2024 British baseball season
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2024 is the 95th season of competitive baseball in the United Kingdom.
This season saw the National Baseball League remain at six 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 two 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
Capitals, Mets
BC Vetra
Bears
Arrows
Bruins
Location of the 2024 National Baseball League Teams
| Teams | Location |
|---|---|
| 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
Statistics are correct as of September 16, 2024.
Source:[2]
British Baseball Federation and affiliated leagues
Triple A Level
BBF AAA
Teams
Inferno
Badgers
Merlins
Thunder
Metros
Pirates
Cardinals
Lancers
Saxons
Roebucks
Hurricanes
Location of the 2024 BBF Triple A Teams
Red: South West; 
Blue: A
Red: South West; 
Blue: A| Division | Team | Location |
|---|---|---|
| A | Cambridge 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 West | Bracknell Inferno | Bracknell, Berkshire |
| Bristol Badgers | Keynsham, Somerset | |
| Cardiff Merlins | Cardiff, Glamorgan | |
| New Forest Thunder | Brockenhurst, Hampshire |
Source:[3]
Standings
A Division
|
South West Division
|
Statistics are correct as of July 28, 2024.
Source:[4]
BBL - Higher
Teams
Trojans
Storm
A's
Kodiaks
Location of the 2024 BBL Higher Teams
| Team | Location |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Trojans | Bootle, Merseyside |
| Long Eaton Storm | Long Eaton, Derbyshire |
| Manchester As | Wythenshawe, Greater Manchester |
| Sheffield Kodiaks | Sheffield, South Yorkshire |
Standings
Statistics are correct as of July 28, 2024.
Source:[5]
Double A Level
Teams
Archers
Ducks
Hawks
Bucks
Iceni
Islanders
London
Richmond
Brighton
Buccaneers
Bobcats
Bears
Bats
Mavericks
Kings
Location of the 2024 BBF Double A Teams
| Division | Team | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Central & East | Essex Archers | Waltham Abbey, Essex |
| Herts Ducks | Barnet, London | |
| Herts Hawks | Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire | |
| Milton Keynes Bucks | Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire | |
| Norwich Iceni | Norwich, Norfolk | |
| South | Formosa 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 East | Brighton Aces | Brighton and Hove, East Sussex |
| Brighton Brewers | Brighton and Hove, East Sussex | |
| Kent Buccaneers | Hadlow, Kent | |
| Tonbridge Wildcats | Tonbridge, Kent | |
| South & South West | Bournemouth Bears (2) | Ferndown, Dorset |
| Bristol Bats | Keynsham, Somerset | |
| Guildford Mavericks | Guildford, Surrey | |
| Oxford Kings | Oxford, Oxfordshire |
BBL - Lower
Teams
| Team | Location |
|---|---|
| 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
| Rank[6] | Team | G | W | L | T | Pct. | GB | Home | Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wragby Warhammers | 24 | 19 | 5 | 0 | .792 | — | ||
| 2 | Bootle Trojans | 22 | 14 | 8 | 2 | .636 | 4 | ||
| 3 | Hull Scorpions | 22 | 14 | 8 | 2 | .636 | 4 | ||
| 4 | Leeds Locos | 24 | 15 | 9 | 0 | .625 | 4 | ||
| 5 | Sheffield Bladerunners II | 18 | 10 | 8 | 6 | .556 | 6 | ||
| 6 | Manchester Bee's | 22 | 9 | 13 | 2 | .409 | 9 | ||
| 7 | Sheffield Bladerunners I | 20 | 7 | 13 | 4 | .350 | 10 | ||
| 8 | Halton Trojans | 24 | 0 | 24 | 0 | .000 | 19 |
Single A Level
BBF Single A
Teams
London
Stags
Redbacks
Bucks
Buzzards
Jets
Phoenix
Millers
Hurricanes
Mariners
Pirates
Bobcats
Teams in Greater London:
Croydon Pirates
Herts Eagles
Herts Ravens
London Minotaurs
London Mercury
Richmond Barons
Richmond Dukes
Croydon Pirates
Herts Eagles
Herts Ravens
London Minotaurs
London Mercury
Richmond Barons
Richmond Dukes
Location of the 2024 BBF Single A Teams
Blue: B; 
Yellow: C
Note: Teams primary fields will be used
Blue: B; 
Yellow: CNote: Teams primary fields will be used
Pirates
Eagles, Ravens
Mercury, Minotaurs
Barons, Dukes
Location of the 2024 BBF Single A Teams in Greater London
Red: A; Blue: B;
Note 1: Teams primary fields will be used
Note 2: Ravens are in Division A and Eagles are in Division B
Red: A; Blue: B; Note 1: Teams primary fields will be used
Note 2: Ravens are in Division A and Eagles are in Division B
| Division | Team | Location |
|---|---|---|
| A | Croydon Pirates (2) | Sutton, London |
| Herts Eagles | Barnet, London | |
| London Minotaurs | Haringey, London | |
| London Mercury | Haringey, London | |
| Richmond Barons | Richmond, London | |
| Richmond Dukes | Richmond, London | |
| B | Brentwood 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 | |
| C | Brighton 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:[7]
Standings
A Division
B Division
|
C Division
|
South West and Wales Baseball League
Bears
Brunels, Buccaneers
Merlins
Knights
Claycutters, Pioneers
Muskets, Pistols
Jets
Location of the 2024 SWWBL Teams
Red: Severn; Blue: Wessex
Red: Severn; Blue: WessexTeams
| Division | Team | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Severn | Bournemouth Bears (3) | Ferndown, Dorset |
| Bristol Buccaneers | Keynsham, Somerset | |
| Bristol Brunels | Keynsham, Somerset | |
| Cardiff Merlins (2) | Cardiff, Glamorgan | |
| New Forest Knights | New Milton, Hampshire | |
| Wessex | Cornish Claycutters | Carnon Downs, Cornwall |
| Cornish Pioneers | Carnon Downs, Cornwall | |
| Taunton Muskets | Taunton, Somerset | |
| Taunton Pistols | Taunton, Somerset | |
| Weston Jets | Weston-super-Mare, Somerset |
Source:[7]
Standings
SWWBL Severn
SWWBL Wessex
|
Women's Baseball League
Teams
Mayhem
Bruins
Jetts
Diamonds
26ers
Iceni Queens
Location of the 2024 Women's Baseball League Teams
| Teams | Location |
|---|---|
| Belles Baseball | N/A |
| Leicester Diamonds | Leicester, Leicestershire |
| London Mayhem | Haringey, London |
| Manchester Jetts | Wythenshawe, Greater Manchester |
| Norwich Iceni Queens | Norwich, Norfolk |
| SWWBL Serpents | N/A |
| Sheffield Bruins | Sheffield, South Yorkshire |
| Telford 26ers | Coalbrookdale, Shropshire |
Source:[8]
Standings
Statistics are correct as of August 26th, 2024.
Source:[9]
Independent leagues
Westcountry Baseball League
Teams
Spitfires
Brewers
Mariners
Blue Jays
Khaki Sox
Whirlwinds
Location of the 2024 WBL Teams
| Teams | Location |
|---|---|
| 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:[10]
Standings
Statistics are correct as of August 26, 2024.
West Midlands Baseball League
Teams
Metalheads, Bats
Blue Sox
Storm
Grizzlies
Titans
Giants
Wolves
Sorcerers
Location of the 2024 WMBL Teams
Red: South West; Blue: East
Note: Metalheads are in the East Division and Bats are in the West Division
Red: South West; Blue: East Note: Metalheads are in the East Division and Bats are in the West Division
| Division | Teams | Location |
|---|---|---|
| East | Birmingham Metalheads | Marston Green, Birmingham |
| Leicester Blue Sox | Leicester, Leicestershire | |
| Long Eaton Storm Chasers | Long Eaton, Derbyshire | |
| Stockton Grizzlies | Stockton, Warwickshire | |
| West | Birmingham Bats | Marston Green, Birmingham |
| Stourbridge Titans | Halesowen, West Midlands | |
| Telford Giants | Coalbrookdale, Shropshire | |
| Wolverhampton Wolves | Wolverhampton, West Midlands | |
| Worcester Sorcerers | Littleworth, Worcestershire |
Source:[11]
Standings
East Division
|
West Division
|
Statistics are correct as of July 28, 2024.
Source:[12]