CBL's London Majors bring back Brownlee for 16th season

The London Majors are bringing back slugger Cleveland Brownlee for his 16th season with the club. Photo: London Majors

May 12, 2026

Official London Majors News Release

The London Majors are thrilled to announce that franchise legend Cleveland Brownlee will return for his 16th season with the club in 2026.

Brownlee, 41, has been one of the most dominant hitters in Majors' history and will once again provide leadership and experience as the club transitions into its inaugural professional season in the new Canadian Baseball League (CBL). The 6-foot-4, 270-pound designated hitter remains one of the most recognizable and respected players in London’s long baseball history.

Across 600 career games with the Majors, Brownlee has compiled a .288 batting average while launching 138 home runs and driving in 530 runs. He has also recorded 662 hits and 100 doubles during his decorated career, cementing his place among the greatest players to ever wear a Majors' uniform.

Brownlee holds several franchise records, including the all-time marks for home runs (138) and RBIs (530). One of his most memorable seasons came in 2022 when he helped lead the Majors to their second consecutive championship. That year, Brownlee posted a .335 batting average while blasting a career-high 15 home runs and driving in a franchise-record 52 RBIs. His 15 home runs that season still stand as the most in a single season in team history.

Beyond the numbers, Brownlee’s impact has been felt throughout the organization and the London community for more than a decade.

“It’s hard to believe that Cleve and I will be going into year 16 together,” said Majors field manager Roop Chanderdat. “It feels like yesterday when he moved from Atlanta to join our club. Not only has he been important on the field, but he’s been a tremendous leader in our community. Cleve is a perfect role model for our younger players and another important veteran presence in our clubhouse as we compete for a championship this season. He brings a lot of experience and is an important part of our culture here in London.”