Why Independent League Baseball??

This sums it up nicely:

"Like a lot of people, I'm a fan of the underdog. When it comes to baseball, indy players are the underdogs. The leagues are also filled with people who love baseball—to play or coach in indy ball ensures lots of long hours for little pay—so the people who do it are people who love the game. And beyond that, indy ball is a very pure form of minor league baseball. A manager/GM put together a team to the best of their ability and then try to win a title, which makes for a fun brand of baseball."

-J.J. Cooper, BaseballAmerica.com