Men's Senior Baseball League Fall Classic Underway in Palm Beach County

The Palm Beach County Sports Commission is partnering with FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches and Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium to host the Men’s Senior Baseball League (MSBL) Fall Classic now through November 16, 2019. The MSBL Fall Classic is one of the largest amateur baseball tournaments tailored for adults that takes place annually in the United States. This event will attract 100 teams, consisting of 2,000 athletes from across the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Dominican Republic, and Peru. In addition to home runs and great catches, this event will bring tremendous economic benefits to The Palm Beaches. The influx of visitors is expected to generate nearly $4 million in economic impact while filling approximately 5,000 hotel room nights.

The tournament features seven (7) adult age groups (18+, 30+, 35+, 45+, 50+, 55+, 60+). Over 400 baseball games will be played during the 13-day stretch.  Teams compete in a round robin format, which is followed by play-offs, to determine MSBL champions.

Executive Director , George Linley emphasized, "The Palm Beach County Sports Commission is privileged to partner with Men’s Senior Baseball League to host their Fall Classic at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium and FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches.  The MSBL Fall Classic is one of the largest amateur baseball tournaments for adults that takes place annually in the United States.   We are proud that MSBL selected Palm Beach County as their home, which demonstrates The Palm Beaches’ position as Florida’s premier baseball destination."  

In Jupiter, Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium is a world class baseball complex that features 13 full-sized professional baseball fields on nearly 120 acres. It is home to Major League Baseball's Miami Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals  during spring training. In West Palm Beach, FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches is home to the 2019 World Series Champion, Washington Nationals and the 2019 American League Champion, Houston Astros during spring training. This facility also features 13 full-sized professional baseball fields on 160-acres. 

The Men’s Senior Baseball League (MSBL)/Men’s Adult Baseball League (MABL) is the premier amateur baseball organization for adults. The league has 325 local affiliates, 3,200 teams and 45,000 members who play organized amateur baseball in local leagues. MSBL hosts 30 regional tournaments and six national tournaments  annually.