Blue Ridge League expands to South Carolina Upstate historic stadiums

INMAN, S.C. (March 4, 2026)— The Blue Ridge League is bringing fan-friendly collegiate summer baseball to the Upstate of South Carolina, with three teams set to play in historic community ballparks beginning with the 2026 season.

The league has established clubs in Spartanburg County, Laurens County and Greenwood County, returning high-level college wood-bat baseball to several of the region’s most beloved venues.

The Upstate Blue Ridge League teams will play at:

• Jim Everhart Field (Inman) — a historic mill stadium that has long served as a centerpiece of local baseball in the Upstate.

• Legion Field (Greenwood) — former home of the minor-league Greenwood Braves and Greenwood Pirates, where future Major League standouts such as Dale Murphy, Dusty Baker, Brett Butler and Brian Snitker once played.

• Joanna Stadium (Joanna) — home of the Joanna Hornets, who competed as an independent club in 2025 before joining the Blue Ridge League this offseason.

Team names and branding for the Greenwood and Spartanburg County clubs will be announced later this spring.

The three Upstate teams join a growing Blue Ridge League footprint across North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia, where clubs play in a collection of historic community ballparks. The league, along with the Coastal Plain League, now represent the two fan-facing leagues in the state.

The Blue Ridge League notably includes the Carolina Disco Turkeys, one of the most recognizable brands in summer collegiate baseball, known for their nationally popular merchandise and creative promotions in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Other league venues include:

• Couch Ballpark at Wake Forest University (Winston-Salem)
• Stick Williams Dream Fields (Charlotte, N.C.)
• Mando Field at Rich Park (Mocksville, N.C.)
• Don Montgomery Park (Albemarle, N.C.)
• Hurricane Stadium (Marion, Va.)

League teams, in addition to the Upstate additions, include the Disco Turkeys, Marion Hungry Mothers, Queen City Corndogs, Uwharrie Wampus Cats and Davie Crocketts.

Blue Ridge League games emphasize a relaxed, community-focused ballpark atmosphere, pairing historic venues with creative promotions and affordable family entertainment.

Games feature college players from programs across the country competing with wood bats during the summer, giving fans an up-close look at rising talent.

“The Upstate of South Carolina has some incredible baseball history, and we’re excited to help write a next chapter,” said Blue Ridge League chairman Greg Sullivan. “These are iconic community ballparks, and they’re perfect places for fans to experience collegiate summer baseball at a high level.”

With clubs now operating across North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia, the Blue Ridge League continues to expand its presence throughout the region while prioritizing historic ballparks and strong community partnerships. The league also values American Legion programs and works with them in a collaborative manner, often sharing facilities.

Additional team announcements and schedules for the 2026 season will be released in the coming weeks.