Prospect League, DASH Announce Partnership

MAHOMET, Ill. – The Prospect League is pleased to announce DASH as its online auction vendor beginning with the 2025 season. DASH, which currently partners with five Prospect League teams, is the No. 1 fan activation platform and works with more than 400 teams and six leagues nationwide. 

"Aligning with DASH is an exciting development for the league, its teams, and our fans," said Prospect League Commissioner David Brauer. "The opportunity to create additional revenue opportunities for the League while further engaging our existing fan base and expanding our following is a win-win. With DASH's assistance, the Prospect League looks forward to exploring creative and unique experiences moving forward."  

DASH currently partners with the Prospect League's Cape Catfish, Jackson Rockabillys, Johnstown Mill Rats, O'Fallon Hoots, and Springfield Lucky Horseshoes. The League and DASH will work in tandem to promote each other through annual webinars, a network of linked webpages, and representation at all Prospect League sponsored events. 

"DASH is thrilled to partner with the Prospect League to support emerging talent, collaborate with teams, and help offer fans the chance to win authentic memorabilia and exclusive experiences," said DASH Founder Jonathan Hufnagel.

As the No. 1 fan activation platform, DASH actively connects teams with their fans through activations including auctions, enter-to-wins, buy-now opportunities, and more. Created by sports professionals and featuring a staff of former sports front office employees, DASH takes pride in understanding team needs and providing support and solutions.

The Prospect League is a premier summer collegiate baseball league with 18 teams across seven states. After shattering attendance records and recording the largest attendance growth in collegiate summer baseball each of the past two seasons, the League begins its 17th season on May 27. The Prospect League originated 62 years ago as the Central Illinois Collegiate League (CICL), one of the NCAA's original summer collegiate leagues beginning in 1963.

ABOUT THE PROSPECT LEAGUE
The Prospect League is a premier Midwestern wood-bat collegiate summer baseball league with 18 teams across Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee, and Pennsylvania. The League provides college players with a professional setting with excellent competition and high-quality facilities while delivering exciting baseball action and affordable all-ages entertainment to its communities. More than 1.2 million fans attended Prospect League games over the past two seasons and in both 2023 and 2024, the League achieved new attendance records and led all collegiate summer baseball in growth.

Known as the Central Illinois Collegiate League from 1963-2008, the Prospect League has more than 60 years of proud tradition as one of the original and most recognizable summer leagues. The League's rich history includes Hall of Famers, NCAA and World Series Champions, over 200 alumni in Major League Baseball, and more than 800 professional players. For more information visit www.prospectleague.com and follow on social media @prospectleague.

ABOUT DASH
DASH (Digital Auction Showdown) is a fan-experience platform designed to enhance a fan's sporting experience before, during, and after a game by connecting sports teams with their fans through live, in-game auctions.

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