Quincy, IL – March 21, 2025 – The Quincy Baseball Club is excited to announce that the new
name of the Quincy, Illinois Prospect League team will be the Quincy Doggy Paddlers. After
receiving over 1,000 name submissions from the community over the past four months, the
Quincy Baseball Club has chosen this fun and unique name that reflects the community’s input.
The team’s inaugural season will officially begin with Opening Night on Wednesday, May
28th, at QU Stadium. Fans can expect an exciting season of high-quality baseball, family
friendly entertainment, and plenty of special events celebrating the new team identity.
“We are thrilled to introduce the Quincy Doggy Paddlers as the new name for our team,” said
Doggy Paddlers Co-Owner Tim Hoker. “The name represents both our city’s enthusiasm for
baseball and our commitment to usher in a new era of fun sports entertainment in 2025.
“It’s a perfect blend of spirit and fun, and we can’t wait for fans to join us for Opening Night and
throughout the entire inaugural season,” said Doggy Paddlers General Manager Brendan Saak.
Over the past several months, the Quincy Baseball Club reached out to local residents, fans, and
supporters to submit their ideas for the team name. With a diverse range of creative entries, the
name “Doggy Paddlers” came together due to its charm, creativity, and tie to local significance
including the Mighty Mississippi River, German Heritage, strong hunting interest, and deep
connection to being the Gem City.
The Quincy Baseball Club also teased that fans can look forward to special events and
promotions throughout the season featuring dog-friendly activities, giveaways, and exciting
contests. The team mascot, “Barkley the Paddler,” will also make appearances at events and
games, adding to the fun atmosphere.
Season tickets and single-game tickets for the 2025 season are available now at the Quincy
Baseball Club website. Fans can also follow the team’s social media pages for updates, contests,
and more.
Join the Quincy Doggy Paddlers for an unforgettable summer of baseball and community spirit
at QU Stadium starting May 28th!
