American Legion Baseball

The Emerald Challengers

Emerald Challengers

Who We Are

The Emerald Challengers are a non-profit baseball organization located in Eugene, OR. We are affiliated with American Legion Baseball. Our home games are played at Swede Johnson Stadium, a state of the art facility built completely by volunteers.

The Emerald Challengers will field two teams – a triple-A team with participants aged 15 – 19 and a single-A or developmental team with participants aged 15 – 17. Both teams have a 20-plus game schedule from June through August.

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Challengers vs Hillsboro Barbers

June 5, 2022, 12:00 pm

Hillsboro Barbers

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Our Title Sponsor

We would like to thank Overhead Door Company of Eugene-Springfield for their support as our team sponsor, your partnership with us makes a difference in the lives of the young men who play Challenger baseball and provides opportunities for the youth in our community to showcase their talent each and every summer.

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What's Happening

News & Information

January 10, 2022

Eugene Challengers and Springfield Timbers Merge

The Eugene Challengers and Springfield Timbers announce a merger of their two organizations, forming one American Legion Baseball program in Lane County. Both Boards of Directors approved the merger in late December; the new program is the Emerald Challengers.

July 11, 2018

Longtime Eugene Challengers Fan Passes

Loleate Caroline McKay, of Eugene, passed away May 27, 2018 after a battle with brain cancer. She was 84. Loleate was born August 2, 1933 in Kulm, North Dakota to Alvin and Pauline (Harr) Haffner.

May 27, 2018

Challengers' Tryouts

Every year, the Eugene Challengers hold a multi-day tryout to find the best 18 players from area schools to add to its roster. This year, those try-outs will be held at Swede Johnson Stadium May 31 through June 3.