Desert League


The Desert League of Professional Baseball was an independent baseball league that began in 2016. The league played an eight-week season. Unlike other independent leagues, it featured a winter schedule playing games from January through March.

History

The Desert League aims to give a chance at exposure to undrafted and first-year players. The league features a 12-rookie roster requirement.
The league has four teams based in California and Arizona. Cañeros de Somerton are an affiliate of the Mexican Pacific League club Cañeros de Los Mochis. After the 2016 season the Desert League saw over 70 players promoted.
The league canceled its 2018 season.

Teams

TeamCityStadium
Imperial County Ghost RidersHoltville, California & Calexico, CaliforniaRalph Samaha Park & Rodriguez Park
Somerton CañerosSomerton, ArizonaJoe Munoz Field
Yuma HammersYuma, ArizonaRay Kroc Sports Complex
Yuma Maple LeafsYuma, ArizonaRay Kroc Sports Complex