What Mahoning Valley Scrappers does

The Mahoning Valley Scrappers operate a summer collegiate baseball team competing in the MLB Draft League, a developmental league run by MLB Professional Development Leagues, LLC for college players eligible for the MLB draft. The team plays its home games at 7 17 Credit Union Field at Eastwood in Niles, Ohio, a ballpark featuring standard stadium amenities plus a Sensory Safe Suite and premium club seating (The 1999 Club). The Scrappers' product offering centers on game-day entertainment — single-game and season tickets, group outings, themed promotional nights (Scout Night, Family Fun Day with Bluey, Looney Tunes bobblehead giveaway), youth camps and clinics, host family accommodations, and a Scrappy mascot appearance program — supplemented by an online merchandise store.

The business operates an event-driven go-to-market model. Revenue is generated across four primary streams: ticket sales (single-game, season, group, and themed packages) distributed through the MLB Draft League ticketing platform and ballpark box office; corporate sponsorships including naming rights (7-17 Credit Union), a season presenting partnership (Foxconn), and partnerships with Fairfield by Marriott, Trumbull County Ohio Tourism Bureau, Ohio529 CollegeAdvantage, and Dick's Sporting Goods; merchandise sales through an online team store; and venue rentals, premium seating, and concessions. Marketing is delivered through social media (Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook), an email newsletter, the mlbdraftleague.com website, community events, and local earned media. Customer segments include families and the general public seeking affordable regional entertainment, corporate groups for outings and client entertainment, and youth organizations including scouts, leagues, and schools.

Name

Mahoning Valley Scrappers

Legal name

MLB Professional Development Leagues, LLC

Website

https://mvscrappers.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Mahoning Valley Scrappers operate a collegiate summer baseball team in the MLB Draft League, playing home games at 7 17 Credit Union Field at Eastwood in Niles, Ohio, and generating revenue from tickets, sponsorships, merchandise, and concessions for families, corporate groups, and youth organizations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Minor League Baseball / Sports Entertainment

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Amateur Event & Tournament Organizers (Meets, Invitationals, Opens) (MPAKACAL)

Keywords

• Minor league baseball
• Collegiate summer baseball
• MLB Draft League
• Baseball entertainment
• Sports ticketing

Headquarters

HQ city

Niles

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue generated from single-game tickets, season tickets, group packages, and themed ticket packages. The team offers various ticket tiers including single-game tickets, group outings, and special promotional event packages.
2. Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorship revenue from partners including 7-17 Credit Union (ballpark naming rights), Fairfield by Marriott, Trumbull County Ohio Tourism Bureau, Ohio529 CollegeAdvantage, and Dicks Sporting Goods. Sponsorship opportunities available for ballpark signage, promotional events, and community programs.
3. Merchandise Sales: Online merchandise store selling team apparel and collectibles through the Scrappers Team Store.
4. Venue Rentals and Concessions: Revenue from field rental requests, premium seating (The 1999 Club), and concession operations at 7 17 Credit Union Field at Eastwood.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Mahoning Valley Scrappers operates a collegiate summer baseball team competing in the MLB Draft League. The organization sells single-game and season tickets, themed ticket packages, group outing experiences, and team merchandise, and offers community youth programs such as camps and clinics. Home games are played at 7 17 Credit Union Field at Eastwood in Niles, Ohio.

Product overview

Mahoning Valley Scrappers is a summer collegiate baseball team in the MLB Draft League. The organization offers game attendance at 7-17 Credit Union Field at Eastwood in Niles, Ohio, single-game and season tickets, group outings, youth programs including camps and clinics, and merchandise through the official team store. The team provides promotional events and themed game nights throughout the season.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Single-Game Tickets
• Group Outings
• The 1999 Club (Premium Seating)
• Themed Ticket Packages
• Youth Camp & Clinics

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 7-17 Credit UnioncoreOthersPrimary ballpark naming rights sponsor. 7 17 Credit Union Field at Eastwood serves as the team's home venue. The credit union also offers affinity cards for Scrappers fans and provides loan products for season ticket holders.
• Fairfield by MarriottminorOthersOfficial hotel partner of the Mahoning Valley Scrappers, providing accommodation options for traveling teams and fans visiting from out of town.
• Trumbull County Ohio Tourism BureauminorOthersRegional tourism partner promoting the Mahoning Valley Scrappers as a destination entertainment option within Trumbull County, Ohio.
• Ohio529 CollegeAdvantageminorOthersOfficial 529 college savings plan sponsor featured on team merchandise and promotional materials.
• Dicks Sporting GoodsminorOthersSporting goods retailer partner offering promotional discounts and special offers for Scrappers fans through digital coupons.
• FoxconnminorOthersSeason presenting sponsor. Foxconn presents the Mahoning Valley Scrappers season as indicated on promotional materials.
• MLB Draft LeaguecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Mahoning Valley Scrappers are a founding and participating team in the MLB Draft League, a summer collegiate baseball league operated by MLB Professional Development Leagues, LLC. The league provides developmental baseball for draft-eligible college players.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• West Virginia Black Bears: MLB Draft League team in the Appalachian region with the same league calendar, developmental player base, and franchise economics.
• State College Spikes: Fellow MLB Draft League member competing in the same summer collegiate developmental format; comparable size, ticket-based revenue model, and community-focused programming.
• Trenton Thunder: MLB Draft League team in Trenton, NJ, sharing the same league scheduling, broadcast arrangements, and MLB branding structure.
• Aberdeen IronBirds: Another MLB Draft League team with identical league structure, revenue model (tickets/sponsorships/merch), and draft-eligible collegiate player roster.
• Williamsport Crosscutters: MLB Draft League team operating a similar small-market ballpark with comparable ticket, sponsorship, and community engagement strategies.

Others

• Mahoning Valley Phantoms (defunct): Predecessor franchise name associated with the Mahoning Valley region; historical comparison for the local fan base and brand equity in the area.

Regional players

• Lake County Captains: Minor league baseball team in Eastlake, Ohio, sharing the same Northeastern Ohio media market and competing for fan attention within roughly an hour's drive of Niles.
• Akron RubberDucks: Double-A affiliate also in Northeastern Ohio, competing for the same family entertainment and corporate sponsorship dollars as the Scrappers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/mvscrappers
• Facebookfacebook.com/mvscrappers
• Instagraminstagram.com/mvscrappers/?hl=en

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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