Continental Baseball League

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Continental Baseball League

Founded:	2007
No. of Teams:	4
Class:	Independent
Most recent champion:	Tarrant County Blue Thunder

The Continental Baseball League was founded in 2007 as is one of many Independent Baseball Leagues in Minor League Baseball. The Continental Baseball League's area is currently only in Texas. Play is characterized at the Single-A level.

The league is planning to expand to 8 teams in 2008.

1 League Information
2 Current Teams
3 2007 Standings
4 External Links
5 See Also

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League Information

It formed in 2006 and began play on May 27, 2007. The Continental Baseball League is dedicated to creating “America’s Hometown Teams”—a group of professional independent baseball franchises, playing in fan-friendly facilities, providing a fun environment for families to experience professional baseball at affordable prices. It operates in cities not served by Major or Minor League Baseball teams and is not affiliated with either. The league's players primarily come from the college ranks, although some former professional players fill the team rosters.

Continental Baseball League players are part of their hometown team community—providing complimentary autographs after games, spending time at schools, hosting camps, and participating in local events. With the League's support, players are given the opportunity to improve their skills, expose and parlay their unique baseball talents to scouts; and if they desire and qualify, move into positions with Major League Baseball affiliated organizations.

The league's championships trophy is named after Hall of Fame pitcher Fergie Jenkins.

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