What is the Wild Wild West league?

The Wild Wild West League is a collegiate wood bat baseball league in Portland, Oregon. We prioritize the fan experience, making baseball fun in unconventional ways.

does this league crown a champion?

The 2022 Wild Wild West League Playoffs will took place the last weekend of August, with the Portland Gherkins 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 Deschutes and New Belgium, among others. Our beers are also affordable, with our 2020 craft options priced at $6, with a comparable beer at T-Mobile Park running as much as $17! The Wickles Pickles party deck will is open for all games serving a full bar, ball park food and numerous concessions, including 2020 options like House Wine, Canned Cocktails from 503 Distilling, and White Claws. We also have N/A options like Brew Dr. Kombucha and Waterloo Seltzer. 

2023 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?

• $10 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 $10. Parking at Walker Stadium is free. 2021 tickets will go on sale soon.

Do Pickles players play in this league?

Many of 2021 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.

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 3000 and the wheel of Brine!

Are there fun promotions like the Pickles??

You know it! Back in July, we revisited some of your favorite holidays that were ruined in 2020, so we were able to have a do-over of Halloween, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve! It was so fun to get out our costumes, bust out the eggnog, and use those weird paper noisemakers that you blow on once and then they’re gross and soggy! We have even more promotions coming soon that no one will want to miss!

Robot ump?

Yes, that’s right. Picklebot 3000, the official umpire of the Wild Wild West League, is made its umpire debut in 2021. Why 3000? Picklebot traveled back in time from the year 3000 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 Kevin or Parker for more info.

What teams play in this league?

In 2021, 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 June 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!