On June 15, 2024, my Dad and I took our baseball road-tripping to the next level, seeing games in 23 ballparks in 23 days across the Eastern Midwest (Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio). That includes all 14 Minor League teams in those five states, plus four independent professional teams, four collegiate summer league teams, and the Chicago Cubs — as well as sights, art, history, and more along the way!

1. Chicago Dogs

Dad and I kick off an epic road trip to see 23 ballparks in 23 days. We visit Impact Field in Rosemont, IL, to see the Chicago Dogs, who play in the independent American Association of Professional Baseball.

2. Schaumburg Boomers

We head to Wintrust Field to see the Schaumburg Boomers, an independent professional team playing in the Frontier League. We cap off a great Father’s Day with Chicago deep-dish pizza at Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria.