2025 Prospects League
Baseball South Australia is excited to launch the Prospects League—our latest initiative designed to give junior athletes more game time, better training, and a clear path into our State Programs.
Building on the success of the 2024 Futures League—which played a key role in our U16 and U18 teams medalling at the 2025 Australian Youth Championships—the Prospects League offers a structured and competitive offseason opportunity for players looking to take the next step.
What is the Prospects League? This is for 2007, 2008, 2009 birth years -
The Prospects League is an eight-week development competition that helps athletes prepare for the State Pathways Program starting in July. It’s designed to offer:
Increased game time and structured training
Early talent identification
A pathway toward State Program selection
Baseball South Australia is excited to launch the Prospects League—our latest initiative designed to give junior athletes more game time, better training, and a clear path into our State Programs.
Building on the success of the 2024 Futures League—which played a key role in our U16 and U18 teams medalling at the 2025 Australian Youth Championships—the Prospects League offers a structured and competitive offseason opportunity for players looking to take the next step.
What is the Prospects League? This is for 2007, 2008, 2009 birth years -
The Prospects League is an eight-week development competition that helps athletes prepare for the State Pathways Program starting in July. It’s designed to offer:
Increased game time and structured training
Early talent identification
A pathway toward State Program selection
Baseball South Australia is excited to launch the Prospects League—our latest initiative designed to give junior athletes more game time, better training, and a clear path into our State Programs.
Building on the success of the 2024 Futures League—which played a key role in our U16 and U18 teams medalling at the 2025 Australian Youth Championships—the Prospects League offers a structured and competitive offseason opportunity for players looking to take the next step.
What is the Prospects League? This is for 2007, 2008, 2009 birth years -
The Prospects League is an eight-week development competition that helps athletes prepare for the State Pathways Program starting in July. It’s designed to offer:
Increased game time and structured training
Early talent identification
A pathway toward State Program selection
More about the Prospects League…
It also responds to one of the most common questions we hear:
What development opportunities are available during the offseason?
League Dates and Format
Season: Tuesday, 29 April – Sunday, 22 June
Location: West Beach
2007, 2008, 2009 birth years
Thursdays: Training, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Sundays: Games
Game 1: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Game 2: 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Note: Times may be adjusted based on availability.
Athletes born in 2007 are no longer eligible for the State Prospects Program but are still encouraged to participate in the league.
Program Enhancements
Game Analysis
Coaches will review performance data weekly to help identify standout athletes and focus areas for development heading into State Program selections.
Refined Selection Process
Selections into the State Pathways Program will be made by coaching staff in collaboration with the Performance Pathways Manager, based on athlete performance and readiness.
Strength and Conditioning
Included in weekday practices with BSA and the Studio at West Beach.
Next Step: The State Prospects Program
Following a short break, the State Prospects Program begins on Tuesday, 8 July and runs for 12 weeks. Sessions are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays and include a gym component. Training is staggered between U16 and U18 athletes and concludes on Tuesday, 23 September.
State Team Trials
Friday, 26 September: Data testing
Saturday, 27 – Sunday, 28 September: Game evaluations
Extended squads announced the following week (prior to the October long weekend)
Squad training begins after Round 1 of the club season
Key Information
Age group cap: 20 athletes per birth year
Program cost: $500 (8 weeks) + GST and processing fees. Grand total $565.
The Prospects League is a vital part of our long-term development plan—and we’re looking forward to watching the next generation of South Australian talent step up.