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ABOUT THE MSL
The Midwest Suburban
Baseball League (MSL) was founded in 1998 when a few determined
individuals decided that they had had enough of playing in
un-organized mens adult baseball leagues. In the May of 1998 the
MSL was launched with an astounding 20 teams in it's inaugural
season and to a huge success. Top notch fields, low team fees, and
outstanding league features, made the MSL an overwhelming success in
just its first year.
Word spread fast and
teams across the Chicagoland area wanted to be a part of the MSL in
1999. The MSL grew to 30 teams and added a third playing level.
This was unprecedented in the Chicagoland area at the time. No
other league offered the range of different playing levels that the
MSL now offered. 1999 also brought upon the use of the new
Schaumburg Flyers Stadium for the MSL All-Star Weekend, which turned
out to be a booming success.
The MSL suffered
some growing pains in it's second season and had to expand it's
Board of Directors to 5 to cover the increasing work load of running
the 4th largest Mens Adult Baseball League in the country. Our
affiliation with the national organization of
MSBL/MABL is stronger than
ever and the upcoming season looks to break new ground. Now entering
it's 8th season, the MSL has grown to 50+ teams with 4 divisions
including a wood bat league.
The MSL plays on
fields across the Northwest Suburbs, and we only choose top quality
fields to play on. These usually consist of college, minor league,
or community parks. All our games are 9 innings, (7 innings for the
2nd games in double headers), fully umpired, and fully insured.
There are 3 different levels of playing ability and they are as
follows:
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AAA (National
League) - College players, or have played consistent
competitive baseball for an extended period of time.
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AA (American
League) - Ex-high school players, and some college players.
Some experience in the league and pitching depth not as deep.
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A (Central
League) - For newly formed teams and in most cases, at least
high school experience or comparable baseball experience.
We also showcase a
fantastic All-Star Weekend for all 3 levels including a Homerun
Derby and other exciting contests. Our league is always looking for
players and teams that are interested in being a part of the MSL.
For more information on becoming a player or entering a team visit here.
1998 Champions
National League: Palatine Orioles
American League: Rangers |
1999 Champions
National League: Astros
Central League: Chicago Rebels
American League: Chicago Reds |
2000 Champions
National
League: Fox Valley Bulldogs
Central League: Chicago Reds
American League: Cary Yankees
2000 Standings |
2001 Champions
National
League: Chicago Hi-Tops
Central League: Waukegan Mudsharks
American League: White Sox
2001 Standings |
2002 Champions
National
League: Chicago Hi-Tops
American League: River Bandits
Central League: Bandits
2002 Standings |
2003 Champions
National
League: Chicago Lookouts
American League: Stingrays
Central League: Diablos
2003 Standings |
2004 Champions
National
League: Chicago Lookouts
American League: Chicago Redhawks
Central League: Diamond Jaxx
2004 Standings |
2005 Champions
National
League: Northsiders
American League: Chicago Rockies
Central League: Captains
2005 Standings |
2006 Champions
National
League: River Bandits
American League: Chicago's Finest
Central League: Punishers
2006 Standings |
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