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Thirty-two Appalachian League alumni were selected in the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft. The 32 selections are the second most in a single draft in league history, behind only 2024.
Latest News
- 32 Appalachian League alumni selected in 2026 MLB Draft
- Adam Wainwright, Rocky Malamisura elected to Appalachian League Hall of Fame
- Kaelen Culpepper (BLU '22) named to second straight Futures Game roster
- Rintaro Sasaki (GRN '24) ready for pro journey
- Skylar King (ELZ '23) hits for the cycle
- Appalachian League names Deacon Pomeroy, Michael Savarese Players of the Week
- Gunner Skelton named Player, Kamden Hawks named Pitcher of the Month
- Appalachian League renews partnership with STADIONIC, Netting Professionals for 2026 season
Alumni in MLB
Zach Thornton strikes out seven
Kyle Karros' go-ahead homer
Alumni in MiLB
Skylar King (ELZ '23) hits for the cycle
Kavares Tears makes leaping catch
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Wainwright, Malamisura elected to Appalachian League Hall of Fame
The Appalachian League announced the election of former Major League standout Adam Wainwright and longtime Bluefield baseball leader Rocky Malamisura to the Appalachian League Hall of Fame.
Pomeroy, Savarese earn weekly honors
Burlington’s Deacon Pomeroy (Oklahoma State) and Kingsport’s Michael Savarese (Tampa) were named the Player and Pitcher of the Week, respectively, for the period of June 29-July 5.
Skelton, Hawks earn June monthly honors
The Appalachian League announced that Johnson City’s Gunner Skelton (Vanderbilt) and Danville’s Kamden Hawks were named the Player and Pitcher of the Month for June.
Thornton makes MLB debut with Mets
2022 Elizabethton River Rider Zach Thornton became the fourth Appy League alum to debut in the Major Leagues, starting for the Mets at Nationals Park on May 20.
Welcome to the Appalachian League
The Appalachian League is a summer collegiate baseball league that is part of the MLB and USA Baseball Prospect Development Pipeline.
Appalachian League 2026 media guide
View the 2026 media guide and learn more about the teams and history of the Appalachian League
Appalachian League Geography
Latest News
- 32 Appalachian League alumni selected in 2026 MLB Draft
- Adam Wainwright, Rocky Malamisura elected to Appalachian League Hall of Fame
- Kaelen Culpepper (BLU '22) named to second straight Futures Game roster
- Rintaro Sasaki (GRN '24) ready for pro journey
- Skylar King (ELZ '23) hits for the cycle
- Appalachian League names Deacon Pomeroy, Michael Savarese Players of the Week
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VideoGunner Skelton’s solo home runVanderbilt commit Gunner Skelton hit a solo home run for the Johnson City Doughboys, his second home run in as many games.
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VideoMichael Holt crushes first homerVanderbilt commit Michael Holt hit a 452-foot, three-run home run with a 107-mph exit velocity to lead Johnson City to a win on Opening Day.
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VideoEnzo Infelise leaves the yardFreshman All-American Enzo Infelise (Cincinnati) hit a 440-foot home run, his first, in the Bluefield Ridge Runners home opener.
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VideoOwen ten Oever homers againFlyboys catcher Owen ten Oever (Indiana) homered in three straight games en route to being named the first Player of the Week.
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VideoCarter Geffre hits first homerCarter Geffre (Iowa) hit a go-ahead three-run home run to help lead the Kingsport Axmen to their first win.
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