The team's product portfolio centers on live Atlantic League baseball (60+ home games annually), supported by a layered ticketing architecture that spans single-game admission, season ticket plans ($693-$882 for full-season seats), flex plans, ticket vouchers, and a deep group sales program with tiered pricing from $8-$10 per person. Premium venue experiences include the Wade Architecture Rental Suite, Cintas Club Level, Point Broadband Picnic Patio, Mich Ultra Power Alley Pub Bullpen Bundle, and Meinelschmidt Bar. The franchise also monetizes Meritus Park as a year-round event venue (banquets, weddings, corporate events, tournaments at $500-$2,500), operates concessions and catering, sells merchandise at boxcarsmerch.com, and runs the Boxcar Nation Foundation 501(c)(3) with a grant program awarding up to $5,000 to Tri-State youth-serving non-profits. Technology is standard minor league operations with no proprietary AI features; ticketing runs through glitnirticketing.com and stats through pro.iscorecentral.com.

Revenue mechanics are diversified across six streams: one-time ticket purchases, multi-year season ticket subscriptions, concessions and food service, merchandise sales, event venue rental (professional services model), and the 50/50 raffle (transaction fee). Customer segments include families and the general public, youth (Boxcar Buddies Kids Club, kids clinics, Boxcar Bookworms), seniors (Silver Sluggers plan), corporate groups, and community non-profits. The franchise has secured 20+ named regional sponsors (Xfinity, F&M Trust, CNB Bank, Patriot Federal Credit Union, YMCA of Hagerstown, DRB Homes, M&T Bank, Tru by Hilton, Antietam Broadband, and others) covering themed nights, giveaways, and demographic-targeted programming. In 2026 the team achieved its first playoff berth in franchise history by winning the ALPB North Division First Half Championship and had six players' contracts purchased by MLB organizations.

Name

Hagerstown Flying Boxcars

Legal name

Hagerstown Flying Boxcars

Website

https://flyingboxcars.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Hagerstown Flying Boxcars is a privately-held Atlantic League minor league baseball franchise playing at Meritus Park in Hagerstown, Maryland, serving families, corporate groups, seniors, and youth across the Tri-State region of Maryland, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia through ticketing, premium venue experiences, event hosting, and community foundation programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Minor League Baseball Entertainment

NAICS

Spectator Sports (7112), Other Spectator Sports (711219)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Baseball & Softball Leagues (MPAKAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Professional Live Sports Leagues & Tours (MPAGAMAA), Multi-Sport Complexes & Community Sports Parks (MPAKAEAH)

Keywords

• Minor league baseball
• Professional sports entertainment
• Live event venue rentals
• Family entertainment events
• Community sports programming

Headquarters

HQ city

Hagerstown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from single game tickets, season tickets, flex plans, and group packages for Atlantic League baseball games at Meritus Park
2. Season Ticket Packages: Full season and partial season ticket plans offering cost savings and exclusive perks for dedicated fans
3. 50/50 Raffle: Boxcar Nation Foundation 50/50 raffle conducted during home games, with proceeds supporting community initiatives
4. Event Venue Rental: Rental of indoor and outdoor spaces at Meritus Park for banquets, weddings, corporate events, parties, and community gatherings
5. Concessions and Food Service: Food and beverage sales including concessions stands, bars, suite catering, and picnic packages
6. Merchandise Sales: Team merchandise sold at boxcarsmerch.com and at Meritus Park team store during home games

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Hagerstown Flying Boxcars are a minor league professional baseball team competing in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB), playing home games at Meritus Park, a 4,023-seat state-of-the-art ballpark in downtown Hagerstown, MD that opened on May 17, 2024. The franchise sells tickets (single-game, season plans, group packages), operates concessions and merchandise, and rents the ballpark's indoor and outdoor spaces for corporate events, weddings, tournaments, and community gatherings. It also runs community programs through the Boxcar Nation Foundation, including youth clinics, reading initiatives, and nonprofit grants.

Product overview

Hagerstown Flying Boxcars is a minor league baseball team competing in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. The organization operates as a single unified entertainment offering centered around Meritus Park, a state-of-the-art 4,023-seat ballpark in downtown Hagerstown, MD. The product portfolio includes live baseball game attendance (single game tickets, season plans, group packages), premium venue experiences (suites, picnic patios, event spaces), children's programming (kids clubs, clinics, reading programs), and community initiatives (Boxcar Nation Foundation, grants, 50/50 raffles). The team also generates revenue through merchandise sales and event hosting services, offering the stadium and its various spaces for corporate events, weddings, and community gatherings throughout the year.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Boxcar Nation Foundation: The Boxcar Nation Foundation is dedicated to building a stronger community by assisting organizations, programs and initiatives that have a core purpose of providing support and guidance to the underserved youth in the Tri-State Region. It operates a grant program for local non-profits serving youth.
• Meritus Park

Products and services

• Meritus Park Ballpark Venue State-of-the-art 4,023-seat downtown Hagerstown ballpark serving as the home field for the Flying Boxcars and as a year-round venue for concerts, community events, corporate functions, and tournaments.
• Single Game Tickets Individual game admission tickets for Atlantic League baseball games at Meritus Park, available online and at the box office.
• Season Ticket Plans Full-season and partial-season ticket packages offering cost savings versus game-day pricing, with tiered seating (Front Row Box, General Bowl) and a 30-Game Flex Plan.
• Group Tickets and Packages Tiered group ticket pricing (20-99 people at $10/person, 100-249 at $9/person, 250+ at $8/person) plus Baseline Boxes, picnic patios, Anthem Buddies, party packages, and fundraising options for groups.
• Wade Architecture Rental Suite Premium indoor suite for up to 20 people with private lounge, outdoor seats, 56-inch TV, and Cintas Club Level access; available for gameday rental or private events.
• Point Broadband Picnic Patio All-inclusive outdoor event space beyond left field for 25-200 people with unlimited food and non-alcoholic beverages plus DRB Homes Family Plaza wristband access.
• Bullpen Bundle (Mich Ultra Power Alley Pub) Reserved space in the Mich Ultra Power Alley Pub with meal, drink voucher, and reserved right field seating for groups of 20-75.
• Event Hosting and Venue Rentals Indoor and outdoor venue rentals including the Cintas Club Level, Meinelschmidt Bar, Antietam Broadband Flight Deck, and field rentals for banquets, weddings, galas, expos, tournaments, and corporate events.
• Concessions and Food and Beverage Service Food and beverage sales through concession stands, mobile carts, bars, suite catering, picnic packages, and event catering menus at Meritus Park.
• Boxcars Merchandise Store Online and on-site team merchandise store selling Flying Boxcars apparel and memorabilia.
• Boxcar Buddies Kids Club Children's membership program presented by the YMCA of Hagerstown for kids 12 and under, including general admission tickets to Sunday home games, Family Plaza wristband access, and a 10% merchandise discount.
• Silver Sluggers Senior Plan Senior membership plan (ages 55-69 at $80, 70+ at $75) offering tickets to all Tuesday home games, Silver Sluggers gift, and exclusive events access.
• Xfinity Kids Clinics Baseball instruction programs for children ages 6-14 featuring batting, pitching, fielding, and base running drills with Flying Boxcars players and coaches, plus t-shirt and player lunch.
• Xfinity Boxcar Bookworms Summer reading rewards program in partnership with Xfinity where children earn game tickets by reading books during summer break.
• Kids Birthday Party Packages Birthday party packages at $20 per child / $15 per adult (10 ticket minimum) including reserved ticket, food, Family Plaza wristband access, and a first pitch opportunity.
• Anthem Buddies Package Pre-game field experience package at $15 per person (10 ticket minimum) where guests run onto the field with a Boxcars player, including ticket, Family Plaza wristband, and guaranteed mascot visit.
• Ticket Vouchers Flex voucher packs (20 for $240, 50 for $575, 80 for $880) redeemable at any home game.
• Boxcar Nation Foundation Grant Program Project-based grant program of the Boxcar Nation Foundation awarding up to $5,000 to eligible 501c3 nonprofits serving youth in the Tri-State Region (MD, PA, WV).
• Boxcar 50/50 Raffle Cashless 50/50 raffle conducted during home games where 50% of ticket sales go to the winner, with the remainder benefiting the Boxcar Nation Foundation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 41 first half wins and North Division championship in 2026
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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No

API docs

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Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KultureCitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 June 2026KultureCity certified Meritus Park as a sensory inclusive venue, providing accommodations for neurodivergent fans including sensory bags with headphones, strobe glasses, fidget toys, and quiet zones.
• CNB BankcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 30 March 2026CNB Bank sponsors Community Hero Nights providing $6 tickets for community heroes and one guest, recognizing local first responders and community members.
• XfinitycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Xfinity sponsors the Boxcar Bookworms summer reading program for youth, allowing kids to earn tickets by reading books during summer break. Partnership promotes literacy while driving family attendance to games.
• F&M TrustcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026F&M Trust Strikeout Initiative donates to local non-profits and charities for every strikeout recorded by Boxcars pitchers during the season. Benefits organizations like Girls Inc. and Boys and Girls Club.
• YMCA of HagerstowncoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026YMCA presents the Boxcar Buddies kids club program, offering family-friendly Sunday games and youth engagement opportunities at Meritus Park.
• Antietam BroadbandcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Antietam Broadband sponsors promotional nights and giveaways, including fireworks shows, trucker hat giveaways, and special ticket pricing for customers.
• Specialty GranulesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Sponsor of Shark Night fireworks display and promotional events at Meritus Park.
• M&T BankminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Sponsor of fireworks shows and promotional nights at Meritus Park.
• Patriot Federal Credit UnioncoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Presents High School Nights with free tickets for high school students and scholarship opportunity through Richard E. Baumunk Memorial Scholarship.
• Educational Systems Federal Credit UnioncoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Presents Education Days field trips with $4 student tickets and sponsored programming at Meritus Park.
• DRB HomescoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Presents various promotional giveaways and events including Mother's Day and Father's Day items, and sponsors the DRB Homes Family Plaza.
• Jim Robinson GroupminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Presents Military Appreciation Nights with free tickets for current and former military members.
• The Arc of Washington CountyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Sponsor of fireworks and community events at Meritus Park.
• Visit HagerstownminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Presents Travel and Tourism Night and promotional giveaways promoting Hagerstown area tourism.
• South Mountain CreameryminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Presents Skipper Bobble Head Giveaway and dairy-related promotional items.
• Central City LiquorsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Presents Thirsty Thursdays with drink specials and branded koozie giveaways.
• Homewood Living WilliamsportminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Presents Silver Slugger Nights and senior-focused promotional events.
• Life Financial GroupminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Presents Baseball Bingo nights and senior-focused promotional events.
• CVB BankminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Presents promotional giveaways and events at Meritus Park.
• Justice S.A.K.E.minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Presents promotional giveaways for kids and family events.
• Edward Jones (Benito Vattelana)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Presents Autism Awareness Night and Stryker buildable set giveaway.
• Nuts for You RoastersminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Presents promotional giveaways and Dino Day events.
• ManitowocminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Presents Mystery Mascot Nutcracker Ornament Giveaway at holiday-themed events.
• Atlantic League of Professional BaseballcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Flying Boxcars are a member franchise of the ALPB, a Professional Partner League of MLB. ALPB has sent over 1,450 players to MLB organizations in its 27-year history.
• Tru by Hilton (Hilton)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 May 2024Official hotel partner of the Flying Boxcars, providing accommodation for traveling teams and visiting fans at Meritus Park.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Southern Maryland Blue Crabs: Atlantic League franchise in Waldorf, MD — the closest geographically to Hagerstown among direct ALPB peers, with overlapping Tri-State-region sponsorship and fan-base dynamics.
• High Point Rockers: Atlantic League franchise in High Point, NC, playing at a similar-capacity Truist Point ballpark. Comparable mid-market independent-league operator model with group-sales and event-rental diversification.
• Staten Island FerryHawks: Atlantic League of Professional Baseball franchise and former opponent of the Flying Boxcars. Manager Mark Minicozzi led Staten Island for two seasons (2024-2025) before joining Hagerstown, and Hitting Coach Aharon Eggleston also previously coached the FerryHawks, making them the closest on-field comparable.
• Long Island Ducks: Atlantic League franchise operating at Fairfield Properties Ballpark on Long Island. Long-tenured independent-league team with established season-ticket base and family entertainment model, providing a comparable blueprint for ALPB mid-market operations.
• Lancaster Stormers: Atlantic League franchise in Lancaster, PA — a fellow Mid-Atlantic independent-league team with comparable Tri-State-style geography, modest-ballpark scale, and family-focused entertainment programming.
• Lexington Counter Clocks: Atlantic League franchise where Mark Minicozzi managed in 2022. Comparable independent-league operation with a newer branding identity and similar ballpark scale.
• York Revolution: Atlantic League franchise in York, PA — a geographically proximate independent-league rival with a similar WellSpan Park ballpark model, community foundation, and corporate group-sales focus.
• Charleston Dirty Birds: Atlantic League franchise where Manager Mark Minicozzi managed in 2021 and reached the ALPB playoffs; previously employed Mary Nixon as VP. Closest comparable on coaching/management lineage.

Broad incumbents

• Lehigh Valley IronPigs: Triple-A affiliated MiLB franchise (Philadelphia Phillies) in Allentown, PA. Mary Nixon previously led special events/catering at the IronPigs, making it the most relevant affiliated-MiLB benchmark for events-driven revenue diversification.
• Richmond Flying Squirrels: Double-A affiliated MiLB franchise (San Francisco Giants) in Richmond, VA. Chuck Domino previously served as a front-office executive for the Flying Squirrels, providing a benchmark for affiliated-MiLB operations and ballpark economics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/goflyingboxcars
• Facebookfacebook.com/Flyingboxcars
• Instagraminstagram.com/goflyingboxcars
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hagerstown-flying-boxcars

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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