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Eric Cormell Joins NAFL Staff for 2026
Avon, OH – March 31, 2026 – The North American Fall League managerial staff adds Eric Cormell, former 
Coach, Instructor & Scout for the Baltimore Orioles. Eric is an Ohio native who after his professional playing career was complete, went on to Coach and Manage at just about every level- from High School Head Coach and Collegiate programs, Eric has also spent time as MLB affiliate AAA Third base coach, Hitting Coach in Single A, Instructional League Speed Coach, Program Instructor for Dominican Winter League.
The 2026 NAFL Inaugural Season will hand the reigns of the River Phoenix Baseball Club to Cormell. He will compete against the Battle Angels, Renegades and the Lake Dawgs as the teams battle it out for their spot in history as the first ever North American Fall League Champions!
Coach, Instructor & Scout for the Baltimore Orioles. Eric is an Ohio native who after his professional playing career was complete, went on to Coach and Manage at just about every level- from High School Head Coach and Collegiate programs, Eric has also spent time as MLB affiliate AAA Third base coach, Hitting Coach in Single A, Instructional League Speed Coach, Program Instructor for Dominican Winter League.The 2026 NAFL Inaugural Season will hand the reigns of the River Phoenix Baseball Club to Cormell. He will compete against the Battle Angels, Renegades and the Lake Dawgs as the teams battle it out for their spot in history as the first ever North American Fall League Champions!
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The North American Fall League will begin play September 29th, 2026 with all regular season games and Championship game on October 23rd taking place at ForeFront Field in Avon - home of the Lake Erie Crushers of the Frontier League. For information on player registration visit NAFL REGISTRATION and be sure to follow our socials @NAFL_baseball on Instagram - @NAFLbaseball on X.