St. Paul Saints feature new ball pig HaMelo Ball at CHS Field
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
BaseballThe St. Paul Saints introduced their new ball pig, HaMelo Ball, at CHS Field before a game this evening. Weighing 22 pounds, HaMelo captivates fans with antics like untying shoelaces. His arrival is part of a rich tradition for the team, which has featured a ball pig since its founding in 1993, aiming to embody Midwestern charm. HAwnued the ball pigs every season as they grow quickly, switching to a new pig midseason. HaMelo was bottle-fed before his debut and demonstrated a playful nature, further engaging with fans and players.
- •HaMelo Ball weighed 22 pounds upon his introduction.
- •He is part of a tradition dating back to 1993.
- •Saints swap ball pigs midseason due to their rapid growth.
- •His antics, including untying shoelaces, entertain fans.
- •HaMelo was bottle-fed and dressed in costumes during the game.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — A day in the life of the oinking, screaming, bottle-fed face of the St Paul Saints: HaMelo Ball
"After the players and staff arrive, but before most of the fans, a special guest shows up at CHS Field ahead of St. Paul Saints games. Right now he rides in a crate in the backseat of a pickup truck; soon enough he’ll need his own trailer. Meet HaMelo Ball. He weighs 22 pounds — last week it was 11. He snorts, screams and unties passersby’s shoelaces. The Pioneer Press joined him for a Friday ...
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