The Curaçao National Championship AA League[2] (Papiamento: Kampionato di Beisbòl Klase AA di Kòrsou), formerly referred to as Liga Amstel Bright and commonly known as the AA League (Liga Dòbel A), is a baseball summer league in Curaçao. Part of the Curaçao Baseball Federation (Federashon Beisbol Kòrsou, or FEBEKO), the AA League was the top-level baseball league in Curaçao from its foundation until 2023, when the Curaçao Professional Baseball League (CPB) was formed.
| Sport | Baseball |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1975 |
| No. of teams | 7 |
| Country |  Curaçao |
| Most recent champion(s) | Royal Scorpions (2023) |
| Most titles | WildCats KJ74 (17 titles)[1] |
| Related competitions | Caribbean Series |
| Official website | [1] |
The seven-team league plays a season that ends in October, with all games played at two stadiums, Stadion Johnny Vrutaal and Tio Daou Ballpark, in the capital of Willemstad.[2] In 2023, the league's champion was invited to participate in the Caribbean Series.[3] The champion, Wildcats KJ74, featured Curaçaoan-born major leaguers like Andrelton Simmons and Jonathan Schoop.[4]
Current teams
edit| Team | Founded |
|---|---|
| Firebirds | |
| Groot Kwartier Stars | 1975 |
| Marchena Braves | |
| Royal Scorpions | 1975 |
| Santa Maria Pirates | 1975 |
| Santa Rosa Indians | 1975 |
| Wildcats KJ74 | 1975 |
References
edit- ^ Antonio Seljas (Feb 1, 2022). "Curazao respaldado por grandeligas Simmons y Shoop" (in Spanish). El Informador.
- ^ a b "Curaçao National Championship AA 2022". WBSC.org. World Baseball Softball Confederation.
- ^ Groke, Nick (Jan 31, 2023). "The Caribbean Series: What to know about this historic baseball tournament". The Athletic.
- ^ "8 teams set to begin Caribbean Series in Venezuela". MLB.com.