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Jayson Stark
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Senior Baseball Writer, The Athletic
Philadelphia
Beats
sports and entertainment.Politics
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By Jayson Stark Verified| The Athletic Verified The Atlantic League has long been baseball's No. 1 test lab. And now it's at it again. QR codes on baseballs? They're coming to an Atlantic League game near you this season. It sometimes feels these days as if the whole world is a giant QR code. But one place those codes are believed to have never appeared is on a baseball in any professional league. Now that's about to change in the independent Atlantic League, thanks to an idea that welled up in a league brainstorming session over a year ago.
By Jayson Stark Verified| The Athletic Verified Editor's note: This is a bonus Weird and Wild column. To read more Weird and Wild from the past week, go here and here. The Vladimir Guerrero Jr. number you've been hearing all week is 500 million - which is how many dollars the Toronto Blue Jays are going to be depositing in his money market fund over the next 14 years. But how'd you like to peruse some other numbers? Here's why: Because Vladdy has a real chance to make it to the Hall of Fame.
By Jayson Stark Verified| The Athletic Verified The Atlantic League has long been baseball's No. 1 test lab. And now it's at it again. QR codes on baseballs? They're coming to an Atlantic League game near you this season. It sometimes feels these days as if the whole world is a giant QR code. But one place those codes are believed to have never appeared is on a baseball in any professional league. Now that's about to change in the independent Atlantic League, thanks to an idea that welled up in a league brainstorming session over a year ago.
Company Info
The Athletic
The Athletic Community, founded in 2013 and based in Portland, Oregon, is a sportswear company dedicated to building meaningful relationships through durable, active-lifestyle products. The company emphasizes community and celebrates movement, whether by bike, foot, or other physical activities. The Athletic Community specializes in athletic apparel and accessories, offering technical tees, casual clothing, and performance-oriented wear. Their product range includes workout gloves, foot bands, arm sleeves, body mats, and high-quality sport socks. Many items are available as limited editions, with styles rotating frequently to keep the offerings fresh. The brand appeals to individuals seeking both casual and technical clothing for sports, outdoor activities, and everyday wear, reflecting Portland’s active lifestyle culture. Currently, The Athletic Community is promoting a 30% off "Moving Sale" to celebrate its relocation to N. Williams Ave. in Portland. The company is backed by investors like O’Reilly AlphaTech Ventures and competes with other brands in the athletic apparel market.
San Francisco, California, United States
+1 650-464-1363
Founded: 2016