<P> The Zephyrs announced a plan to rebrand for the 2017 season . A `` name the team '' contest was held in search of a new team name to be accompanied by new logos and a color scheme by Brandiose . The seven finalist monikers were Baby Cakes , Crawfish , King Cakes , Night Owls , Po'boys , Red Eyes , and Tailgators . On November 15 , the team unveiled Baby Cakes as the new team name and purple , green , and gold as the new team colors , as well as a unique promotion to promote the name : any child born in the state of Louisiana during 2017 is eligible for a lifetime pass to Baby Cakes games , and will be entered into a raffle wherein the winner will receive a full four - year tuition to a state college in Louisiana upon their 18th birthday in 2035 . </P>
<P> The Zephyrs announced a plan to rebrand for the 2017 season . A `` name the team '' contest was held in search of a new team name to be accompanied by new logos and a color scheme by Brandiose . The seven finalist monikers were Baby Cakes , Crawfish , King Cakes , Night Owls , Po'boys , Red Eyes , and Tailgators . On November 15 , the team unveiled Baby Cakes as the new team name and purple , green , and gold as the new team colors , as well as a unique promotion to promote the name : any child born in the state of Louisiana during 2017 is eligible for a lifetime pass to Baby Cakes games , and will be entered into a raffle wherein the winner will receive a full four - year tuition to a state college in Louisiana upon their 18th birthday in 2035 . </P>
where did the name baby cakes come from
where did the name baby cakes come from
A `` name the team '' contest
A `` name the team '' contest