Sports in Joplin, Missouri

Joplin Teams

Joplin, Missouri and surrounding communities have hosted the following minor league teams:

• American Association - Joplin Blasters (2015 - 2016)
  
• Western Association - Joplin Cardinals (1954)
  
• Missouri Valley League, Western Association, Western League - Joplin Miners (1902 - 1953)
  
• Western Association - Independence Producers/Joplin Miners/Hutchinson Wheat Shockers (1932)
  
• Western Association - Joplin Miners/Topeka Jayhawks (1932)
  
• Western Association - St. Joseph Saints/Joplin Miners (1927)
  
• Western Association - Ardmore Boomers/Joplin Ozarks (1926)
  
• Western Association - Joplin Miners/Bartlesville Boosters (1924)
  
• Western Association - Joplin-Webb City Miners/Guthrie Senators/Henryetta Boosters (1914)
  
• Kansas State League, Missouri-Kansas League - Joplin (1887 - 1912)
  
• Western Association - Joplin Miners/El Reno Packers (1909)
  
• Missouri Valley League - Joplin Colts (1901)