In this brief article we showcase all baseball teams in Ohio, from Major League Baseball teams to NCAA teams, and all levels in between.

Whether you're a die-hard baseball fan or just looking for something to do on a summer day, you’ll find all the details you need here.

Keep scrolling to learn more…

Baseball Teams in Ohio - An Overview

Baseball is a really popular sport in the state of Ohio. 

The game also has roots in the state that go way back to the mid 19th century.

As one of the most populous states in the US, Ohio has a wide variety of baseball teams located across the state. 

You usually won’t have to travel far to see a high-level baseball game, whether you’re down south near the Ohio River or up near Lake Erie. 

In this article, we take a closer look at Ohio baseball teams across the major, minor, independent and NCAA Division 1 (D1) levels, and we provide key facts and info about each team.

How Many Ohio Baseball Teams Are There?

As of 2023, Ohio has 20 baseball teams competing in the major, minor, independent league and NCAA D1 levels. 

Five of these teams compete in Major League Baseball, nine in minor league baseball, and seven in independent baseball.

Major League Baseball Teams in Ohio

There are two Major League Baseball (MLB) teams in Ohio, giving the Buckeye State the distinction of being one of only eight US states with more than one MLB franchise.

Both the National League and the American League are represented in the state.

Who are these teams?

Read on to learn… 

Cleveland Guardians

• League: American League
• City: Cleveland, OH
• Stadium Name: Progressive Field
• First MLB Season in Ohio: 1901
• Number of World Series Championships: 2
• Best Catcher in Franchise History: Victor Martinez
• Greatest Overall Player in Franchise History: Nap Lajoie

 

Cincinnati Reds

• League: National League
• City: Cincinnati, OH
• Stadium Name: Great American Ball Park
• First MLB Season in Ohio: 1882
• Number of World Series Championships: 5
• Best Catcher in Franchise History: Johnny Bench
• Greatest Overall Player in Franchise History: Pete Rose

 

Minor League Baseball Teams in Ohio (as of 2023)

There are five minor league baseball teams in Ohio as of 2023. 

Those teams are located in different towns and represent different levels of the minors, from single A up to triple A (AAA).

To learn more about the location and other details of each Minor League Baseball (MiLB) team, check out the following section. 

International League - Triple A (AAA)

The International League is one two triple A leagues in the MiLB. Triple A is the highest level of competitive play in the minors, just one step removed from the big leagues. 

There are two International League clubs with a presence in Ohio. They are the Columbus Clippers and Toledo Mud Hens.

Columbus Clippers

• MLB Affiliation: Cleveland Guardians

• City: Columbus, OH

• Stadium Name: Huntington Park

• Stadium Address: 330 Huntington Park Ln, Columbus, OH 43215
• Mascot Name: Krash and Lou Seal

 

 

Toledo Mud Hens

• MLB Affiliation: Detroit Tigers

• City: Toledo, OH

• Stadium Name: Fifth Third Field

• Stadium Address: 406 Washington St, Toledo, OH 43604
• Mascot Name: Muddy and Muddonna 

 

Eastern League - Double A (AA)

There’s just one double A (AA) team in Ohio and that is the Akron Rubber Ducks.

Akron Rubber Ducks

• MLB Affiliation: Cleveland Guardians

• City: Akron, OH

• Stadium Name: Canal Park

• Stadium Address: 300 South Main Street, Akron, OH 44308
• Mascot Name: Webster, Rubberta, Homer and Orbit

 

Midwest League - Single A (High A)

Ohio is home to two single A franchises, both of which play in the same league. 

Those teams? The Dayton Dragons and the Lake County Dragons.

Dayton Dragons

• MLB Affiliation: Cincinnati Reds

• City: Dayton, OH

• Stadium Name: Day Air Ballpark

• Stadium Address: 220 N Patterson Blvd, Dayton, OH 45402
• Mascot Name: Heater, Gem, and Wink

 

 

Lake County Captains

• MLB Affiliation: Cleveland Guardians

• City: Eastlake, OH

• Stadium Name: Classic Park

• Stadium Address: 35300 Vine St, Eastlake, OH 44095
• Mascot Name: Skipper, Skippy, Captain Clipper, and Captain Kenny

 

Ohio's Independent Professional Baseball Team

The Independent Leagues are professional baseball leagues not affiliated with the MLB. They often have teams in smaller towns and locations not traditionally served by big league (or MiLB) clubs. 

Some states have multiple Independent League clubs, while others have none.

Ohio? They have one. 

They’re the Lake Erie Crushers.

Frontier League

Lake Erie Crushers

• City: Avon, OH (between Cleveland and Sandusky)

• Stadium Name: Mercy Health Stadium

• Stadium Address: 2009 Baseball Blvd, Avon, OH 44011
• Famous Former Players: Coco Crisp and Travis Hafner

 

 

NCAA Division 1 (D1) Baseball Teams in Ohio

College baseball is a lot of fun to watch, especially at the highest (D1) level. 

It’s super competitive baseball played by lots of really talented players. One of the great things as well is that they start playing early in the winter - much earlier than MLB or MiLB teams. 

So if you’re craving some February or March baseball like we often do, you can’t go wrong visiting your local D1 program.

In Ohio, there are lots of opportunities to watch college baseball. In fact, there are 12 D1 baseball programs in the state. (And that number doesn’t count the multiple D2, D3 and lower level college programs out there).

Details on each of the 12 D1 college baseball teams in Ohio are provided below. 

Akron

• Team Name: Zips

• City: Akron, OH

• Conference Name: Mid-American Conference (MAC)

• Notable Alumni: Chris Bassitt, Mike Birkbeck, JT Brubaker

 

Bowling Green State

• Team Name: Falcons

• City: Bowling Green, OH

• Conference Name: Mid-American Conference (MAC)

• Notable Alumni: Orel Hershiser, Roger McDowell, Grant Jackson, Johnny Antonelli

 

Cincinnati

• Team Name: Bearcats

• City: Cincinnati, OH

• Conference Name: Big 12

• Notable Alumni: Sandy Koufax, Miller Huggins, Kevin Youkilis, Josh Harrison

 

 

Dayton

• Team Name: Flyers

• City: Dayton, OH

• Conference Name: Atlantic 10

• Notable Alumni: Jerry Blevins, Craig Stammen, Garry Roggenburk

 

Kent State

• Team Name: Golden Flashes

• City: Kent, OH

• Conference Name: Mid-American Conference (MAC)

• Notable Alumni: Thurman Munson, Al Oliver, Dustin Hermanson, Art Kusnyer

 

Miami of Ohio

• Team Name: Red Hawks

• City: Oxford, OH

• Conference Name: Mid-American Conference (MAC)

• Notable Alumni: Walter Alston, Buddy Bell, Charlie Leibrandt, Adam Eaton

 

Ohio State

• Team Name: Buckeyes

• City: Columbus, OH

• Conference Name: Big 10

• Notable Alumni: Frank Howard, Nick Swisher, Dave Burba, Johnny Edwards

 

 

Ohio

• Team Name: Bobcats

• City: Athens, OH

• Conference Name: Mid-American Conference (MAC)

• Notable Alumni: Mike Schmidt, Larry Hisle, Bob Brenly, Steve Swisher

 

Toledo

• Team Name: Rockets

• City: Toledo, OH

• Conference Name: Mid-American Conference (MAC)

• Notable Alumni: Scott Fletcher, Len Matuszek, Mitch Maier, Jared Hoying

 

Wright State

• Team Name: Raiders

• City: Dayton, OH (Fairborn)

• Conference Name: Horizon League

• Notable Alumni: Sean Murphy, Carlos Pena, Brian Anderson, Joe Smith

 

Xavier

• Team Name: Musketeers

• City: Cincinnati, OH

• Conference Name: Big East

• Notable Alumni: Frank Robinson, Jim Bunning, Jim Brosnan, Adam Hyzdu

 

Youngstown State

• Team Name: Penguins

• City: Youngstown, OH (Niles)

• Conference Name: Horizon League

• Notable Alumni: Andy Kosco, Dave Dravecky, Hank Allen, Brad Hennessey

 

Map of All Baseball Teams in Ohio

Ohio is a large state with a variety of baseball teams competing at high levels of the game. 

To help people quickly find where these teams are located across the state, we put together a custom map. 

That map is below, and it shows all Ohio baseball teams that play across the major, minor, and independent leagues, as well as NCAA D1 teams in the state.

Yeah it’s pretty basic, but hopefully it’s useful!

That's a Wrap!

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