The name refers to hockey’s third-man-in rule: a player joining a fight already in progress. Ottawa brings that attitude to baseball.
They didn't start the fight. They weren't invited to the fight. They're getting involved anyway.
FORTHCOMING EXPANSION CLUB · OTTAWA, ILLINOIS
Ottawa
Third Man In
ARRIVING: “ANY DAY NOW OR LATER”
They didn't start the fight. They weren't invited to the fight. They're getting involved anyway.
THE CURRENT CLUB FILE
Third man in. Singular.
Forthcoming means forthcoming.
Ottawa Third Man In is a forthcoming RAIL expansion club based in Ottawa, Illinois. Arriving: “any day now or later.”
Ownership, mascot, ballpark and inaugural date remain forthcoming.