Humboldt Crabs
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| League | Pacific Empire League (2024–present) |
| Location | Arcata, California |
| Ballpark | Arcata Ball Park |
| Founded | 1945 |
| Nickname | Crusty The Mascot |
| California State Semi-Pro championships | 1961, 1963–1977, 1979, 1981 |
| League championships | Far West League (2011–2013), WCL Tri-State (2010), Horizon Air Summer Series (2007, 2013), Western Baseball Association (1967–1969, 1982–1985) |
| Former name | Paladini Crabs (1945–1948) |
| Former league(s) | Far West League (2011–2013) WCL Tri-State (2009–2010) Horizon Air Summer Series (2006–2009, 2012–2013) Big West Conference (1970–1972) Western Baseball Association (1967–1969, 1982–1996) |
| Former ballpark(s) | Albee Stadium (1945–1967) Babe Ruth Field at Redwood Acres (1973–1980) Ferndale Fairgrounds Field (1976) |
| Colors | Blue, Red and White |
| Mascot | Dungeness Crab |
| Ownership | Community Organization |
| Management | Board of Directors |
| Manager | Jeff Giacomini |
The Humboldt Crabs are a collegiate summer baseball team located in Arcata, California. Playing in every season since they were founded in 1945 by Lou Bonomini, later joined by Ned Barsuglia, the Crabs are the oldest continually-operated summer collegiate baseball team in American baseball. Through the 2025 season the Crabs have a total record of 2732 wins, 841 losses, and one tie. The Crabs did not play the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As of 2024, the Crabs are charter members of the newly-formed Pacific Empire League.
Crabs games are broadcast on ESPN Radio KATA 107.3 FM/1340 AM, the Humboldt Crabs YouTube Channel, and stats are live on the Pointstreak App. Most games also include the Crab Grass Band, formed in 1983, that play songs in between innings.