Arizona Summer League
The Arizona Summer League (ASL) was a professional short-season instructional baseball league affiliated with the independent North American League (NAL). The league was announced on April 3, 2009, and founded in Yuma, Arizona by the now-defunct Golden Baseball League (now a part of the NAL). Now headquartered in San Ramon, California, it is an independent baseball league that includes of four teams based out of different cities. All games are played at Desert Sun Stadium in Yuma, Arizona. The 2011 season ran from July 13 to August 8.
| Sport | Baseball |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2009 |
| Ceased | 2013 |
| No. of teams | 4 (as of 2011) |
| Country | USA |
| Last champion(s) | San Diego Surf Dawgs (2) |
| Official website | www.arizonasummerleague.com |
Since its inception, some players from the ASL have signed contracts with affiliated professional teams. In 2009, 18 ASL players were plucked out of the league by independent and foreign pro leagues. In 2010 57 ASL players (over 90%) were signed to pro contracts by independent and foreign pro leagues.
The league, along with the companion Arizona Winter League, ceased operations for good in 2013.