2024 British baseball season explained

2024 is the 95th season of competitive baseball in the United Kingdom.

This season saw the National Baseball League remain at 6 teams, however, the Herts Falcons and East London Latin Boys were replaced by BC Vetra (who last appeared in the NBL in 2022) and the Bournemouth Bears.[1]

The BBF season was have its opening day on 7 April, with 2 series at the Farnham Park National Baseball & Softball Complex. However, due to rain, the event was cancelled, with the Capitals/Bears series postponed and the Mets/Bruins series moved to the Enfield Playing Fields.

National Baseball League

Teams

TeamsLocation
Bournemouth BearsFerndown, Dorset
Essex ArrowsWaltham Abbey, Essex
London CapitalsHaringey, London
London MetsHaringey, London
Sheffield BruinsSheffield, South Yorkshire
BC VetraSaltford, Somerset
Source:

Standings

RankTeamGWLTGBHomeRoad
1Essex Arrows141130—7–2–02–1–0
2London Capitals1610602 8–3–02–3–0
3London Mets138502.56–0–02–5–0
4BC Vetra18810052–5–06–5–0
5Sheffield Bruins1981105.55–4–03–7–0
6Bournemouth Bears18414092–5–02–9–0
Statistics are correct as of July 28, 2024.

Source:[2]

British Baseball Federation and Affiliated Leagues

Triple A Level

BBF AAA

Teams
DivisionTeamLocation
ACambridge LancersCambridge, Cambridgeshire
Croydon PiratesSutton, London
East London Latino HurricanesWalthamstow, London
Essex SaxonsChelmsford, Essex
Herts CardinalsHemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
London MetrosHaringey, London
Richmond RoebucksRichmond upon Thames, London
South WestBracknell InfernoBracknell, Berkshire
Bristol BadgersKeynsham, Somerset
Cardiff MerlinsCardiff, Glamorgan
New Forest ThunderBrockenhurst, Hampshire
Source:[3]
= A Division

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RankTeamGWLTGBHomeRoad
1Croydon Pirates181620—9–1–07–1–0
2London Metros14104044–2–06–2–0
3Herts Cardinals22139057–3–06–6–0
4Essex Saxons1688073–5–05–3–0
5Richmond Roebucks18810083–7–05–3–0
6Cambridge Lancers184140124–6–00–8–0
7East London Latino Hurricanes183150132-6–01–9–0
= South West Division

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RankTeamGWLTGBHomeRoad
1Bracknell Inferno191630—8–1–08–2–0
2Bristol Badgers2213904.510–2–03–7–0
3Cardif Merlins217140105–6–02–8–0
4New Forest Thunder22616011.55–5–01–11–0

Statistics are correct as of July 28, 2024.

Source:[4]

BBL - Higher

Teams
TeamLocation
Liverpool TrojansBootle, Merseyside
Long Eaton StormLong Eaton, Derbyshire
Manchester AsWythenshawe, Greater Manchester
Sheffield KodiaksSheffield, South Yorkshire
Standings
RankTeamGWLTPct.GBHomeRoad
1Liverpool Trojans161240—5–1–07–3–0
2Long Eaton Storm16115018–2–03–2–0
3Manchester A's16511071–7–04–5–0
4Sheffield Kodiaks16412082–6–02–6–0
Statistics are correct as of July 28, 2024.

Source:[5]

Double A Level

Teams

DivisionTeamLocation
Central & EastEssex ArchersWaltham Abbey, Essex
Herts DucksBarnet, London
Herts HawksHemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
Milton Keynes BucksMilton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Norwich IceniNorwich, Norfolk
SouthFormosa IslandersHammersmith & Fulham, London
London MustangsHaringey, London
London MeteorsHaringey, London
London SidewindersHaringey, London
Richmond DragonsRichmond upon Thames, London
Richmond KnightsRichmond upon Thames, London
South EastBrighton AcesBrighton and Hove, East Sussex
Brighton BrewersBrighton and Hove, East Sussex
Kent BuccaneersHadlow, Kent
Tonbridge WildcatsTonbridge, Kent
South & South WestBournemouth Bears (2)Ferndown, Dorset
Bristol BatsKeynsham, Somerset
Guildford MavericksGuildford, Surrey
Oxford KingsOxford, Oxfordshire

BBL - Lower

Teams
TeamLocation
Bootle TrojansBootle, Merseyside
Halton TrojansRuncorn, Cheshire
Hull ScorpionsHull, East Riding of Yorkshire
Leeds LocosOtley, West Yorkshire
Manchester BeesWythenshawe, Greater Manchester
Sheffield Bladerunners ISheffield, South Yorkshire
Sheffield Bladerunners IISheffield, South Yorkshire
Wragby WarhammersWragby, Lincolnshire
Standings
RankTeamGWLTGBHomeRoad
1Manchester Bees2200—0–0–02–0–0
2Wragby Warhammers21010.50–0–01–0–1
3Sheffield Bladerunners I20111.50–1–10–0–0
4Bootle Trojans000010–0–00–0–0
5Hull Scorpions000010–0–00–0–0
6Leeds Locos000010–0–00–0–0
7Sheffield Bladerunners II000010–0–00–0–0
8Halton Trojans202020–2–00–0–0

Single A Level

BBF Single A

Teams
DivisionTeamLocation
ACroydon Pirates (2)Sutton, London
Herts EaglesBarnet, London
London MinotaursHaringey, London
London MercuryHaringey, London
Richmond BaronsRichmond, London
Richmond DukesRichmond, London
BBrentwood StagsBrentwood, Essex
Essex RedbacksBillericay, Essex/Waltham Abbey, Essex
Herts BuzzardsHemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
Herts RavensBarnet, London/Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
Milton Keynes Bucks (2)Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
CBrighton JetsBrighton and Hove, East Sussex
Bracknell PhoenixBracknell, Berkshire
Guildford MillersGuildford, Surrey
Hurricanes BaseballHildenborough, Kent
Kent MarinersRochester, Kent
Hastings PiratesSt Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex
Tonbridge BobcatsTonbridge, Kent
Source:[6]
= A Division

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RankTeamGWLTGBHomeRoad
1London Minotaurs282260.786—0–0–00–0–0
2Croydon Pirates A282080.71420–0–00–0–0
3London Mercury271890.6673.50–0–00–0–0
4Richmond Barons2613130.50080–0–00–0–0
5Herts Eagles276210.22215.50–0–00–0–0
6Richmond Dukes304260.133190–0–00–0–0
= B Division

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RankTeamGWLTGBHomeRoad
1Herts Ravens181530.833—0–0–00–0–0
2Milton Keynes Bucks 2181440.77810–0–00–0–0
3Essex Redbacks184140.222110–0–00–0–0
4Herts Buzzards183150.167120–0–00–0–0
= C Division

=

RankTeamGWLTGBHomeRoad
1Bracknell Phoenix241860.750—0–0–00–0–0
1Guildford Millers241860.750—0–0–00–0–0
3Hurricanes Baseball 2241590.62530–0–00–0–0
4Tonbridge Bobcats221390.59140–0–00–0–0
5Kent Mariners249150.37590–0–00–0–0
6Brighton Jets245190.208130–0–00–0–0
6Hastings Pirates224180.182130–0–00–0–0

South West and Wales Baseball League

Teams
DivisionTeamLocation
SevernBournemouth Bears (3)Ferndown, Dorset
Bristol BuccaneersKeynsham, Somerset
Bristol BrunelsKeynsham, Somerset
Cardiff Merlins (2)Cardiff, Glamorgan
New Forest KnightsNew Milton, Hampshire
WessexCornish ClaycuttersCarnon Downs, Cornwall
Cornish PioneersCarnon Downs, Cornwall
Taunton MusketsTaunton, Somerset
Taunton PistolsTaunton, Somerset
Weston JetsWeston-super-Mare, Somerset
Source:
= SWWBL Severn

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RankTeamGWLTGBHomeRoad
1Bristol Buccaneers261970.731—0–0–00–0–0
2Cardiff Merlins A261880.69210–0–00–0–0
3Bristol Brunels2610160.38590–0–00–0–0
4New Forest Knights268180.308110–0–00–0–0
5Bournemouth Bears 3261250.038180–0–00–0–0
= SWWBL Wessex

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RankTeamGWLTGBHomeRoad
1Cornish Claycutters262240.846—0–0–00–0–0
2Weston Jets262150.80810–0–00–0–0
3Taunton Muskets262060.76920–0–00–0–0
4Taunton Pistols266200.231160–0–00–0–0
5Cornish Pioneers265210.192170–0–00–0–0

Women's Baseball League

Teams

TeamsLocation
Belles BaseballN/A
Leicester DiamondsLeicester, Leicestershire
London MayhemHaringey, London
Manchester JettsWythenshawe, Greater Manchester
Norwich Iceni QueensNorwich, Norfolk
SWWBL SerpentsN/A
Sheffield BruinsSheffield, South Yorkshire
Telford 26ersCoalbrookdale, Shropshire
Source:[7]

Standings

RankTeamGWLTGB
1Manchester Jetts8710.875—
1Sheffield Bruins66001.000—
3Belles Baseball7430.5712.5
4London Mayhem6330.5003
5SWWBL Serpents7250.2864.5
6Leicester Diamonds8260.2505
7Norwich Iceni Queens6060.0006
Statistics are correct as of August 26th, 2024.

Source:[8]

Independent Leagues

Westcountry Baseball League

Teams

TeamsLocation
Exeter SpitfiresClyst St Mary, Devon
Newton BrewersTeigngrace, Devon
Plymouth MarinersPlymouth, Devon
Truro Blue JaysTruro, Cornwall
Wellington Khaki SoxWellington, Somerset
Yeovil Whirlwinds
Source:[9]

Standings

RankTeamGWLTGBHomeRoad
1Exeter Spitfires151320—0–0–00–0–0
2Wellington Khaki Sox15114020–0–00–0–0
3Plymouth Mariners1385040–0–00–0–0
4Newton Brewers1441008.50–0–00–0–0
5Truro Blue Jays1441008.50–0–00–0–0
6Yeovil Whirlwinds132110100–0–00–0–0
Statistics are correct as of August 26, 2024.

West Midlands Baseball League

Teams

DivisionTeamsLocation
EastBirmingham MetalheadsMarston Green, Birmingham
Leicester Blue SoxLeicester, Leicestershire
Long Eaton Storm ChasersLong Eaton, Derbyshire
Stockton GrizzliesStockton, Warwickshire
WestBirmingham BatsMarston Green, Birmingham
Stourbridge TitansHalesowen, West Midlands
Telford Giants
Wolverhampton WolvesWolverhampton, West Midlands
Worcester SorcerersLittleworth, Worcestershire
Source:[10]
= East Division

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RankTeamGWLTGBHomeRoad
1Birmingham Metalheads5500—4–0–01–0–0
2Stockton Grizzlies752012–1–03–1–0
3Leicester Blue Sox532022–1–01–1–0
4Long Eaton Storm Chasers624032–0–00–4–0
= West Division

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RankTeamGWLTGBHomeRoad
1Worcester Sorcerers7520—2–1–03–1–0
2Wolverhampton Wolves85300.52–2–03–1–0
3Telford Giants734023–2–00–2–0
4Stourbridge Titans61503.50–4–01–1–0
5Birmingham Bats707050–2–00–5–0
Statistics are correct as of July 28, 2024.

Source:[11]

References

  1. Web site: National Baseball League Preview . 2024-03-15 . British Baseball Federation . en-GB.
  2. Web site: 2024 NBL Standings . 2024-04-22 . British Baseball Federation . en.
  3. Web site: 2024 AAA Teams & Rosters . 2024-03-15 . British Baseball Federation . en.
  4. Web site: 2024 AAA Standings . 2024-04-22 . British Baseball Federation . en.
  5. Web site: 2024 BBL Higher Standings . 2024-08-01 . British Baseball Federation . en.
  6. Web site: Teams & Rosters . 2024-03-16 . British Baseball Federation . en.
  7. Web site: 2024 Women's Baseball League Teams & Rosters . 2024-04-11 . British Baseball Federation . en.
  8. Web site: 2024 WBL Standings . 2024-08-01 . British Baseball Federation . en.
  9. Web site: Westcountry Baseball League on Facebook . 2024-03-16 . www.facebook.com.
  10. Web site: WMBL . 2024-03-15 . West Midlands Baseball League . en-us.
  11. Web site: Standings - 2024 Regular Season - West Midlands Baseball League . 2024-08-01 . www.wmbl.co.uk.

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