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

=

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

=

RankTeamGWLTGBHomeRoad
1Croydon Pirates0000—0–0–00–0–0
2Herts Eagles0000—0–0–00–0–0
3London Minotaurs0000—0–0–00–0–0
4London Mercury0000—0–0–00–0–0
5Richmond Barons0000—0–0–00–0–0
6Richmond Dukes0000—0–0–00–0–0
= B Division

=

RankTeamGWLTGBHomeRoad
1Brentwood Stags0000—0–0–00–0–0
2Essex Redbacks0000—0–0–00–0–0
3Herts Buzzards0000—0–0–00–0–0
4Herts Ravens0000—0–0–00–0–0
5MK Bucks0000—0–0–00–0–0
= C Division

=

RankTeamGWLTGBHomeRoad
1Brighton Jets0000—0–0–00–0–0
2Bracknell Phoenix0000—0–0–00–0–0
3Guildford Millers0000—0–0–00–0–0
4Hurricanes0000—0–0–00–0–0
5Kent Mariners0000—0–0–00–0–0
6Hastings Pirates0000—0–0–00–0–0
7Tonbridge Bobcats0000—0–0–00–0–0
Statistics are correct as of March 16, 2024.

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:
= Severn Division

=

RankTeamGWLTGBHomeRoad
1Bournemouth Bears0000—0–0–00–0–0
2Bristol Buccaneers0000—0–0–00–0–0
3Bristol Brunels0000—0–0–00–0–0
4Cardiff Merlins0000—0–0–00–0–0
5New Forest Knights0000—0–0–00–0–0
= Wessex Division

=

RankTeamGWLTGBHomeRoad
1Cornish Claycutters0000—0–0–00–0–0
2Cornish Pioneers0000—0–0–00–0–0
3Taunton Muskets0000—0–0–00–0–0
4Taunton Pistols0000—0–0–00–0–0
5Weston Jets0000—0–0–00–0–0
Statistics are correct as of March 16, 2024.

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
1Sheffield Bruins4400—
2Manchester Jetts22001
3Belles Baseball43101
4Telford 26ers00002
5Leicester Diamonds31202.5
6London Mayhem41303
7SWWBL Serpents41303
8Norwich Iceni Queens30303.5
Statistics are correct as of July 28, 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 Spitfires0000—0–0–00–0–0
2Newton Brewers0000—0–0–00–0–0
3Plymouth Mariners0000—0–0–00–0–0
4Truro Blue Jays0000—0–0–00–0–0
5Wellington Khaki Sox0000—0–0–00–0–0
6Yeovil Whirlwinds0000—0–0–00–0–0
Statistics are correct as of March 16, 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

=

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

=

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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