No one could really remember exactly how the the current structure of baseball had taken shape. It had been some time now since various independent regional
leagues formed. These leagues were small and competed amongst themselves. While the fans of these teams were aware of the other leagues and players, their
local media coverage focused on their own regional leagues. That was fine with them, because that was who they cared about, who they rooted for. These cities
and towns felt a special pride about their teams and players.
It was against this backdrop that a new regional league was born. Six municipalities had gained entry into this new league. The Rockport Clippers, Moxley Shamrocks, Brockway Knights, Redwood City Peppers, Elkton Panthers, and the Harbor Robins. The teams would play a 90 game season. Three game series followed by a travel day after each series. This travel day would allow each team to utilize 4 man pitching rotations. The franchise owners each agreed to 23 man rosters to keep costs down. At the end of the 90 games, the team on top was the Champion. That was that, no playoffs, no nothing. Just 90 games to prove you were the best. Some people said the new leauge would never work, but there are always people who say that. That did not stop this new league or the fans as they eagerly awaited a chance to get a glimpse of the teams that would help bring identities to their hometowns.
It was against this backdrop that a new regional league was born. Six municipalities had gained entry into this new league. The Rockport Clippers, Moxley Shamrocks, Brockway Knights, Redwood City Peppers, Elkton Panthers, and the Harbor Robins. The teams would play a 90 game season. Three game series followed by a travel day after each series. This travel day would allow each team to utilize 4 man pitching rotations. The franchise owners each agreed to 23 man rosters to keep costs down. At the end of the 90 games, the team on top was the Champion. That was that, no playoffs, no nothing. Just 90 games to prove you were the best. Some people said the new leauge would never work, but there are always people who say that. That did not stop this new league or the fans as they eagerly awaited a chance to get a glimpse of the teams that would help bring identities to their hometowns.

