Former Major League players John Pacella and Dan Briggs developed BLBS Fall Ball to provide High School players with valuable game experience, quality training, and an opportunity to showcase their talent before college and professional scouts. The League features a 14 game season culminating with the League All Star Game at the Buckeye's Bill Davis Stadium and the Varsity All Stars also playing the Champion All Stars from Cincinnati . The Fall League has enrolled over 2,500 players since 1996, assisting many to go on to play at the college and professional levels.

League Features

Games are played at various High School fields in North Columbus (Dublin Scioto, Dublin Coffman, Worhtingotn Christian and others-see Playing Sites) beginning in late August and ending early October.

Fees due in full at registration and include:

• Complete Uniform (without hat).
•  All Star game at end of season (2008 game played at Bill Davis Stadium, OSU)
• 14 game schedule (Includes Tournament)
• Championship Tournament for the top seeds
• Two games per week (doubleheaders on a Saturday or Sunday).
• Two certified umpires per game.
• Skill Clinics - free to league participants.
• Web Site access for team and player profile.
•  Weekly League update (website).
• Batting tokens and equipment discounts to Big League Baseball School.
• Trophies awarded to all league division winners as well as tournament champions.

Varsity and Junior Varsity Divisions

The league is comprised of two divisions; experienced players (Juniors and Seniors to be) will compete at the Varsity level and incoming freshman and sophomores will play at the Junior Varsity Level. Underclassmen may compete in the Varsity Division after an evaluation or submitting a coach referral.

High School League Guidelines

We observe the Ohio High School Athetic Association roster limitation rule of no more than 4 players from the same high school program on any one team.

All leagues follow Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) Rule Book
with the following exceptions:

• Home/Away: Determined by a coin flip prior to game.
• Umpire will set game clock
• All roster players will hit in the batting order
• Unlimited substitution - coach can move players in and out of lineup
• Pitchers throw maximum 4 innings per game (tournament play – no restrictions)
• All 7-inning games
• No inning starts after 2 hours, games may result in a tie.
• 10 run rule after 5 innings, 15 after 4 innings.
• Coach must agree on final score-keep personal record.
• Tiebreaker: Used to determine division and tournament winners only. Based on season head to head play, then fewest runs allowed.
• Championship Tournament: Teams must qualify.
  
  Non- Roster Players
• Substitutes are permitted to avoid forfeits in the following proportions: 9/1 or 8/2.
• If the team only has 7 players, game is forfeited, but you may play the game.
• Roster players should have priority in game play.
• Online waiver required for each substitute (see Registration)
• Substitutes cannot pitch.

 

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 permitted in designated parking areas only, 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.

Uniforms

Professional looking uniforms allow players to make a positive first impression with recruiters. BLBS provides a jersey, pant, belt and socks included in fee. Players will wear their respective high school hats. Colors are determined by the coach and will appear when registering. Size charts are available on the registration page.

All Star Games

Varsity and JV Fall Ball All Stars can look forward to playing on the Buckeyes varsity diamond, Bill Davis Stadium, on the Ohio State Campus. The All Star Game follows the regular season and invitations are extended to professional recruiters and college coaches in the Midwest.

A select group of Varsity All Stars often gets the opportunity to play Barry Larkin’s Champions Academy High School All Stars. This is yet another great opportunity for our players to compete and showcase their talents in the Cincinnati area.

Powerful Recruiting Tool

The Big League Baseball School has an extensive network of baseball contacts throughout the country. Over the past fifteen years league founders, Dan Briggs and John Pacella, have developed and assisted hundreds of students and Fall Ball participants, preparing them to advance to the college and professional levels. College bound Fall Ball Players are encouraged to invite coaches from their target list to League games. Our Big League All Star Games also provide an excellentl showcase opportunity. Contact BLBS if you are interested in developing video for your page.

Player Development & Training

Competitive game experience against top players from Central Ohio is excellent preparation high school spring seasons. Big League Baseball School offers video analysis (pitching and hitting mechanics) and year-end written evaluations as powerful tools players can utilize for personal development. Check the web site for times and dates at the school’s Worthington location.

Registration

Players will either register with their team, or as a free agent.

Registering as Part of a Team
Select from the drop down registering as "Part of a Team", identify coach by name, and also your team name (if available). Complete all necessary fields and submit.  

Registering as a Free Agent
Free agents are players not affiliated with a any registered BLBS team. Ohio High School Athetic        Association roster limitation rules state that only 4 members from any High School program may play on the  same fall team. Therefore, many players will register as free agents (and list teammates from the same High School they wish to play with) to help us build rosters and ensure OHSAA compliance. Be sure to indicate your High School. 
To register:

1. Select your Division, JV or Varsity, and  Free Agent from the drop downs when registering.
2. Payments may be made through our secure on-site system on a VISA, MasterCard or Discover card, check or cash accepted in person at Big League Baseball School. You will be notified of team assignment.