BLBS Travel Baseball Leagues are for players 9-10, 11-12, 13-14 with a desire to develop their skills in a “travel style” competitive playing environment. Games will be played at either the NCS Complex (behind Ridgeview Middle School) or OSU’s Fred Beekmen Sports Complex. Coaches can use the Fall League as a developmental program for next year (a perfect venue to try out new players) while players interested in making the jump to travel ball can "get their feet wet" with this valuable opportunity. 

Players not playing other sports can continue development, possibly at new positions or use this valuable game experience to fine tune parts of their game. The Fall League emphasis will be on the PLAYERS by creating a playing environment where they can maximize their enjoyment and development. The season begins the third week in August and finishes the first weekend in October.  

Fall League Features

Games are played at the North Columbus Baseball Complex and Fred Beekman Sports Complex (see Playing Sites) beginning in late August and ending early October.

Fee due in full at registration.

• Jersey Top provided
• 12 game schedule (Includes *Year End Tournament)
• Two games per week (doubleheader on a Saturday or Sunday)
• One certified umpires per game
• Skills Clinics-free to league participants
• Web Site access for team and player profile
• Weekly League Standings
• Batting tokens and equipment discounts to Big League Baseball School
•  Trophies awarded to all league division winners as well as tournament champions

*Year End Tournament

Seeded tournament with all teams competing.Teams are placed in pools of 8 based on their season record. Each pool produces a champion. Each champion player receives a trophy.

Uniforms

BLBS provides a partial or complete uniform depending on the league (see specific league page). Style is determined by the coach and will appear when registering. Size charts are available on the registration page.

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. The Clinics 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 dates and times.

Field Rules & Maintenance

• BLBS Travel Baseball will have the fields dragged, lined, and ready for play. BLBS will set bases and provide 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.

Youth Division League Guidelines

Field Dimensions

• 9-10 Youth Division: 65 ft base path, 46 ft mound/home
• 11-12 Youth Division: 70 ft base path, 50 ft mound/home
• 13-14 Youth Division: 80 ft base path, 54 ft mound/home

All leagues follow Ohio High School Association 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 3 innings per game.
• All 6-inning games.
• No inning starts after 1 hour and 45 minutes, 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.
• Pinch run for catcher OK anytime (mandatory with 2 outs) Runner has to be the batter to make the last out.
• Tiebreaker: Used to determine division and tournament winners only. Based on season head to head play, then fewest runs allowed.

• 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.
• Signed waiver required for each substitute (submitted to BLBS prior to game).
• Substitutes cannot pitch and must bat last in line up.

• Stealing Bases
• 9-10, 11-12 Youth Divisions: No straight steal of home & no suicide squeeze.
• 13-14 Youth Division: Straight steel & suicide squeeze permitted.

• Bat Restrictions
• 9-10, 11-12 Youth Divisions: No bat restrictions
• 13-14 Youth Division: -5 or -3 bat only

• Spikes
• 9-10, 11-12 Youth Divisions: Rubber only
• 13-14 Youth Division: Metal or rubber

Registration

Players will either register as "Part of a Team" or as a "Free Agent.

Registering as a Free Agent 

Fall League is Paid in full at registration.
We will make every attempt to place players with teams.

Players MUST attend a Free Agent Evaluation to be considered for placement.
Check this site for dates and times.

If you are not placed with a team:
You will receive a full refund.