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, which is distributed to all teams. Interested teams will contact players directly, or players may reach out to teams to express interest in joining a club by using the emails listed below.
TEAM |
|
Alton River Dragons |
alton@prospectleague.com |
Burlington Bees |
burlington@prospectleague.com |
Cape Catfish |
cape@prospectleague.com |
Champion City Half Trax |
championcity@prospectleague.com |
Chillicothe Paints |
chillicothe@prospectleague.com |
Clinton LumberKings |
clinton@prospectleague.com |
Danville Dans |
danville@prospectleague.com |
Decatur Bean Ballers |
decatur@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 |
Kokomo Creek Chubs |
kokomo@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)