Mumbai Cobras Explained

Mumbai Cobras
City:	Mumbai
Founded:	2023
General Manager:	Barry Larkin
Manager:	Chris Sabo
Colours:	Purple, White
League:	Baseball United

The Mumbai Cobras are a professional baseball club from Mumbai, India. Founded in 2023 as a member of Baseball United, the Mumbai Cobras are the first professional baseball team in India's history.^[1]

The Cobras were announced on May 15, 2023, as the first of four franchises revealed by the league.^[2] They were later awarded the first pick in the inaugural Baseball United draft, which they used to select Karan Patel.^{[3] [4]}

Roster

The Cobras selected 20 players during the 2023 Baseball United Draft,^[5] some of whom previously played in Major League Baseball.

References

1. Web site: May 16, 2023 . India’s First Pro Baseball Team, the Mumbai Cobras, Will Wear Purple . October 25, 2023 . Uni Watch .
2. News: Dubai-based baseball league announces Mumbai Cobras as first franchise. Hindustan Times. May 16, 2023. December 9, 2023.
3. News: First pro Indian baseball team Mumbai Cobras get first pick at player draft. thebridge.in. Aswathy. Santhosh. September 3, 2023. December 9, 2023.
4. News: Mumbai Cobras' inaugural draft picks for Baseball United. thebridge.in. Deepa. Ramasubramanian. October 28, 2023. December 9, 2023.
5. Web site: Mumbai Cobras Roster . October 25, 2023 . .