Softball leagues are a summer institution in towns across the country. There are co-ed rec leagues, company teams, church leagues and serious fastpitch tournaments, and every one of them needs team names. Because softball borrows so much of its vocabulary from baseball, there's a deep well of slang to draw on: a can of corn is an easy fly ball, a walk-off ends the game, and a rally cap is a hat turned inside out for luck.
The right name depends on your league. A co-ed after-work team might want something that makes the other side laugh, a church league probably wants something wholesome, and a competitive team wants a name that looks good on a tournament bracket. What they all share is that the name gets shouted from the dugout all season, so it should be easy to say and fun to cheer.
The names below are grouped by league type, from dugout puns and baseball slang to office, church and fastpitch teams, and the generator above is set to softball for more.
Dugout puns
Wordplay on bats, bunts and balls in play.
- Bunt CakeA sweet pun for a team that loves a bunt.
- Bat IntentionsGood people, questionable swings.
- Hit and GiggleFor a team that's mostly here for the laughs.
- Base Hits and MissesAn honest summary of most rec-league at-bats.
- Pop Fly PalsFriendly, and mostly hitting pop-ups.
- Seventh Inning SnackFor the team that brings the best cooler.
- Error ProneSelf-aware and proud of it.
- Foul TerritoryWhere most of their hits end up.
- Bases CoveredReliable, and ready for anything.
- Lefty LooseyFor a team with a lot of left-handed hitters.
Baseball slang
Names borrowed from the language of the diamond.
- Can of CornSlang for an easy fly ball. Great for a confident outfield.
- Walk-Off WarriorsFor a team that wins in its last at-bat.
- Rally CapsNamed for the inside-out cap superstition.
- Fielder's ChoiceA scoring term that sounds like a strategy.
- Squeeze PlayersNamed after the squeeze play, a bunt that brings a runner home.
- Line Drive LegendsFor a team that hits it hard and flat.
- Chalk LinersHitters who always find the line.
- Rain Delay RegularsEvery one of their games seems to get rained out.
Office and co-ed leagues
For company teams and after-work leagues.
- Spreadsheet SluggersGreat with numbers, better with bats.
- HR Home RunsA pun that works for the whole company.
- Team Building ExerciseWhat the calendar invite said.
- Lunch Break LeagueFor people who'd rather be outside.
- Casual Friday CrewRelaxed dress code, competitive spirit.
- Quarterly HittersThey hit their numbers every quarter.
- Batter Up BuddiesFriendly and inclusive, great for co-ed teams.
Church and family leagues
Wholesome names for church and family-friendly leagues.
- Pew CrewShort, sweet and easy to cheer.
- Diamond DisciplesFaithful on and off the field.
- Saints and SluggersGood people who hit hard.
- Prayer WarriorsFor a team that needs a little help at the plate.
- Faithful FieldersAlways in position, always believing.
- Sermon on the MoundFor a church team with a pitcher who preaches.
Fierce names
For competitive teams and fastpitch squads.
- Thunder BatsLoud, powerful and intimidating.
- Iron MittsNothing gets through their gloves.
- Steel CleatsTough, fast and unafraid to slide.
- Fastpitch FuryFor a serious fastpitch team.
- Diamond HawksSharp-eyed and quick in the field.
- Line Drive LightningFast bats and faster feet.
- Mound HoundsLed by a pitcher who owns the circle.
- Slow Pitch SocietySerious about slow pitch, and proud of it.
- Dugout DynastyPlanning to win every year.
Choosing a softball team name
- Match the league. Church leagues and family leagues usually expect clean names; bar leagues are looser.
- Test the chant. Can your dugout shout it in two or three beats? "Let's go, Pew Crew!" works.
- Use your sponsor or company name. "Riverside Thunder Bats" is both fierce and local.
- Check it fits on a jersey. Short names look better across the back of a shirt.
Common questions
What's a funny softball team name?
Bunt Cake, Hit and Giggle and Base Hits and Misses are good-natured and easy to cheer. For an office team, Spreadsheet Sluggers or HR Home Runs always get a laugh.
What does "can of corn" mean in softball?
It's baseball and softball slang for a high, easy fly ball that should be simple to catch.
What's a good name for a church softball team?
Pew Crew, Diamond Disciples, Saints and Sluggers and Sermon on the Mound are all wholesome and fun.
What's a fierce softball team name?
Thunder Bats, Iron Mitts, Steel Cleats and Fastpitch Fury all sound tough on a tournament bracket.