Nearly 350 Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball, including three-time All-Star and 2016 Roberto Clemente Award winner Curtis Granderson, three-time Cy Young Award winner and World Series Champion Max Scherzer (TEX), two-time World Series Champions Ben Zobrist and Brandon Crawford and World Series Champion Chris Sale (ATL).
Northwoods League + is the official streaming service for Northwoods League baseball and softball, providing access to regular season games from Memorial Day through mid-August.
Having just completed itsβ 30th season with baseball, the Northwoods League is expanding in 2024 to include summer collegiate softball.
As well as 2019 Rookie of the Year and 2019/2021 Home Run Derby Champion Pete Alonso (NYM) and 2021 All-Star, MLB Gold Glove winner and 2019 Second Team All-MLB shortstop Marcus Semien (TEX).
The Northwoods League is the proven leader in the development of elite college baseball players.
The Northwoods League provides a valuable training ground not only for players, but for coaches, umpires, and front office staff.