TUPPER LAKE, NY- The Islanders Baseball organization which represented Puerto Rico for 3 Empire League seasons will represent the country of Japan in 2022. The Empire League which is known as a Professional Baseball Developmental League for the MLB Partner leagues, announced today that it will avoid dealing with any ongoing Covid-19 restrictions that would make it very difficult for teams to travel back and forth and be housed out side of the country this year. For that reason, a team made up of Japanese players will be put in place to be a travel team in the Empire League for the 2022 season.

With the Islanders previous manager Tony Rodriguez moving up to the higher level MLB affiliate League in Mexico, and the team now representing the country of Japan, the Empire league will continue to provide many opportunities to players from Puerto Rico that attend the Empire Showcase Camps and Tryouts. Nearly 100 roster spots will still need to be filled with the other teams in the league as usual, and it is always up to the players to show what they have at the tryout camps to earn those spots.

To Play in the Empire League for an opportunity to be moved up to an MLB partnered league, players must request invite to the Empire tryout camps, and attend if accepted. Visit empireproleague.com

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YORK, PA – The Empire Baseball League has announced the dates for the Annual All Indy Pro Showcase that will take place at PeoplesBank Park home of the York Revolution of the Atlantic League.

This showcase is for players looking for an opportunity to sign to the 4 independent leagues as well as the Empire Baseball League for the 2022 season.

Last year, Eduardo Rivera was signed to the York Revolution of the Atlantic League and had one of the best ERA’s through out the year.

Players will get a full evaluation and will  be eligible to sign on the spot.

There will be a limited amount of players  allowed to attend so the Empire League recommends that all interested players register as soon as possible. Once the limited spaces have been filled, no more players will be able to attend.

The dates have been set to April 6-7, 2022. If you would like to register today, Click Here.

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Ft. Myers, FL – The 2021 Empire Fall Instructs is now at the end of its first week with already 2 players earning contracts for the upcoming season with the New Jersey Jackals of the Frontier League.

The week brought 7 days of instruction with Manager of the York Revolution of the Atlantic League Mark Mason providing the pitching knowledge, New Jersey Jackals coach Jared Lemieux with the Outfield instruction and Empire Leagues Jerry Gonzalez with the infielders.

A total of 4 games have been played so far during the first week giving all the players at bats to improve on their craft.

So far, scouts from the frontier League and Atlantic League have been impressed with the talent at fall instructs.

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FT. MYERS, FL – The Empire League will host its 2nd Annual month long Fall Instructional Showcase League in Ft Myers, Florida this Year. As always the Fall series is to provide instruction and exposure opportunities to players for the coming Winter Leagues and Professional Leagues for 2022.

The Instructional League will take place at Terry Park, historic Spring Training Complex of the Boston Red Sox.

The Dates have been set for November 13th to December 10th.

This camp will be coached and scouted by current MLB Partnered League coaches and Empire League staff.

Players will have the opportunity to train and play directly for Managers like Mark Mason of the York Revolution in the Atlantic League. Mark uses the instructional series as a training platform to get guys performing to his standards, and it’s among the decision makers for Winter Leagues and 2022 contract opportunities.

Players must be accepted into the Instructional League, This is not open to public registration. A baseball history background check is performed to determine acceptance into the program and players accepted will be contacted.

You can Fill out the player acceptance form now by clicking the “Fall Instructs” Link in the Navigation Menu and you’ll be contacted by an Empire League Executive to Enroll if accepted.

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The Empire Baseball League has announced the winners of this years Awards.

The Awards are Batting Champion, Reliever of the Year, Starter of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Matt Joyce Slugger Award, Defensive MVP, Manager of the Year, Organization of the Year and Empire League’s Most Valuable Player Award.

Here are the Award Winners:

• Batting Champion: 1B Jordan Larson (PLA):   .384 Avg in 128 PA
• Reliever of the  Year: LHP Brandon Sattenfield (TL): 26GP 45.2IP, 2.56 ERA, 31SO, (2-1)  2/2 SV
• Starter of the Year: LHP Shawn McFeggan (SL): #1 in ERA and Wins. (7-0) 61.2IP, 2.34ERA
• Rookie of the Year: Brandon Russo(PLA): .371avg in 160PA 21RBI, 16SB,  7(2B) 3(3B)
• Matt Joyce Slugger Award: INF Aj Wright(SL): Led in Slugging .659, Led in Doubles, Triples and total bases.
• Defensive MVP: C Andrew Noviello (NH):  148 PO 13A 2E .988 FLD %
• Manager of the Year: Sam Quinn-Loeb (PLA)
• Organization of the Year: Tupper Lake Riverpigs
• Most Valuable Player: INF Robert Antunez (TL): Led League in PA, Hits, Runs Scored, Runs Batted in.

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