Florida Pro Baseball Overview
Professional leagues covered by Florida Pro Baseball include the Grapefruit League, Florida State League (FSL), and Florida Complex League (FCL). Coverage includes all Florida-based Major League Baseball (MLB) and Minor League Baseball (MiLB) teams. Professional baseball in the state spans multiple levels, from rookie ball to MLB.
Florida plays a major role in professional baseball development. Each spring, the Grapefruit League brings 15 MLB clubs to Florida for Spring Training. Fans enjoy access to practices, workouts, and exhibition games. After Spring Training ends, MLB and MiLB regular seasons continue baseball into September.
Spring Training opens the baseball calendar in February and March. The MLB regular season runs from late March through September. Postseason games typically take place during October. MiLB seasons run from April through mid-September. FCL games run from early May through late July.
Each year, Florida hosts 15 Spring Training teams. The state also features the 10-team Single-A Florida State League. The FCL includes 15 rookie-level teams. During the regular season, Florida is home to the Miami Marlins and Tampa Bay Rays. Upper-level MiLB affiliates include the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp and Pensacola Blue Wahoos.
Professional baseball ballparks and training complexes are located throughout the state. Strong concentrations exist along the Gulf Coast and in South Florida. View Florida Pro Baseball coverage for leagues, teams, ballparks, and baseball destinations across Florida.
Grapefruit League
Florida State League
Florida Complex League
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp