What will the Battle Creek Battle Jacks alternate identity be in 2026?
Battle Creek Battle Jacks officially unveiled their new alternate identity for the 2026 season as the Southwest Michigan Thunder Hogs.
BATTLE CREEK - Welcome to the newest team in town. The Southwest Michigan Thunder Hogs. The Battle Creek Battle Jacks on Monday officially unveiled their new alternate identity for the 2026 season: the Southwest Michigan Thunder Hogs, as the organization prepares for the opening homestand.
According to the team, "The Thunder Hogs identity honors Battle Creek’s rich aviation and military heritage, inspired by the legendary A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft once operated by the Battle Creek-based 110th Wing. Known throughout the military as the “Warthog,” the A-10 became a symbol of toughness, grit, resilience, and protecting those on the ground, values deeply connected to both Battle Creek and Southwest Michigan. " MORE: What's New with the Battle Jacks?
Owner has a new vision for the franchise Battle Creek Battle Jacks start the 2026 Northwoods League season on the road on Monday, May 25. The home opener for the Battle Jacks is Wednesday, May 27 at MCCU Field at C. O.
Brown Stadium. This isn’t borrowed history. This is Battle Creek history,” said Battle Jacks owner Scott Miles.