KOKOMO, Ind. - Kokomo Municipal Stadium has been the home for IU Kokomo and youth leagues to play ball this past spring; however, a summer collegiate team was missing from their schedule.

“Not having baseball here in '25 was unfortunate, but I think it really gave our community a chance to miss baseball, and so I think the excitement for 2026 is already building,” said former major leaguer and new team owner, Joe Thatcher.

On Tuesday, Thatcher, alongside the city and league commissioner, announced that Kokomo will be joining the Prospect League.

“Geographically, Kokomo is such a great fit. It's an outstanding market,” said the commissioner of the Prospect League, David Brauer.

“For the fans of Kokomo, you're going to have some Hoosier State rivals right away, in Lafayette, Terre Haute

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