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Statement/Update on New Indy Leagues

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Indy Ball Island is fully aware that there are various independent leagues that are making social media posts and statements, creating websites and holding try outs in an attempt to start up for the 2021 season.

These potential start-up leagues include (but are probably not limited to):

  • Texas State Baseball League
  • Steer League
  • Constellation Energy League
  • Southern Shores Professional League
  • Western Association of Professional Baseball Clubs

Indy Ball Island will NOT be reporting on these leagues or their tryout information until more is known about the validity of these leagues.

Every season, multiple leagues attempt to come on to the indy scene and end up crashing and burning. While some may have good intentions, others are often just money-grabs and scams. Because it is too difficult to determine this based off of websites, social media posts and even interviews with league representatives, we feel it is irresponsible to push a new league on potential players.

Indy Ball Island will continue highlighting news and tryouts from the established independent baseball leagues such as:

  • Atlantic League (MLB Partner League)
  • American Association (MLB Partner League)
  • Frontier League (MLB Partner League)
    • Yinzer Baseball Confederacy – Created by Black Sox Pro Baseball. This league will play in a Frontier League stadium (Washington, PA)
  • Pioneer League (Newly established MLB Partner League)
  • United Shores Professional Baseball League
  • Pecos League
  • Empire Professional Baseball League
  • Pacific Association of Professional Baseball (2021 status unknown)
  • Puerto Rico Independent Baseball League (hoping to transfer from an instructional to an independent league)

We will also still provide information for ESTABLISHED winter/instructional leagues.

We always have the players’ best interests in mind when reporting on and encouraging players to explore options within independent baseball.

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Battle of the Bourbon Trail Brings Pro Baseball to Kentucky

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Y’ALLS ANNOUNCE BATTLE OF THE BOURBON TRAIL WITH LEXINGTON LEGENDS

FLORENCE, KY – The Florence Y’alls and Lexington Legends are proud to announce The Battle of the Bourbon Trail, a newly formed venture to take the field this summer. Both cities will form two teams that will play in front of fans every Wednesday through Sunday starting in Florence on July 31st.

The Battle of the Bourbon Trail came about from both the Frontier League and Minor League Baseball cancelling their 2020 seasons. This venture will begin on July 31st and run for 7 weeks.

“We are thrilled for this new partnership and venture.” said Legends President and CEO Andy Shea, “We know that baseball at Whitaker Bank Ballpark has been greatly missed and partnering with David DelBello and the Florence Y’alls will bring that energy back to the ballpark.”

Each organization will field two high caliber teams. Florence will host the Y’alls and the return of the Freedom. Lexington will host the Legends and their second identity, Las Leyendas.

“This is our chance to bring baseball back to the Tri-State.” said Y’alls President and CEO, David DelBello, “We have been waiting for this chance and can’t wait to welcome fans into our stadium at the end of July.”

These teams are serving as a platform for players looking to start or continue their baseball careers with no other outlets. The four teams will consist primarily of former Major League players, former and current Minor League players and Independent League players.

Tryouts for The Battle of the Bourbon Trail are open to all. They will take place at UC Health Stadium on July 20th and at Whitaker Bank Ballpark on July 22nd. Details regarding tryouts will be available on Florence Y’alls website, florenceyalls.com.

Season tickets for the Florence Y’alls are on sale now. The Y’alls want to give our community an outlet to enjoy baseball. The Y’alls are significantly lowering ticket prices for this season. All Season tickets are only $250, which are the lowest they have ever been. Visit florenceyalls.com or call the 811 Box office at 859-594-4487.

Information regarding individual tickets will be released next week.

More information on tickets for the Lexington Legends will be coming soon.