Cape Cod Baseball League

[HarpoSF]

The Cape Cod Baseball League (CCBL) has had a long tradition of being a gateway for College students to make it to "the Show". 

As of the 2017 MLB Season, there were 303 CCBL alumni in the Major Leagues. (They have not posted what the numbers are for 2018 and 2019 yet.)

In case you were wondering just who might have entered MLB after a Summer stint on the Cape, do the names Chris Sale, Jackie Bradley Jr, or Joe Kelly mean anything to a true blue red-blooded RED SOX Fan... okay, maybe not that "Killer Kelly" guy any longer, but still...

http://www.capecodbaseball.org/

If you ever find yourself "stuck" on the Cape from the months of June to August, make sure to check out a game or two. You never know whom you might see playing then and later in MLB. Plus, the games are free...

 

[HarpoSF]

This is a little (unproven) scientific fact: the MLB Team with the most CCBL alumni on it will win the World Series.

Actually, in the past 8-of-10 World Series, this has proven to be true. 

For the 2019 World Series 40-Man Rosters:

Houstown Astroboys

little Georgie Springer ~ Wareham Gatemen, 2009-2010

Joe Biagini ~ Brewster Whitecaps, 2011

Will Harris ~ Yarmouth-Dennis RED SOX, 2004

Colin McHugh ~ Wareham Gatemen, 2007

Wade Miley ~ Wareham Gatemen, 2007

Total CCBL alumni = 5 Players

Washingtown Nats

Sean Doolittle ~ Harwich Mariners, 2005

Erick Fedde ~ Yarmouth-Dennis RED SOX, 2013

Daniel Hudson ~ Harwich Mariners, 2007

Yan Gomes ~ Cotuit Kettleers/Chatham (A's) Anglers, 2007/2008

Andrew Stevenson ~ Yarmouth-Dennis RED SOX, 2014

Total CCBL alumni = 5 Players

In the case of a tie (as is this year's), I go with the team that has the most Wareham Gatemen alumni (it is my mother's hometown CCBL team).

So, you read it here first and foremost scientifically:

 


Your 2019 World Series Champions will be the Houstown Astroboys!

 

[HarpoSF]

You can not argue with Science!

Well, you could, but no one likes to be called "President Trump".

 

[HarpoSF]

Good News... and Bad News...

 


The Good news is that the Cape Cod Baseball League has not cancelled their season... yet.

 


The Bad news is that they recruit all their players from College Baseball... which, if it never starts, will not have any players ready or available.

http://www.capecodbaseball.org/news/?article_id=2688http://www.capecodbaseball.org/news/?article_id=2688

 

[HarpoSF]

Boston RED SOX ~ current Cape Cod Baseball League Alumni

2021 (40-Man) Roster

Matt Barnes ~ Wareham Gatemen, 2009-2010
Adam Ottavino ~ Harwich Mariners, 2005
Kevin Plawecki ~ Hyannis (Mets) Harbor Hawks, 2011
Garrett Richards ~ Cotuit Kettleers, 2007
Chris Sale ~ Yarmouth-Dennis RED SOX, 2009
Kyle Schwarber ~ Wareham Gatemen, 2012-2013; CCBL HoF 2019
Brandon Workman ~ Wareham Gatemen, 2008-2009

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Coaching Staff

Dave Bush ~ Chatham (A's) Anglers, 2000-2001; CCBL HoF 2011
Jason Varitek ~ Hyannis (Mets) Harbor Hawks, 1991 & 1993; CCBL HoF 2002

 

[HarpoSF]

(This seemed like a good-enough time to resurrect this thread.)

In the 2012 college offseason, Kyle Schwarber played for the Wareham Gatemen of the Cape Cod Baseball League (CCBL). After winning the league championship with the Gatemen, Schwarber was awarded the playoff's Most Valuable Player award. In June 2019, it was announced that he would join the Cape Cod Baseball League Hall of Fame class of 2019.

 

[philthepat]

You'll need a subscription for this, but could be an interesting read for anyone who does...

https://theathletic.com/2750669/202...n-behind-the-scenes-with-a-cape-league-scout/

 

[HarpoSF]

I have been saying this for years. The number of Players that make it to the Majors after a Summer or two in the Cape Cod Baseball League is truly extensive these days. They are all competing against the best of College Baseball.

 

[HarpoSF]

Boston RED SOX ~ current Cape Cod Baseball League Alumni

2022 (40-Man) Roster

Matt Barnes ~ Wareham Gatemen, 2009-2010
Jackie Bradley Jr. ~ Hyannis (Mets) Harbor Hawks, 2009-2011
Rich Hill ~ Chatham (A's) Anglers, 2000-2001
Kevin Plawecki ~ Hyannis (Mets) Harbor Hawks, 2011
Rob Refsnyder ~ Wareham Gatemen, 2011
Chris Sale ~ Yarmouth-Dennis RED SOX, 2009

______________

Coaching Staff

Dave Bush ~ Chatham (A's) Anglers, 2000-2001; CCBL HoF 2011
Jason Varitek ~ Hyannis (Mets) Harbor Hawks, 1991 & 1993; CCBL HoF 2002

 

[HarpoSF]

(Yeah, so maybe I was bored.)

 

[HarpoSF]

I just looked at my 2011 Wareham Gatemen book. It looks like I had gotten Rob Refsnyder's autograph that year, too.

Also on the same team that year were Brent Suter and Max Muncy (I think he used to play MLB up until 2016. I wonder what ever happened to him.).

 

[HarpoSF]

This year's CCBL Hall of Fame alumni:

https://www.capecodbaseball.org/news/?article_id=3211

 

[philthepat]

This year's CCBL Hall of Fame alumni:

https://www.capecodbaseball.org/news/?article_id=3211

Ah future Red Sox outfielder Ian Happ

 

[HarpoSF]

(slim pickin's this year, but here they are, anyway)

Boston RED SOX ~ current Cape Cod Baseball League Alumni

2023 (40-Man) Roster

Rob Refsnyder ~ Wareham Gatemen, 2011
Chris Sale ~ Yarmouth-Dennis RED SOX, 2009
Justin Turner ~ Yarmouth-Dennis RED SOX, 2005

______________

Coaching Staff

Dave Bush ~ Chatham (A's) Anglers, 2000-2001; CCBL HoF 2011
Jason Varitek ~ Hyannis (Mets) Harbor Hawks, 1991 & 1993; CCBL HoF 2002

 

[HarpoSF]

2024 RED SOX - Cape Cod Baseball League Alumni

Bobby Dalbec ~ Orleans Firebirds (2014-2015)
Jarren Duran ~ Wareham Gatemen (2017)
David Hamilton ~ Yarmouth-Dennis RED SOX (2018)
Chris Murphy ~ Brewster Whitecaps (2018)
Rob Refsnyder ~ Wareham Gatemen (2011)
Garrett Whitlock ~ Chatham Anglers (2016)
Connor Wong ~ Yarmouth-Dennis RED SOX (2015), Bourne Braves (2016)

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Coaching Staff

Jason Varitek ~ Hyannis (Mets) Harbor Hawks, 1991 & 1993; CCBL HoF 2002

 

[HarpoSF]

Travis Bazzana was selected #1 in the 2024 MLB Draft by the Cleveland Guardians. He played for the Falmouth Commodores of the Cape Cod Baseball League in 2023, where he was named the MVP after hitting .375/.456/.581 with six home runs and 31 RBIs.

 

[HarpoSF]

With their first 2024 Draft Pick (#12 overall), the Boston RED SOX selected Outfielder (and Relief Pitcher?) Braden Montgomery.
In both 2022 & 2023, Braden played collegiate summer baseball for the Yarmouth–Dennis RED SOX (how à propos) of the Cape Cod Baseball League.

Braden Montgomery - Wikipedia

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