Louisville's Stronghand Co-Ed Softball Draft League
Ten teams. Seven weeks of regular-season battles plus a tournament day, every Thursday night at Tom Sawyer Park. Real stats, real highlights on GameChanger, and a real community of players who showed up to compete.
League Info
Everything you need to know about how, when, and where Derby City Softball plays.
Thursday Nights
Games every Thursday for the entire season. Plan your week around first pitch.
Tom Sawyer Park
All games played at Tom Sawyer Park in Louisville — one home base for the whole league.
Starts July 9
Opening night kicks off the season. Mark your calendar and get your gear ready.
8-Week Season
7 regular season weeks of competitive play, capped off with 1 tournament day.
10 Teams
A full ten-team league means rivalries, depth, and a real race for the top of the standings.
Draft League Format
Register as a free agent, get rated, and get drafted onto a team by a captain — no friend groups required.
GameChanger Coverage
Live scoring, stats, and highlight clips tracked all season long via GameChanger.
Registration
Whether you're a player, a captain, or a business looking to put your name on the season — here's where to start.
Player Registration
Sign up to be evaluated, rated, and drafted onto a team for the season. Open to all skill levels.
Team Captain Interest
Want to draft and lead a roster? Let us know and we'll get you into the captain pool ahead of draft night.
Free Agent Signup
Don't have a team? Don't worry — that's the whole point of a draft league. Sign up solo and get placed.
Sponsor Interest
Get your brand on jerseys, fields, and GameChanger broadcasts in front of Louisville's softball community.
How the Draft League Works
Five steps from sign-up to championship swing.
Register
Fill out the registration interest form with your info, position, and skill level.
Evaluation
Players are rated based on skill level and position to keep the league balanced and competitive.
Draft Night
Team captains draft their rosters from the pool of registered players — just like fantasy football.
Weekly Games
Seven weeks of Thursday night games at Tom Sawyer Park, with stats tracked on GameChanger.
Tournament Day
The season wraps with a single-day tournament to crown the Derby City Softball champion.
Schedule & Standings
Matchups and standings will populate here once the draft is complete. Sample layout shown below.
| Week | Date | Matchup | Time | Field | Result |
|---|
Standings
| Rank | Team | W | L | RD | Streak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Slugger Sirens | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2 | Bourbon Barrel Bombers | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 3 | Falls City Flamethrowers | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 4 | Cardinal Hill Crushers | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 5 | Derby Dirtbags | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 6 | Highland Hammerheads | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 7 | Iroquois Ironclads | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 8 | River City Renegades | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 9 | Sawyer Park Outlaws | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 10 | Churchill Chargers | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Player Hub
Profiles, stats, highlights, and the race for season-end hardware — live once the season begins.
Player Profiles
Every drafted player gets a profile page with position, team, and bio.
Season Stats
Batting average, on-base percentage, slugging, and RBIs tracked via GameChanger.
MVP Race
A live leaderboard tracking the top performers across the league each week.
Player of the Week
One standout performer recognized after every Thursday night of games.
Media & Highlights
Every game streamed and clipped on GameChanger. Best plays land here every week.
Week 1 Full Game Replay
Week 1 Highlight Reel
Defensive Play of the Week
Home Run of the Week
Cost & Value
One flat player fee covers a fully run, professionally tracked league all season long.
- Full league management — scheduling, draft night, and team coordination handled for you.
- Certified umpires for every game, every week.
- Official scorekeeping for accurate, consistent stats.
- Full GameChanger coverage — live scoring, stats, and video highlights.
- Up-to-date standings, MVP race, and Player of the Week recognition.
- Tournament day entry to close out the season with a shot at the title.
FAQ
Quick answers about how Derby City Softball works.
Derby City Softball is a Stronghand Co-Ed Draft League. Players register individually and are drafted onto one of ten teams by team captains — you don't need to bring a team with you.
Yes. Most players sign up as free agents. You'll go through evaluation, get rated, and be drafted onto a team — no friends or existing roster required.
All games are played at Tom Sawyer Park in Louisville, Kentucky, on Thursday nights.
The season runs 8 weeks total: 7 regular season weeks of Thursday night games, plus a Week 8 tournament day to crown the champion.
Yes. Every game is scored and tracked through GameChanger, including player stats (AVG, OBP, SLG, RBI), standings, and video highlights like home runs and defensive plays.
Stronghand co-ed format means lineups and rules are structured around a mix of male and female players, with specific batting and fielding rules designed to keep games balanced and competitive for everyone on the field.
Registration Interest Form
Tell us a bit about yourself and we'll follow up with next steps for the season.