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Professional baseball in West Virginia


Appalachian Power Park in Charleston, WVMinor-league baseball is already thriving in Southern West Virginia.  In downtown Charleston, the capital of the state, Appalachian Power Park hosts the West Virginia Power, a minor league baseball team affiliated with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

In Mercer County, two rookie league teams play in the Appalachian League - the Princeton Rays and Bluefield Orioles.  This summer, a fourth baseball operation will entertain fans in Beckley.

Linda K. Epling StadiumThe West Virginia Miners will play their inaugural season in the Prospect League, a collegiate wooden-bat league that includes teams from six states and is affiliated with Major League Baseball and the NCAA. Some of the nation's top college players, mostly those heading into their senior seasons, will be pursuing their pro-ball dreams at brand-new Linda K. Epling Stadium, a 3,000-seat venue featuring a panoramic mountaintop view of the state's picturesque splendor in Beckley.



  1. Wheeling Nailers Hockey Club

    Whether entertaining clients, being with friends, or spending time with the family, Nailers hockey is an exhilarating experience – game...

    City: Wheeling

  2. Bluefield Blue Jays - Appalachian League Baseball

    For family entertainment at its best, spend your evenings cheering at one of two major league-sponsored professional baseball teams. The...

    City: Bluefield

  3. Princeton Rays - Appalachian League Baseball

    For famiily entertainment at its best, spend your evenings cheering at one of two major league sponsored professional baseball teams. The...

    City: Princeton

  4. West Virginia Power/Appalachian Power Park

    The West Virginia Power offers affordable fun and entertainment for the whole family. Baseball games include activities such as in-game...

    City: Charleston


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