Minor League Baseball

5613:, players both from the spring major camp and minor league winter camp are placed by the major league club on the roster of a minor league team. The director of player development and the general manager usually determine the initial assignments for new draftees, who typically begin playing professionally in June after they have been signed to contracts. The farm system is ever-changing, and the evaluation of players is a constantly ongoing process. The director of player development and his managers meet or teleconference regularly to discuss how players are performing at each level. Personal development, injuries, and high levels of achievement by players in the classes below all steer a player's movement up and down in the class system. 5605:. These minor league players work at the lower end of major league pay scales and are covered by all rules and player agreements of the players association. Minor league players not on the 40-man reserve list are under contract to their respective parent Major League Baseball clubs. Until September 2022, they did not have union representation, but they joined the MLBPA following a majority of minor leaguer players expressing support. They generally work for far less pay as they develop their skills and work their way up the ladder toward the major leagues. Many players have signing bonuses and other additional compensation that can run into the millions of dollars, although that is generally reserved for early-round draft picks. 4387: 6078:(formerly "This Year in Minor League Baseball Awards") are given in nine categories. In five categories (Best Starter, Best Hitter, Best Reliever, Best Game, and Best Team), winners are selected at each level of Minor League Baseball above Rookie league. In three categories (Play of the Year, Moment of the Year, and Homer of the Year), one overall winner is chosen for all of Minor League Baseball. In the remaining category (Promo of the Year), there are overall winners in each of five subcategories: Best Promotion (of all types), Best Theme Night, Best Giveaway, Best Celebrity Appearance, and Best Miscellaneous Promotion. 5712: 319: 291: 5799: 5634: 9024: 5887: 1852: 413:, but not on the active MLB roster, at the Triple-A level. Such players are eligible to be added to a team's active major league roster. For teams in contention for a playoff spot late in a season, it gives them fresh players, while for teams not in contention, it gives them an opportunity to evaluate their second-tier players against major league competition. Some Triple-A players are "career minor leaguers", former prospects whose skill growth has halted and who are not likely to advance to MLB, unless as a temporary replacement. 338: 10117: 87: 5574: 6142: 4714: 268: 4574:: The American Association was revived as a Triple-A league in 1969 and flourished with the minor league baseball boom of the 1980s and 1990s. However, all of its teams were again absorbed into the International and Pacific Coast leagues in 1998 as part of a sweeping reorganization of the minors' top classification. The American Association and the International League also played an interlocking schedule during the late 1980s as part of the 3960: 5594:, with the roster size expanding to 28 players from September 1 through the end of the regular season. Prior to the 2020 season, the active roster size from the start of the regular season until September 1 was 25 players, with a 26th player allowed for a scheduled doubleheader. From September 1 to the end of the regular season, teams were allowed to expand their active rosters up to 40 players, the size of the major league reserve list. 3075: 3189: 3157: 3141: 3011: 3173: 3109: 3059: 3043: 3027: 3093: 3205: 5989: 2995: 3573: 3605: 2947: 3865: 2643: 3589: 2387: 2339: 2659: 2483: 2403: 5753:. The classes for each school are held for five weeks in January and February. The instructors at these schools are former or present major or minor league umpires. Simply attending one of these schools, however, does not guarantee that the candidate will be recommended to the evaluation course or for openings in lower-level leagues. Generally, less than 20% of students move on to the Rookie Evaluation Course. 3621: 3557: 3525: 3509: 2979: 2451: 2355: 3541: 3125: 2899: 2819: 2467: 2435: 2419: 3653: 2915: 2867: 2851: 2835: 2531: 2931: 233: 3285: 2883: 2611: 2499: 2371: 3637: 2963: 2595: 3669: 3301: 2563: 3445: 3221: 2675: 2627: 2579: 3781: 3269: 3237: 2307: 2227: 3749: 3733: 3317: 2787: 2547: 245: 38: 3765: 3701: 3685: 3413: 2771: 2515: 6318: 3717: 3397: 3381: 3253: 2275: 2195: 3429: 3365: 3349: 3477: 3461: 2755: 2723: 2691: 2323: 2211: 2179: 3493: 3333: 2803: 2259: 2067: 3889: 3849: 3841: 2739: 2707: 1971: 2291: 2243: 2099: 2083: 2147: 2019: 1987: 1923: 1891: 2163: 1939: 1875: 3897: 3873: 3857: 3825: 2115: 2035: 1859: 2051: 1907: 2131: 2003: 1955: 3881: 3833: 3817: 4126:, then a Triple-A team that had dominated the minors by keeping players longer than many competitors, allowing the players to more fully develop, driving up their sale value to major-league teams and giving Baltimore a talent advantage. Deprived of this option by the flat-fee policy, minor league teams had little choice but to sell players as soon as they drew major-league interest. 3809: 4413:) were reclassified into Triple-A. Class A1 (comprising the Texas League, which had last operated in 1942, and the Southern Association) became Class AA. Class A remained the third-highest classification, with lower levels still ranked Class B through Class D in descending order, with Class D being the equivalent of later Rookie leagues. The impact of the 4122:, had a major effect on the minor leagues. The special immunity meant that the AL and NL could dictate terms under which every independent league did business. By 1925, major league baseball established a flat-fee purchase amount of $ 5,000 for the contract of any player from an NA member league team. This measure was leveled primarily at the 4490:, then Double-A, as members of this classification. This move was caused by the disbanding of the Southern Association after 1961, leaving the six-team Texas League as the only US-based Double-A circuit in 1962. In addition, many Major League parent teams had frequently treated the pre-1963 Eastern League and South Atlantic League as 406:, based in the Midwest, but that league disbanded with its clubs absorbed by the other two leagues, as part of a reorganization of the Triple-A level in 1997. The International League features teams from the Atlantic coast and midwestern U.S., while the Pacific Coast League features teams from the Pacific coast and the southwest. 4598:: In 1980, the Western Carolinas League changed its name, reviving the historic South Atlantic ("Sally") League moniker. Additionally, over time, two more classifications evolved from Class A. Under the rules governing the affiliated minor leagues, these became separate classifications, despite the similarity in name: 3946: 3925: 8528: 8385: 8341: 4592:. The arrangement lasted only for that season, and the records and history of the constituent leagues were kept distinct. In 1972, each league added an eighth team, rebalancing their schedules. The leagues subsequently returned to prosperity with the revival of minor league baseball that began in the 1980s. 5738:

Evaluation Course every year in March to evaluate rookie umpires. Participants are normally the best students from the two professional umpire schools (one owned and operated by the same entity). The top students who pass the evaluation course are recommended for the first openings in lower-level leagues.

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Teams in the affiliated minor leagues are generally independently owned and operated, and are directly affiliated with one major league team. Affiliations are governed by standardized agreements; historically known as a Player Development Contract (PDC), as of 2021 the term Player Development License

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in Houston, and it began operating the next year. The program aimed to recruit more athletic, energetic, and dedicated individuals who would also have high morals and integrity standards. In 1968, it was decided that the program needed its own umpire training course, which would be held annually. The

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Minor league salaries vary based on class level and length of season; however, the majority of players make less than $ 10,000 per season. Although not playing at the major league level, minor league players are professional athletes. Minor league players often colloquially refer to the major leagues

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A significant reorganization of the minor leagues took place in 1963, caused by the contraction of clubs and leagues during the 1950s and early 1960s. In 1949, the peak of the postwar minor league baseball boom, 448 teams in 59 leagues were members of the National Association of Professional Baseball

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assigned to a domestic affiliate, as well as players placed on the minor league 60-day and full-season injured lists—during the minor league season, with a limit of 175 domestic players during the offseason. During the minor league season, the following roster limits for each classification are used:

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region, gained a reputation as a notorious "outlaw league" during its existence from 1936 to 1938. The Provincial League fielded six teams across Quebec and was independent from 1948 to 1949. Similarly to early 20th-century independent leagues, it joined the National Association in 1950, playing for

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Before a development program was created, minor league presidents would recruit directly from umpire schools. Umpires were then "sold" from league to league by word of mouth through the various league presidents. The umpire development program first started in 1964, when it was decided that a method

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was seldom used in reference to them, save by the major-market sportswriters. Sports news, like most news generally, often did not travel far in the days before radio and television, so, while the leagues often bristled at the major market writers' descriptions, they viewed themselves as independent

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As of the 2024 season, the Arizona Complex League and Florida Complex League seasons commence in early May and conclude in late July in order to provide players with previous experience in the Dominican Summer League with a full season in stateside professional baseball without having to compete for

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Entering the 2021 season, the number of full-season MLB-affiliated minor leagues with teams in the United States and Canada was reduced to 11, with a total of 120 teams (four per each of the 30 MLB franchises). There are also two affiliated rookie leagues based in the United States, with teams based

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Some players jump to the majors from this level, as many of the top prospects are put here to play against each other rather than against minor and major league veterans in Triple-A. A small handful of players might be placed here to start, usually veterans from foreign leagues with more experience

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Minor League Baseball was governed through a centralized office until the restructuring of the minor leagues in 2021, with Major League Baseball itself now handling "all issues related to governance, scheduling, umpiring, license compliance, and other league administration functions." Minor league

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With the reorganization of 2021, the standard length of an affiliation agreement is 10 years. Previously, affiliations were for only two or four years, with affiliation changes being fairly frequent, though many relationships have been renewed and endure for extended time periods. For example, the

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On November 21, 2019, Minor League Baseball released a statement, asserting that it is "unnecessary and unacceptable to wipe out one-quarter of minor league teams" and characterized the proposal as a way "to improve the profitability of MLB". Manfred rebuked Minor League Baseball for releasing the

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This classification severely restricted the rights of the major leagues to draft players out of the PCL, and at the time it seemed like the PCL would eventually become a third major league. The PCL would revert to Triple-A in 1958, due to increasing television coverage of major league games and in

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to oversee the major and minor leagues. The NAPBL became involved in the later stages of the negotiations to develop rules for the acquisition of players from their leagues by the NL and the AL. The 1903 agreement ensured that teams would be compensated for the players that they had taken the time

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As of the 2024 season, each major league club may have no more than 165 players assigned to the rosters of their domestic affiliates (i.e., Triple-A, Double-A, High-A, Single-A, and complex-league Rookie)—excluding international players assigned to the Dominican Summer League who have not yet been

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Independent leagues saw new growth after 1992, after the new Professional Baseball Agreement in organized baseball instituted more stringent revenue and stadium requirements on members. Over the next eight years, at least 16 independent leagues formed, of which six existed in 2002. As of the 2024

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The umpires are evaluated eight times a season by the staff of MiLBUD and receive a ranking at mid-season and the end of each year. Based on performance during the year, an umpire may advance in classification when a position opens in-season or during the off-season. MiLBUD holds an annual Rookie

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opposing the proposal, noting that it "is not in the best interest of the overall game of baseball" and that it would "devastate our communities, their bond purchasers and other stakeholders affected by the potential loss of these clubs." A response from MLB highlighted that the proposal aims to

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The following classifications, listed from highest to lowest, have existed since the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues (the formal name of Minor League Baseball) was established prior to the 1902 season. Only seasons where a change was made to the hierarchy are listed; class

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On February 12, 2021, Major League Baseball announced new league alignments for all 120 affiliated Minor League Baseball clubs effective as of the 2021 season. Contrary to previously published reports indicating that realignment would retain the names of the existing minor leagues, Major League

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The minor league system that evolved following the 1963 reorganization remained in place through 2020, categorizing leagues into one of six classes: Triple-A (AAA), Double-A (AA), Class A-Advanced (High A or A+), Class A (Low A), Class A Short Season, and Rookie. Furthermore, Rookie was further

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drove teams to establish systems like Rickey's to ensure a steady supply of players, as many NA and independent teams could not afford to keep their doors open without the patronage of Major League Baseball. The leagues of the NA became subordinate to the major leagues, creating the first minor

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of 1871 to 1875, commonly referred to as the National Association, comprised all fully professional teams. This system proved unworkable, however, as there was no way to ensure competitive balance, and financially unsound clubs often failed in midseason. This problem was solved in 1876 with the

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of clubs in each league. Teams in the NL and the AA could only reserve players who had been paid at least $ 1,000. Northwestern League teams could reserve players paid $ 750, implicitly establishing the division into major and minor leagues. Over the next two decades, more minor leagues signed

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were classified as Rookie Advanced leagues beginning in 1991. The players in these leagues were thought to be further along in their development than players in the pure Rookie leagues, and hence games were more competitive. Teams in these leagues were allowed to sell concessions and charge

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Players will play for the team to which they are assigned for the duration of that season unless they are "called up" (promoted to a higher level), "sent down" (demoted to a lower-class team in the major league club's farm system), or released from the farm system entirely. A release from

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There have also been some failed start-up leagues. During the 1970s, three official minor leagues (members of NAPBL) attempted unsuccessfully to revive unaffiliated baseball (teams not associated with specific MLB franchises) within the organized baseball structure. These were the Class A

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reported that Major League Baseball had proposed dramatic changes to MiLB that would take effect after expiration of the Professional Baseball Agreement, which governed the MLB–MiLB relationship, at the end of the 2020 season. This included the elimination of many minor league teams.

469:, known as High-A East for the 2021 season, with teams in the eastern states. All three leagues were reclassified prior to the 2021 season, with the Midwest League and the South Atlantic League promoted from Single-A and the Northwest League promoted from Class A Short Season. 4035:"Minor League Baseball". The purpose of the NAPBL at the time was to maintain the independence of the leagues involved. Several did not sign the agreement and continued to work independently. Powers was made the first president of the NAPBL, whose offices were established in 8489: 6006:

Independent leagues are those professional leagues in the United States and Canada not under the purview of organized Minor League Baseball and the Commissioner of Baseball. Independent baseball existed in the early 20th century and has become prominent again since 1993.

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When MLB teams announced their affiliates for the 2021 season on December 9, 2020, each of the 30 MLB teams had one affiliate at four levels—Triple-A, Double-A, High-A, and Low-A—for a total of 120 affiliated teams. Approximately 40 teams lost their MLB affiliations; the

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Leagues operated mostly autonomously before 1902, when the majority joined the NAPBL. From then until 1915, a total of eight new and existing leagues remained independent. Most joined the National Association after one season of independence. Notable exceptions were the

376:. While major league teams play a 162-game schedule, minor league seasons are shorter. As of 2022, a complete season in Triple-A is 150 games, Double-A is 138 games, and High-A and Single-A are each 132 games. In addition to the below organized leagues, the off-season 5790:, must be athletic, and also must have 20/20 vision, although they are permitted to wear glasses or contact lenses. They must also have good communication skills, good reflexes and coordination, and must have trained at one of the two professional umpire schools. 8657:

annually to the franchise that best exemplifies the complete Minor League Baseball organization. Categories under consideration include long-term financial stability, contributions to the industry and the community, financial success and overall promotion of the

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across broad regions of the country. As part of the 1963 reorganization, Major League clubs increased their commitments to affiliate with minor league teams through Player Development Contracts, outright ownerships, or shared affiliations and co-op arrangements.

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complexes. Rosters consist primarily of newly drafted players who are not yet ready for a higher level of play. These leagues are intended almost exclusively to allow players to hone their skills; no admission is charged and no concessions are sold.

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groupings, such as the New England Association of 1877 and the Eastern Championship Association of 1881. These were loose groups of independent clubs which agreed to play a series of games over the course of one season for a championship pennant.

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to the Major Leagues since 1953—disbanded. The surviving International and Pacific Coast leagues absorbed the four remaining American Association franchises. Meanwhile, at the Double-A level and below there were even more significant changes:

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On March 16, 2022, Minor League Baseball announced that the historic league names were acquired by MLB. The region-based names were scrapped and the previous league names given to the new leagues that most closely resembled the old leagues.

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Major league clubs may only use players who are on the team's major league active roster in games; players on the active roster are selected from a 40-man major league reserve list (often called the 40-man roster). Effective with the

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Minor leagues with the Rookie classification play a shortened season that traditionally began in mid-June and ended in late August or early September. This lowest level of minor league baseball consists of two US-based leagues, the

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Generally, the parent major league club pays the salaries and benefits of uniformed personnel (players and coaches) and provides bats and balls, while the minor league club pays for in-season travel and other operational expenses.

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and effort to scout and develop, and no NA team was required to sell their players, although most did because the cash was an important source of revenue for most teams. The NA leagues were still fiercely independent, and the term

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Designations below Class A disappeared because the lower levels could not sustain operation during a large downturn in the financial fortunes of minor league baseball, due to factors including the rise of television broadcasts of

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The earliest classifications used in the minor leagues began circa 1890, for teams that were party to the National Agreement of 1883. The different levels represented different levels of protection for player contracts and

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These leagues are a mix of players moving up from Rookie leagues, as well as the occasional experienced first-year player. Most of the teams in the Florida State League are owned by major league parent clubs and use their

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at the minor league level are overseen by Minor League Baseball Umpire Development (MiLBUD), which is responsible for the training, evaluation, and recommendation for promotion and retention or release of the umpires.

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leagues played approximately 75 to 80 games per season, starting in mid-June and ending in early September, designed to allow college players to complete their college seasons in the spring, be selected in the

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A major league team's director of player development determines where a given player will be placed in the farm system, in coordination with the coaches and managers who evaluate their talent. At the end of

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use the AAA, AA, A+, and A abbreviations in player records; A− is used for the now defunct Class A Short Season. A+ and A− are written abbreviations only; the levels are not called "A-plus" or "A-minus".

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in trade; the SAL in turn moved to High-A with half of its previous 12-team roster, filling it out with two Carolina League High-A holdovers, one Midwest League returnee, and three formerly short-season

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Below the High-A level is Single-A, named "Class A" before 2021, when it was also known as Single-A or Full-Season A, and "Low-A" for the 2021 season. This classification has three leagues: the 8-team

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in professional baseball. The expectation is usually that these veteran players will be in the majors by the end of the season, as their salaries tend to be higher than those of most prospects.

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Any student who wants to work as an umpire must attend a professional umpire training school. Minor League Baseball recognizes two schools for training prospective professional umpires, the

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In 1946, with the minor leagues poised for unprecedented growth, the higher-level classifications were changed. Class AAA ("Triple-A") was created and the three Double-A circuits (the

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occurred at the start of the 2006 season, spurred by a disagreement over salaries and resulting in the use of replacement umpires until an agreement was reached after two months.

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clubs, which are scouted heavily by major league organizations. Many players get a second or third look from the major league scouts if they improve in the independent leagues.

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Nearly every minor-league team has its own local radio contract, though unlike their major-league counterparts, these generally consist of only one or two individual stations.

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Leagues, with the number of teams falling to 324 in 1952, and 243 in 1955. By the end of 1963, only 15 leagues above Rookie-level survived in the United States and Canada.

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Class E: added in 1937, as the new lowest level, for players with no professional experience in Class D or higher. The only Class E league that existed was the four-team

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Presently, the candidates for a job in professional umpiring must meet several requirements in order to be considered. An applicant must have a high school diploma or a

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tried to become a third major league in the Western states, the other leagues maintained autonomy in name only, being totally economically dependent upon the AL and NL.

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This level of play is often a second or third promotion for a minor league player, although some high first-round draftees, particularly those with experience playing

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or playing at some level of the minor leagues (usually at the Triple-A or Double-A level). Players on the 40-man reserve list are eligible for membership in the

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admission. In practice, many major league teams would have either one affiliate at this level or one affiliate in Class A Short Season but not both, making them

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The "National Association" of 1871–1875 is not to be confused with the "National Association" formed in 1901 that came to be known as Minor League Baseball.

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The award recognize the team's special tie with its community through unique promotions, a commitment to area events and support for charitable endeavors.

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has six teams that play approximately 30 games apiece in autumn, with rosters comprising the top prospects associated with each of the six MLB divisions.

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Minor league umpires have been unionized since 1999, when they formed the Association of Minor League Umpires (AMLU), which has been a guild within the

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The U.S.-based Rookie leagues play a schedule of approximately 60 games and are named "complex leagues" because games are played at their parent clubs'

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The Low-A classification was also renamed Single-A. Additionally, the International League was reorganized from three divisions to two: East and West.

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Clubs that have set up radio broadcasts are listed on our Listen Live on TuneIn Radio page, available in the MiLB.TV pull-down menu in the masthead.

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introductions after 1902 appear in bold font, while class eliminations appear in italics. Not all defined classifications were used each season.

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The following changes, which represent the first significant overhaul of minor league classifications since 1963, have since been implemented:

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During its centennial celebration in 2001, Minor League Baseball compiled a list of the 100 best minor-league baseball teams of the century.

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of recruitment, training, and development for umpires of both major and minor leagues was needed. The program was founded at baseball's 1964

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Woman Executive of the Year (1976) – given each year to a woman in MiLB for exceptional contributions to her club, her league, or baseball.

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in June, signed, and then immediately placed in a competitive league. The classification was eliminated prior to the 2021 season, with the

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As of the 2022 season, the minor league system is divided into four classes: Triple-A (AAA), Double-A (AA), High-A (A+), and Single-A (A).

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of 1883 to 1884. Unlike the earlier minor associations, it was conceived as a permanent organization. It also, along with the NL and the

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One level below Double-A is the High-A level, named "Class A-Advanced" before 2021. This classification has three leagues: the 12-team

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Rehabbing major leaguers continue to receive Major League pay and generally enjoy better amenities than their minor league teammates.

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became MLB Partner Leagues, with the ability for MLB clubs to acquire players from the Partner Leagues to assign to affiliated clubs.

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of 1972, based in the same region of the state, also existed for only one year. In 1989, a counterpart to the Gulf Coast League, the

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Charles K. Murphy Patriot Award (2016) – given to an individual or team to recognize outstanding support of and engagement with the

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The US-based Rookie-level leagues were renamed prior to starting play in late June; the former Gulf Coast League was renamed as the

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minor-league level used to spell the end of a minor league player's career. In more modern times, released players often sign with

4874:, both of which are directly owned by MLB, was reduced from 160 to 120. Short-Season A and Rookie Advanced leagues were eliminated. 4786: 4114: 818: 9420: 9065: 8731: 8238: 7754: 6772: 6479: 10629: 10624: 10113: 10048: 9465: 9460: 9415: 8043: 4674:, made their debuts. The Sarasota Rookie League underwent a name change to the Florida Rookie League in 1965 before becoming the 4514: 9455: 10749: 10091: 9445: 9400: 7092: 10467: 6683: 6461: 4895:

were demoted from Triple-A to Low-A; and the majority of surviving clubs at High-A and Low-A swapped levels, with the former

4483: 4297: 7697: 6642: 6628: 6614: 6506: 5677:, which is based in their spring training facility in Fort Myers. The Miracle manager at the time was Mauer's older brother 4666:: In 1964, the Pioneer League stepped down from Class A to Rookie league status, and the first "complex-based" leagues, the 10612: 10607: 10529: 10462: 10171: 9856: 9838: 9499: 4309: 5815:

Agreement (PDL) is used. Some minor league teams are directly owned by their major league parent club, such as all of the

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Rehabilitating with Minor League teams is a standard way for injured Major League players to get back into playing shape.

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Baseball elected to abandon the names of existing minor leagues in favor of a new, class- and region-based naming system.

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Community Service Award (2013) – given to a team to recognize outstanding charitable service, support, and leadership.

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After the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues was founded in 1901, classifications were redefined:

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sports businesses. Many baseball writers of that time regarded the greatest players of the minor leagues, such as

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Class AA ("Double-A"): added in 1912 as the new highest level. Double-A remained the highest level through 1945.

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Award (2008) – given to a person with distinguished service who has been instrumental in player development.

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Class B: contracts and reserve lists protected, but a major league team could draft a player for a set price

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Both young players and veterans play for Triple-A teams. Parent clubs often hold players who are on the

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Players on the 40-man reserve list who are not on the team's active roster are generally either on the

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various versions of the National Agreement. Eventually, the minor leagues allied to negotiate jointly.

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Class A1: added in 1936, between Class A and Class AA. Two Class A circuits, the Texas League and the

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MiLB.TV is the minor leagues' online video streaming service, in the vein of Major League Baseball's

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informally subdivided into Rookie Advanced, complex-based Rookie, and international summer baseball.

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communities. Teams adopt a culturally-relevant on-field persona for certain games each season.

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has provided free audio streams to minor league games, accessible through the MiLB.TV website.

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Many individual teams have contracts with local television channels. For example, the Triple-A

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All minor leagues were classified, and had the following assignments entering the 1902 season:

3611: 3163: 3049: 1993: 1523: 1513: 1214: 1096: 772: 767: 531: 527: 369: 365: 279: 8271: 8121: 7016: 439:(known as Double-A Central for the 2021 season) with teams in the Southwest and Great Plains. 10701: 10651: 10646: 10641: 10321: 10209: 10200: 10063: 9972: 9509: 9327: 9198: 9092: 8786: 7119: 6165: 5867: 5863: 5578: 4916: 4700: 4333: 4279: 4069: 3483: 3195: 2777: 2649: 2457: 2281: 1820: 1685: 1587: 1550: 1518: 1508: 1464: 943: 733: 466: 361: 283: 197: 193: 8911:"MLB reportedly strikes deal to stream Minor League Baseball games on Bally Live casino app" 7088:"Truth in the Minor League Class Structure: The Case for the Reclassification of the Minors" 6550: 5831:(formerly the Omaha Royals and Omaha Golden Spikes) have been the Triple-A affiliate of the 4461:

After the 1962 season, the Triple-A American Association—which had lost key markets such as

435:(known as Double-A South for the 2021 season) with teams in the Deep South, and the 10-team 10455: 10351: 10261: 10256: 9228: 9138: 9133: 7283: 6958: 6927: 6822: 6260: 6189: 6177: 5848: 5807: 5618: 4921: 4896: 4817: 4636: 4603: 4518: 4438: 4421: 4406: 4402: 4359: 4321: 4305: 4098: 3932: 3627: 3531: 3403: 3355: 3323: 3291: 2905: 2841: 2729: 2441: 2377: 2345: 2185: 1945: 1815: 1798: 1739: 1717: 1707: 1702: 1695: 1653: 1604: 1535: 1528: 1447: 1422: 1408: 1322: 1290: 1275: 1263: 1182: 1101: 995: 951: 896: 862: 755: 689: 684: 503: 399: 395: 237: 201: 7251: 6702: 5711: 4943:, consisting of 20 teams aligned into three divisions (Midwest, Northeast, and Southeast). 4015:

decided to challenge the NL's position. In 1900, he changed the name of the league to the

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was shut down, leaving seven of its teams without an invitation to join another league.

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equivalent. The Rookie Advanced classification was eliminated prior to the 2021 season.

4648: 4548:, then the only "short-season" circuit, was given a new designation as a Rookie league. 4545: 4293: 4157:

Class D: contracts protected, but any higher class could draft a player for a set price

4031:(NAPBL), sometimes shortened to National Association (NA), which would later adopt the 3467: 3371: 3211: 3033: 3017: 2873: 2745: 2489: 2409: 2393: 2361: 2265: 2217: 2201: 1803: 1793: 1648: 1437: 1398: 1393: 1371: 1344: 1339: 1307: 1295: 1258: 1241: 1221: 1187: 1155: 1015: 252: 221: 9023: 8040: 7803:"Most minor league ballplayers earn less than half as much money as fast-food workers" 10474: 10341: 9519: 9218: 8518: 8479: 8440: 8375: 8331: 8276: 7315: 7215: 7177: 7022: 6872: 6026:

Few independent leagues existed between 1915 and 1993. Major exceptions included the

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Hierarchy of professional baseball leagues affiliated with Major League Baseball

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on September 5, 1901. In response to the NL–AL battle, they agreed to form the

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Award (1984) – given each year to a league president for outstanding service.

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negotiations to the public and threatened to cut ties with MiLB altogether.

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Kraus, Rebecca S.; Hoffman, Frank; Manning, Martin J. (February 13, 2003).

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This classification currently includes two affiliated leagues: the 20-team

7369:"Reports: MLB proposes overhaul of minor leagues, elimination of 40 teams" 7211: 4486:—were upgraded to Double-A, joining the Texas League and the unaffiliated 364:

franchises may also maintain one or two complex-based rookie teams in the

8213: 7398:"In letter, Congress members express opposition to minor league overhaul" 6253: 6141: 5958: 5940: 5018:, consisting of eight teams aligned into two divisions (North and South). 4992: 4986: 4972:, consisting of eight teams aligned into two divisions (North and South). 4915:

dropped to Low-A with seven of its ten teams and added five from the old

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the next season. The Cocoa Rookie League lasted only one season, and the

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classification, one rung below Double-A, was introduced in 1990 for the

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Awards – Topps Player of the Year in each of the domestic minor leagues

5934: 5684: 5678: 5015: 5003: 4414: 4183: 4032: 495: 224:. Additionally, four independent leagues are in association with MiLB. 220:, an off-season autumn league, and one affiliated rookie league in the 8613: 8002: 7834:"Baseball's minor leaguers pursue their dreams below the poverty line" 6091:– first issued in 1960; does not appear to have been issued since 2013 4989:, consisting of 12 teams aligned into two divisions (North and South). 4960:, consisting of 10 teams aligned into two divisions (North and South). 427:

There are currently three leagues in this classification: the 12-team

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Diamonds Around the Globe: The Encyclopedia of International Baseball

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The Independent Carolina Baseball League, 1936–1938: Baseball Outlaws

8239:"Minor league teams, but mighty big numbers as franchise values soar" 6484: 6438: 5670: 4462: 4073: 4065: 3959: 2249: 1961: 1712: 1572: 267: 6050:

season, there are seven active leagues, with four of them acting as

5687:'s first rehab assignment of his career, in July 2017, was with the 5012:, consisting of 10 teams aligned into two divisions (East and West). 4983:, consisting of 12 teams aligned into two divisions (East and West). 4949:, consisting of 10 teams aligned into two divisions (East and West). 4578:. The Mexican League was upgraded from Double-A to Triple-A in 1967. 10332: 9209: 4976:

High-A (formerly Class A-Advanced) was divided into three leagues:

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The number of MiLB teams, not counting teams in the complex-based

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The first true minor league is traditionally considered to be the

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Minor League Baseball: Community Building Through Hometown Sports

8371:

Minor League Baseball: Community Building Through Hometown Sports

8327:

Minor League Baseball: Community Building Through Hometown Sports

7585:"Fresno agrees to Cal League move; 120-team MiLB lineup complete" 7203:

Minor League Baseball: Community Building Through Hometown Sports

6264: 5988: 4474: 4024: 217: 213: 7021:(Third ed.). W. W. Norton & Company. pp. 191–192. 3864: 37: 10302: 9179: 8432: 8188:"Setting the minors by league and Elias' excitement for season" 7672: 7173:"New breed of administrators helping turn minor leagues around" 6286: 6276: 6180:(1966–2019) – given annually in recognition of team promotions. 6031: 6023:, played at a level considered major league from 1914 to 1915. 4417:

in 1950 caused a player shortage in many cities below Class B.

494:, known as Low-A West for the 2021 season, located entirely in 452: 342: 232: 8796:(1901–2001). Minor League Baseball. Retrieved August 19, 2010. 7508:"MLB, USA Baseball Announce New Format for Appalachian League" 7250:: Office of the Commissioner of Baseball. 2019. Archived from 6216:

The National Baseball Association's top 100 minor league teams

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were all designated Class A leagues. The unaffiliated Class C

4118:(259 U.S. 200), which grants baseball a special immunity from 244: 7895:"Twins Tuesday: Joe Mauer toiling for family in Cedar Rapids" 6739:"How Minor League Baseball Teams Work: History of the Minors" 6684:"New CBA Roster Rules Leave Many MiLB Veterans Without A Job" 6669:"Arizona, Florida Complex League Schedules Changing For 2024" 6361: 4494:

Double-A circuits, one step (rather than two) below Triple-A.

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playing time with newly drafted players selected in the July

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Class A was officially known as Low-A during the 2021 season

3896: 3872: 3856: 3824: 8608: 8606: 8604: 8602: 8600: 8598: 8596: 8594: 8592: 7728: 7402: 6015:, which was independent in 1902 and from 1907 to 1909; the 3880: 3832: 3816: 960:

Affiliations of Minor League teams with Major League teams

502:, known as Low-A East for the 2021 season, and the 10-team 4859:(renamed the "Sugar Land Space Cowboys" in 2022), and the 4844:) composed the initial league when it debuted in May 2021. 3808: 4999:

Low-A (formerly Class A) was divided into three leagues:

4584:: In 1964, the South Atlantic League changed its name to 4482:

The two existing Class A circuits—the Eastern League and

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leagues in the current sense of the term. Other than the

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developed the first modern farm system in the 1930s. The

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In 1903, the conflict between the AL and NL ended in the

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In 2022, the official name of the class became Single-A.

9017: 8589: 7427:"MLB unveils plan for drastic cut in minor league teams" 5551:

High-A was formerly Class A-Advanced (A-Adv) before 2021

4995:, consisting of six teams without divisional alignment. 557: 8553:. Minor League Baseball (MiLB.com). November 5, 2009. 8060: 7274:"Rangers' official upset with Pioneer League age rule" 3972:

National Association of Professional Base Ball Players

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National Association of Professional Base Ball Players

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Office and Professional Employees International Union

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was moved from mid-June to July to coincide with the

4377:, which operated for less than a full season in 1943. 4029:

National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues

7343:"MLB Proposal Would Eliminate 42 Minor League Teams" 6313: 5890:

The former headquarters of Minor League Baseball in

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The longest continuous affiliations are between the

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In 1952, the "Open" classification was created. The

3999:. Included in this was the agreement to respect the 7199: 4733:In mid-November 2019, more than 100 members of the 177: 8698: 8696: 7483:"MLB Draft to be held in July for 1st time in '21" 9064: 6480:"Examining Minor league baseball's new structure" 5762:first "Umpire Specialization Course" was held in 5026:and the former Arizona League was renamed as the 372:, and international summer baseball teams in the 10770:Professional sports leagues in the United States 10731: 6542: 6462:"Triple-A Baseball Season Expanded To 150 Games" 9538:All-American Girls Professional Baseball League 8693: 8031:Minor League Baseball portal. February 19, 2010 7778:"Minor league baseball union leads huge change" 7724:"MLB tweaks some rules now, more coming in '20" 7334: 6518: 6516: 6248:Nationally, Minor League Baseball games air on 6148:, namesake of the league president annual award 5065:Low-A Southeast became the Florida State League 3970:The earliest professional baseball league, the 669:List of Minor League Baseball leagues and teams 10009: 8478:. Greenwood Publishing Group. pp. 78–79. 7361: 6714:: Office of the Commissioner of Baseball. 2021 4745:improve player travel and working conditions. 4148:Class A: contracts and reserve lists protected 611:No more than 2 players and 1 player-coach with 10099: 9050: 8266: 8264: 7925:"Angels' Trout to make rehab start Wednesday" 7861: 7859: 7743: 7392: 7390: 7240:The Official Professional Baseball Rules Book 7233: 7231: 6704:The Official Professional Baseball Rules Book 6697: 6695: 6693: 6477: 6338:The Official Professional Baseball Rules Book 6267:to air 35 home games during the 2021 season. 5747:Minor League Baseball Umpire Training Academy 5628: 5041:Triple-A West became the Pacific Coast League 5038:Triple-A East became the International League 4885: 4703:(1979). None lasted more than a full season. 4561: 4092:fought Rickey's scheme, but, ultimately, the 236:A Class A-Advanced California League game in 137:Dominican Republic (Rookie League) (50 teams) 9630: 8214:"MiLB - PDC & The Relationship With MLB" 7993:Wendelstedt umpire school. February 19, 2010 6862: 6513: 5056:High-A East became the South Atlantic League 5047:Double-A Northeast became the Eastern League 4903:dropped down nearly as intact units and the 4775:designed for rising freshmen and sophomores. 834: 10199: 7698:"Historical league names to return in 2022" 6863:Johnson, Lloyd; Wolff, Miles, eds. (2007). 6803:. Trademark Electronic Search System (TESS) 6643:"Historical league names to return in 2022" 6629:"Historical league names to return in 2022" 6615:"Historical league names to return in 2022" 6507:"Historical league names to return in 2022" 6089:Topps Minor League Player of the Year Award 5075: 1414: 987: 662: 656:4 or more years of minor-league experience 641:4 or more years of minor-league experience 626:5 or more years of minor-league experience 613:6 or more years of minor-league experience 10760:Multi-national professional sports leagues 10106: 10092: 9057: 9043: 9022: 8732:"McEacharn claims 2006 Warren Giles Award" 8730:Czerwinski, Kevin T. (December 14, 2006). 8729: 8363: 8361: 8359: 8261: 7865: 7856: 7795: 7452: 7387: 7228: 7040: 7038: 7010: 7008: 7006: 7004: 6690: 6238:Sports radio networks in the United States 6064:Baseball awards § U.S. minor leagues 4347:Additional classifications added prior to 2642: 1701: 1561: 1421: 1274: 1134: 994: 85: 10714:National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum 8140:"Striking umps agree to a new labor deal" 7630:"MLB announces new Minors teams, leagues" 7611:"MLB announces new Minors teams, leagues" 7534:"Pioneer League named MLB Partner League" 7081: 7079: 7077: 6865:The Encyclopedia of Minor League Baseball 6800:United States Patent and Trademark Office 6548: 6525:"MLB announces new Minors teams, leagues" 6473: 6471: 6427: 6425: 6423: 6421: 5603:Major League Baseball Players Association 5050:Double-A South became the Southern League 4953:Double-A was divided into three leagues: 4706: 4620:as the only active leagues at this level. 4452: 4129: 10775:Sports organizations established in 1901 10755:History of baseball in the United States 10745:1901 establishments in the United States 10697:History of baseball in the United States 8805: 8756: 8702: 8638: 8471: 8433:R.G. (Hank) Utley, Scott Verner (1999). 8185: 8103: 7582: 7480: 7424: 7144:"Minors are taking on major proportions" 6858: 6856: 6854: 6852: 6850: 6848: 6846: 6844: 6478:O'Kennedy, Patrick (February 13, 2021). 6140: 5987: 5885: 5847:since 1979, changed affiliations to the 5797: 5782:2006 Minor League Baseball umpire strike 5710: 5695:, the Class A-Advanced affiliate of the 5632: 5572: 5053:High-A Central became the Midwest League 5044:Double-A Central became the Texas League 4712: 4385: 4370:. Class A1 remained in use through 1945. 4115:Federal Baseball Club v. National League 3958: 3944: 3923: 2658: 336: 317: 289: 266: 243: 231: 62:of all important aspects of the article. 10049:Asia Professional Baseball Championship 9466:Panamanian Professional Baseball League 9461:Nicaraguan Professional Baseball League 9416:Venezuelan Professional Baseball League 8833:"MLB Network To Broadcast Triple-A ASG" 8757:Avallone, Michael (November 19, 2007). 8703:Avallone, Michael (November 19, 2007). 8639:Avallone, Michael (November 19, 2007). 8356: 7844:from the original on September 15, 2016 7757:from the original on September 15, 2018 7453:Calcaterra, Craig (December 14, 2019). 7206:. New York: Routledge. pp. 12–13. 7035: 7014: 7001: 6775:from the original on September 19, 2018 6733: 6731: 6729: 6681: 6578: 6576: 6549:Shelburne, Ramona (September 1, 2010). 6431: 6292: 5977: 5068:Low-A West became the California League 5059:High-A West became the Northwest League 4936:Triple-A was divided into two leagues: 3966:played in over 2500 minor league games. 2994: 567:Rosters sizes in Minor League Baseball 14: 10732: 9446:Colombian Professional Baseball League 9401:Dominican Professional Baseball League 8857: 8109: 7721: 7481:Randhawa, Manny (September 24, 2020). 7340: 7271: 7141: 7085: 7074: 6666: 6595:from the original on November 13, 2013 6561:from the original on September 6, 2010 6468: 6459: 6418: 6081: 5557:A (Short) denotes Class A Short Season 4911:promoted with 75% of their teams. The 3572: 3444: 3124: 3074: 58:Please consider expanding the lead to 10765:Professional sports leagues in Canada 10087: 9038: 8681:from the original on December 6, 2022 8614:"Minor League Baseball Award Winners" 8557:from the original on November 8, 2009 8510: 8406: 8367: 8323: 8211: 8186:Melewski, Steve (February 13, 2021). 8061:"Association of Minor League Umpires" 7170: 6841: 6582: 6401: 6399: 6130:Minor League Player of the Year Award 6121:Minor League Player of the Year Award 6112:Minor League Player of the Year Award 5062:Low-A East became the Carolina League 4927: 3604: 2946: 2530: 2306: 2226: 2066: 9857:Chinese Professional Baseball League 9839:Chinese Professional Baseball League 9456:Curaçao Professional Baseball League 8908: 8806:MaCaluso, Ben (September 14, 2022). 8620:from the original on August 17, 2020 7866:Greenfield, Jimmy (April 20, 2020). 7775: 7609:Mayo, Jonathan (February 12, 2021). 7608: 7583:Reichard, Kevin (December 9, 2020). 7559:"Prep Baseball Report > PBR PLUS" 7306:"Pioneer League now rookie-advanced" 6726: 6573: 6523:Mayo, Jonathan (February 12, 2020). 6522: 6460:Franco, Anthony (February 3, 2022). 6038:. The Carolina League, based in the 3316: 2786: 1970: 558:Roster sizes and player restrictions 31: 10069:Triple-A National Championship Game 8671:"MiLB Announces 2021 Award Winners" 8249:from the original on August 1, 2015 7905:from the original on August 4, 2016 7425:Davidoff, Ken (November 22, 2019). 6682:Treuden, Eric (February 20, 2024). 6585:"Understanding minor league levels" 6551:"John Lindsey waits for his chance" 4764:, and reduced from 40 rounds to 20. 3588: 3412: 3284: 2770: 2610: 2498: 2386: 2338: 24: 8738:from the original on June 29, 2011 8531:from the original on June 23, 2014 8492:from the original on June 29, 2014 8388:from the original on June 23, 2014 8344:from the original on June 23, 2014 7965:from the original on March 5, 2016 7813:from the original on July 23, 2015 7526: 7341:Cooper, J. J. (October 18, 2019). 7272:Mansch, Scott (January 22, 1991). 6829:from the original on March 5, 2005 6667:Cooper, J.J. (February 13, 2024). 6432:Lacques, Gabe (December 9, 2020). 6396: 6270: 5999:, an independent baseball team in 5866:and their Double-A affiliate, the 5851:in 2007, and again changed to the 5843:, having been affiliated with the 4381: 3396: 3380: 3188: 2594: 2482: 2402: 2274: 2194: 2098: 25: 10786: 9009: 8858:Reiter, Cheyne (April 21, 2021). 8765:from the original on June 4, 2011 8711:from the original on June 4, 2011 8647:from the original on June 4, 2011 8212:Gemma, Jim (September 26, 2016). 7935:from the original on July 6, 2017 5588:2020 Major League Baseball season 4773:collegiate summer baseball league 4101:(PCL), which under its president 3668: 3620: 3556: 3524: 3508: 3428: 3364: 3348: 3300: 3156: 3140: 3010: 2978: 2562: 2450: 2354: 2082: 10115: 10036: 8909:Bupp, Phillip (March 23, 2023). 8453:from the original on May 5, 2016 7831: 7627: 6931:. September 15, 1901. p. 21 6316: 6209: 3919: 3895: 3887: 3879: 3871: 3863: 3855: 3847: 3839: 3831: 3823: 3815: 3807: 3779: 3763: 3747: 3731: 3715: 3699: 3683: 3667: 3651: 3635: 3619: 3603: 3587: 3571: 3555: 3540: 3539: 3523: 3507: 3491: 3476: 3475: 3460: 3459: 3443: 3427: 3411: 3395: 3379: 3363: 3347: 3331: 3315: 3299: 3283: 3267: 3251: 3235: 3220: 3219: 3203: 3187: 3172: 3171: 3155: 3139: 3123: 3108: 3107: 3091: 3073: 3058: 3057: 3042: 3041: 3026: 3025: 3009: 2993: 2977: 2961: 2945: 2929: 2913: 2898: 2897: 2881: 2865: 2849: 2833: 2818: 2817: 2801: 2785: 2769: 2754: 2753: 2737: 2722: 2721: 2705: 2690: 2689: 2674: 2673: 2657: 2641: 2626: 2625: 2609: 2593: 2578: 2577: 2561: 2545: 2529: 2513: 2497: 2481: 2466: 2465: 2449: 2434: 2433: 2418: 2417: 2401: 2385: 2369: 2353: 2337: 2322: 2321: 2305: 2289: 2273: 2257: 2241: 2225: 2210: 2209: 2193: 2178: 2177: 2161: 2146: 2145: 2129: 2113: 2097: 2081: 2065: 2049: 2033: 2018: 2017: 2001: 1986: 1985: 1969: 1953: 1937: 1922: 1921: 1905: 1890: 1889: 1873: 1857: 1850: 1060:Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders 673: 282:, the Triple-A affiliate of the 36: 8981: 8956: 8928: 8902: 8877: 8851: 8825: 8799: 8780: 8750: 8723: 8663: 8632: 8569: 8543: 8504: 8465: 8426: 8400: 8317: 8292: 8231: 8205: 8179: 8160: 8132: 8112:"Minor League Umpires Walk Out" 8110:Cooper, J. J. (April 4, 2006). 8078: 8053: 8034: 8015: 7996: 7977: 7947: 7917: 7887: 7825: 7769: 7722:Passan, Jeff (March 13, 2019). 7715: 7690: 7665: 7640: 7621: 7602: 7576: 7551: 7500: 7474: 7446: 7418: 7322:. January 24, 1991. p. 3-D 7298: 7265: 7193: 7164: 7135: 7107: 7018:The Dickson Baseball Dictionary 6973: 6961:. September 17, 1901. p. 4 6951:"Minor Leagues Now Independent" 6943: 6915: 6903:. September 10, 1901. p. 3 6885: 6815: 6787: 6757: 6675: 6660: 6635: 6621: 6387: 6223: 6136: 6069: 5874:and their Low-A affiliate, the 5743:Harry Wendelstedt Umpire School 4541:was also designated as Class A. 4164: 4134: 3931:during his time playing in the 3908: 3780: 3652: 3492: 3332: 3268: 3236: 2914: 2866: 2850: 2834: 2802: 2258: 2162: 1938: 1874: 227: 50:may be too short to adequately 9615:China National Baseball League 8176:Retrieved on February 19, 2010 8050:Retrieved on February 19, 2010 7142:Koenig, Bill (June 30, 1985). 7123:. January 15, 1958. p. 23 6607: 6499: 6453: 6374: 6154:Organization of the Year Award 5560:Rk-Adv denotes Rookie Advanced 3748: 3732: 2930: 2738: 2706: 2546: 2114: 2034: 1858: 60:provide an accessible overview 13: 1: 10750:History of baseball in Canada 10122:Baseball in the United States 9763:Japan Women's Baseball League 9577:List of defunct minor leagues 9558:United States Baseball League 9066:Professional baseball leagues 8124:on July 15, 2006 – via 8003:Minor league baseball umpires 7257:on July 31, 2019 – via 6989:. January 5, 1912. p. 10 6412: 6349:Korea Baseball Futures League 6243: 6017:United States Baseball League 5902:headquarters were located in 5894:; the league is now based in 5881: 3952:, the first president of the 3936: 3915:Minor League Baseball rosters 3764: 3700: 3684: 3092: 2882: 2514: 2370: 2050: 1906: 9669:Nippon Professional Baseball 9077: 8964:"About Copa de la Diversión" 7171:Chick, Bob (June 14, 1989). 7062:. January 1, 1952. p. 8 7046:"Coast League Gets Promoted" 6823:"National Agreement of 1903" 6583:Moore, Jeff (July 2, 2013). 5835:since the Royals joined the 5793: 5526: 5490: 5479: 5458: 4364:New York–Pennsylvania League 4154:Class C: contracts protected 4048:National Baseball Commission 3716: 3636: 3252: 3204: 2962: 2290: 2242: 2130: 2002: 1954: 7: 10362: 10054:Asia Winter Baseball League 9994: 9411:Puerto Rico Baseball League 9239: 8989:"MiLB Copa de la Diversión" 8472:Bjarkman, Peter C. (2005). 8407:Thorn, John (May 4, 2015). 8288:– via newspapers.com. 8156:– via newspapers.com. 7984:Wendelstedt course overview 7330:– via newspapers.com. 7294:– via newspapers.com. 7189:– via newspapers.com. 7160:– via newspapers.com. 7131:– via newspapers.com. 7115:"Coast League Drops Status" 7070:– via newspapers.com. 6997:– via newspapers.com. 6969:– via newspapers.com. 6939:– via newspapers.com. 6911:– via newspapers.com. 6897:Davenport Weekly Republican 6631:. MiLB.com. March 16, 2022. 6617:. MiLB.com. March 16, 2022. 6509:. MiLB.com. March 16, 2022. 6344:Independent baseball league 6309: 6062:For additional awards, see 5984:Independent baseball league 4758:Major League Baseball draft 4110:United States Supreme Court 1767:Oklahoma City Baseball Club 1232:Northwest Arkansas Naturals 639:No more than 3 players with 624:No more than 2 players with 552:Major League Baseball draft 479: 416: 383: 10: 10791: 10498:Little League World Series 10480:Collegiate summer baseball 10017:Australian Baseball League 9896: 9745:Shikoku Island League Plus 8792:September 1, 2010, at the 8511:Kraus, Rebecca S. (2012). 8368:Kraus, Rebecca S. (2012). 8324:Kraus, Rebecca S. (2012). 8280:. May 24, 2009. p. 42 8172:February 19, 2010, at the 8148:. June 1, 2006. p. 35 8022:Umpire development history 8008:February 25, 2010, at the 7989:February 26, 2010, at the 7563:www.prepbaseballreport.com 6240:(MiLB is a sub-template). 6213: 6203:United States Armed Forces 6061: 5981: 5779: 5706: 5693:San Bernardino, California 5629:Rehabilitation assignments 5568: 4886:Affiliate invites for 2021 4793:and formerly Rookie-level 4562:Further changes after 1963 4044:National Agreement of 1903 3997:National Agreement of 1883 3912: 666: 483: 450: 420: 387: 169:MiLB.tv, local tv stations 10719:Comparison of MLB and NPB 10689: 10659:1974 Amateur World Series 10563: 10538: 10517: 10510: 10488: 10436: 10394: 10360: 10330: 10300: 10270: 10245: 10231: 10192: 10164: 10137: 10128: 10044: 10035: 10031: 10002: 9993: 9989: 9963: 9945: 9927: 9920: 9904: 9895: 9891: 9865: 9847: 9829: 9822: 9800: 9782: 9775: 9753: 9740:Baseball Challenge League 9730: 9712: 9689: 9659: 9652: 9623: 9607: 9598: 9594: 9566: 9528: 9490: 9483: 9441:Argentine Baseball League 9431: 9386: 9377: 9318: 9280: 9271: 9237: 9207: 9177: 9147: 9122: 9113: 9085: 9076: 9072: 8761:. 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Major League Baseball. 6986:The Philadelphia Inquirer 6103:Joe Bauman Home Run Award 6057: 5855:two years later in 2009. 4826:Williamsport Crosscutters 4822:West Virginia Black Bears 4814:Mahoning Valley Scrappers 4699:(1977), and the Triple-A 4680:Florida East Coast League 4338:Pennsylvania State League 3995:(AA), was a party to the 1826:Richmond Flying Squirrels 1814: 1787: 1760: 1733: 1706: 1674: 1647: 1637:Wisconsin Timber Rattlers 1620: 1593: 1566: 1534: 1507: 1480: 1460:Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp 1453: 1426: 1387: 1360: 1333: 1306: 1279: 1269:Fort Myers Mighty Mussels 1247: 1237:Quad Cities River Bandits 1220: 1193: 1166: 1161:Kannapolis Cannon Ballers 1139: 1119:New Hampshire Fisher Cats 1107: 1080: 1053: 1026: 999: 982: 979: 976: 973: 970: 967: 964: 947: 939: 931: 926: 916: 908: 900: 892: 882: 874: 866: 858: 853: 850: 847: 844: 835:Major League affiliations 645: 630: 617: 604: 593: 582: 577: 574: 571: 520: 446: 173: 156: 145: 133:United States (157 teams) 129: 121: 103: 93: 84: 10153:Commissioner of Baseball 9599: 7673:"Arizona Complex League" 7648:"Florida Complex League" 7636:. Major League Baseball. 6367: 6228: 5821:Binghamton Rumble Ponies 5819:' affiliates except the 5577:Players of the Double-A 5076:Classification hierarchy 4739:Commissioner of Baseball 4737:signed a letter sent to 4535:Western Carolinas League 4326:Iowa–South Dakota League 4302:Pacific Northwest League 4290:Connecticut State League 4160:Class E/F: no protection 4086:Commissioner of Baseball 1556:Fredericksburg Nationals 1492:Binghamton Rumble Ponies 1318:Rocket City Trash Pandas 1301:Fayetteville Woodpeckers 1286:Sugar Land Space Cowboys 663:Leagues and affiliations 9955:Honkbal Overgangsklasse 9912:Italian Baseball League 9722:Miyazaki Phoenix League 9365:Venezuelan Major League 9254:Dominican Summer League 8243:sportsbusinessdaily.com 8167:How to become an umpire 6795:"Minor League Baseball" 5904:St. Petersburg, Florida 5892:St. Petersburg, Florida 5764:St. Petersburg, Florida 4178:Aggregate population of 4090:Kenesaw Mountain Landis 4007:In the late 1890s, the 3801:Current team locations: 1782:Rancho Cucamonga Quakes 1664:Greensboro Grasshoppers 1210:West Michigan Whitecaps 1070:Hudson Valley Renegades 778:Dominican Summer League 536:Dominican Summer League 476:, begin at this level. 374:Dominican Summer League 354:Pawtucket, Rhode Island 312:Zebulon, North Carolina 276:Allentown, Pennsylvania 257:West Michigan Whitecaps 200:(MLB), including teams 109:; 123 years ago 10571:World Baseball Classic 10377:Florida Complex League 10372:Arizona Complex League 9640:Israel Baseball League 9471:Veracruz Winter League 9406:Mexican Pacific League 9259:Florida Complex League 9249:Arizona Complex League 7149:Pensacola News Journal 7056:Newport News, Virginia 7015:Dickson, Paul (2011). 6923:"Minors Are Organized" 6722:– via mlbpa.org. 6382:Baseball-Reference.com 6184:Sheldon "Chief" Bender 6149: 6003: 5898: 5876:Lakeland Flying Tigers 5811: 5773:(OPEIU) since 2010. A 5766:, the following year. 5727: 5649: 5582: 5028:Arizona Complex League 5024:Florida Complex League 4872:Florida Complex League 4868:Arizona Complex League 4735:United States Congress 4720: 4707:Reorganization of 2021 4668:Sarasota Rookie League 4539:Mexican Central League 4523:Georgia–Florida League 4471:Minneapolis–Saint Paul 4453:Reorganization of 1963 4428:, and as far south as 4398: 4330:Missouri Valley League 4130:Classification history 3967: 3956: 3942: 1843: 1524:Jersey Shore BlueClaws 1514:Lehigh Valley IronPigs 1215:Lakeland Flying Tigers 1097:Bowling Green Hot Rods 773:Florida Complex League 768:Arizona Complex League 532:Florida Complex League 528:Arizona Complex League 370:Florida Complex League 366:Arizona Complex League 357: 334: 315: 287: 280:Lehigh Valley IronPigs 264: 241: 107:September 5, 1901 10740:Minor league baseball 10702:Negro league baseball 10322:South Atlantic League 10210:Major League Baseball 10064:Latin American Series 9973:Honkbal Rookie League 9510:Negro league baseball 9328:Cuban National Series 9320:Non-partnered leagues 9199:South Atlantic League 9093:Major League Baseball 8675:Minor League Baseball 7512:Major League Baseball 7212:10.4324/9780203049198 7120:The Salt Lake Tribune 7086:Cronin, John (2013). 6263:have a contract with 6144: 5991: 5889: 5868:Reading Fightin Phils 5864:Philadelphia Phillies 5801: 5714: 5636: 5579:Springfield Cardinals 5576: 4917:South Atlantic League 4716: 4701:Inter–American League 4484:South Atlantic League 4389: 4334:North Carolina League 4298:New York State League 3962: 3948: 3927: 3868:South Atlantic League 1821:Sacramento River Cats 1686:Springfield Cardinals 1588:Myrtle Beach Pelicans 1551:Wilmington Blue Rocks 1519:Reading Fightin Phils 1509:Philadelphia Phillies 1465:Pensacola Blue Wahoos 944:South Atlantic League 734:South Atlantic League 467:South Atlantic League 362:Major League Baseball 340: 321: 293: 284:Philadelphia Phillies 270: 247: 235: 208:at the parent clubs' 198:Major League Baseball 194:professional baseball 186:Minor League Baseball 80:Minor League Baseball 10456:College World Series 10404:American Association 10352:Florida State League 10262:Pacific Coast League 10257:International League 9905:Italy and San Marino 9553:National Association 9500:American Association 9348:Liga Norte de México 9290:American Association 9229:Florida State League 9139:Pacific Coast League 9134:International League 9030:Copa de la Diversión 8677:. December 7, 2021. 8041:Minor league umpires 8027:May 1, 2010, at the 7514:. September 29, 2020 7284:Great Falls, Montana 6959:Meriden, Connecticut 6928:The Pittsburgh Press 6495:– via MSN.com. 6299:Copa de la Diversión 6293:Copa de la Diversión 6261:Indianapolis Indians 6190:Mike Coolbaugh Award 6178:Larry MacPhail Award 6132:– awarded since 1988 6114:– awarded since 1981 6105:– awarded since 2002 5978:Independent baseball 5849:Washington Nationals 5808:Pacific Coast League 5619:independent baseball 4922:New York-Penn League 4897:Florida State League 4879:New York–Penn League 4836:), and one from the 4818:State College Spikes 4810:New York–Penn League 4783:American Association 4637:Florida State League 4614:New York–Penn League 4604:Class A Short Season 4531:New York–Penn League 4519:Florida State League 4422:Pacific Coast League 4411:American Association 4407:International League 4403:Pacific Coast League 4360:Southern Association 4322:Cotton States League 4316:no league until 1903 4220:400,001 to 1 million 4180:cities in the league 4099:Pacific Coast League 4046:, which created the 3993:American Association 3933:Pacific Coast League 3892:Florida State League 3820:Pacific Coast League 3812:International League 3797:class=notpageimage| 1816:San Francisco Giants 1799:San Antonio Missions 1740:Albuquerque Isotopes 1718:Amarillo Sod Poodles 1708:Arizona Diamondbacks 1696:Palm Beach Cardinals 1654:Indianapolis Indians 1605:Chattanooga Lookouts 1536:Washington Nationals 1529:Clearwater Threshers 1448:Augusta GreenJackets 1409:Down East Wood Ducks 1323:Tri-City Dust Devils 1291:Corpus Christi Hooks 1264:Cedar Rapids Kernels 1183:Lake County Captains 1102:Charleston RiverDogs 952:Florida State League 897:Pacific Coast League 863:International League 814:American Association 756:Florida State League 690:Pacific Coast League 685:International League 578:Player restrictions 504:Florida State League 404:American Association 400:Pacific Coast League 396:International League 238:San Jose, California 10707:Baseball color line 10664:Global World Series 10546:Minor league awards 10511:Awards & honors 10382:Arizona Fall League 9937:Honkbal Hoofdklasse 9875:Taiwan Major League 9396:Arizona Fall League 9360:United Shore League 9282:MLB Partner Leagues 8272:"Office Relocating" 7838:The Washington Post 7406:. November 19, 2019 7279:Great Falls Tribune 6671:. Baseball America. 6464:. MLB Trade Rumors. 6332:History of baseball 6123:– awarded 1936–2007 6082:Other player awards 6052:MLB Partner Leagues 5829:Omaha Storm Chasers 5804:Omaha Storm Chasers 5689:Inland Empire 66ers 4857:Sugar Land Skeeters 4771:was converted to a 4672:Cocoa Rookie League 4601:Beginning in 1965, 4555:major league sports 4426:St. Louis, Missouri 4203:more than 1 million 3989:Northwestern League 1809:Lake Elsinore Storm 1762:Los Angeles Dodgers 1745:Hartford Yard Goats 1676:St. Louis Cardinals 1669:Bradenton Marauders 1546:Harrisburg Senators 1541:Rochester Red Wings 1475:Jupiter Hammerheads 1328:Inland Empire 66ers 1227:Omaha Storm Chasers 1168:Cleveland Guardians 1124:Vancouver Canadians 1092:Montgomery Biscuits 1021:Delmarva Shorebirds 961: 841: 790:Arizona Fall League 575:Active roster size 568: 423:Double-A (baseball) 390:Triple-A (baseball) 378:Arizona Fall League 308:Five County Stadium 300:Montgomery Biscuits 261:Kane County Cougars 196:organization below 140:(as of 2024 season) 81: 10620:Pan American Games 9810:KBO Futures League 9543:Continental League 9451:Cuban Elite League 8582:July 17, 2012, at 8245:. August 4, 2014. 7901:. August 5, 2014. 7589:ballparkdigest.com 7375:. October 18, 2019 6867:(Third ed.). 6589:The Hardball Times 6150: 6096:George M. Trautman 6004: 5923:William G. Bramham 5899: 5833:Kansas City Royals 5812: 5751:Hunter Wendelstedt 5728: 5697:Los Angeles Angels 5675:Fort Myers Miracle 5650: 5583: 4964:Double-A Northeast 4928:League realignment 4849:independent league 4769:Appalachian League 4721: 4693:Gulf States League 4649:Appalachian League 4546:Appalachian League 4517:, and the Class D 4399: 4393:with the Triple-A 4294:New England League 4237:200,001 to 400,000 3968: 3957: 3943: 2650:Fightin Phils 1804:Fort Wayne TinCaps 1794:El Paso Chihuahuas 1649:Pittsburgh Pirates 1438:Mississippi Braves 1399:Frisco RoughRiders 1394:Round Rock Express 1372:Arkansas Travelers 1345:Midland RockHounds 1340:Las Vegas Aviators 1308:Los Angeles Angels 1296:Asheville Tourists 1259:Wichita Wind Surge 1242:Columbia Fireflies 1222:Kansas City Royals 1188:Lynchburg Hillcats 1156:Winston-Salem Dash 1016:Aberdeen IronBirds 959: 839: 784:Off-season leagues 566: 358: 335: 316: 288: 265: 242: 222:Dominican Republic 135:Canada (1 team) + 79: 10727: 10726: 10559: 10558: 10551:Collegiate awards 10506: 10505: 10432: 10431: 10390: 10389: 10342:California League 10081: 10080: 10077: 10076: 10027: 10026: 10023: 10022: 9985: 9984: 9981: 9980: 9887: 9886: 9883: 9882: 9818: 9817: 9771: 9770: 9648: 9647: 9590: 9589: 9586: 9585: 9520:Union Association 9479: 9478: 9373: 9372: 9333:Curaçao AA League 9267: 9266: 9219:California League 8277:The Tampa Tribune 8012:February 19, 2010 7809:. 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