What is the Wild Wild West league?

The Wild Wild West League is a collegiate summer baseball league, with most games taking place at Walker Stadium, home of the Portland Pickles!

The league serves as a farm system for the Portland Pickles of the West Coast League.

does this league crown a champion?

The 2023 Wild Wild West League Playoffs will took place the last weekend of August, with the Willamette Wild Bills taking home the crown!

All four teams participate in the playoffs, and they are seeded according to their record against not only the other Wild Wild West League teams, but against the Portland Pickles as well.

Why is it awesome?

The Wild Wild West League’s top priority is fan experience: our uniquely Portland atmosphere combined with exciting, innovative promotions paired with an intimate on-field experience at Walker Stadium make the Wild Wild West League a fantastic, family-friendly day at the ballpark. 

The atmosphere at Walker Stadium is unlike any other baseball game, it’s one giant party and everyone’s invited.

Do you sell Beer and Food?

So. Much. Beer. As an independent Portland business, we love craft beer, with offerings from Pub Beer and Stormbreaker Brewing, among others. Our beers are also affordable! The Mr.Plywood Pickles party deck will is open for all games serving a full bar, ball park food and numerous concessions.

2024 Food Options include local favorite Atlas Pizza, and we have Zenners Hot Dogs and Brats along with burgers and Impossible burgers! Vegan/Vegetarian options available as well. Look for new items each year!

What does it cost?

• $12 for most tickets (very close to field), free parking

Wild Wild West League games are exceedingly affordable. Most tickets, including infield box seats, are available from $12. Parking at Walker Stadium is free. 2024 tickets are on sale NOW.

Do Pickles players play in this league?

Many of the Pickles, including Patrick Muskat (Gherkins), Trace Hokkanen (Greywolves), and KJ Ruffo (Greywolves) played in the Wild Wild West League in 2020. Moises Congo started 2021 on the Rosebuds, and has already worked his way up to the Pickles! Other players including Riku NIshida and Ethan Krupp have used the WWL to catapult themselves to the West Coast League, competing against the Pickles.

Riku NIshida was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 11th round of the 2023 MLB draft. He is the first Wild Wild West player to play for a MLB affiliate.

Is the environment the same as a Pickle game?

Walker Stadium during Wild Wild West games has the same typical quirky, casual atmosphere as Pickles games. Because the Pickles own and operate the league, it can even allow for more excitement, including unique innovations like our robot umpire, Picklebot 4000 and the random wheel of Brine!

Are there fun promotions like the Pickles??

You know it! Throughout the years of Wild Wild West League Baseball, we’ve made crazy headlines. Launching a Pickle into space, Exploding a 50 foot whale, and some weird promos. Back in 2023, we celebrated Picholas Cage, Picklefest, and Youth Baseball Sunday. We have even more promotions coming soon that no one will want to miss!

Robot ump?

Yes, that’s right. Picklebot 4000, the official umpire of the Wild Wild West League, is made its umpire debut in 2023. Why 4000? Picklebot traveled back in time from the year 3005 to be our umpire. Our innovative implementation has been a novel, fun way of calling balls and strikes both accurately and precisely. All fans will be able to hear the balls and strikes called over the speakers in real time!

What’s the Wheel of Brine?

In select Wild Wild West games we bring out the Wheel of Brine. Prior to the certain innings, the wheel is spun to determine the situations both teams will experience that inning. Ever seen an inning with 4 outs, 2 outfielders, all counts that start 2-1? You will now!

Can I bring my group to a game?

Absolutely. We have discounted group rates and areas for 10 to 400 fans. Contact Ian, Korbin, or Mark for more info.

What teams play in this league?

In 2024, four teams played for the championship: The Portland Gherkins, Willamette Wild Bills, Portland Rosebuds, and Gresham Greywolves.

Do you sell merch for these teams?

You know it!

How often are games played?

Most weekends between Early May and August feature games.

Who should I be a fan of!?

Any team you want, but if you’re having trouble deciding, this flowchart is here to help!