Florida Pro Baseball Overview
Florida Pro Baseball covers professional leagues including 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 developing talent for the sport. Each spring, MLB Spring Training brings 15 teams to the state. The Grapefruit League gives fans access to practices, workouts, and exhibition games. Baseball continues year-round through MLB and MiLB regular seasons.
Spring Training opens the baseball calendar in February and March. The MLB regular season runs from late March through September. Postseason games follow during October. MiLB seasons run from April through mid-September. The rookie-level FCL runs from early May through late July.
Florida hosts 15 Spring Training teams each year. The state also features the 10-team Single-A Florida State League. The rookie-level Florida Complex League includes 15 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.
Baseball ballparks are located throughout the state. Strong concentrations exist along the Gulf Coast and in South Florida. Learn more through Florida Pro Baseball coverage across the state.
Grapefruit League
Florida State League
Florida Complex League
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp