The Hoots and other collegiate summer leagues and teams exist to give top college players professional-like experience without affecting NCAA eligibility.

[3] On September 26, 2019, The Prospect League announced that the franchise would relocate from Hannibal to O'Fallon beginning with the 2020 season, playing their home games at CarShield Field.

[4] The Hoots play in the Prospect League's Western Conference – South Division along with the Alton River Dragons, Cape Catfish, Jackson Rockabillys, and Thrillville Thrillbillies.

[6] The league awarded a new franchise to Rick DeStefane, with the goal of returning to the field for the 2018 season.

The CarShield Collegiate League began play on July 1, 2020, with a schedule of 7 inning games.