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. The SBL is a member of the National Alliance of College Summer Baseball, which is partially funded by

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. Games are played with wooden bats and showcase some of the top talent in the nation while providing family entertainment to the community. The season starts in early June and runs through the end of July/early August, with playoffs determining the league champion. The mission of the Sunbelt Baseball League is to provide a first-class collegiate summer program dedicated to helping young college athletes achieve their dreams of playing at the professional level.

Current league teams

Past champions and runners-up

Former league teams

* Gainesville Braves (2020-2021) became G'ville Gol'Diggers * Marietta Patriots (2018-2021) became Atlanta Blues * Gwinnett Tides (2014-2019) became Gainesville Braves * Norcross Astros (2016-2019) became Gwinnett Astros * Phenix City Crawdads (2014-2017) * Carrollton Clippers (2016-2017) * Alpharetta Braves (2015-2017) became Alpharetta Aviators * Sunbelt Patriots (2017) became Marietta Patriots * Marietta Patriots (2016) became Sunbelt Patriots * Douglasville Bulls (2009-2015) became Carrollton Clippers * East Cobb Patriots (2014-2015) became Marietta Patriots * Home Plate Chukars (2010-2014) became Peachtree City Chukars (2015) * Windward Braves (2010-2014) became Alpharetta Braves * Berkeley Lake Tides (2009-2013) became Gwinnett Tides * 6-4-3 DP Cougars (2011-2013) * OTC Bearcats (2012-2013) * Rockdale Roadrunners (2011) * South Atlanta Bearcats (2011) * Rockdale A's (2005-2010) * Signature Park Grizzlies (2010) * South Atlanta Phillies (2010) * Atlanta Astros (2005-2010) * Fulton Grizzlies (2009) * Alpharetta Phillies (2009) * Johns Creek Wood Ducks (2005-2009)

Sunbelt Baseball League alumni in Major League Baseball

References

External links

Sunbelt Baseball LeagueNational Alliance of College Summer BaseballAtlanta BluesAtlanta CrackersAlpharetta AviatorsBrookhaven BucksChoccolocco MonstersColumbus Chatt-A-HootsGainesville Gol'DiggersGwinnett AstrosWaleska Wild Things
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