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			File:Joe_DiMaggio_SF_Seals.jpeg\|Joe DiMaggio with the San Francisco Seals
			File:Patrick_T._Powers_1904.jpg\|Patrick T. Powers in 1904
			File:1922_Jigger_Statz.jpeg\|Jigger Statz in 1922
			File:Baseball._Jack_Robinson_BAnQ_P48S1P12829_(cropped).jpg\|Jack Robinson
			File:Rob_Manfred_7-15-2014.jpg\|Rob Manfred
			File:Minor_league.jpg\|Minor League Baseball
			File:Will_Rhymes.jpg\|Will Rhymes
			File:Cokepark_allentown.jpg\|Coca-Cola Park in Allentown
			File:Mudcats-Biscuits_at_Five_County_Stadium.jpg\|Mudcats vs Biscuits at Five County Stadium
			File:GCL_Tigers_vs_GCL_Blue_Jays_(cropped).jpg\|GCL Tigers vs GCL Blue Jays
			File:Game_IMG_2831_(29499983106).jpg\|Minor League Baseball
			File:Oscar_Mercado_Springfield.jpg\|Oscar Mercado in Springfield
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'''Minor League Baseball''' ('''MiLB''') is a hierarchy of professional [[baseball]] leagues in the [[United States]] that compete at levels below [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB). All of the minor leagues are operated as independent businesses, but they are affiliated with one or more major league teams, usually for the purpose of developing players and staff for eventual major league service. Many players and potential MLB prospects hone their skills in minor league baseball before being called up to the major leagues.

==History==
The concept of minor league baseball predates the current system that was officially recognized in 1901. The minor leagues became more structured with the creation of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues, now known as Minor League Baseball, in 1901. This organization brought stability to the various independent leagues operating throughout the country.

==Structure==
Minor League Baseball is divided into classes that denote the level of play. The classes from highest to lowest are [[Triple-A]], [[Double-A]], [[High-A]], [[Low-A]], and [[Rookie]]. Teams are affiliated with Major League Baseball teams, and players are often sent up and down the ranks depending on their development progress.

===Major League affiliations===
Each MLB team generally has one affiliate at each level of minor league play. These affiliations mean that a player signed by an MLB team can be assigned to play at any of its affiliated minor league teams.

==Season and playoffs==
The minor league baseball season typically starts in April and ends in September, followed by the playoffs and minor league championships. The structure of the playoffs can vary significantly between different leagues and levels.

==Impact on local communities==
Minor league baseball teams often play a significant role in their local communities, providing affordable family entertainment. Many minor league ballparks are known for their unique promotions and family-friendly atmosphere, which help to engage the community and foster a love of the game.

==Notable minor leagues==
* [[International League]] (Triple-A)
* [[Pacific Coast League]] (Triple-A)
* [[Eastern League]] (Double-A)
* [[Southern League]] (Double-A)
* [[Texas League]] (Double-A)

==Future of Minor League Baseball==
The landscape of Minor League Baseball has seen changes with MLB's reorganization of the minor leagues starting in 2021. This reorganization aims to improve the developmental path to the majors, enhance geographic alignment, and upgrade facilities to better meet the needs of players and staff.

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			<gallery>
			File:Joe_DiMaggio_SF_Seals.jpeg\|Joe DiMaggio with the San Francisco Seals
			File:Patrick_T._Powers_1904.jpg\|Patrick T. Powers in 1904
			File:1922_Jigger_Statz.jpeg\|Jigger Statz in 1922
			File:Baseball._Jack_Robinson_BAnQ_P48S1P12829_(cropped).jpg\|Jack Robinson
			File:Rob_Manfred_7-15-2014.jpg\|Rob Manfred
			File:Minor_league.jpg\|Minor League Baseball
			File:Will_Rhymes.jpg\|Will Rhymes
			File:Cokepark_allentown.jpg\|Coca-Cola Park in Allentown
			File:Mudcats-Biscuits_at_Five_County_Stadium.jpg\|Mudcats vs Biscuits at Five County Stadium
			File:GCL_Tigers_vs_GCL_Blue_Jays_(cropped).jpg\|GCL Tigers vs GCL Blue Jays
			File:Game_IMG_2831_(29499983106).jpg\|Minor League Baseball
			File:Oscar_Mercado_Springfield.jpg\|Oscar Mercado in Springfield
			</gallery>

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