New York Collegiate Baseball League

Overview

Founded in 1978 with play beginning in 1979, the New York Collegiate Baseball League (NYCBL) is a collegiate summer wood-bat league in upstate New York, featuring 10 teams divided into East and West divisions. It provides NCAA-eligible college players with a 42-game schedule from early June to late July, followed by a three-round playoff (three teams per division qualify). The league emphasizes player development, MLB scouting, and community involvement through host families and volunteers. It has produced numerous professional alumni and operates as a non-profit, hosting an All-Star Game in mid-July (2025 in Syracuse).