West Coast League
| Sport | Baseball |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2005 |
| Commissioner | Rob Neyer |
| No. of teams | 17 |
| Countries | United States Canada |
| Most recent champion(s) | Portland Pickles |
| Official website | westcoastleague |
The West Coast League (WCL) is a collegiate summer baseball wooden bat league founded in 2005, comprising teams from Washington, Oregon, British Columbia, and Alberta. The WCL was previously named the West Coast Collegiate Baseball League (WCCBL), but in 2008 it was renamed as the West Coast League. The league is designed to develop college talent, and only current college-eligible players are allowed to participate. The West Coast League has produced dozens of professional players, including a number of major leaguers. League teams are operated similarly to professional minor-league teams. The WCL's season typically runs from early June through the middle of August.