It has been called “America’s League” in the halls of Congress.

It’s baseball by the sea, with wooden bats, featuring the stars of the future, in idyllic ballparks that bring memories of the past flooding back.

And it’s free!

For diehard baseball fans – and even for casual followers in search of pure entertainment – the Cape Cod Baseball League provides the opportunity to enjoy some of the finest collegiate talent in the country. From Wareham to Chatham, from Cotuit to Brewster, games are played daily beginning in June and ending with the playoffs in mid-August.

Many of the players on display will soon be starring in the Major Leagues. Tim Lincecum, Evan Longoria, Jacoby Ellsbury, Carlos Pena, Buster Posey and Mark Teixeira all got their start in the Cape League. So did Billy Wagner, Jason Varitek, Mike Lowell and Kevin Youkilis. At last count, nearly 300 Cape League alums were currently playing in Major League Baseball. More than 800 all-time have gone on to The Show.

Because none of the 10 ballparks is more than an hour drive from one another, you can spend the morning at the beach, have lunch at a nearby clam shack, catch a game in the afternoon and early evening, and still have time for dinner or a movie.

Brewster, Cotuit and Yarmouth-Dennis do not have lights and play only afternoon games, while Bourne, Chatham, Falmouth, Harwich, Hyannis, Orleans and Wareham generally begin at 7 p.m.

Now in its 102nd season, the Cape Cod Baseball League was founded in 1923. The Cape League features 10 teams broken into two divisions and has long been known as the nation’s premier wood bat summer collegiate league whose players are selected from the finest college baseball programs in the nation.

As a lifelong Cape Cod resident, I can confidently say that the Cape Cod baseball experience is unparalleled. The community spirit, the excitement of the games, and the beautiful summer evenings spent at the ballpark create memories that last a lifetime. It's not just about the sport; it's about family, friends, and the love for our local teams. I highly recommend attending a game to anyone visiting the area!

Derrick Reed

Cape Cod Baseball League

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