It wasn't until 2002 when a new upstart Independent League called the Southeastern League began play, that Pensacola would finally see the spotlight again. The Southeastern League began looking for cities to play in that had not seen professional baseball in years. It's 6 inaugural franchises were located in Montgomery Alabama, Ozark Alabama, Selma Alabama, Americus Georgia, Baton Rouge Louisiana and here at Pirate Field in Pensacola.