#13 — JULY 9, 10, 11: ELIZABETHTON TWINS, JOHNSON CITY CARDINALS, KINGSPORT METS

Lumped in very close proximity in East Tennessee are these three Rookie level Appalachian League Teams: Elizabethton Twins, Johnson City Cardinals, and Kingsport Mets.  Rookie Leagues is really designed for American players straight out of high school and International players who are allowed to sign at 16 years old. The quality of baseball is on par with upper level high school showcases or average college baseball below the Division I level. These small Tennessee towns are a great place to host this level of baseball. Ticket prices and concessions are very cheap and the town is provided affordable entertainment over the summer months. These towns can build an identity as a member of these organizations. In back to back seasons, the Elizabethton Twins have won the Appalachian League Championship and have had a relationship with the Twins since the 1970’s.