as the starting pitchers in the 2017 and 2018 Major League Baseball All-Star Games. Competition In small cities it may be hard to find the financial stability in a newly founded baseball league. The Northwoods League (NWL) realized it needed to gain significant revenue from sponsors in order to succeed. According to league Chairman and co-founder Dick Radatz, Jr, two-thirds of the revenue comes from sponsors and the remainder from ticket sales, concessions, and team merchandise. Radatz also noted the importance of having the sponsor revenue before the beginning of the season. Teams Map of teams Franchise timeline Not included are the temporary teams that were created and made for 2020 as teams had to cancel their season or only play locally/regionally. Champions From 1994-2018, the league championship series was a best-of-3 between the two division champions. When the league expanded in 2019, the championship became a one-game playoff. Notable Northwoods League alumni Jeremy Accardo, Alexandria Beetles, 2001 Scott Alexander, La Crosse Loggers, 2008 Pete Alonso, Madison Mallards, 2014 Cody Asche, Duluth Huskies, 2009-2010 Clint Barmes, Kenosha Kroakers, 1998, Waterloo Bucks, 1999 Joe Bisenius, Duluth Huskies, 2003 Javier Baez, Wausau Woodchunks, 2010 T.J. Bohn, Brainerd Mighty Gulls, 2001 Rob Brantly, La Crosse Loggers, 2009 Corbin Burnes,Waterloo Bucks, 2014-2015 Lance Broadway, Wisconsin Woodchucks, 2004 Trevor Brown, La Crosse Loggers, 2011 Mike Burns, Brainerd Mighty Gulls, 1998–1999 Kole Calhoun, Eau Claire Express, 2007-2009 Matt Cepicky, Waterloo Bucks, 1997 Matt Chapman, La Crosse Loggers, 2012 Jermaine Clark, Kenosha Kroakers, 1995 Willie Collazo, Waterloo Bucks, 1999 Allen Craig, Alexandria Beetles, 2003, 2005 Paul DeJong, Wisconsin Woodchucks, 2014 Chris Demaria, St. Cloud River Bats, 2000–2001 Thomas Diamond, St. Cloud River Bats, 2002–2003 Andy Dominique, Kenosha Kroakers, 1995 Jeff Duncan, Waterloo Bucks, 1998 Lucas Duda, Alexandria Beetles, 2006 Andre Ethier, Rochester Honkers, 2002 Dave Gassner, Wausau Woodchucks, 1998 Jay Gibbons, Manitowoc Skunks, 1996–1997 Tom Gorzelanny, St. Cloud River Bats, 2001 Curtis Granderson, Mankato Mashers, 2001 Eric Haase, Wausau Woodchunks, 2010 Mitch Haniger, Green Bay Bullfrogs, 2009 Jack Hannahan, Mankato Mashers, 1999 Daniel Ray Herrera, La Crosse Loggers, 2005 Tyler Hoechlin, Battle Creek Bombers, 2007 Justin Huisman, St. Cloud River Bats, 1998 Brett Jackson, La Crosse Loggers, 2007 Casey Janssen, Wisconsin Woodchucks, 2001 Jimmy Journell, Waterloo Bucks, 1997, 1999 Bobby Kielty, Kenosha Kroakers, 1996 Andrew Knapp, La Crosse Loggers, 2011 Mark Lowe, Wisconsin Woodchucks, 2002–2003 Jay Marshall, Rochester Honkers, 2002 Doug Mathis, Duluth Huskies, 2003 Mark Melancon,