The Burlington Sock Puppets are one of the 10 teams of the Appalachian League. The catchy Sock Puppets nickname was chosen to pay homage to Burlington's heritage as a textile town.
2023 season is presented by VisitAlamance.com. Entering Year 3, get ready for some SOCKingly new and unique ballpark experiences. Including a BRAND NEW Right Field entertainment venue that the City of Burlington is creating at Burlington Athletic Stadium.
For information on group & hospitality outings, season memberships and anything Sock Puppets, contact info@gosockpuppets.com or call 336-222-0223.
About The Appy League
The Appalachian League is a 10-team summer collegiate baseball league played in the heart of the Appalachia region of the United States and is part of the Major League Baseball (MLB) and USA Baseball Prospect Development Pipeline. The league is also an identification and selection opportunity for the following summer’s USA Baseball Collegiate National Team.
The Appalachian League is one of the longest-running baseball leagues in the history of baseball, beginning in 1911 before transitioning into a short-season league for Minor League Baseball in 1957.
