The Northwoods League is the proven leader in developing elite college baseball and softball players. The 2024 season will mark the 31st season of the Northwoods League, and the first season with Northwoods League Softball.

“We have seen tremendous growth in interest in women’s softball in recent years, and we are excited to be able to provide a platform for female athletes to continue to hone their skills and compete at a high level during the summer months.”

– Kathy Radatz, Chairman/Co-Founder

Northwoods League Impact

The Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball and softball league in the world with 26 baseball teams, and four softball teams (and counting), drawing significantly more fans, in a friendly ballpark experience, than any league of its kind.

A valuable training ground for coaches, umpires, and front office staff, more than 200 Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball, including three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer (NYM) and World Series Champions Ben Zobrist (Retired), Brandon Crawford (SFG), and Chris Sale (BOS). As well as current MLB All-Star Pete Alonso (NYM), and former MLB All-Stars Jordan Zimmermann (Retired), and Curtis Granderson (Retired).

CHRIS SALE

“It was one of the funnest experiences of my life.”

MAX SCHERZER

“For me, it was a time where I really got to break out and shine.”

BRANDON CRAWFORD

“I credit a lot of my success to one of my pitching coaches I had in the Northwoods League. Without him doing a lot of those things for me I definitely wouldn’t be here [in MLB] today.”