ATTENTION FREEDOM FANS:

We have a new website. The current website can be found here:

www.FreedomProfessionalBaseballLeague.com

(Until we move the new site to this website address, please visit that site.)

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We have a new Freedom League ad that is currently running throughout the Valley. It can be seen here.

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Freedom Pro Baseball announces:

The Freedom Spring League

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The Freedom Pro Baseball League is offering an expanded Winter/Spring League format for those players interested in an opportunity to enhance their mental and physical skills in baseball. This expanded league format will be conducted in two separate 15 day sessions, one in the Winter (starting February 12-26) and the second in the Spring (starting April 3-17).

We understand money is tight these days, so we are offering a split training format. Our vision is to provide a more affordable alternative, and identifying quality baseball players with a dream of sign a PRO baseball contract, or attend our Spring Training.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

PLEASE CLICK "WINTER LEAGUE" ON THE MENU ABOVE

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Congratulation to Rob Deer and Gil Patterson

Rob has been hired by the Chicago Cubs Major League Team as their Assistant hitting coach.

Rob was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in 1978. He played for five clubs during his 11-year big league career including the San Francisco Giants, Milwaukee Brewers, Detroit Tigers, Boston Red Sox and San Diego Padres.

Rob was the San Diego Padres Minor League Roving Hitting instructor before accepting the Bench Coach positions for the Centennials 2012 season.

Gil has been hired by the New York Yankees Major League Team as the Director of Minor League Pitching. Gil was the Oakland A's Minor League Pitching Coordinator for the past 5 years.

He was drafted by the New York Yankees in 1975 as the 7th pick. He played 9 seasons as a pitcher.

Gil served as an Advisor and consultant to the Freedom Pro Baseball League.

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The Freedom League would like to congratulate the following players

on their respective awards following our inaugural season of 2012.

Way to go guys!

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PLAYER OF THE YEAR ~~ Eli Sonoqui

Eli Sonoqui, Left Handed First Baseman and Pitcher for the Arizona Centennials was named the 2012 Freedom Pro Baseball League "Player of the Year".

Sonoqui hit .383 with 9 HR's, 53 RBI's, & 16 doubles in 50 games playing first base. He also pitched 15 innings with 7 strikeouts and 1-0 record only allowing 6 earned runs.

Sonoqui was drafted in the 9th Round out of Cesar Chavez High School by the Tampa Ray Devil Rays in 2006. He played 5 minor league seasons for the Rays 2006-2010.

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PITCHER OF THE YEAR ~~ Travis Strong

Travis Strong, Right Handed Starting Pitcher for the Arizona Centennials was named 2012 Freedom Pro Baseball League "Pitcher of the Year".

Strong pitched 90 innings with a league leading 84 strike outs and a 6-2 record.

He was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the 39th Round in 2010 and played 2010-2011 in the minors and was released in spring training of 2012 by the Orioles.

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Freedom Pro Baseball League 2012 Defensive Players of the Year

1st Base	Eli Sonoqui - Arizona Centennials
2nd Base	Andres James - Prescott Montezuma Federals
3rd Base	Devin Thaut - Prescott Montezuma Federals
Shortstop	Casey Serna - Peoria Sonoran Explorers
Pitcher	Jordan Hartley - Arizona Centennials
Catcher	Trey Sears - Prescott Montezuma Federals
Outfield	Tim Rotola - Prescott Montezuma Federals
Outfield	Juan Sunreiso - Phoenix Copperstate Prospectors
Outfield	Lyndon Estill - Phoenix Copperstate Prospectors

~Attention Freedom League Baseball Fans~

The Freedom League is always on the move constantly improving the league as we build towards the 2013 season with many exciting things yet to come.

After completing our successful 60 game inaugural 2012 season, the league is anxiously anticipating the upcoming 2013 season. We'll be expanding the schedules to 90 games and also adding two more teams, giving us a total of 6 teams. We will also be playing teams outside of the Freedom League, as well as exibition games in other cities.

The league generated many positive experiences for players, fans, and the communities in which the teams played. It also created job opportunities and brought in revenues for the stadiums, cites, local venders, and the important business sponsors of the Freedom League. Cities also received important funds through tax revenues directly through the generosity of our fans, the player's families, and surrounding businesses.

The Freedom Pro Baseball League in the inaugural season provided quality baseball that was equivalent to HIGH "A" minor league baseball. Fans had the opportunity to see great games at affordable prices in some of the finest baseball stadiums in the country.

We're also announcing the opening of new league offices in Scottsdale, AZ. In addition to the new offices, the league has expanded its front office staff as well. The addition of the new personnel will ensure the success of the league and its continued growth.

The 2013 season promises to be exciting and full of fun for the entire family and our ever increasing fan base. Stay tuned as the league will be releasing it's 2013 schedule soon!

Thank you for being a Freedom Pro Baseball League fan!

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Jon Huizinga, Pitcher and Reid Engel, Centerfielder for the Peoria Sonoran Explorers were selected from 70 players trying out for "The Player" Cal Ripken Jr Reality Show filmed at the Baltimore Orioles Minor League Stadium in Aberdeen, MD. 12 were selected and the winner will be awarded an Orioles minor league contract next March at the Orioles spring training complex in Florida. "The Player" will be aired on CBS Sports Network soon.

Congratulations to Jon and Reid

Jacob Negrete, Pitcher for the Phoenix Copperstate Prospectors, signed a contract with the Kansas City Royals. Negrete pitched 29 innings striking out 37 with an ERA of 1.22 for the Prospectors. Congratulations to Jacob!

The League’s Vision

Provide High Quality, Low Cost, Family - Friendly Baseball Entertainment to Arizona residents in between Spring Training and the Fall League games. The League is also excited to offer an opportunity for Local and National Baseball talent to play and be seen by Major League Scouts, with the possibility of being signed by a Major League Team.

Team Franchise Opportunities

The Freedom Pro Baseball League is offering the current operating teams and the new expansion teams: the Grand Canyon Pioneers and the Western Wranglers, for acquisition to perspective owners.

Please contact the League office at 480-255-5696 or send email to info@freedomprobaseballleague.com.

Freedom Pro Baseball League's 2012 Teams:




Arizona Centennials Scottsdale Stadium	Copper State Prospectors Phoenix Municipal Stadium	Montezuma Federals Yavapai Rough Rider Park	Sonoran Explorers Peoria Sports Complex