2023 Cape Cod Travel Guide - Magazine - Page 89
3.
FAMILY ACTIVITY
THE CHANCE
TO SEE FUTURE
MAJOR LEAGUERS
4.
A CCBL game is a great way to spend time
together as a family. The tradition of going
to a game, enjoying the smell of fresh-cut
Consider this fact - one in every six Major
grass and having a hot dog or two while
League Baseball players has played in the
cheering on your favorite team...it is a slice
Cape Cod Baseball League, with more than
of Americana that everybody can relate to,
1,600 alumni having played in MLB over
no matter their age.
the years. The odds of watching a Cape
Leaguer who will one day play in the MLB are
pretty darn good. Some of the most famous
CCBL Alumni include MLB Hall of Famers like
Thurman Munson, Frank Thomas and Craig
Biggio. The 2018 World Series MVP - Steve
Pearce of the Boston Red Sox - even plied his
trade in the Cape League on his way to the
majors.
SARA GOULART
5.
THE GREAT
OUTDOORS
This is an obvious reason, but it
needs to be said. Summer on
Cape Cod is magical. When early
evening starts to creep in, there’s
no better way to end the day than
by grabbing a few lawn chairs and
hearing the crack of a wooden bat
in the sweet summer air.
6.
NO BAD SEATS
Where else can you see potential future bigleague players in action while sitting a few feet
away? The fields where the games are played
SAMANTHA FRANK
have sets of bleachers behind home plate and
down each baseline. However, most people
prefer to bring their own chairs or blankets so
they can choose their own personal vantage
point to sit back and enjoy the game.
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