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Legends Baseball Club est. 2012

Our History

The Legends baseball program has an inspiring history that began in March 2012 as the Long Beach Legends Baseball Club, thanks to the efforts of Jonathan Rodriguez. The program started as a summer baseball team at Long Beach City College, and it has grown tremendously since then, becoming one of the top collegiate summer developmental programs in California.

One of the unique aspects of the Legends program is that it was created with the idea of inclusivity, accepting the first 32 players who signed up, regardless of their background. The first players who signed up were given equal opportunities for playing time and high-level development, regardless of their stats, school, level or experience. This approach has helped many players develop their skills and achieve their dreams. The original Legends team had an incredible start, winning each of their first 10 games and finishing the year with a record of 36-18. Their success caught the attention of Perfect Game USA, who recognized them as one of the best collegiate summer teams in the country.

Since then, the Legends baseball program has grown significantly, currently consisting of nine year-round teams with over 250 players. Their success has led to numerous Legends alumni being selected in the MLB draft since 2016, and 25 alumni going on to play professionally. Additionally, 30 junior college-level players have earned Division 1 scholarships after playing for the Legends program, and many others have received scholarships to 4-year schools while playing for the program. Currently, the Legends compete in the Professional Ambitions Collegiate League, which is a highly regarded collegiate summer baseball league in Southern California.

The Legends baseball program has a rich history of inclusivity and has helped many players achieve their dreams of playing at the highest level.

2018 SBL Champions. 42-12 overall