Play in the Prospect League

Prospect League Player Experience

The Prospect League is a premier summer collegiate wood bat league rooted in over six decades of tradition. With origins dating back to the Central Illinois Collegiate League formed in 1963 as one of the first summer leagues, the League was reborn as the Prospect League beginning with the 2009 season. The League's rich history includes Hall of Famers and NCAA Champions, nearly 200 alumni in Major League Baseball, and more than 800 professional players. Today, the league offers players a unique experience of collegiate competition in a minor league setting.

How do I play in the Prospect League?

The Prospect League office does not handle player personnel or place players on teams. Member clubs handle all player transactions individually.

Interested players or coaches should contact individual teams regarding roster needs via the email addresses listed below. General interest in the Prospect League may be expressed by completing the Prospective Player Form that is distributed to all teams.

Players who are currently a freshman, sophomore, or junior at a college/university may also complete a free profile on the Collegiate Summer Ball Portal. Prospect League teams have access to this searchable registry of players seeking teams. NOTE: the term “portal” is not related to the NCAA transfer portal.

TEAM	EMAIL
Alton River Dragons	alton@prospectleague.com
Burlington Bees	burlington@prospectleague.com
Cape Catfish	cape@prospectleague.com
Champion City Kings	championcity@prospectleague.com
Chillicothe Paints	chillicothe@prospectleague.com
Clinton LumberKings	clinton@prospectleague.com
Danville Dans	danville@prospectleague.com
Dubois County Bombers	dcbombers@prospectleague.com
Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp	pistolshrimp@prospectleague.com
Jackson Rockabillys	jackson@prospectleague.com
Johnstown Mill Rats	johnstown@prospectleague.com
Lafayette Aviators	lafayette@prospectleague.com
Normal CornBelters	normal@prospectleague.com
O'Fallon Hoots	ofallon@prospectleague.com
Quincy Doggy Paddlers	quincy@prospectleague.com
REX Baseball	terrehaute@prospectleague.com
Springfield Lucky Horseshoes	springfield@prospectleague.com
Thrillville Thrillbillies	marion@prospectleague.com

There are three main types of player contracts (listed below), plus temporary player contracts. Full season player fees for the 2025 season are $600.

Standard Contract

Must be enrolled in college during spring semester

Graduated HS Senior Contract:

Completed high school during spring
Cannot compete in Prospect League until after graduation
Must have LOI, College Admission Letter and letter from high school confirming graduation date on file

Graduated College Senior Contract:

Completed eligibility during spring semester
Age limit is 25 years old (cannot turn 26 before first date of Prospect League schedule)