In 2015, the Surge was set to be a member of the East Coast Baseball League.[1] The team was to be managed by Scott "Skip" Nathanson. Prior to the planned start of the ECBL's first season the American teams, including the Surge, pulled out of the league to form the North Country Baseball League.[2] For its first four years of existence, the team was based in Old Orchard Beach, Maine.
The Surge were announced to play in the newly formed Empire Baseball League.[5] On December 22, Skip Nathanson and Alex Markakis agreed to terms to return for the 2016 season.[6]
2019 season
The Surge relocated to Saranac Lake, New York, for the 2019 season.[7][8][9][10] On July 4, 2019, they played their first game in Saranac Lake versus the Road City Explorers.[11][12]
2020 season
The Empire League did not hold a traditional season due to COVID-19.[citation needed]
2021 season
The Surge finished the regular season with a 27-20 record to capture the top seed in the playoffs and then defeated the Plattsburgh Thunderbirds, 3 games to 2, to win the Zacari Cup. Former Plattsburgh State Head Coach Kris Doorey managed the Surge. Pitcher Shawn McFeggan was named the "EBL Starter of the Year" and AJ Wright earned the "Matt Joyce Slugger of the Year". Jessel Soto earned the Zacari Cup Finals Most Valuable Player.[citation needed]
