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2027 Blue Ridge League Player Registration Now Open
Looking for a Summer of College Baseball? Join the Blue Ridge League in 2027.
Player registration is now open for the 2027 summer baseball season with the Joanna Hornets and other Blue Ridge League teams.
If you are a college baseball player looking for a competitive, fun, and memorable summer of baseball, now is the time to get your name on the list—before 2027 rosters begin to fill.
Who Is Eligible?
The Blue Ridge League is focused on college baseball players from the surrounding communities who appear on current NCAA Division I, Division II, Division III, NAIA, or NJCAA rosters and have exhausted American Legion baseball eligibility, when applicable.
Host families and housing are available by request.
Play for the Joanna Hornets
The Joanna Hornets offer college players a unique summer baseball experience combining top-level competition with a relaxed, community-focused atmosphere.
Players will have the opportunity to compete in the Blue Ridge League while benefiting from:
- A new, high-quality playing surface
- On-field batting practice
- Structured pregame infield and outfield work
- A scout-friendly environment
- Opportunities to develop skills and make valuable connections
- Potential college-placement assistance
- Competitive summer baseball in a relaxed atmosphere
- Fun nights and enthusiastic hometown crowds
- Minor league-style promotions and family entertainment
The Hornets are also preparing to return HOME to historic Joanna Stadium in 2027, continuing a baseball tradition in Joanna that dates back to the textile-mill era. Joanna baseball teams began playing as early as 1915 and captured championships across several historic leagues.
Play in the Blue Ridge League
The Blue Ridge League brings together summer collegiate baseball programs throughout the Carolinas, Virginia, and West Virginia, featuring quality facilities, strong competition, passionate fanbases, and organizations deeply connected to their communities.
Current Blue Ridge League teams include:
- Joanna Hornets — Joanna, South Carolina
- Carolina Disco Turkeys — Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Marion Hungry Mothers — Marion, Virginia
- Queen City Corndogs — Charlotte, North Carolina
- Uwharrie Wampus Cats — Albemarle, North Carolina
- Davey Crocketts — Mocksville, North Carolina
- Greenwood Flying Monkeys — Greenwood, South Carolina
- Spartanburg County Peaches — Inman/Spartanburg County, South Carolina
Whether you are interested in playing for the Hornets or another Blue Ridge League organization, register early to give yourself the best opportunity to find a roster spot for the 2027 season.
Ready to Play?
Interested in playing summer baseball in the Blue Ridge League?
Complete the 2027 Player Registration/Application today:
2027 Blue Ridge League Player Registration
Get your information submitted early, and let the Blue Ridge League teams know you're interested in playing in 2027.
The summer starts here. Get registered. Get in the game. Join the Swarm.
