BLBS Travel Baseball Leagues have been designed to make the coaches life infinitely less stressful and much more enjoyable. Our turnkey league operation provides the scheduling, field maintenance (we line and groom the fields), umpires, baseballs, clinic instruction and uniform ordering. Standings are updated weekly and availble on the web. The Summer League, a division of Big League Baseball School, will enjoy a range of benefits and discounts including services such as facility rental, team insturction and batting cage token packages.  

Coaches may enroll a full team (12 players minimum) or make use of our “free agent system” to round off their roster. 

The BLBSTravelBaseball.com web site (right hand column) will provide league updates including registration deadlines, make up dates, tournament information, player and coach clinics, as well as any general league information. Standings for Summer and Fall Leagues will be maintained weekly through their respective season.

In the coming months, look for a Resource link that will have a collection of “best coaching practices” and practice plan guidelines, as well as a blog to encourage coaches to contribute new ideas, tips, drills and practice routines.

Please call or email with any additional questions you may have.

Travel Caliber Competition

BLBS Summer and Fall Leagues are comprised of 150-plus teams, representing all areas of Central Ohio and outlying cities such as Springfield, Lancaster, Newark, Marion and Marietta. BLBS offer a venue for teams that are among the best select teams in Central Ohio, as well as teams transitioning from community programs to the next level.  The success, and continued growth, of BLBS Travel Baseball is due to a commitment of providing a fun and challenging playing environment for all teams and their players, from a broad spectrum of competitive levels.
    BLBS players have a passion for the game, want to improve their skills, and enjoy competing against teams of similar age, skill and experience levels. BLBS achieves this competitive balance through a unique scheduling process that is done by hand, one match up at a time, which allows each coach to customize a schedule that best fits his team’s ability to compete. Our mid-season pool play and year-end tournament formats complete the league’s competitive balance (see schedule and practice).
    In addition, BLBS Travel Baseball encourages teams to enter and progress each year, from ages nine through High School, in both Baseball and Fast Pitch.  
 

How to Register your Team

1. Register your team for the appropriate League as listed on the Registration Page
   (From the Registration Tab on the Menu Bar. Team registration will be listed by League Age Division. Indicate Older/Younger to assist in scheduling
    
2. $100.00 Team Deposit Is Required At Registration
   Your team deposit will be refunded (discount code will be provided) when coach's son/daughter is registered. The coach will also receive an additional  discount once his roster is PIF and he has submitted a completed uniform request (credit back online to his card). 

Player Registration
 

Team Roster and Free Agents

Your team MUST have a minimum of 12 players on the roster. If you are short, you may request players from our free agent registrants.

Our Free Agent placement process is as follows:

1. Free agents that have registered may be selected in the following ways.
   
   Youth Divisions & Fast Pitch
   Free agents are required to attend an evaluation at Big League Baseball School in Worthington Ohio. These evaluations will be coordinated monthly throughout the registration period to bring free agents and coaches together in order to match players with an appropriate team. BLBS will notify players and coaches of these dates via email provided on their registration. Evaluation dates will also be noted in the update section of the web site as they are scheduled.
   
   High School
   Ohio High School Baseball rules limit 4 players from the same high school to participate on a team. Therefore, free agents will be placed based on their respective high school team, along with the 2 references requested at registration.
2. Coaches must submit a Free Agent request to BLBS for approval before contacting the player directly.
3. Once the free agent is selected, they will be added to the team roster.

Uniforms

There are three options available:

1. Stock Uniform
   (MLB or Minor League replica) with choice of color on Belt and Socks included in the fee.
2. Custom Uniform
   Choice of jersey, pant, sock & belt color and logo style which requires an additional fee.
3. No Uniform
   Teams who provide their own uniform will have a discounted registration fee.

Skill Clinics

Big League Baseball School owners, Dan Briggs and John Pacella bring thirty years of experience as players (10 Major League Teams) and coaches at both the college and professional level, to these specialized skill clinics which concentrate on the core fundamentals every player needs to be successful. Big League has been instructing players from ages 9 through college since 1995 with over 150 competing successfully at the College and Professional level. BLBS Travel Baseball offers these development clinics free to league participants. We highly recommend players attend. Check the web site for times and dates.

Refund Policy

Cancellations for all Leagues must be requested in writing to registration@blbstravelbaseball. Players or teams canceling prior to the registration deadline will receive a full refund less a $25 processing fee. No refunds will be issued after the registration deadline except in the case of documented injury.

Field Rules & Maintenance

• BLBS Travel Baseball will have the fields dragged, lined, and ready for play.
  BLBS will set bases and provided game balls.
• No soft toss against any fences will be permitted.
  Portable soft toss nets MUST be 20 yards away from the dugout.
• It is the team’s responsibility to thoroughly clean up the dugout before leaving.
• Parent’s/players should pick up after themselves.
• There is NO alcohol permitted at any facility.
• Vehicles are only permitted in designated parking areas, and MUST NOT enter the complex.

Please report any abuse of fields to BLBS as we do not want to loose the use of these facilities.

Codes of Conduct

BLBS Travel Baseball conducts its Leagues in a professional manner. Players, Coaches and Parents are expected to act respectfully on and off the field. BLBS representatives are available at all games to handle any situation that may arise. If you need further clarification, please contact BLBS Travel Baseball via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

FAQs – Coaches

Can we register a complete team?
Yes, a coach can register his team.
 
Is there a free agent pool to round out our roster?
Yes, players who register as free agents will be required to attend one of the monthly evaluations (throughout registration months) giving you an opportunity to recruit them with help from the BLBS staff. High School players are required to provide 2 references and may also be recruited with the help of BLBS staff.
 
What is the age cut date off for each division?
We use the start date of the league for Youth Divisions & Fast Pitch. High School players must be incoming Freshmen, underclassmen may play up with references.
 
What are the equipment requirements/restrictions?
9-10 and 11-12 Youth Divisions: no bat restriction, no metal spikes
13-14 Youth Division: -5 minimum bat, metal spikes are permitted
High School: -3 bat
 
What are the details of the practice and game schedules? 
Practice times will vary depending on the coach and team.
Teams will typically play two teams per week in double header on a Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Exceptions may apply. (See specific schedule)
 
Where are the league games played? 
BLBS Travel Baseball features state of the art playing sites such as Fred Beekman Sports Complex at The Ohio State University, the North Columbus Sports Complex, and various high school fields. See the league page for specific sites and their amenities.

What does the league fee include? 
Fee includes a uniform, league clinics, a batting cage token package and discounts on equipment at Big League Baseball School. See the specific league page for details.

Are the umpires certified? 
Yes, all umpires are paid, certified professionals.

Is there any time off during the summer league for scheduling vacation? 
Yes, We usually have one weekend with no games scheduled (see league schedule).
 
Will there be concession service at the games?
Yes, We have a full concession operating during all league games.
 

Please contact us for questions not answered here.