The Curaçao National Championship AA League[3] (Papiamento: Kampionato di Beisbòl Klase AA di Kòrsou), formerly referred to as Liga Amstel Bright and commonly known as the AA League (Liga Dòbel A), is a professional baseball league in Curaçao. Part of the Curaçao Baseball Federation (Federashon Beisbol Kòrsou, or FEBEKO), the AA League is the highest level of professional baseball in the small Caribbean nation.
The seven-team league plays a season that ends in October, with all games played at two stadiums, Stadion Johnny Vrutaal and Tio Daou Ballpark, in the capital of Willemstad.[3] In 2023, the league's champion was invited to participate in the Caribbean Series for the first time.[4] The champion, Wildcats KJ74, featured Curaçaoan-born major leaguers like Andrelton Simmons and Jonathan Schoop.[5]
Current teams
| Team | Founded |
|---|---|
| Firebirds | |
| Groot Kwartier Stars | 1975 |
| Marchena Braves | |
| Royal Scorpions | 1975 |
| Santa Maria Pirates | 1975 |
| Santa Rosa Indians | 1975 |
| Wildcats KJ74 | 1975 |
References
- ^ "Wild Cats kampion 2022 di beisbòl 'AA" (in Papiamento). Nov 11, 2022.
- ^ Antonio Seljas (Feb 1, 2022). "Curazao respaldado por grandeligas Simmons y Shoop" (in Spanish). El Informador.
- ^ a b "Curaçao National Championship AA 2022". WBSC.org. World Baseball Softball Confederation.
- ^ Groke, Nick (Jan 31, 2023). "The Caribbean Series: What to know about this historic baseball tournament". The Athletic.
- ^ "8 teams set to begin Caribbean Series in Venezuela". MLB.com.
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