The Baseball Team That Outlived A League

The Chillicothe Paints spent years as a professional independent team before pivoting to become a collegiate summer squad. They remain a local staple, playing in a historic stadium that keeps baseball alive in Ohio.

Originally formed in 1993, the Paints were once a powerhouse in the professional Frontier League for fifteen years. When the professional landscape shifted, the team transitioned to a collegiate summer model to help develop future stars. They continue to host games at the iconic V.A. Memorial Stadium. It is a rare example of a sports franchise successfully reinventing its entire mission to serve the community.