The Lexington Counter Clocks are a professional independent baseball team and a member of the American Association of Professional Baseball (AAPB) and play their home games at Wild Health Field in Lexington, Kentucky.
The team was founded in 2001 as the Lexington Legends, a member of the South Atlantic League (SAL). The Legends won the SAL championship in their inaugural season, and they made the playoffs in each of their first four seasons. In 2023, the Legends were rebranded as the Lexington Counter Clocks. The name is a reference to Kentucky's history of racing horses counterclockwise.
Wild Health Field, where the Counter Clocks play their home games, is a beautiful stadium that seats over 6,000 fans. The ballpark features a variety of amenities, including luxury suites, a kids' play area, and a grass berm for fans to relax on during the game. The stadium also features a unique clock tower that pays homage to the city's backwards-running clock.
One interesting fact about the Counter Clocks is that they have several players on their roster who have played in Major League Baseball. Jose Altuve who played for Lexington in 2010 was the American League MVP award winner in 2017. Altuve is also a four-time All-Star and two-time World Series champion.
Overall, the Lexington Counter Clocks are a team to watch in the independent baseball world. With their commitment to community involvement, unique fan experience, and talented roster, the Counter Clocks are sure to make waves in the AAPB for years to come.