![]() The MLB Draft League will feature a 68-game regular season that is scheduled to run from late May to mid-August with an annual All-Star Break centered around the MLB Draft. “We are thrilled to hear that MLB shares in our commitment and are looking forward to the Keys return as part of this new MLB affiliated league.” They are a cornerstone of our community, providing affordable family entertainment for our region and the City values this relationship,” said Michael O’Connor, Mayor of The City of Frederick. ![]() “Ask anyone from Frederick, and they will tell you that the Keys are more than just a baseball team. With the MLB Draft now being held as part of MLB All-Star Week in mid-July, draft-eligible players will have a unique opportunity to showcase their abilities and gain exposure to MLB Clubs and fans each year. The Frederick Keys will be joined in the MLB Draft League by the Trenton Thunder (formerly of the Double-A Eastern League), Mahoning Valley Scrappers, State College Spikes, West Virginia Black Bears and Williamsport Crosscutters (all formerly of the New York-Penn League). Over the years the Keys have been one of the best drawing franchises in the Carolina League and we very much appreciate that commitment from the greater Frederick area.” “Frederick is such a wonderful community with tremendous fans and support. “We are ecstatic to have Frederick continue to be a gateway to the Majors in the all-new MLB Draft League and cannot wait for another season of Keys baseball,” said Keys President and Owner Ken Young. The league, which will include the Frederick Keys, becomes the first in the country focused on top prospects eligible to be drafted by MLB Clubs that summer. Frederick native and team name-sake Francis Scott Key cemented his place in history when he penned our National Anthem, and his grave is just a pop-fly from the park.FREDERICK, MD – Major League Baseball in conjunction with Prep Baseball Report (PBR) have announced the formation of the all-new MLB Draft League set to launch in 2021. The Star-Spangled Banner is an integral part of every baseball game in America, but only in Frederick can you sing it within ear-shot of its author’s final resting place. Oh Say, You Should Go See Francis Scott Key With an exhaustive selection of local craft beers on tap, don’t miss the Brewer’s Alley stadium pub or a selection of Flying Dog beers hard to find outside of Frederick. All About the Beerįrederick, Maryland, may be the craft beer capital of the East Coast, and Keys games make a great excuse to sample some of the best. Families will love the park’s third base-side picnic area, first base-side “Giant Eagle Fun Zone” and the gentle, grassy slopes that flank the outfield are perfect for picnics. The open concourse at Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium, with its impeccable sightlines means you’ll never miss a play. Built into a lush, green hillside, Frederick’s Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium has the feeling of a miniature Chavez Ravine. Home of the Frederick Keys of the MLB Draft League, Keys games are a great opportunity to catch future big-leaguers on the rise. ![]()
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