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League Information

The "Baseball Premier League" is a 20-team Professional Baseball League, Headquartered in Munich, Germany.

The "Baseball Premier League" is regarded as the 3rd top Professional baseball league outside of MLB and MLB2.



Teams Information

The "Baseball Premier League" consists of 20 teams from all over Europe.




Schedule Information

Each team will play every team in its own league 18 times per season for a total of 162 games per team.



Playoff Information

6 out of the 10 teams from each league will qualify for the playoffs.

No wildcards, Seeded by Position in Standings. Re-rodered by seed prior to each round.

Both of the 2 top team from each league get a bye in round 1 of the playoffs.




Affiliation Information

The "Baseball Premier Jr. League" is an annual Rookie development tournament.

Only specific "BPL" players are eligible to participate in The "Baseball Premier Jr. League" Rookie Tournament.

More "Baseball Premier Jr. League" Rookie Tournament info can be found here: (Coming Soon).



Draft Information

The BPL has an annual draft that occurs each on March 30th.



Roster Rules & Information



Financial Information



Lore

The Baseball Premier League (BPL) is heralded as a groundbreaking initiative, conceived in the vibrant city of Munich, Germany, as a response to the soaring global demand for professional baseball beyond the shores of the Americas. This 20-team colossus, spanning the breadth of Europe, represents a bold venture into territories where baseball is burgeoning, rather than dominant.

The genesis of the BPL can be traced back to a clandestine meeting of Europe's most ardent baseball enthusiasts and investors, led by the enigmatic billionaire and sports aficionado, Maximilian von Hohenlohe. Von Hohenlohe, a descendant of a noble lineage with a passion for global sports culture, envisioned a league that would not only elevate the game in Europe but also foster a sense of unity and competition across the continent.

With the financial backbone provided by von Hohenlohe's consortium, which included tech moguls, royal family members with a penchant for sports, and a diverse group of investors from various industries, the league quickly took shape. They utilized state-of-the-art stadiums, cutting-edge training facilities, and a robust infrastructure that set new standards for professional sports leagues worldwide.

As the BPL's inaugural season approached, the excitement was palpable. Fans eagerly awaited the first pitch, marking the dawn of a new era in European sports. Behind the scenes, Maximilian von Hohenlohe watched on, his dream of bringing baseball to the European stage now a vibrant reality, setting the stage for epic tales of athleticism, rivalry, and sportsmanship that would echo through the annals of baseball history.



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