2024 Program_Proof

Summer 2024

Dear Fans,

On behalf of Major League Baseball, USA Baseball, and the Appalachian League, I would like to welcome you to the 2024 Appalachian League season!

As the Executive Director, a former college baseball player, and a 40 year veteran of professional baseball, I am honored and proud to be part of such a special league. The Appalachian League features elite college baseball players from across the country who are being extended the opportunity to play in a great summer baseball league, in great cities, with the best and most loyal fans in baseball. The Appalachian League will feature an emphasis on player development with the goal of helping every player improve their skills, compete at the highest level, play winning baseball and have a great experience. Our rosters consist of collegiate players from every Power 5 conference in the country, with more than 120 different colleges and universities represented. We have unquestionably the best collegiate summer league coaching staffs in the country, which includes several former Major League players and coaches, numerous former minor league coaches and players, and several current and former college baseball coaches.

We are also very proud to have our first Collegiate Appalachian League alumni reach the big leagues this Spring in Jordan Leasure with the Chicago White Sox.

It's a pleasure to welcome you to what I believe is the best college summer baseball league in the country. Thank you for following these great young players on their journey from the Appy League to their dreams of playing professional baseball.

Sincerely,

Brian Graham Executive Director Appalachian League