Baseball in California

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California plays host to five MLB teams and more MLB players are born here than any other state. Petco Park (Padres) Oracle Park (Giants) and Dodger Stadium (Dodgers) are three of the top ranked MLB stadiums to visit in all of the MLB.

Where do we cut this list off? The talent born in California is off the charts! Barry Bonds, Mark McGwire, Ted Williams, Eddie Murray, Giancarlo Stanton, Duke Snider, Jim Edmonds, Jeff Kent, Freddie Freeman, Ryan Braun, Nolan Arenado, Aaron Judge, Evan Longoria, Gary Carter, Tony Gwynn, Randy Johnson, CC Sabathia and plenty more come from California. 

ZT, MVP Hustle, Braves Baseball Academy, TBT, San Diego Show, Grind, GBG, Trosky, Canes and the Padres Scout Team are some of the top travel teams in California. 

Bryce Rainer (Tigers) Derek Curielf (LSU) Braylon Doughty (Guardians) Charlie Bates (Stanford) Ethan Schiefelbein (Stanford) Raffaele Velazquez (Guardians) Eric Bitonti (Brewers) Roman Martin (UCLA) Brandon Winokur (UCLA) Trent Caraway (Oregon State) Malcoln Moore (Rangers) are some of California most recent top prospects to keep an eye on. 

The Rich tradition of baseball in California dates back to 1847 in the San Diego area during the Mexican - American War. Since those days California has been dominant from youth baseball all the way to the MLB level. 

California is home to nine Minor League ball clubs.

The Lake Elsinore Storm located in Lake Elsinore, CA are a High - A affiliate of the San Diego Padres. Andrew Cashner, Wil Myers and Dinelson Lamet are MLB names to come from the Storm.

The Rancho Cucamonga Quakes from Rancho Cucamonga, CA are a High - A affiliate of the L.A. Dodgers. Dee Gordon, Corey Seager and Cody Bellinger all had a stop playing for the Quakes.

The Inland Empire 66ers of San Bernadino, CA are a High - A affiliate of the L.A. Angels. Ken Griffey Jr, Adrian Beltre, Rafael Furcal, Kenley Jansen, Mike Hampton, Orel Hershiser, Todd Hollandsworth, Eric Karros, Paul Konerko, Omar Vizquel and more played for the 66ers.

The Fresno Grizzlies of Fresno, CA are a Single - A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies. Yordan Alvarez, Brandon Belt, Alex Bregman, Madison Bumgarner, Carlos Correa, Brandon Crawford, Teoscar Hernandez, Tim Lincecum, Joe Nathan, Boster Posey and Brian Wilson all played for the Grizzlies.

The Modesto Nuts are a Single - A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies and play out of Modesta, CA. Rollie Fingers, Rickey Henderson, Reggie Jackson, Joe Morgan, Nolan Arenado, Tony Batista, Charlie Blackmon, Jose Canseco, Nelson Cruz, Jermaine Dye, Jason Giambi, Mark McGwire, Miguel Tejada and Troy Tulowitzki all suited up for the Modesto Nuts.

The San Jose Giants from San Jose, CA are a Single - A affiliate of the S.F. Giants. George Brett, Rod Beck, Keith Foulke, Joe Nathan, Tim Lincecum, Pablo Sandoval, Madison Bumgarner, Buster Posey and Brandon Crawford all played for the San Jose Giants.

The Stockton Ports from Stockton, CA are a Single - A affiliate of the A's. Mike Piazza, Dallas Braden, Coco Crisp, Josh Donaldson, Sonny Gray, Dave Henderson and Gary Sheffield all played for the Ports.

The Visalia Rawhide in Vasalia, CA are a Single - A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Randy Johnson, Kirby Puckett, Trevor Bauer, Eric Chavez, Paul Goldschmidt, Chuck Knoblauch, Evan Longoria, Max Scherzer, Justin Upton and Barry Zito are some of the big names to play in Visalia. 

The Sacramento River Cats from Sacramento, CA are the Triple - A affiliate for the S.F. Giants. Dallas Braden, Andre Ethier, Carlos Gonzalez, Gio Gonzalez, Manny Ramirez, Nick Swisher and Barry Zito all spent time with the River Cats