The West Michigan Whitecaps have ventured out of West Michigan and purchased Wuerfel Park in Traverse City with plans to field a Northwoods League team in May 2019.
The investment group, led by Whitecaps CEO Joe Chamberlin, held a press conference Wednesday in Traverse City to make the announcement.
The deal has no impact on West Michigan, where the Class-A Whitecaps have been situated for 25 seasons.
"We are incredibly excited to bring a new and exciting brand of baseball to Traverse City and the Northern Michigan region," Chamberlin said. "We are confident that our track record of pairing baseball and other community events with fun, affordable family entertainment will translate well to this beautiful ballpark and this vibrant community.