Mississippi Mud Monsters

What Mississippi Mud Monsters does

The Mississippi Mud Monsters operate a professional baseball franchise competing in the Frontier League (an MLB Partner League) as a West Division member of the Midwest Conference, playing home games at Trustmark Park, an 8,480-capacity ballpark in Pearl, Mississippi. The team was established as an expansion franchise in 2024, began play in May 2025, and represents the 21st consecutive year of professional baseball in Pearl following the Mississippi Braves relocation. The franchise is privately held, owned by Joseph Eng, with a front office led by General Manager Andrew Seymour (formerly of the Palm Beach Cardinals), Assistant GM David Kerr, Manager Jay Pecci, and Pitching Coach Rob Carson III (former NY Mets pitcher). A multi-year partnership with Belhaven University secures Trustmark Park as the home of the Blazers NCAA Division III program through 2030, providing year-round venue utilization beyond the 51-game Mud Monsters home schedule.

The business generates revenue through four primary streams: ticket sales (single-game, season, flex, GA pass, and Community Night packages priced $25-$80 per seat with premium hospitality tiers including the BCI Club, Suites, Party Decks, and Picnic Pavilion); concessions and food & beverage under an exclusive deal with Brown Bottling Group (Pepsi products) and a cashless Monster Moolah system; merchandise sold through the Shopify-powered MonstersStore.com and at-ballpark retail; and a diversified sponsorship book anchored by Trustmark (naming rights), BCI (premium club), Atmos Energy, Farm Bureau, MSMOC, Elite PT, and approximately ten additional regional brands. All ticketing runs through Tixr, game streaming is delivered via HomeTeam on the Frontier League Network, email marketing is handled by Mailchimp, and SMS outreach is managed through Vozzi.

Off-season monetization is layered through The Southern Lights holiday light-show event at Trustmark Park, The Drip hot sauce product line, the Monster Drops collectible sticker program, and themed gameday programming (Emo Night, Taco Tuesdays, Golden Ticket Nights, fireworks, giveaways). The primary customer segment is families and the general public within a 45-minute drive of Trustmark Park, where 87% of fans reside within 25 miles and 52% within 10 miles; secondary segments include corporate and business clients (premium hospitality and sponsorship), youth and school groups (School Days, Youth & Senior Day), and college baseball programs (Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Southern Miss, Belhaven) using Trustmark Park for rivalry and neutral-site games.

Name

Mississippi Mud Monsters

Legal name

Mississippi Mud Monsters

Website

https://mudmonstersbaseball.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Mississippi Mud Monsters operate a privately owned professional baseball franchise in the Frontier League, playing at the 8,480-capacity Trustmark Park in Pearl, Mississippi, and serving Central Mississippi families, corporate clients, youth groups, and college baseball programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Baseball / Live Sports Entertainment

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Amateur Event & Tournament Organizers (Meets, Invitationals, Opens) (MPAKACAL), Community Sports & Recreation Festivals (Fun Runs, Local Games Days) (MPAGAEAN)

Keywords

• Professional baseball entertainment
• Minor league sports tickets
• Group hospitality events
• Team merchandise retail
• Premium stadium seating

Headquarters

HQ city

Pearl

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, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from single-game tickets, season tickets, flex passes, general admission passes, group tickets, and premium hospitality spaces (suites, party decks, BCI Club). Ticket packages range from $25-$80 depending on seat type and event.
2. Concessions and Food & Beverage: Concession sales at Trustmark Park including Pepsi products (via Brown Bottling Group partnership), food items, and beverages. Cashless park with Monster Moolah prepaid system.
3. Merchandise and Retail: Official team merchandise sold through MonstersStore.com and at the ballpark, including hats, jerseys, shirts, outerwear, kids apparel, and novelty items.
4. Sponsorships and Advertising: Partnership deals with local and regional businesses for in-venue signage, theme night integrations, digital storytelling, community programs, and hospitality opportunities. Sponsorship packages range from community night ticket packages to premium outfield wall signage.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Mississippi Mud Monsters operate a professional Frontier League baseball team based at Trustmark Park in Pearl, Mississippi. The franchise sells live-game tickets (single-game, season tickets, flex passes, general admission passes), premium hospitality experiences (BCI Club, Suites, Party Decks, Picnic Pavilion), group outing packages (birthday parties, team parties, school days, community nights), official merchandise through MonstersStore.com, concessions and beverages at the ballpark, and corporate sponsorships/advertising.

Product overview

The Mississippi Mud Monsters operate as a professional baseball franchise in the Frontier League, offering live game experiences at Trustmark Park. The product portfolio centers on the core baseball product complemented by multiple ticket tiers (Season Tickets, General Admission, Flex Tickets, Master Mudders Club) and premium hospitality spaces (BCI Club, Suites, Party Decks, Picnic Pavilion). Additional revenue streams include MonstersStore.com for official merchandise, The Southern Lights holiday event, The Drip hot sauce, Mud Monsters Live streaming, and the Monster Drops collectible program. Group experiences are tailored through Birthday Parties, Team Parties, Community Nights, School Days, and Youth & Senior Days. All ticketing is handled via Tixr, with streaming through HomeTeam/Frontier League Network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MonstersStore.com: The official online team store for Mud Monsters merchandise including hats, jerseys, apparel, and novelty items.
• Fish
• The Southern Lights
• The Drip

Products and services

• Mississippi Mud Monsters Professional Baseball Games
• Season Tickets
• General Admission Pass
• Flex Tickets
• Master Mudders Club
• BCI Club Premium Seating
• Suites
• Party Decks
• Picnic Pavilion
• Birthday Parties
• Team Parties
• Group Outings (Performances & Fundraisers)
• Community Nights
• School Days
• Youth and Senior Day
• MonstersStore.com Official Team Shop
• The Southern Lights Holiday Event
• The Drip Hot Sauce
• Mud Monsters Live Streaming
• Monster Drops Collectible Sticker Program
• Promotional Schedule / Themed Game Nights

Quantifiable outcome

• 100th hit milestone achieved by Brayland Skinner during 2026 season
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• Brown Bottling GroupcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 5 February 2025Exclusive beverage partnership bringing Pepsi products to Trustmark Park. Brown Bottling Group, a third-generation family-owned business serving Mississippi since 1971, provides soft drinks, juices, sports drinks, water, coffee, and tea. Partnership includes game-day activations, special promotions, and community-focused initiatives.
• Belhaven UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 January 2025Multi-year partnership ensuring Trustmark Park serves as home of Belhaven Blazers baseball through 2030. The NCAA Division III team uses the ballpark for games, practices, and showcases year-round, competing in the Collegiate Conference of the South. Partnership positions Trustmark Park as a year-round baseball venue beyond Mud Monsters season.
• TixrcoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial online ticketing platform partner for the Mississippi Mud Monsters. Handles all single-game tickets, season tickets, flex passes, and group package sales through tixr.com/groups/mudmonstersbaseball.
• BCI (Business Communications International)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerNaming sponsor of the BCI Club premium seating experience at Trustmark Park. BCI Club offers all-inclusive premium seating below ground level behind home plate with in-seat food, beer, mixed drinks, and service. BCI is a sponsor across multiple assets including the BCI Club Golden Ticket promotion.
• Atmos EnergysecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor of the Teal Jersey Giveaway promotion. First 1,000 fans receive teal Mud Monsters jerseys presented by Atmos Energy at the August 1, 2026 game.
• TrustmarkcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNaming rights partner for Trustmark Park. Trustmark is a regional bank and financial services company with deep community roots in Mississippi. Multiple Trustmark-related sponsorships including Trustmark Tuesdays at The Southern Lights holiday event.
• Frontier LeaguecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMLB Partner League in which the Mud Monsters compete as a West Division team in the Midwest Conference. The Frontier League provides scheduling, officiating, and league governance. Starting in 2027, the league will become the National Association of Professional Baseball (NAPB).
• BoudreauxsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial sponsor of the Mississippi Mud Monsters. Boudreauxs appears among the proud sponsors displayed at Trustmark Park.
• Farm Bureau InsuranceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial sponsor of the Mississippi Mud Monsters. Mississippi Farm Bureau Insurance displayed among proud sponsors at Trustmark Park.
• MSMOC (Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center)secondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Orthopaedic Provider of the Mud Monsters. MSMOC provides sports medicine services and appears as a sponsor. Also presenting sponsor of Elite PT for Adults Run the Bases program.
• JacksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant partner and sponsor of the Mississippi Mud Monsters. Eat at Jacks appears among proud sponsors.
• Rankin FirstminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the Mississippi Mud Monsters. Rankin First appears among proud sponsors displayed at Trustmark Park.
• Stark ExterminatorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the Mississippi Mud Monsters. Stark Exterminators appears among proud sponsors at Trustmark Park.
• Southern BeverageminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBeverage sponsor of the Mississippi Mud Monsters. Southern Beverage appears among proud sponsors displayed at Trustmark Park.
• Elite Physical TherapysecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor of Adults Run the Bases following select games. Elite Physical Therapy supports community health and fitness initiatives through Mud Monsters partnership.
• Roberson ConstructionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the Mississippi Mud Monsters. Roberson Construction appears among proud sponsors at Trustmark Park.
• GroundworksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the Mississippi Mud Monsters. Groundworks appears among proud sponsors displayed at Trustmark Park.
• US Coast GuardminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRecruiting office and sponsor of the Mississippi Mud Monsters. Coast Guard appears among proud sponsors at Trustmark Park.
• City of PearlsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerMunicipal partner of the Mississippi Mud Monsters. The City of Pearl is the host city for Trustmark Park and appears among proud sponsors.
• The Southern LightssecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerHoliday light show event at Trustmark Park during off-season. Transforms the ballpark into a holiday wonderland with ice skating, photos with Santa, and seasonal programming. Partnership with Pepsi, Atmos Energy, and Trustmark for premium experiences and free skate rentals.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Washington Wild Things: Frontier League opponent scheduled to play at Trustmark Park in August 2026. Direct comparable in independent professional baseball with similar ballpark capacity and community-engagement operating model.
• Gateway Grizzlies: Frontier League opponent scheduled to play at Trustmark Park in September 2026. Direct peer in independent professional baseball under the same Frontier League rules and Partner League affiliation.
• Florence Y'alls: Frontier League opponent that played the Mud Monsters on their inaugural Opening Day May 8, 2025. Direct peer in independent professional baseball with similar ballpark-scale operations.
• Schaumburg Boomers: Frontier League West Division opponent of the Mud Monsters that played a six-game series at Trustmark Park in July 2026. Operates the same MLB Partner League business model with comparable ticket pricing and sponsorship structures.
• Windy City ThunderBolts: Frontier League opponent scheduled to play at Trustmark Park in August 2026. Operates with the same independent professional baseball model, comparable stadium capacity, and ticketing approach.
• Joliet Slammers: Frontier League opponent scheduled to play at Trustmark Park in September 2026. Direct peer in independent professional baseball with identical league economics.
• Lake Erie Crushers: Frontier League opponent scheduled to play at Trustmark Park in August 2026. Operates as an independent professional baseball team with the same league economics, ballpark capacity range, and ticketing approach.
• Ottawa Titans: Frontier League opponent scheduled to play at Trustmark Park in August 2026. Direct peer operating as an independent professional baseball franchise under the same Frontier League governance and rules.

Regional players

• Biloxi Shuckers: MLB-affiliated Double-A Southern League team also based on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Competes for the same regional Mississippi sports fan base and sponsorships despite the affiliated vs. independent league distinction.

Broad incumbents

• Mississippi Braves (historical): Previous Atlanta Braves Double-A affiliate that occupied Trustmark Park for 21 years before relocating to Columbus, Georgia in 2024 — directly creating the Mud Monsters' expansion opportunity. Shares venue, market, and operational DNA.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mudmonstersbsb
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@mudmonstersbsb
• Facebookfacebook.com/MississippiMudMonsters
• Instagraminstagram.com/mudmonstersbsb
• TikToktiktok.com/@mudmonstersbsb

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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