Baseball League of Greatia

The Baseball League of Greatia (BLG) (Greatian: Esabllab Eugael fo Greatia (EEG)) is the official organization of professional baseball in Greatia. Founded in 1984 with four teams, the league has expanded to eight teams as of 2010. Despite being popular in Greatia, the league's small size is due to the dominance of Bladeball in Greatia.

History
Baseball was brought to Greatia in the late 1970s by immigrants from Latin America. They played the sport predominantly in the Feldis area, which is where it originated in Greatia. It eventually spread and became widespread, becoming the second most popular sport in Greatia, behind Bladeball. The league was founded by Antonio Merchio, who was CEO from its creation until 2011, when his son, Miguel, became CEO.

Teams
The league began with four teams: the New Nate Barriers, Duesburg Fishes, Feldis Chapmans, and Zelzburg Aliens. In 1990, a fifth team, the Cristoforo Bicchinos were added, followed by the Evan Sounds in 1999, the Foye Players in 2001, and the Assange Antoines in 2010. The season stretches from November to February (when it is summer in Greatia), all teams playing each other five times before the Playoffs begin in January. Four teams (half the league) make the Playoffs, which is played in a bracket style until the final two teams compete in the Championship. The Duesburg Fishes have the most championships, at 13.

Trivia

 * The main difference between Greatian baseball and baseball in other parts of the world is that rather than running counter-clockwise, the runners run clockwise around the bases. This means that first and third base are switched in Greatian baseball.