If you want to head north out of LA (and who doesn't) you have the coastal route on 101 or the Grapevine up the 5. Either way, you have lots of company.
One sunny Saturday last June, I got in my car and headed up the Grapevine. It was the start of my 2021 California League Tour. My tour goal, which I happily achieved, was to attend a home game for each team in the league.
For 2021 (and this year), the California League has 8 teams:
- Fresno Grizzlies
- Modesto Nuts
- San Jose Giants
- Stockton Ports
- Visalia Rawhide
- Rancho Cucamonga Quakes
- Inland Empire 66'ers
- Lake Elsinore Storm
By summer's end, I had experienced all 8 stadiums, learned a bit about 8 very different cities, sampled some local beer, enjoyed great baseball, and had a lot of fun. I will try to recreate some of that on the pages that follow.
Incidentally, for 2022, major league baseball's work stoppage does not affect the minor leagues. Across the country, minor league baseball is set to start up April 5. One of those leagues is the Low-A West League, which was formerly named the California League. Because the new "Low A West" name lacks any appeal, I continue to use the traditional California League name.
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