DERRICK PYLES NAMED SURGE MANAGER

Derrick Pyles Known in the Independent Pro Baseball circle and MLB partner League history as one of the best hitters to have played at the level, will take the helm as the Saranac Lake Surge Manager.

Pyles has been a consistent performer on and off the field and is known for his great impact in the community.

He is coming to be the wing of the Empire League mentoring young men to achieve their baseball goals but also as the League Chaplain.


It will be a great Empire League Season having a True Leader taking the Lead for the Saranac Lake Surge

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MLB STAR GARY SHEFFIELD JOINS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Tampa, FL – The Empire Baseball League has officially added a new member to the Board of Directors. A name everyone in baseball knows very well. 22 year MLB veteran and 11 time All Star Gary Sheffield.

Sheffield will now play a big role in the future of the Empire League as the league continues to develop players and provide the service of promoting players to MLB organizations and MLB partnered leagues.

Sheffield is a member of the MLB Players association as has a passion for helping young and upcoming players as the Empire League has done for many years. Adding Sheffield is a huge step in the right direction for the future of the Empire League.

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FALL INSTRUCTS NOW ACCEPTING PLAYERS

FT. MYERS, FL – It’s that time of the year! The Empire League is Now Accepting players for the 2023 Empire Fall Instructs in Ft Myers, FL!

This is your first opportunity to train & develop with direct MLB Partnered League scouts and managers with opportunities to sign on the spot for the 2024 season! Submit your Player Acceptance form now at empireproleague.com. Use Code EARLYBIRD50 to get 50% off the price until the end of this month! Limited Spots available, camp is already filling fast! Secure your spot with a security deposit today! For any questions, email us at baseball@empireproleague.com

BORDER HOUNDS 2023 CHAMPIONS

MALONE, NY – The Malone Border Hounds have defeated the Plattsburgh Thunderbirds to win their first Empire Baseball League Championship on the inaugural season.

The Border Hounds came into Game 2 of the Finals looking to sweep the Finals Series and win their 16th in a row. An Empire Baseball league Record.

In front of another sold out Malone crowd, The Border Hounds took a 5-1 lead through the first 3 innings of the game. Jose Torrealba launched a two run blast over the left center wall on a 1-2 slider that didnt slide.

Platsburgh would answer right back as they took a 6-5 lead by the 5th. A 2 run shot by Anthony Socci in the 4th to score Tommy Kretzler and great hitting by Tommy Dunleavy and Kez Douglas and Tommy Kretzler in the 5th scored 2 more.

Thunderbirds bats went silent after the 5th as 6 runners were left on base without a score for the remaining of the game.

Chris Loeb put the nail in the coffin when he belted a grand slam in bottom of the 8th inning to give the Hounds a 12-6 lead in which the team would never give up.

Carlos Velez closed the game out for the Border Hounds going 3.0 innings of work without allowing any runs or hits.

Amaury Telemaco went 5.0 innings allowing 4 earned and striking out 5.

This concludes the Empire League Season for 2023 and a great summer for all involved.

Border Hounds take Game 1 in Finals

MALONE, NY – The Border Hounds took on the Plattsburgh Thunderbirds in Game 1 of a best of 3 Finals Series in Malone, NY

A Sold out game one crowd in Malone saw a well played 4-3 game. Plattsburgh took a 2-0 lead in the top of the 3rd inning when Katsuya Arai doubled to start the inning and scored on a single by George Sutherland. Sutherland would then score on a single by Kezlin Douglas.

Malone bounced back in the 6th inning when Chris Loeb led off the inning with a single. Wataru Kumagai got a single with one out to move Loeb over to third. Loeb would then score on a double by Jerry Torres. Wataru would score on the following pitch as the reliever threw a wild pitch. Jose Torrealba would then work a good count to drive in Jerry Torres with a double of his own in a cluth situation and give the Border Hounds a lead that would not be topped.

Border Hounds would take Game 1 by a score of 4-3.

Game two will be tomorrow at 5:00pm ET in Malone in which Malone has an opportunity to win their 16th game in a row and be crowned Empire League Champions.

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