The fifth season of the MLB Draft League kicks off Wednesday, June 4, with all six teams in action and plenty of the game’s future stars being put on center stage outside of the collegiate season.

2024 Standings

1ST HALF

(Team, W/L, PCT)

Williamsport: 22-8, .733

State College: 19-16, .543

Mahoning Valley: 16-18, .471

Frederick: 15-17, .469

Trenton: 14-18, .438

West Virginia: 12-21, .364

2ND HALF

Trenton: 23-18, .561

West Virginia: 23-18, .561

Frederick: 22-19, .537

Mahoning Valley: 21-20, .512

State College: 22-21, .512

Williamsport: 13-28, .317

Championship Game

On Thursday, Sept. 5, the first-half champions Williamsport Crosscutters hosted the second-half winning Trenton Thunder at Journey Bank Ballpark where the ‘Cutters won their first MLB Draft League Championship, 5-4.

Williamsport scoring started early in the bottom of the first with an RBI double by McGwire Holbrook that had a Trenton answer in the third inning by Andy Blake with his own double that cleared the bases for a 3-1 lead.

Tying the game up in the fifth, Porter Brown swatted a no-doubt two-run home run to right field that was followed up four batters later by the go-ahead RBI single from Jacob Corson.

With the Crosscutters extending their lead further in the sixth to 5-3, the Thunder made their attempt at a comeback in the ninth as Hunter Dorraugh’s RBI single brought Trenton within one. Following the hit, Williamsport brought in Parker Kruglewicz who went to retire the Thunder in order and close out the game with a strikeout.

Coaches: For the 2025 season, 10 coaches are returning to the league with two in new roles in their respective organizations. Adding to the list of former Major Leaguers coaching within the Draft League, this season adds four more to the MLB player-turned-manager list.

AWRE: This season the MLB Draft League announced a new multi-year agreement with AWRE Sports to be the league’s official camera and streaming provider. The partnership highlights the league’s commitment of using cutting-edge technology and providing professional-level development tools to players and coaches with an enhanced viewing experience for fans and scouts.

Baseball Canada Announcement: This season will feature an exclusive series as MLB Draft League teams will take on Baseball Canada’s Junior National Team in six exhibition games from Tuesday, June 10 to Sunday, June 15. Hosted by the Frederick Keys and West Virginia Black Bears, the Junior National Team will play two games each against the respective hosts and two games, one in each location, against the State College Spikes.

Canada JNT Preview: In the upcoming series with the Junior National Team, Division I commits and draft prospects will come across the border to showcase their talents. A dozen professionals have showcased their experience with both Baseball Canada and the Draft League; the series may feature more players that can be added to the list.

Home Games & Promotions

Frederick: WED (7 p.m. Magnet Schedule Giveaway), THUR (7 p.m. End of School Bash + Magnet Schedule Giveaway) vs West Virginia

Mahoning Valley: WED (7:05 p.m. Margaritaville Night), THUR (7:05 p.m. Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Night) vs State College

State College: FRI (6:35 p.m. Postgame Fireworks), SAT (6:35 p.m. Postgame Fireworks), SUN (6:35 p.m. Bark in the Park) vs West Virginia

Trenton: WED (7 p.m. Rally Towel Giveaway + $1 Hot Dogs), THUR (7 p.m. Pride Celebration + Fireworks vs Williamsport. FRI (7 p.m. Grateful Dead Night + Magnet Schedule Giveaway), SAT (6 p.m. Back to the Future Night + Postgame Fireworks), SUN (1 p.m. Boomer’s Birthday Bash + Kids Bucket Hat Giveaway) vs Frederick

West Virginia: None

Williamsport: FRI (6:35 p.m. Replica Championship + Magnet Schedule Giveaway), SAT (6:35 p.m. Postgame Fireworks), SUN (4:05 p.m. Clinton County Speedway Day + Baseball Bingo + Kids Run the Bases) vs Mahoning Valley