COASTAL PLAIN LEAGUE COASTAL PLAIN LEAGUE

The original Coastal Plain League competed from 1937 to 1941, and then, like most of baseball’s other minor leagues, suspended operations due to World War II. It would later return in 1946 and continue to operate through 1952. During that time, the original CPL was a Class D league that featured teams in Ayden, Edenton, Fayetteville, Goldsboro, Greenville, Kinston, New Bern, Roanoke Rapids, Rocky Mount, Snow Hill, Tarboro, Williamston, and Wilson. Many big names have come through the ballparks that were and still are in the Coastal Plain League, including Babe Ruth, Ted Williams, and Cal Ripken, Sr.

The new and revived Coastal Plain League is a collegiate summer league, featuring topnotched college players from across the nation. The CPL returned in 1997 to fill a void in summer baseball. While there were many summer leagues in operation at the time, there wasn’t really one located in the Southeastern United States.

Having just completed its 26th season in 2022, the CPL currently features 13 teams across Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. Many of the CPL teams play in former minor league stadiums and cities, as well as in newly constructed stadiums that meet Class A standards. Teams in the CPL play in front of large crowds of passionate fans throughout the summer months – as league attendance has averaged above 500,000 fans over the last six seasons!

The Coastal Plain League has seen nearly 1,750 alumni drafted by Major League teams. Some of our most notable alumni include former AL MVP, Cy Young winner and 2017 World Series champion Justin Verlander, Ryan Zimmerman (Mr. National), Mark Reynolds, Kevin Youkilis, Alec Bohm, Nicky Lopez, Jake Cave and NFL Super Bowl XLVIII champion quarterback Russell Wilson.

The Coastal Plain League, and FloSports, a leader in sports streaming and original content, are teaming up for a global broadcast partnership that will make FloBaseball the new exclusive home for CPLBaseball.tv. Starting with the 2023 season, FloBaseball is proud to continue as the presenting sponsor of the CPL, streaming over 400 games annually to fans around the world, bringing them closer to the action than ever before.

Fans will have access to watch every CPL regular-season, exhibition, and playoff game on FloBaseball. FloSports will also provide fans with original content, interviews and analysis all season long.

Fans everywhere are raving about FloBaseball, the ultimate destination for baseball lovers around the globe. With its unparalleled coverage of the CPL and other toptier baseball events, FloBaseball is the go-to source for fans seeking a thrilling, immersive viewing experience.

To access live and on-demand coverage of the CPL fans can visit FloBaseball.tv to become a $29.99 monthly (cancel anytime) or $149.99 annual PRO subscriber. FloBaseball subscribers also receive complete access to the entire network of FloSports verticals ranging from motorsports, cycling, wrestling, football, baseball, softball, grappling and more. Watch the live events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.