Miami’s farm team is going airborne with its new name release. Time will tell if it soars or crashes and burns. Wichita Baseball 2020 announced Wednesday the second potential name for the Marlins Triple-A affiliate, moving to the Sunflower State’s largest city next season.
Wichita 29ers refers to the B-29 Superfortress—a bomber designed by Boeing for use by the United States in World War II and the Korean War. Wichita has a rich aviation history, with large aircraft companies including Spirit Aerosystems and Textron Aviation housing their headquarters in the city. It is also home to McConnell Air Force Base.