Beaumont Picks ‘Oil Barons’ as Name for New Baseball Team

The Beaumont Oil Barons were introduced today as the newest member of the Mid America League. The organization revealed its new primary and secondary logos — a striking blend of modern design and classic Texas grit.

The primary Oil Barons logo features a Great Dane with a bat on its shoulder dressed in a tuxedo set against the state of Texas. The dignified canine embodies the “Oil Barons” spirit—strong, intelligent, and refined—while symbolizing leadership and confidence both on and off the field.

The team’s secondary logo features a towering metallic gold oil derrick and a stylized

“Beaumont Oil Barons” wordmark accented in gold, black, and white, symbolizing the city’s enduring connection to energy and progress.

“This is more than a baseball team — it’s a reflection of Beaumont’s story,” said General Manager Mike Marek. “The Oil Barons are here to celebrate our heritage, entertain our fans, and build something lasting for this community.”

According to the team website, the name is “rich in swagger and tradition, This name conjures the larger-than-life personalities that defined an era of Texas oil wealth.” Beaumont is the site of the Spindletop gusher, discovered in 1901, and marked a major turning point for the U.S. oil industry. The area's economy is heavily focused on chemical and petroleum manufacturing.

The name was chosen from five finalists after narrowing down hundreds of submissions entered by fans. The other entries that made the final round were Mudbugs, Bayou Cats, Black Gold, and Bay Hounds. However, it was a clear-cut choice with the Oil Barons moniker.

“The oil industry names dominated the second round,” said General Manager Mike Marek. “The common thread was that it had to tie in with the city. The name checks it off and also builds community involvement through the voting process.”The Oil Barons will call Vincent-Beck Stadium on the campus of Lamar University home. The ballpark has a capacity of 3,500 and will feature a new indoor hitting facility that is currently under construction. It opened in 1969 and features synthetic turf.

Beaumont is not the only new franchise in the league. There will be four expansion teams in Bryan and Nacogdoches, Texas, and Fort Scott, Kansas. The Fort Scott franchise announced it will be known as the Dragoons, while Bryan and Nacogdoches will announce names soon.

It was an independent graphic designer who had worked on several logos in the league. 

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