Wichita’s Double‑A baseball franchise is set to shed its current moniker and adopt a new identity for the upcoming season.
A Name Rooted in Local Pride
The club will be known as the Wichita Turbo Tubs, a tribute to the city’s aerospace legacy and the annual Riverfest bathtub races that have become a beloved summer tradition.
Team officials say the rebranding was driven by years of fan input that urged the organization to embrace symbols that reflect Wichita’s distinctive character rather than generic baseball terminology.
The visual overhaul includes a fresh palette of turquoise, purple and orange that mirrors the vivid sunsets that regularly paint the Kansas sky, while new uniforms, logos and merchandise will roll out alongside a newly designed mascot.
Matt Hamilton, a longtime spokesperson for the franchise, emphasized that the change is more than a cosmetic shift; it is an effort to cement the team’s place in the community’s cultural narrative.
The Turbo Tubs moniker has already surfaced in occasional games under the Wind Surge brand, serving as an alter ego that will now become the primary identity, though the original Wind Surge name may still make cameo appearances at special throwback events.
Minor League Baseball officials have confirmed that the rebranding complies with league standards and will be reflected in upcoming scheduling and promotional materials.