Coach Information

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), make use of our “free agent system” to round off their roster, or "buy out" the 12th player to carry a team of 11.

BLBSTravelBaseball.com provides 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.

Please call 614-433-9980 or email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with any additional questions you may have.

Travel Caliber Competition

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).

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 provided competition 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. 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 a Youth Team Division: 9-10, 11-12, 13-14

Select Team Registration from the Registration Page
$100 deposit is due at time of registration.
The $100 deposit will be refunded once a full roster of 12 players or more are registered/paid and all outstanding balances for uniforms are paid.
Head Coach Discount
The head coach will receive a discount code in the Team Registration confirmation email to use toward their player’s registration.
Free Agent Need
Please indicate your need for free agents on your registration, and follow up with Big League Baseball School early to ensure availability.
11 Player Option
Coaches have the option to “buy” the 12^th player. Option is payable at coach meeting.
Roster and Uniforms
The coach must submit full roster with uniform sizes (if applicable) to Big League Baseball School at the designated time in order to receive uniforms prior to the season.
Uniform Choices
There are three options available:
Note: Teams will receive 2 coach jerseys, (additional jerseys may be purchased payable at the coach meeting)

Stock
MLB or Minor League replica) with choice of color on Belt and Socks included in the fee.
(upgrade jersey and pant avialable for addtl cost - payable at the coach meeting)

Custom
Teams may choose specilized upgraded uniforms with choice of jersey, pant, sock & belt color and logo style
(payable at the coach meeting).

No Uniform
Teams who provide their own uniform will have a discounted registration fee.
(A discount code (worth a $25 credit) will be given to players to use when registering)
Coach Meeting
A coach, or team representative needs to attend the coach meeting.
1. Schedules will be given out.
2. Rules will be gone over
3. All outstanding balances for uniforms are due
4. Full roster must be submitted

Team Roster and Free Agents

Your team MUST have a minimum of 12 players on the roster (or "buy out" the 12th player and carry 11).
If you are short, you may request players from our free agent registrants.

Our Free Agent placement process is as follows:

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.
Coaches must submit a Free Agent request to BLBS for approval before contacting the player directly.
Once the free agent is selected, they will be added to the team roster.

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.