YORK, PA – The Empire League will be hosting its annual All Independent Professional Baseball League Showcase Tryout in April.

Every year, players attend the All Indy Showcase tryout looking for an opportunity to sign last minute to MLB Partnered League teams as well as Empire Baseball League teams for the Regular Season.

As usual, April 5-6, 2023 will bring players from all over the country to showcase in front of confirmed coached from the Frontier League, Atlantic League and Empire League .

The Empire League will begin to fill its 125+ roster spots at this event for players who do not have the experience or are not properly developed to compete at the higher levels just yet. Every year, the Empire League allows for new players to enter the system, therefore all rosters start fresh every season. In order to play in the Empire League, however, you must attend a tryout, showcase camp or spring training.

This showcase tryout will take place at PeoplesBank park in York, Pennsylvania which is home to the York Revolution of the Atlantic League.

Over the years, players have signed directly to MLB partnered leagues and to Empire League. That number is higher than 80% of players in attendance are provided an opportunity.

If you’re looking to begin your career out of college or released from minor league ball and looking for opportunities, be sure to register for this event. NO Experience is necessary as the Empire Leagues platform is used to create experience to eventually move up to the higher levels.

Visit the Tryouts Link located in our navigation menu to register today.

For stats, news, updates and more, visit our website periodically at www.empireproleague.com. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @eblbaseball. If you have any questions about upcoming events, tryouts, or more, contact the Empire League via email at baseball@empireproleague.com

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MALONE, NY – With Opening day already been announced, opponents have been officially lined up.

The Border Hounds will take the field for the first time ever as an Empire League franchise on June 9th and will take on the Saranac Lake Surge at home in Malone, New York.

Game time is set to 4:00pm Eastern Time and as a reminder, all times is subject to change.

Tickets will be available at the stadium gate and gates will open two hours prior to the game. The Border Hounds will be taking batting practice on the field from 5pm to 6pm for fans in attendance.

Photos, autographs and player interaction will be available after batting practice.

For stats, news, updates and more, visit our website periodically at www.maloneborderhounds.com. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @eblborderhounds. If you have any questions about upcoming events, tryouts, or more, contact the Empire League via email at baseball@empireproleague.com

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FT MYERS, FL – Many players signed professional contracts out of this years Empire Fall Instructs. The Event took place in Fort Myers, Florida from November 26 to December 16, 2022.

The goal of the Empire Instructs is to provide a program held in Florida each year is a great opportunity for players to receive daily instruction along with the training they need through workouts and games to elevate their talents. Managers from MLB partnered leagues are the instructors and able to sing players on the spot.

As expected every year, the Empire League brings players that are accepted with potential to sign and this year many of them did just that. Although most teams require experience. Most players had none!

First Baseman Sean Lawlor showed great power and smooth fielding to be the first player selected by the Lake Erie Crushers of the MLB Frontier League.

Right handed Pitcher Yoilan Quinones was selected by the Empire State Greys of the MLB Frontier league the following day.

Infielder Luis Atiles was then selected by the Charleston Dirty Birds of the MLB Atlantic League.

Infielder Katsuya Arai follows by being selected by the Empire State Greys of the MLB partnered Frontier League.

RHP Daulton Leiker was also selected by the Empire State Greys of the MLB Partnered Frontier League.

Third Baseman Todd Mattox showed he can be consistent and was selected by the Lake Erie Crushers of the MLB Partnered Frontier League.

Right hander Junior Navas was impressive on the mound and was selected by the Empire State Greys of the MLB Partnered Frontier League.

The Empire State Greys announced Mark Mason as the club’s new manager today, hiring the 4th most winningest coach in Atlantic League history.

Mark Mason was the head coach at Washington & Jefferson College through 2002. He was pitching coach and bullpen coach of the Washington Wild Things from 2002-2004, managed the Ohio Valley Redcoats in 2005 and guided the Chillicothe Paints in 2007-2008.

Mason most recently guided the Revs during their return to the field in 2021. The skipper steered the team through a season filled with roster turnover to a late-second half playoff push that saw them in contention all the way until the next-to-last day of the season. Some of the turnover came for good reason as York saw six players’ contracts purchased by MLB organizations, tied for the most in franchise history (2007, 2011).

Mason recruited a club record eight mid-season All-Stars, three post-season All-Stars, and the Atlantic League Player of the Year for the second time in three seasons. It was all part of leading the franchise to its eighth postseason berth and fourth under his guidance. Mason also managed the Freedom Division to victory at the Atlantic League All-Star Game for the second consecutive season, this time in York at PeoplesBank Park.

Mason guided the Revolution to a 76-win season in 2016. Mason’s squad became one of the most exciting in the league, setting a club record with 11 walk-off wins and nine extra-inning wins, while leading the league with 29 home runs in the month of September. The Revs’ 34 comeback wins fell just short of matching a then-club record of 36, tied the season before. York finished the season ranking second in the league in batting average and homers, and tied for second in stolen bases in 2015.

His first stint in Washington began in 2002 as pitching coach, where he remained for three seasons. In 2005, he became manager of the Ohio Valley Red Coats and was named Frontier League Manager of the Year in his lone season as skipper of the team. In 2006, Mason returned to Washington as pitching coach, before taking the managerial reins of the Chillicothe Paints, also of the Frontier League. He managed the Paints for two seasons before joining the Wild Things for a third stint, this time as manager. Mason’s pitching staffs led the Frontier League in wins in 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2006.

He will take over the managerial duties for the Greys for the 2023 season.

“I’m excited to work with Eddie and Jerry because of our relationship. I’ve known them for a very long time and we have done great work together. This is a great opportunity for all of us and I’m excited for the opportunity to return to the Frontier League and build a competitive ball club.” – Mark Mason

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Information from York Revolution

MALONE, NY – The Empire Baseball League has revealed the team name for the Malone Baseball Club to be the Border Hounds.

The team colors will be powder blue, sunshine gold and white.

After many discussions and meetings regarding the name of the Empire Baseball League club coming to Malone, NY, a name has been decided. League member wanted the name to engage the local board members and the community on the name. With over 50 names on the list, the one that stood out the most to all has been voted by all members.

The Logo has not get been revealed and will be announced on the teams social medias soon.

A stadium is in the process of being built and the Empire League and its surrounding cities are extremely excited for the Border Hounds to play in Malone.

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