Birmingham Barons

The Birmingham Barons is a minor league baseball team based out of Birmingham, Alabama that competes in the Southern League. Founded in 1885, the Barons were originally called the Coal Barons and helped pave the way for baseball's early days. Having served as an affiliate to MLB teams like the Oakland Athletics, the Detroit Tigers and the Chicago White Sox, the Barons have built a solid reputation as a team that produces talented players who go on to have successful careers in the majors.