This category will examine High-A baseball, officially known as Class High-A, and sometimes abbreviated A+.
High-A is the third-highest level of play in Minor League Baseball (MiLB), below Triple-A and Double-A, and above Single-A.
What is now Class High-A was established as Class A-Advanced in 1990 by dividing the existing Class A. In 1963, the three classes below Class A (Classes B, C, and D) were abolished, with leagues at those levels moved into Class A. In 1965, Class A was subdivided for the first time, with the establishment of lower-level Class A Short Season leagues. The 1965 hierarchy was in place for twenty-five years, until Class A was further subdivided in 1990, with Class A-Advanced becoming the third-highest classification.
This created, in hierarchical order: Triple-A, Double-A, Class A-Advanced, Class A (Full-Season A), Class A Short Season (Short Season A), and Rookie League.
This arrangement lasted until 2021, when Major League Baseball (MLB) restructured MiLB, eliminating Class A Short Season and discontinuing the use of all historical league names within Minor League Baseball. Existing Class A-Advanced leagues were moved to the Class A level and operated under generic names (Low-A West, Low-A East, and Low-A Southeast) during the 2021 season. The Class A-Advanced level was renamed Class High-A, and also operated three leagues with generic names (High-A Central, High-A East, and High-A West). However, in 2022, the MLB announced that the leagues would revert to their former names.
High-A baseball is divided into three leagues: Midwest League, Northwest League, and South Atlantic League.
The Midwest League is subdivided into East and West divisions. The East Division includes the Dayton Dragons, Fort Wayne TinCaps, Great Lakes Loons, Lake County Captains, Lansing Lugnuts, and West Michigan Whitecaps. The West Division consists of the Beloit Sky Carp, Cedar Rapids Kernels, Peoria Chiefs, Quad Cities River Bandits, South Bend Cubs, and Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. The Northwest League has no divisions, and includes the Eugene Emeralds, Everett AquaSox, Hillsboro Hops, Spokane Indians, Tri-City Dust Devils, and Vancouver Canadians. The South Atlantic League is divided into North and South. The North Division includes the Aberdeen IronBirds, Brooklyn Cyclones, Hudson Valley Renegades, Jersey Shore BlueClaws, and Wilmington Blue Rocks, while its South Division has the Asheville Tourists, Bowling Green Hot Rods, Greensboro Grasshoppers, Greenville Drive, Hub City Spartanburgers, Rome Emperors, and Winston-Salem Dash.
High-A leagues typically hold postseason playoffs to determine league champions, although the structure of these playoffs can vary between leagues. Usually, the top teams from each division compete in a series of games.
Online resources for High-A leagues, divisions, or teams are appropriate for this category, as are any other websites focused on High-A baseball.
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Previously members of the New York-Penn League from 1977 to 2022 and of the High-A Easet in 2021, the Aberdeen IronBirds now compete in the South Atlantic League as the High-A MiLB affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, playing home games at Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen, Maryland. The team is currently owned by retired Orioles players Cal Ripken Jr. and Billy Ripken. The team's official website posts game schedules, game results, a team roster, and ticket information.
https://www.milb.com/aberdeen
Founded in 1897, the MiLB team was initially known as the Moonshiners. The "Tourists" name dates to 1915 when local sportswriters began referring to the Mountaineers (as they were then known) as the Tourists. They adopted that name and have played under that monitor in different leagues and classifications for over a century. The team plays in the South Atlantic League and is a High-A affiliate of the Houston Astros, playing home games at McCormick Field in Asheville, North Carolina.
https://www.milb.com/asheville
Known as the Beloit Brewers from 1982 to 1994 and the Beloit Snappers from 1995 to 2021, the team played in the Class A Midwest League from 1982 to 2020 but was shifted to the High-A Central during the 2021 reorganization of MiLB, and this was renamed the Midwest League in 2022, and the team was rebranded as the Sky Carp prior to the 2022 season. The Sky Carp are the High-A affiliate of the Miami Marlins, playing their home games at ABC Stadium in Beloit, Wisconsin.
https://www.milb.com/beloit
Located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, the Minor League Baseball franchise is named for the city's connections to the automotive and racing industries. The Tampa Bay Rays' High-A affiliate is part of the South Atlantic League. Game schedules, individual tickets, group outings, season ticket memberships, partnership opportunities, and other options are stated, along with a team roster, statistics, standings, and an online fan store with branded caps and other items.
https://www.milb.com/bowling-green
The Cyclones, based in Brooklyn, New York, play home games at Maimonides Park, just off the Coney Island Boardwalk. They are a MiLB High-A affiliate of the New York Mets and a member of the South Atlantic League. The team's official website posts game schedules, including a printable schedule that can be downloaded in PDF format. Information about ticket options and promotional offers is included, and directions, parking, front-office contacts, and a seating diagram are available.
https://www.milb.com/brooklyn
Founded in 1890, the franchise has been a member of various leagues preceding the Midwest League and has been the High-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins since 2021. Located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, they are owned by Cedar Rapids Ball Club and play their home games at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Game schedules may be viewed on the teams's website or downloaded in printable PDF format. Ticket options, promotional offers, team rosters, stats, and an online fan store are included.
https://www.milb.com/cedar-rapids
Founded in Rockford, Illinois in 1988, the team has been in Dayton, Ohio since 2000. The Dayton Dragons are a Minor League Baseball team of the Midwest League and the High-A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds. Its home park is Day Air Ballpark, formerly known as Fifth Third Field. The team's official website introduces its ballpark, including directions and parking, a stadium seating chart, catering options, and a fan guide. Ticket options, game schedules, and team rosters are included.
https://www.milb.com/dayton
Nicknamed the Ems, the Eugene Emeralds are a MiLB team in the northwest United States based in Eugene, Oregon. Playing in the Northwest League, the Ems are a High-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants. Founded in 1955, the franchise is a charter member of the Northwest League and has always been known by that name. Game schedules, promotion schedules, and schedule options are posted, along with ticket sales, team rosters, statistics, scores, standings, and a ballpark guide.
https://www.milb.com/eugene
Playing home games at Funko Field in Everett, Washington, the AquaSox are in the Northwest League of MiLB and a High-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners. The franchise has its origins in the Blue Mountain Bears, a Giants affiliate located in Walla Walla. Due to antiquated facilities, new owners moved the franchise to Everett, where they played as the Everett Giants for eleven years before becoming affiliated with the Mariners and adopting their current name in 1995.
https://www.milb.com/everett
The TinCaps compete in the Midwest League as the High-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres. The MiLB team plays its home games at Parkview Field in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Founded in 1993, the franchise is the oldest in the Midwest League. The team's website discusses various ticket options and promotional offers, as well as schedules, a printable schedule in PDF format, game-by-game results, team rosters, individual and team stats, standings, and an online fan shop.
https://www.milb.com/fort-wayne
Playing home games at Dow Diamond in Midland, Michigan, the Great Lakes Loons are a Minor League Baseball team of the Midwest League and a High-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Founded in 1982, the franchise has been located in Midland since 2007. The team's official website introduces the ballpark, its front office, and employment opportunities. Game schedules, promotions schedule, daily promotions, and a downloadable, printable schedule are provided on the site.
https://www.milb.com/great-lakes
The High-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates plays in the South Atlantic League of Minor League Baseball, playing home games at First National Bank Field in Greensboro, North Carolina. The team's official website describes ticket options, including individual tickets, group tickets, season tickets, and ticket terms and conditions. Game schedules may be viewed online or downloaded in a PDF printable format. Team rosters, statistics, and an introduction to First National Bank Field are included.
https://www.milb.com/greensboro
Formed in 1977, the Greenville Drive is a Minor League Baseball team based in Greenville, South Carolina, where they play their home games at Fluor Field at the West End. They are a High-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox and are a member of the South Atlantic League. Various ticket plans and options are discussed and made available for purchase, and game schedules, promotions, game-by-game results, and South Atlantic League scores are featured on the team's official website.
https://www.milb.com/greenville
The Hops are a Minor League team located in Hillsboro, Oregon, part of the Portland metropolitan area. They compete in the Northwest League as a High-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks and currently play their home games at Hillsboro Ballpark, which opened in 2013; however, the team's site suggests a need for a new ballpark. The site includes game schedules, a seating chart, game-by-game results, ticket and promotional options, a team roster, history, and front-office contacts.
https://www.milb.com/hillsboro
The Hub City Spartanburgers, a new MiLB team in the South Atlantic League and a High-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers, will play their home games at Fifth Third Park, set to open in 2025. The team was established from the Down East Wood Ducks, a Single-A team in the Carolina League. The team's official site provides various ticket options, including single-game tickets, season tickets, group hospitality, ticket terms, contests, game schedules, team rosters, and an online fan store.
https://www.milb.com/hub-city
Founded in 1994, the Renegades competed in the Class A Short Season New York-Penn League until 2020, when they became a High-A affiliate of the New York Yankees, playing in the South Atlantic League. The team plays its home games at Heritage Financial Park in Fishkill, New York. The team's official site features schedules, game-by-game results, and ticket options. Other resources include team rosters and access to past issues of Renegades Magazine, which comes out each month during the season.
https://www.milb.com/hudson-valley
Formerly known as the Lakewood BlueClaws, the Jersey Shore BlueClaws are located in Lakewood, New Jersey, and are named for their location on the Jersey Shore and the blue crabs native to the area. They are a High-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, playing as part of the Atlantic League of MiLB. The team's website publishes game schedules, promotional schedules, game-by-game results, and ticket options. Other resources include team rosters and the team history.
https://www.milb.com/jersey-shore
Founded in 1981, the Lake County Captains are a Minor League Baseball team in Eastlake, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland. The team plays in the Midwest League as the High-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians. The official site of the Captains includes a fan shopping area that offers a collection of team-branded apparel. Other resources include game schedules, a printable game schedule, game-by-game results, ticket options, individual and team stats, and front-office contacts.
https://www.milb.com/lake-county
Founded in 1955, the Lansing Lugnuts are a Minor League Baseball team based in Lansing, Michigan. They are a High-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics and play their home games at Jackson Field. The team has had several names, including the Lafayette Red Sox, Waterloo Hawks, and Springfield Sultans. It has also been affiliated with other MLB teams, such as the Royals, Cubs, Blue Jays, and Athletics. The team's website presents game schedules, ticket sales, team rosters, and stadium information.
https://www.milb.com/lansing
Established as the Peoria Suns in 1983, the Peoria Chiefs are a MiLB team of the Midwest League and the High-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. The team was named for the Peoria Indian tribe for which the city was named, but in 2005, they replaced the Indigenous imagery associated with the Chief's name with a logo of a Dalmatian wearing a fire helmet to suggest an alternate origin. The team's site features an introduction to Dozer Park, along with schedules and ticket information.
https://www.milb.com/peoria
Officially founded in 1901, the franchise's origins go back to the late 1870s. Currently playing its home games at Modern Woodmen Park in Davenport, Iowa (one of the Quad Cities), the River Bandits are a Minor League Baseball team of the Midwest League and the High-A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals. Single game tickets, group areas tickets, luxury suites, its Diamond Club, season tickets, and other options and promotions are featured, along with game schedules, team rosters, and stats.
https://www.milb.com/quad-cities
The Rome Emperors are a Minor League team of the South Atlantic League and the High-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. Founded in 2003, the team was known as the Rome Braves until 2023. Its home games are played at AdventHealth Stadium in Rome, Georgia. Game schedules may be viewed on the site, or a printable version can be downloaded in PDF format. Promotional offers are featured, along with team rosters, individual and team statistics, standings, and playoff procedures.
https://www.milb.com/rome
Known as the South Bend White Sox from their founding in 1988 to 1993, when they were affiliated with the Chicago White Sox, a partnership that lasted until 1997, they were known as the South Bend Silver Hawks from 1994 to 2014. They became the High-A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs in 2015, taking that name. Playing in the Midwest League, they are in South Bend, Indiana. The team website features admissions and ticket options, game and TV schedules, team rosters, and partnership opportunities.
https://www.milb.com/south-bend
Another Pacific Northwest team, the Spokane Indians, is a MiLB team located in Spokane Valley, east of Spokane, Washington. Playing home games at Avista Stadium, the Indians are members of the High-A Northwest League as an affiliate of the Colorado Rockies. Founded in 1890, the franchise has undergone several changes in name and affiliation over the years and has been a High-A team since 2021. Ticket options, promotional offers, game schedules, and other club data are posted.
https://www.milb.com/spokane
Playing home games at Gesa Stadium in Pasco, Washington, the Dust Devils are a Minor League Baseball (MiLB) team and members of the Northwest League as the High-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels. The team's official website includes an online gift/fan shop with branded caps and other apparel, as well as a team roster, ticket options, a map of Gesa Stadium, promotional offers, game-by-game results, and game schedules, including a downloadable printed schedule in PDF format.
https://www.milb.com/tri-city-dust-devils
Founded in 1994, the West Michigan Whitecaps are a MiLB team of the Midwest League and a High-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers. Located in Comstock Park, a suburb of Grand Rapids, they play their home games at LMCU Ballpark. The official team website introduces the stadium, including parking, directions, seating, sponsorships, and a team and venue history. Game schedules, weekly promotions, and game-by-game results are set forth, along with ticket options, group pricing, and benefits.
https://www.milb.com/west-michigan
Located in Wilmington, Delaware, the Blue Rocks play their home games at Daniel S. Frawley Stadium. The Minor League Baseball team is a High-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals and is in the South Atlantic League. Options for individual and group tickets, season tickets, and other options are defined, along with game schedules, a downloadable printed schedule in PDF format, game-by-game results, a team roster, and an online gift shop with branded caps and apparel.
https://www.milb.com/wilmington
Formed in 1945, the franchise has always been located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, although it was known by various names over the years, such as the Twins, Cardinals, Red Birds, Red Sox, Spirits, and Warthogs, before taking its current name in 2009. They are a High-A team in the South Atlantic League and have been a farm team of the Chicago White Sox since 1997. They play home games at Truist Stadium. The official website of the MiLB team features ticket information and game schedules.
https://www.milb.com/winston-salem
Located in Grand Chute, Wisconsin—a town on the outskirts of Appleton in the Fox Cities—the team plays its home games at Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium. Founded in 1958, they were originally known as the Fox Cities Foxes, and then the Appleton Foxes from 1967 to 1994, before adopting their current name in 1995. They are a Minor League Baseball (MiLB) team in the Midwest League and the High-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. Game schedules and events are posted.
https://www.milb.com/wisconsin
