MEET THE FAABL TEAMS
ADULT BASEBALL TEAMS IN FAIRBANKS, AK
WHERE RIVALRIES RUN DEEP & EVERY JERSEY TELLS A STORY
The Fairbanks Adult Amateur Baseball League (FAABL) is built on a franchise model. Each year, teams compete in a full summer season under MLB rules using wood bats, 7-inning games, and a spirit of camaraderie and competition.
FAABL fields three core franchises: the Ice Men, Pirates, and Spruce. Each represents a unique identity, style of play, and history in Fairbanks adult baseball. All teams compete under MLB rules using wood bats, creating a competitive yet community-driven atmosphere that thrives under the Midnight Sun.
2025 FAABL STANDINGS
SPRUCE
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ICEMEN
PIRATES
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TEAMS
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Disciplined. Dangerous. Battle-Tested.
Representing Eielson Air Force Base, the Ice Men are more than just a baseball team—they’re a brotherhood forged through service and competition. As the reigning City Series Champions, these players bring the same intensity and pride to the diamond that they bring to defending our country.
Focused. Physical. Relentless.
When the Ice Men take the field, they play with precision, purpose, and the will to win. Expect sharp defense, commanding presence, and a team that never backs down.
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Resilient. Ruthless. Always in the Hunt.
As the longest-standing team in the Fairbanks Adult Amateur Baseball League, the Pirates have been chasing—and winning—titles since the 1990s. With a legacy rooted in grit, talent, and tenacity, this franchise is known for producing playoff-caliber squads year after year.
They’re loud when it counts, loose in the dugout, and lethal at the plate.
Whether it’s May or August, the Pirates are always a threat to take the crown.
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Hard-Nosed. Hustling. Built for the Long Game.
Spruce brings an old-school edge to the Fairbanks men’s wood bat league, earning every win with defense, discipline, and relentless hustle. Known for aggressive baserunning and grinding out close games, this team thrives on the fundamentals.
They don’t play for flash—they play to win.
When you face Spruce, expect pressure from the first pitch to the last out.
“A FUN PLACE TO SEE MIDDLE AGED MEN YELL AT EACH OTHER”
— Billy Robideau, Spruce
HOW TEAMS ARE FORMED
Each spring, players try out and enter the FAABL draft. Managers build their rosters based on skill, chemistry, and character. Once drafted, you’re part of a franchise—and that means something around here.
Whether you're a veteran or first-timer, every team has room for guys who hustle, compete, and bring something to the dugout.
WANT TO JOIN A TEAM?
Whether you're a rookie or a returning vet, there’s a place for you in the league.
Sign up and take the field this summer.