Liga Norte de México
The Mexican Northern League (Spanish: Liga Norte de México or LNM) is a professional baseball league located in the Northwest of Mexico in the states of Sonora, Baja California, and Baja California Sur. Formerly known as Liga Norte de Sonora from 1968–1969,[1] it acts as a feeder league for the Mexican League in the summer.
| Sport | Baseball |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2012 |
| Director | José Luis Rodríguez Escoto |
| No. of teams | 6 |
| Country |  |
| Continent | North America |
| Most recent champion(s) | Algodoneros de San Luis (3rd title) |
| Most titles | Algodoneros de San Luis Marineros de Ensenada (3 titles each) |
| TV partner(s) | AYM Sports iTV Deportes Latin American Sports |
| Official website | liganortedemexico.net |
Teams
Current Liga Norte de México team locations
| Team | City | Stadium | Capacity | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algodoneros de San Luis | San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora | Andrés Mena Montijo | 2,500 | 1945 |
| Delfines de La Paz | La Paz, Baja California Sur | Arturo C. Nahl | 3,800 | 2019 |
| Freseros de San Quintín | San Quintín, Baja California | Dr. Miguel Valdez Salazar | 2,200 | 2013 |
| Marineros de Ensenada | Ensenada, Baja California | Deportivo Antonio Palacios | 5,000 | 2010 |
| Rojos de Caborca | Caborca, Sonora | Héroes de Caborca | 5,000 | 1948 |
Champions
| Season | Winner | Runner-up | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Marineros de Ensenada | Tiburones de Puerto Peñasco | 4–2 |
| 2013 | Algodoneros de San Luis | Toros de Tijuana | 4–3 |
| 2014 | Algodoneros de San Luis | Freseros de San Quintín | 4–2 |
| 2015 | Centinelas de Mexicali[2] | Toritos de Tijuana | 4–3 |
| 2016 | Freseros de San Quintín | Algodoneros de San Luis | 4–3 |
| 2017 | Marineros de Ensenada | Algodoneros de San Luis | 4–3 |
| 2018 | Marineros de Ensenada | Freseros de San Quintín | 4–2 |
| 2019 | Algodoneros de San Luis | Rojos de Caborca | 4–1 |
Liga Norte de México Championships by team
| Rank | Team | Wins | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Algodoneros de San Luis | 3 | 2013, 2014, 2019 |
| 1 | Marineros de Ensenada | 3 | 2012, 2017, 2018 |
| 2 | Freseros de San Quintín | 1 | 2016 |
| 3 | Centinelas de Mexicali | 1 | 2015 |
Defunct teams
References
- Mexican Northern League (A) Encyclopedia and History. Baseball Reference. Retrieved on March 28, 2016.
- "Centinelas son Campeones de la Liga Norte de México Temporada 2015". Sultanes de Monterrey. 22 August 2015. Archived from the original on 2 April 2017.
External links
- Official site(Spanish)
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