Ohio Bigfoot Buzz Fuels Grassmen Baseball Promotion and New Hunt Plans
- Karen Moss-Hale
- Jun 10
- 1 min read
Published: Jun 10, 2026 - 1:18 p.m.
CLEVELAND, OH — A recent surge in reported Bigfoot sightings across Northeast Ohio has inspired a local minor league baseball team to embrace the region's folklore. The Mahoning Valley Scrappers have announced plans to temporarily adopt the name "Grassmen" for a special promotional event. The new identity is a direct nod to the Ohio Grassman, a regional variation of the Bigfoot legend with roots in Native American traditions and early settler accounts. The team's decision follows renewed public fascination with the cryptid after a cluster of sightings was reported earlier this year. According to local lore, the Grassman is associated with tall grasses and primitive structures found in rural parts of the state. These accounts have drawn interest from researchers and amateur investigators examining witness statements and alleged evidence, such as photographs of large footprints. The Scrappers' promotion will celebrate one of Ohio's most enduring legends and will feature themed merchandise and activities for fans attending the game. -------------------- At Cleveland 13 News, we strive to provide accurate, up-to-date, and reliable reporting. If you spot an error, omission, or have information that may need updating, please email us at tips@cleveland13news.com. As a community-driven news network, we appreciate the help of our readers in ensuring the integrity of our reporting.
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