An Overview of All Minor League Baseball Teams in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is a great state. It's big, it's full of history, and it's home to a lot of people. 

Many already know that Pennsylvania has two major league baseball (MLB) teams - the Philadelphia Phillies and the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Yet what they may not realize is that the state is also home to a wide variety of minor league teams. 

In this article, we take a deep dive on all minor league baseball teams in Pennsylvania, and we provide key facts and helpful details on each Pennsylvania team.

So whether you're a long time resident or you're just visiting the state, you can probably find all the info you need in this article. 

How Many Minor League Baseball Teams Are There in Pennsylvania?

As of the date of publication, there are six minor league baseball teams in Pennsylvania. 

For more details on these six teams, keep scrolling!

Details on All Minor League Baseball Teams in Pennsylvania 

Triple-A (AAA) Teams

Pennsylvania has two triple-A teams, which is the highest level of Minor League Baseball (MiLB). 

Those teams are the Lehigh Valley IronPigs and the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.

Lehigh Valley IronPigs

• MLB Affiliation: Philadelphia Phillies
• City: Allentown, PA
• League: International League
• Stadium Name: Coca-Cola Park
• Maximum Seating Capacity: 8,278 seats
• Stadium Address: 1050 Ironpigs Way, Allentown, PA 18109
• Mascot Name: Ferrous and FeFe
• Notable Alumni: Rhys Hoskins
• Cheapest Ticket Price: $9

 

 

Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders

• MLB Affiliation: New York Yankees
• City: Moosic, PA
• League: International League
• Stadium Name: PNC Field
• Maximum Seating Capacity: 10,000 seats
• Stadium Address: 235 Montage Mountain Rd, Moosic, PA 18507
• Mascot Name: CHAMP
• Notable Alumni: Aaron Judge
• Cheapest Ticket Price: $5

 

 

Double-A (AA) Teams

The rest of the minor league baseball teams in Pennsylvania play at the AA level, which is - as its name suggests - just one rung down the ladder from triple-A.

These double-A Pennsylvania teams are the Altoona Curve, the Erie SeaWolves, the Harrisburg Senators and the Reading Fightin Phils.

• Altoona Curve
  • MLB Affiliation: Pittsburgh Pirates
  • City: Altoona, PA
  • League: Eastern League
  • Stadium Name: Peoples Natural Gas Field
  • Maximum Seating Capacity: 7,210 seats
  • Stadium Address: 1000 Park Ave, Altoona, PA 16602
  • Mascot Name: Loco AlTuna
  • Notable Alumni: Oneil Cruz and Ke'Bryan Hayes
    
  • Cheapest Ticket Price: $8

 

• Erie SeaWolves
  • MLB Affiliation: Detroit Tigers
  • City: Erie, PA
  • League: Eastern League
  • Stadium Name: UPMC Park
  • Maximum Seating Capacity: 6,000 seats
  • Stadium Address: 831 French St, Erie, PA 16501
  • Mascot Name: C. Wolf
  • Notable Alumni: Spencer Torkelson
  • Cheapest Ticket Price: $12

 

• Harrisburg Senators
  • MLB Affiliation: Washington Nationals
  • City: Harrisburg, PA
  • League: Eastern League
  • Stadium Name: FNB Field
  • Maximum Seating Capacity: 6,187 seats
  • Stadium Address: 245 Championship Way, Harrisburg, PA 17101
  • Mascot Name: Rascal
  • Notable Alumni: Juan Soto and Bryce Harper
  • Cheapest Ticket Price: $13

 

• Reading Fightin Phils
  • MLB Affiliation: Philadelphia Phillies
  • City: Reading, PA
  • League: Eastern League
  • Stadium Name: FirstEnergy Stadium
  • Maximum Seating Capacity: 10,000 seats
  • Stadium Address: 1900 Centre Ave, Reading, PA 19601
  • Mascot Name: Blooper, Bucky, Changeup and Screwball
  • Notable Alumni: Aaron Nola
  • Cheapest Ticket Price: $8

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions 

What's the closest minor league baseball team to Philadelphia?

The closest minor league team to Philadelphia is actually not one, but two teams. The Lehigh Valley IronPigs and the Reading Fighting Phils are both located about 75 miles west/northwest from Philadelphia.

What's the closest minor league baseball team to Pittsburgh?

The Altoona Curve are the closest minor league baseball team to Pittsburgh. The Curve plays about 140 miles east of Pittsburgh.

How many MLB teams have a minor league franchise in Pennsylvania?

Five MLB teams have farm clubs in Pennsylvania. They include the Philadelphia Phillies (Lehigh Valley and Reading), the New York Yankees (Scranton/Wilkes Barre), the Pittsburgh Pirates (Altoona), the Detroit Tigers (Erie) and the Washington Nationals (Harrisburg).

Wait a minute… I thought the State College Spikes and the Williamsport Crosscutters were in the minor leagues?

The State College Spikes and the Williamsport Crosscutters were part of the minor leagues prior to MiLB's re-organization in 2021. After that, both were booted out of the minor leagues. However, the Spikes and Crosscutters live on as teams playing in the MLB Draft League, which is a summer league for college players.

Does Lancaster, PA have a minor league team?

No, there are no minor league teams in Lancaster or nearby York. The closest MiLB teams to that area are the Harrisburg Senators or the Reading Fightin Phils.

Are there any minor league baseball teams in northern Pennsylvania?

The minor league team furthest north in PA is the Erie SeaWolves. The team that's furthest north after the SeaWolves is the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders. Between those two northern points - Erie in the northwest and Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in the northeast - there are no minor league teams.

Does Pennsylvania have any single-A (A) or rookie league teams in the state?

Due to the 2021 MiLB restructuring, there are no longer any single-A or lower minor league baseball teams in Pennsylvania. The six minor league teams currently in the state all play either at the double-A or triple-A levels. 

I live in Pennsylvania and I don't have a major league or minor league team near me. What are my options for watching an in person baseball game?

If there are no major or minor league teams near you and you want to watch high-level baseball in person, then we’d recommend three things. First, check out summer college baseball leagues such as the MLB Draft League (mentioned above) or the Atlantic Collegiate Baseball League. Second, see if there are any NCAA Division 1 college baseball programs near your town. Thirdly, check to see if any Independent Professional Baseball teams play near you. Among those three groups, there’s a high likelihood that some type of quality baseball is being played nearby. Games at each of these levels are fun to watch and the teams no doubt would love your support.

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