List of Minor League Baseball leagues and teams
There are 16 Minor League Baseball (MiLB) leagues and 206 teams in operation across the United States, Dominican Republic, and Canada, which are affiliated with Major League baseball (MLB) teams. They are organized by one of seven classes (from highest to lowest): Triple-A, Double-A, Class A-Advanced, Class A, and Rookie. Of these, 120 teams in 13 leagues (from Triple-A to Single-A) are each affiliated with one MLB team through a standardized player development contract. Additionally, three leagues consisting of a total of 86 Rookie teams are located at MLB spring training complexes in Arizona and Florida, as well as in the Dominican Republic.[1] These affiliated leagues contest their seasons during the MLB season.
The Mexican League fields 16 teams at the Triple-A classification, though it and its teams have no formal affiliation with Major League Baseball.[1] The Arizona Fall League, consisting of six teams, operates in the autumn after the conclusion of the MiLB and MLB seasons to develop top prospects at various classifications.
Seven independent baseball leagues, consisting of a total of 65 teams, have no direct affiliation with Major League Baseball, though the American Association, Atlantic League, Frontier League, Pioneer League are designated MLB Partner Leagues.[2]
Leagues affiliated with Major League Baseball
Triple-A leagues
The Triple-A classification is the highest level of play in Minor League Baseball, just below Major League Baseball. A total of 30 affiliated teams compete at this level, with 14 teams in the International League and 14 teams in the Pacific Coast League.[1] The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp and St. Paul Saints are joining the Triple-A classification in 2021, but they have not yet been assigned to the International League or Pacific Coast League. The MLB-independent Mexican League consists of 16 teams.[3]
International League
Pacific Coast League
To be assigned for 2021
| Team | City | State | Stadium | Capacity | Affiliate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp | Jacksonville | Florida | 121 Financial Park | 11,000 | Miami Marlins |
| St. Paul Saints | Saint Paul | Minnesota | CHS Field | 7,210 | Minnesota Twins |
Mexican League
Double-A leagues
The Double-A classification is the second-highest level of play in Minor League Baseball. A total of 30 teams compete at this level, with 12 teams in the Eastern League, 8 teams in the Southern League, and 10 teams in the Texas League.[1]
Eastern League
Southern League
| Team | Division | City | State | Stadium | Capacity | Affiliate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biloxi Shuckers | South | Biloxi | Mississippi | MGM Park | 6,000 | Milwaukee Brewers |
| Birmingham Barons | North | Birmingham | Alabama | Regions Field | 8,500 | Chicago White Sox |
| Chattanooga Lookouts | North | Chattanooga | Tennessee | AT&T Field | 6,340 | Cincinnati Reds |
| Mississippi Braves | South | Pearl | Mississippi | Trustmark Park | 8,480 | Atlanta Braves |
| Montgomery Biscuits | South | Montgomery | Alabama | Montgomery Riverwalk Stadium | 7,000 | Tampa Bay Rays |
| Pensacola Blue Wahoos | South | Pensacola | Florida | Admiral Fetterman Field | 5,038 | Miami Marlins |
| Rocket City Trash Pandas | North | Madison | Alabama | Toyota Field | 7,000 | Los Angeles Angels |
| Tennessee Smokies | North | Kodak | Tennessee | Smokies Stadium | 6,412 | Chicago Cubs |
Texas League
| Team | Division | City | State | Stadium | Capacity | Affiliate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amarillo Sod Poodles | South | Amarillo | Texas | Hodgetown | 6,631 | Arizona Diamondbacks |
| Arkansas Travelers | North | North Little Rock | Arkansas | Dickey-Stephens Park | 5,800 | Seattle Mariners |
| Corpus Christi Hooks | South | Corpus Christi | Texas | Whataburger Field | 7,679 | Houston Astros |
| Frisco RoughRiders | South | Frisco | Texas | Dr Pepper Ballpark | 10,316 | Texas Rangers |
| Midland RockHounds | South | Midland | Texas | Momentum Bank Ballpark | 6,669 | Oakland Athletics |
| Northwest Arkansas Naturals | North | Springdale | Arkansas | Arvest Ballpark | 7,305 | Kansas City Royals |
| San Antonio Missions | South | San Antonio | Texas | Nelson W. Wolff Municipal Stadium | 9,200 | San Diego Padres |
| Springfield Cardinals | North | Springfield | Missouri | Hammons Field | 10,486 | St. Louis Cardinals |
| Tulsa Drillers | North | Tulsa | Oklahoma | ONEOK Field | 7,833 | Los Angeles Dodgers |
| Wichita Wind Surge | North | Wichita | Kansas | Riverfront Stadium | 10,000 | Minnesota Twins |
Class A-Advanced leagues
Class A-Advanced is the third-highest level of play in Minor League Baseball. A total of 30 teams compete at this level, with 6 teams in the Carolina League, 6 teams in the Mid-Atlantic League, 12 teams in the Midwest League, and 6 teams in the Northwest League.[1]
Carolina League
| Team | Division | City | State | Stadium | Capacity | Affiliate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville Tourists | Northern | Asheville | North Carolina | McCormick Field | 4,000 | Houston Astros |
| Greensboro Grasshoppers | Northern | Greensboro | North Carolina | First National Bank Field | 7,499 | Pittsburgh Pirates |
| Greenville Drive | Southern | Greenville | South Carolina | Fluor Field at the West End | 5,700 | Boston Red Sox |
| Hickory Crawdads | Southern | Hickory | North Carolina | L. P. Frans Stadium | 5,062 | Texas Rangers |
| Rome Braves | Southern | Rome | Georgia | State Mutual Stadium | 5,105 | Atlanta Braves |
| Winston-Salem Dash | Northern | Winston-Salem | North Carolina | Truist Stadium | 5,500 | Chicago White Sox |
Mid-Atlantic League
Midwest League
Northwest League
| Team | Division | City | State/Province | Stadium | Capacity | Affiliate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene Emeralds | South | Eugene | Oregon | PK Park | 4,000 | San Francisco Giants |
| Everett AquaSox | North | Everett | Washington | Funko Field | 3,682 | Seattle Mariners |
| Hillsboro Hops | South | Hillsboro | Oregon | Ron Tonkin Field | 4,500 | Arizona Diamondbacks |
| Spokane Indians | South | Spokane | Washington | Avista Stadium | 6,803 | Colorado Rockies |
| Tri-City Dust Devils | North | Pasco | Washington | Gesa Stadium | 3,654 | Los Angeles Angels |
| Vancouver Canadians | North | Vancouver | British Columbia | Scotiabank Field at Nat Bailey Stadium | 6,013 | Toronto Blue Jays |
Class A leagues
Class A is the fourth-highest level of play in Minor League Baseball. A total of 30 teams compete at this level, with 8 teams in the California League, 10 teams in the Florida State League, and 12 teams in the South Atlantic League.[1]
California League
| Team | Division | City (all in California) | Stadium | Capacity | Affiliate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno Grizzlies | North | Fresno | Chukchansi Park | 10,650 | Colorado Rockies |
| Inland Empire 66ers | South | San Bernardino | San Manuel Stadium | 5,000 | Los Angeles Angels |
| Lake Elsinore Storm | South | Lake Elsinore | Lake Elsinore Diamond | 7,866 | San Diego Padres |
| Modesto Nuts | North | Modesto | John Thurman Field | 4,000 | Seattle Mariners |
| Rancho Cucamonga Quakes | South | Rancho Cucamonga | LoanMart Field | 6,200 | Los Angeles Dodgers |
| San Jose Giants | North | San Jose | Excite Ballpark | 4,200 | San Francisco Giants |
| Stockton Ports | North | Stockton | Banner Island Ballpark | 5,300 | Oakland Athletics |
| Visalia Rawhide | South | Visalia | Recreation Park | 2,468 | Arizona Diamondbacks |
Florida State League
| Team | Division | City (all in Florida) | Stadium | Capacity | Affiliate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradenton Marauders | South | Bradenton | LECOM Park | 8,500 | Pittsburgh Pirates |
| Clearwater Threshers | North | Clearwater | Spectrum Field | 8,500 | Philadelphia Phillies |
| Daytona Tortugas | North | Daytona Beach | Radiology Associates Field at Jackie Robinson Ballpark | 4,200 | Cincinnati Reds |
| Dunedin Blue Jays | North | Dunedin | Florida Auto Exchange Stadium | 5,509 | Toronto Blue Jays |
| Fort Myers Mighty Mussels | South | Fort Myers | Hammond Stadium | 7,500 | Minnesota Twins |
| Jupiter Hammerheads | South | Jupiter | Roger Dean Stadium | 6,871 | Miami Marlins |
| Lakeland Flying Tigers | North | Lakeland | Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium | 8,500 | Detroit Tigers |
| Palm Beach Cardinals | South | Jupiter | Roger Dean Stadium | 6,871 | St. Louis Cardinals |
| St. Lucie Mets | South | Port St. Lucie | Clover Park | 7,347 | New York Mets |
| Tampa Tarpons | North | Tampa | George M. Steinbrenner Field | 11,026 | New York Yankees |
South Atlantic League
Rookie leagues
The Rookie classification is the lowest level of play in Minor League Baseball. A total of 86 teams compete at this level, with 21 teams in the Arizona League,[4] 18 teams in the Gulf Coast League,[5] and 47 teams in the Dominican Summer League.[6]
Arizona League
Gulf Coast League
Dominican Summer League
Arizona Fall League
The Arizona Fall League, an off-season league owned and operated by Major League Baseball, consists of six teams in the state of Arizona.[7]
MLB Partner Leagues
MLB Partner Leagues consist of 39 teams with no direct affiliation with individual MLB organizations, but collaborate on promoting the sport in North America. Three leagues, the American Association, Atlantic League, and Frontier League, had been fully independent leagues, while the Pioneer League had previously been a Rookie-classification affiliated league.
American Association of Professional Baseball
The American Association of Professional Baseball consists of 10 teams.[8]
| Team | Division | City | State/Province | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Dogs | North | Rosemont | Illinois | Impact Field | 6,300 |
| Cleburne Railroaders | South | Cleburne | Texas | The Depot at Cleburne Station | 2,500 |
| Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks | North | Fargo | North Dakota | Newman Outdoor Field | 4,513 |
| Gary SouthShore RailCats | North | Gary | Indiana | U.S. Steel Yard | 6,139 |
| Kane County Cougars | North | Geneva | Illinois | Northwestern Medicine Field | 10,923 |
| Kansas City Monarchs | South | Kansas City | Kansas | Field of Legends | 6,537 |
| Lincoln Saltdogs | South | Lincoln | Nebraska | Haymarket Park | 8,000 |
| Milwaukee Milkmen | North | Franklin | Wisconsin | Franklin Field | 4,000 |
| Sioux City Explorers | South | Sioux City | Iowa | Lewis and Clark Park | 3,631 |
| Sioux Falls Canaries | South | Sioux Falls | South Dakota | Sioux Falls Stadium | 4,500 |
| Winnipeg Goldeyes | North | Winnipeg | Manitoba | Shaw Park | 7,561 |
Atlantic League of Professional Baseball
The Atlantic League of Professional Baseball consists of 6 teams.[9]
| Team | Division | City | State | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gastonia Honey Hunters | Liberty | Gastonia | North Carolina | FUSE District Stadium | 5,000 |
| High Point Rockers | Liberty | High Point | North Carolina | Truist Point | 5,000 |
| Lancaster Barnstormers | Freedom | Lancaster | Pennsylvania | Clipper Magazine Stadium | 6,000 |
| Long Island Ducks | Liberty | Central Islip | New York | Fairfield Properties Ballpark | 6,002 |
| Southern Maryland Blue Crabs | Freedom | Waldorf | Maryland | Regency Furniture Stadium | 4,200 |
| York Revolution | Freedom | York | Pennsylvania | PeoplesBank Park | 5,200 |
Frontier League
The Frontier League consists of 16 teams.[10]
Pioneer League
The Pioneer League consists of 9 teams.
| Team | Division | City | State | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billings Mustangs | North | Billings | Montana | Dehler Park | 6,500 |
| Boise Hawks | TBD | Boise | Idaho | Memorial Stadium | 3,452 |
| Grand Junction Rockies | South | Grand Junction | Colorado | Suplizio Field | 7,014 |
| Great Falls Voyagers | North | Great Falls | Montana | Centene Stadium | 2,500 |
| Idaho Falls Chukars | North | Idaho Falls | Idaho | Melaleuca Field | 3,400 |
| Missoula PaddleHeads | North | Missoula | Montana | Ogren Park at Allegiance Field | 3,500 |
| Northern Colorado Owlz | TBD | Windsor | Colorado | Future Legends Complex | 2,800 |
| Ogden Raptors | South | Ogden | Utah | Lindquist Field | 8,262 |
| Rocky Mountain Vibes | South | Colorado Springs | Colorado | UCHealth Park | 8,500 |
Independent leagues
Empire Professional Baseball League
The independent Empire Professional Baseball League consists of six teams.[11]
| Team | City | State/Territory | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Rhinos | Conyers | Georgia | Henson Carr Legion Field |
| New Hampshire Wild | Concord | New Hampshire | Memorial Field |
| Plattsburgh Thunderbirds | Plattsburgh | New York | Chip Cummings Field |
| Puerto Rico Islanders | Aguada | Puerto Rico | Estadio Guillermo Hernández |
| Saranac Lake Surge | Saranac Lake | New York | Saranac Lake Central Field |
| Tupper Lake River Pigs | Tupper Lake | New York | Municipal Park |
Pacific Association
The independent Pacific Association consists of three teams.[12]
| Team | City | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Napa Silverados | Napa, California | Miner Family Field | — |
| Sonoma Stompers | Sonoma, California | Arnold Field | 1,400[13] |
| Vallejo Admirals | Vallejo, California | Wilson Park | 500[13] |
Pecos League
The independent Pecos League consists of 12 teams.[14]
| Team | Division | City | State | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Cowboys | Mountain | Alpine | Texas | Kokernot Field |
| Bakersfield Train Robbers | Pacific | Bakersfield | California | Sam Lynn Ballpark |
| Garden City Wind | Mountain | Garden City | Kansas | Clint Lightner Field |
| Martinez Sturgeon | Pacific | Martinez | California | Waterfront Park |
| Monterey Amberjacks | Pacific | Monterey | California | Frank E. Sollecito Jr. Ballpark |
| Roswell Invaders | Mountain | Roswell | New Mexico | Joe Baumann Park |
| San Rafael Pacifics | Pacific | San Rafael | California | Albert Park |
| Santa Cruz Seaweed | Pacific | Santa Cruz | California | Harvey West Park |
| Santa Fe Fuego | Mountain | Santa Fe | New Mexico | Fort Marcy Park |
| Trinidad Triggers | Mountain | Trinidad | Colorado | Central Park |
| Tucson Saguaros | Mountain | Tucson | Arizona | Amphitheater High School |
| Wasco Reserve | Pacific | Wasco | California | Wasco Park |
United Shore Professional Baseball League
The independent, single site, United Shore Professional Baseball League consists of four teams.[15]
| Team | City | State | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Bloomfield Beavers | Utica | Michigan | Jimmy John's Field | 4,500 |
| Eastside Diamond Hoppers | Utica | Michigan | Jimmy John's Field | 4,500 |
| Utica Unicorns | Utica | Michigan | Jimmy John's Field | 4,500 |
| Westside Woolly Mammoths | Utica | Michigan | Jimmy John's Field | 4,500 |
Mavericks Independent Baseball League
The independent, single site, Mavericks Independent Baseball League consists of four teams.[16]
| Team | City | State | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem-Keizer Volcanoes | Keizer | Oregon | Volcanoes Stadium | 4,254 |
| Campesinos de Salem-Keizer | Keizer | Oregon | Volcanoes Stadium | 4,254 |
| Portland Mavericks | Keizer | Oregon | Volcanoes Stadium | 4,254 |
| Salem Senators | Keizer | Oregon | Volcanoes Stadium | 4,254 |
See also
- List of developmental and minor sports leagues
- Minor League Baseball rosters
- List of professional sports leagues#Americas
- List of defunct sports leagues
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- "About the Gulf Coast League". Arizona League. Minor League Baseball. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
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