2024 British baseball season

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

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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

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Capitals, Mets
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BC Vetra
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Bears
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Arrows
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Bruins
Location of the 2024 National Baseball League Teams
TeamsLocation
Bournemouth Bears Ferndown, Dorset
Essex Arrows Waltham Abbey, Essex
London Capitals Haringey, London
London Mets Haringey, London
Sheffield Bruins Sheffield, South Yorkshire
BC Vetra Saltford, Somerset

Source: [1]

Standings

RankTeam G W L T Pct. GB HomeRoad
1Essex Arrows141130.7867–2–02–1–0
2London Capitals161060.62528–3–02–3–0
3London Mets13850.6152.56–0–02–5–0
4BC Vetra188100.44452–5–06–5–0
5Sheffield Bruins198110.4215.55–4–03–7–0
6Bournemouth Bears184140.22292–5–02–9–0

Statistics are correct as of July 28, 2024.

Source: [2]

British Baseball Federation and Affiliated Leagues

Triple A Level

BBF AAA

Teams
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Inferno
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Badgers
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Merlins
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Thunder
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Metros
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Pirates
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Cardinals
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Lancers
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Saxons
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Roebucks
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Hurricanes
Location of the 2024 BBF Triple A Teams
Red pog.svg Red: South West; Blue pog.svg Blue: A
DivisionTeamLocation
ACambridge Lancers Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Croydon Pirates Sutton, London
East London Latino Hurricanes Walthamstow, London
Essex Saxons Chelmsford, Essex
Herts Cardinals Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
London Metros Haringey, London
Richmond Roebucks Richmond upon Thames, London
South WestBracknell Inferno Bracknell, Berkshire
Bristol Badgers Keynsham, Somerset
Cardiff Merlins Cardiff, Glamorgan
New Forest Thunder Brockenhurst, Hampshire

Source: [3]

Standings

Statistics are correct as of July 28, 2024.

Source: [4]

BBL - Higher

Teams
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Trojans
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Storm
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A's
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Kodiaks
Location of the 2024 BBL Higher Teams
TeamLocation
Liverpool Trojans Bootle, Merseyside
Long Eaton Storm Long Eaton, Derbyshire
Manchester As Wythenshawe, Greater Manchester
Sheffield Kodiaks Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Standings
RankTeam G W L T Pct. GB HomeRoad
1Liverpool Trojans161240.7505–1–07–3–0
2Long Eaton Storm161150.68818–2–03–2–0
3Manchester A's165110.31371–7–04–5–0
4Sheffield Kodiaks164120.25082–6–02–6–0

Statistics are correct as of July 28, 2024.

Source: [5]

Double A Level

Teams

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Archers
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Ducks
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Hawks
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Bucks
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Iceni
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Islanders
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London
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Richmond
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Brighton
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Buccaneers
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Bobcats
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Bears
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Bats
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Mavericks
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Kings
Location of the 2024 BBF Double A Teams
DivisionTeamLocation
Central & EastEssex Archers Waltham Abbey, Essex
Herts Ducks Barnet, London
Herts Hawks Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
Milton Keynes Bucks Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Norwich Iceni Norwich, Norfolk
SouthFormosa Islanders Hammersmith & Fulham, London
London Mustangs Haringey, London
London Meteors Haringey, London
London Sidewinders Haringey, London
Richmond Dragons Richmond upon Thames, London
Richmond Knights Richmond upon Thames, London
South EastBrighton Aces Brighton and Hove, East Sussex
Brighton Brewers Brighton and Hove, East Sussex
Kent Buccaneers Hadlow, Kent
Tonbridge Wildcats Tonbridge, Kent
South & South WestBournemouth Bears (2) Ferndown, Dorset
Bristol Bats Keynsham, Somerset
Guildford Mavericks Guildford, Surrey
Oxford Kings Oxford, Oxfordshire

BBL - Lower

Teams
TeamLocation
Bootle Trojans Bootle, Merseyside
Halton Trojans Runcorn, Cheshire
Hull Scorpions Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire
Leeds Locos Otley, West Yorkshire
Manchester Bees Wythenshawe, Greater Manchester
Sheffield Bladerunners I Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Sheffield Bladerunners II Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Wragby Warhammers Wragby, Lincolnshire
Standings
RankTeam G W L T Pct. GB HomeRoad
1Manchester Bees22001.0000–0–02–0–0
2Wragby Warhammers2101.7500.50–0–01–0–1
3Sheffield Bladerunners I2011.2501.50–1–10–0–0
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 Trojans2020.00020–2–00–0–0

Single A Level

BBF Single A

Teams
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London
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Stags
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Redbacks
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Bucks
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Buzzards
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Jets
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Phoenix
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Millers
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Hurricanes
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Mariners
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Pirates
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Bobcats
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Teams in Greater London:
Croydon Pirates
Herts Eagles
Herts Ravens
London Minotaurs
London Mercury
Richmond Barons
Richmond Dukes
Location of the 2024 BBF Single A Teams
Blue pog.svg Blue: B; Yellow pog.svg Yellow: C
Note: Teams primary fields will be used
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Pirates
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Eagles, Ravens
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Mercury, Minotaurs
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Barons, Dukes
Location of the 2024 BBF Single A Teams in Greater London
Red pog.svg Red: A; Blue pog.svg Blue: B;
Note 1: Teams primary fields will be used
Note 2: Ravens are in Division A and Eagles are in Division B
DivisionTeamLocation
ACroydon Pirates (2) Sutton, London
Herts Eagles Barnet, London
London Minotaurs Haringey, London
London Mercury Haringey, London
Richmond Barons Richmond, London
Richmond Dukes Richmond, London
BBrentwood Stags Brentwood, Essex
Essex Redbacks Billericay, Essex/Waltham Abbey, Essex
Herts Buzzards Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
Herts Ravens Barnet, London/Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
Milton Keynes Bucks (2) Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
CBrighton Jets Brighton and Hove, East Sussex
Bracknell Phoenix Bracknell, Berkshire
Guildford Millers Guildford, Surrey
Hurricanes Baseball Hildenborough, Kent
Kent Mariners Rochester, Kent
Hastings Pirates St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex
Tonbridge Bobcats Tonbridge, Kent

Source: [6]

Standings

South West and Wales Baseball League

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Bears
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Brunels, Buccaneers
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Merlins
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Knights
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Claycutters, Pioneers
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Muskets, Pistols
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Jets
Location of the 2024 SWWBL Teams
Red pog.svg Red: Severn; Blue pog.svg Blue: Wessex
Teams
DivisionTeamLocation
SevernBournemouth Bears (3) Ferndown, Dorset
Bristol Buccaneers Keynsham, Somerset
Bristol Brunels Keynsham, Somerset
Cardiff Merlins (2) Cardiff, Glamorgan
New Forest Knights New Milton, Hampshire
WessexCornish Claycutters Carnon Downs, Cornwall
Cornish Pioneers Carnon Downs, Cornwall
Taunton Muskets Taunton, Somerset
Taunton Pistols Taunton, Somerset
Weston Jets Weston-super-Mare, Somerset

Source: [6]

Standings

Women's Baseball League

Teams

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Mayhem
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Bruins
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Jetts
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Diamonds
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26ers
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Iceni Queens
Location of the 2024 Women's Baseball League Teams
TeamsLocation
Belles BaseballN/A
Leicester Diamonds Leicester, Leicestershire
London Mayhem Haringey, London
Manchester Jetts Wythenshawe, Greater Manchester
Norwich Iceni Queens Norwich, Norfolk
SWWBL SerpentsN/A
Sheffield Bruins Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Telford 26ers Coalbrookdale, Shropshire

Source: [7]


Standings

RankTeam G W L T Pct. GB
1 Manchester Jetts 8710.875
1 Sheffield Bruins 66001.000
3 Belles Baseball 7430.5712.5
4 London Mayhem 6330.5003
5 SWWBL Serpents 7250.2864.5
6 Leicester Diamonds 8260.2505
7 Norwich Iceni Queens 6060.0006

Statistics are correct as of August 26th, 2024.


Source: [8]

Independent Leagues

Westcountry Baseball League

Teams

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Spitfires
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Brewers
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Mariners
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Blue Jays
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Khaki Sox
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Whirlwinds
Location of the 2024 WBL Teams
TeamsLocation
Exeter Spitfires Clyst St Mary, Devon
Newton Brewers Teigngrace, Devon
Plymouth Mariners Plymouth, Devon
Truro Blue Jays Truro, Cornwall
Wellington Khaki Sox Wellington, Somerset
Yeovil Whirlwinds Bradford Abbas, Dorset

Source: [9]

Standings

RankTeam G W L T Pct. GB HomeRoad
1Exeter Spitfires151320.8670–0–00–0–0
2Wellington Khaki Sox151140.73320–0–00–0–0
3Plymouth Mariners13850.61540–0–00–0–0
4Newton Brewers144100.2868.50–0–00–0–0
5Truro Blue Jays144100.2868.50–0–00–0–0
6Yeovil Whirlwinds132110.154100–0–00–0–0

Statistics are correct as of August 26, 2024.

West Midlands Baseball League

Teams

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Metalheads, Bats
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Blue Sox
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Storm
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Grizzlies
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Titans
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Giants
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Wolves
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Sorcerers
Location of the 2024 WMBL Teams
Red pog.svg Red: South West; Blue pog.svg Blue: East
Note: Metalheads are in the East Division and Bats are in the West Division
DivisionTeamsLocation
EastBirmingham Metalheads Marston Green, Birmingham
Leicester Blue Sox Leicester, Leicestershire
Long Eaton Storm Chasers Long Eaton, Derbyshire
Stockton Grizzlies Stockton, Warwickshire
WestBirmingham Bats Marston Green, Birmingham
Stourbridge Titans Halesowen, West Midlands
Telford Giants Coalbrookdale, Shropshire
Wolverhampton Wolves Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Worcester Sorcerers Littleworth, Worcestershire

Source: [10]

Standings

Statistics are correct as of July 28, 2024.

Source: [11]

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