There’s Nothing Like Baseball Season at Four Winds Field!

The beginning of a new baseball season is filled with emotion, anticipation, and exuberance. Each new season brings promise within the organization and for our terrific fan base. But the special moments over the last few years makes me even prouder of who we are and what we do.

Once again, your South Bend Cubs are Midwest League Champions. The playoff runs of 2019 and 2022 have been a culmination of everything we have accomplished together in Downtown South Bend. Four Winds Field is an experience that every baseball fan needs to check off their list.

Award Winning Facilities

But it’s not just about baseball, it’s about the experience. From the moment you pull up to the parking lot up until you drive back home, we want your time at the ballpark to be a memorable one. Quality food, clean restrooms, and friendly staff are just a few of the ways we remain the Gold Standard for guest service. It’s one of the many reasons Four Winds Field was named Best Ballpark by Ballpark Digest in 2022.

In addition to the award-winning hospitality, we continue to upgrade the facilities and improve the fan experience. What started with the Miller Lite Tiki Hut, Toyota Fun Zone, and CareSource Splash Pad, has blossomed into larger, kid friendly areas and additional hospitality spaces like the United Federal Credit Union Rooftop. Plus, we grew our community with the Ivy at Berlin Place apartments.

Last season we added state-of-the-art LED stadium lights and now we have the largest video board in the Midwest League that will enhance not only the gameday experience, but all events we host throughout the year.

We strive for excellence in all that we do; we’re pleased, but never satisfied.

A Championship Pedigree

For the second time in three seasons, the South Bend Cubs won the Midwest League Championship. That success is not easy to sustain. But with an outstanding hitting and training facility like the 1st Source Bank Performance Center, the high-quality amenities of the home clubhouse, and a playing surface that was designed by one of the best in the industry, it gives our players the best opportunity to win.

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Fans in South Bend have seen what the future could look like in Chicago. Players like Pete Crow-Armstrong, Owen Caissie, Matt Mervis, Jordan Wicks and Brennen Davis all have bright futures at Wrigley Field. Additionally the likes of Ian Happ, Nico Hoerner, Justin Steele, Christopher Morel, and Brandon Hughes had the honor of playing in front of you in the past, and now they’re onto spectacular things in the Major Leagues.

Last month we presented the players with their championship rings, some of whom were on that 2019 team who brought us our first championship as a Chicago Cubs affiliate. The 14-karate white and yellow gold ring boasts 28 custom cut rubies, 80 round sapphires, 16 princess cut diamonds, and 165 round diamonds. The ring has a number of hidden stories including the team playoff motto… “Pump It Up”. It’s a wonderful reminder of such an exciting season.

On The Horizon

The last decade has provided my family, loved ones, and me an unbelievably thankful experience. In regard to that thankfulness, it is always our goal to give back to our community.

Behind the scenes, we have some big things planned for the future of the organization which I cannot wait to share. Expect to hear more about that in the coming months.

Thank you all for impacting my life in such a positive manner. You can always reach me by writing to aberlin@SouthBendCubs.com.

Let’s have the best summer yet. Go Cubs Go!

Andrew Berlin

AndrewBerlin.com

Shield.AI – Managing Director BerlinPackaging.com – Chairman / CEO, Retired SouthBendCubs.com – Chairman and Owner ChicagoCubs.com – Partner