The strength of SEC baseball is displayed in full force in collegiate summer leagues across the nation, but none hold more weight than the Cape Cod Baseball League. That comes front and center as SEC Network debuts all three episodes of Summerball: Cape Cod on Friday, August 23, starting at 10:30 a.m. ET.
Led by creators Andrew Harris and Doug Stanton, Summerball: Cape Cod gives viewers an immersive look at the Cape Cod Baseball League through the eyes of standout SEC players. Harris, a former Vanderbilt Commodore, is currently a baseball analyst for SEC Network+ and owner of UTL Digital. Stanton is a 35 year sports broadcast veteran and the Director of Live Event Production for Vanderbilt University.
The docuseries features 11 Southeastern Conference athletes as they compete in America’s most beautiful and prestigious destination: RJ Austin (Vanderbilt), Max Kaufer (South Carolina), Jake Clemente (Florida), Jayden Davis (Vanderbilt), Ryder Helfrick (Arkansas), Braden Holcomb (Vanderbilt), Kaeden Kent (Texas A&M), Cam Kozeal (Arkansas), Campbell Smithwick (Ole Miss), Ethan McElvain (Vanderbilt), and Brady Neal (Alabama).
“After hanging up my cleats at Vanderbilt, I transitioned to the press box as a baseball analyst for SEC Network +,” said show creator Andrew Harris. “My goal with this series is to show fans what college players do between Omaha and fall practice and to introduce them to the amazing communities that host these athletes each summer.”
Fans can also look forward to seeing some familiar faces as SEC/Cape Cod League alums Mike Yastrzemski, Tony Kemp, and Jarrod Saltalamacchia reminisce on their time on the Cape.
Episode 1: The documentary’s opening episode brings to the plate an introduction to the Cape Cod League itself – the history, the community, the culture and why it’s considered the most prestigious summer baseball league in the nation. Viewers will hear insights from coaches, ESPN analysts, team presidents, MLB players and scouts.
Episode 2: The second episode takes viewers on deep dive with the players and the local communities that support them. Fans can watch as families travel to the Cape to cheer on their sons and viewers can look forward to seeing these athletes hit the links during a day off.
Episode 3: The final episode in the installment gives fans an inside look at the host families that open their homes to these players all summer long. The families are not the only ones in the spotlight this episode as viewers can also discover the local gems that support the league and maintain the reputation of the greatest collegiate baseball summer league.
About the Cape Cod Baseball League
Officially formed in 1923, but with roots dating back to 1885, the Cape Cod Baseball League is the premier collegiate summer baseball league in the nation. The Cape Cod Baseball League is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Players from across the United States representing all NCAA college divisions are recruited to play in the 10-team league. Teams are located in Bourne, Brewster, Chatham, Cotuit, Falmouth, Harwich, Hyannis, Orleans, Wareham and Yarmouth-Dennis. The Cape Cod Baseball League has a 40-game regular-season schedule and an action-packed postseason. The league operates primarily with volunteers and has done so its inception, which is another unique and appealing quality that is the Cape Cod Baseball League.
Media Contact: Shawn McBride at pr@capecodbaseball.org and @Shawn_McBride_9
About SEC Network
The Southeastern Conference and ESPN launched SEC Network on August 14, 2014. The network televises hundreds of games across the SEC’s 21 sports annually. Programming includes in-depth analysis and storytelling in studio shows such as SEC Nation, Marty & McGee, Out Of Pocket, Read & React and Rally Cap, daily news and information with The Paul Finebaum Show and SEC Now, original content such as the Emmy Award-winning TrueSouth, SEC Storied and SEC Inside, and more. Hundreds of additional live events are available for streaming exclusively on SEC Network’s digital companion, SEC Network+, via the ESPN App and SECNetwork.com. Follow SEC Network on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and Twitter/X.
Media Contact: Katie Callahan at Katie.Callahan@espn.com and @callahankatie1
