There's a lot of emphasis in today's game on increasing velocity and spending time in the weight room, but pitching is about more than just throwing hard. It's about learning how to compete, hit your spots, pitch out of trouble, control the running game, and manage the pace of a game. Those are skills that can only be developed through competition. Training has its place, but there's no substitute for facing live hitters and learning how to get outs when it matters.

If you're a college pitcher looking for consistent innings on the mound this summer, the Corn Belt League could be a great fit for you! The goal of summer baseball should be getting meaningful innings under your belt so you return to campus in the fall better prepared and more confident in your role.

We're gearing up for our 12th summer season in Omaha and we've been intentional about creating a league that gives pitchers opportunities to compete, get consistent work on the mound, and prepare for what's ahead. Whether you're competing for a starting spot, looking to handle a bigger bullpen role, or an incoming freshman wanting to face college hitters before arriving on campus, we want to help you make your summer count.

If you’re looking for a summer where you can develop on the mound and make the most of your time away from campus, we’d love for you to be part of it!

WHY CHOOSE THE CBL?

• 30-game league schedule + Postseason tournament
• All games in Omaha - no long road trips
• Compete with/against college players from all across the country
• Summer Job Opportunities Available
• Access to UNO's Biomechanical Pitching Lab
• Indoor Facility Membership (Weight room, batting cages, tunnels, pitching mounds)
• Leadership opportunities with Dale Carnegie Leadership Workshop
• Host families for players traveling from out of town
• Experience the College World Series

2026 BY THE NUMBERS

LOCK IN THE EARLY-BIRD RATE: $300

We want to make it affordable for pitchers to spend their summer competing and getting their work in. Our PO registration is just $300 to secure your spot on a CBL team for the 2027 season. Registration is open, and we're working now to build our pitching staffs for the summer. If you're looking for a place to throw, compete, and prepare for next season, we'd love to have you in Omaha.

Register early and save up to $300!

One of the things that makes the Corn Belt League different from other summer leagues is how our teams are built. You do not have to be recruited by a CBL coach. You do not need to already have a connection with a CBL coach. Simply register and we'll take care of the rest. When registering, you have the option to request to play for a specific coach or with a teammate. Don't have a coach or teammate to request? No problem. Our staff places you on a team where you can get meaningful playing time. We work to balance rosters across all teams in the league.

As rosters fill throughout the spring, some requests may become more difficult to accommodate because of roster balance and positional needs. The earlier you register, the more likely your request is met.

Register → Get Placed → Play Baseball.