Season One · Prospect Field · 12 Palms, Florida
A real family competition. Fifteen sunflower varieties were planted at Prospect Field on May 5. Five managers will each draft three players on Draft Day. Two compete all season. One sits in reserve. At the end of the season, the tallest active sunflower wins.
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Fan Poll · Season One
Voting is now open for Season One.
Cast Your Vote →The Grove Standings
Preseason rankings compiled by The Critics at Prospect Field. Subjective. Disputed. On the record.
| # | Prospect | Betty | Bobby | Anton | Avg | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mammoth Russian | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | Top Prospect |
| 2 | Grey Stripe | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5.0 | Top Prospect |
| 3 | White Lite | 9 | 6 | 1 | 5.3 | Top Prospect |
| 4 | Ring of Fire | 1 | 7 | 10 | 6.0 | Draft Eligible |
| 5 | Italian White | 12 | 3 | 4 | 6.3 | Draft Eligible |
| 6 | Velvet Queen | 2 | 8 | 9 | 6.3 | Draft Eligible |
| 7 | Greenburst | 13 | 5 | 5 | 7.7 | Draft Eligible |
| 8 | Procut Gold | 14 | 4 | 6 | 8.0 | Draft Eligible |
| 9 | Autumn Beauty | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8.0 | Draft Eligible |
| 10 | Moulin Rouge | 4 | 13 | 12 | 9.7 | Draft Eligible |
| 11 | Ruby Eclipse | 5 | 12 | 13 | 10.0 | Draft Eligible |
| 12 | Strawberry Blonde | 8 | 11 | 11 | 10.0 | Draft Eligible |
| 13 | Vincent’s Choice | 15 | 10 | 7 | 10.7 | Draft Eligible |
| 14 | Valentine | 6 | 14 | 15 | 11.7 | Draft Eligible |
| 15 | Starburst Panache | 11 | 15 | 14 | 13.3 | Draft Eligible |
The Groves
Each manager drafts three players on Draft Day. Two compete, one goes to reserve. One winner takes the season.
Under the Canopy
Commissioner’s notes, field reports, and observations from the season.
Read the Latest →Under the Canopy
Observations, opinions, and field reports.
Voices from the Grove
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Betty
Critic
Bobby B.
Critic
Anton
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