As predicted, all affiliated minor leagues began using the same ball late in the 2021 season as supplies of their own unique league baseballs ran out.

The same league stamp, the same ink, the same Commissioner’s stamp. The variety and flavor of affiliated minor league baseballs has been eradicated along with the variety and flavor of the leagues themselves.

Word is that All-Star Games will make their return in the 2022 season. Will we see uniquely-designed logos on the official game balls? We can only hope, but we shouldn’t hold our collective breath. MLB has shown no inclination to use even the slightest imagination when it comes to its hostile takeover of MiLB.