BLBS Travel Baseball Summer League

BLBS Travel Baseball Summer League is the perfect fit for parents and players who want more competition than recreational ball, but don't want the expense, time commitment and fatigue of the 50 game schedules typical of travel ball teams. BLBS Summer League consists of some 70 teams in three age divisions, 9-10, 11-12, and 13-14. Each team plays a 20 game schedule, one doubleheader per week on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.

The season includes a mid-season pool play format and a season ending seeded tournament in which all teams participate. All games are played at Ohio State's Fred Beekman Baseball Complex (rain outs and make up dates may necessitate using addition sites) beginning the end of May and ending in late July.

Registration for Teams and Free Agents Begins October 1st
Registration for Players on Teams begins January 1st, Deadline April 1st

League Features

Games played at OSU's Fred Beekman Sports Complex late May through August.

Uniforms
BLBS provides a complete MLB replica uniform as part of the League fee.
Upgrades and/or custom uniforms will require an additional charge.
Uniform selection is determined by the coach.

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. these skill 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. Check the web site for times and dates.

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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 lose the use of these facilities.

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 .

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Youth Division League Guidelines

• 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

• 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: 9/1sub or 8/2 subs.
• Substitute Players MUST register on-line prior to game.
• If the team only has 7 players, game is forfeited, but you may play the game.
• Roster players should have priority in game play.
• Substitutes cannot pitch and must bat last in the line up.
• Players may sub for one weekend only. If they play more than one weekend, they will be considered a player and charged the player fee.
  
  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:  -3 bbcor bat only
  
  Spikes
• 9-10, 11-12 Youth Divisions: Rubber only
• 13-14 Youth Division: Metal or rubber

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Registration

• Team Registration begins October 1
• Free Agents Registration begins October 1 
• Player Registration begins January 1, Deadline is April 1
  

Team Registration

1. Select Team Registration from the Registration Page
   
   
2. $100 deposit is due at time of registration.
   Teams will receive a one-hour facility practice once their full roster of 12 players or more are registered/paid and all outstanding balances for uniforms are paid.
   
   
3. Head Coach Discount
   Head coach will receive a discount code in the Team Registration confirmation email worth $100 toward their son’s registration. Discount code expires March 1st, so the head coach must register their player by March 1^st to receive the discount.
   
   
4. 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.
   
   
5. 11 Player Option
   Coaches have the option to “buy” the 12^th player at a $100 discount from a regullar paid player registration. Option is payable at coach meeting.
   
   
6. Roster and Uniform Orders Due March 1st
   Coach must submit full roster with uniform sizes (if applicable) to Big League Baseball School.
   
   
7. 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

Free Agent Registration - begins October 1

1. Select Free Agent Registration on the Registration Page
    
   1. A $100 deposit is required when registering. This will apply to your player registration later.
   2. Division determined by the player's age on first day of the League season.
      
      
2. Call to schedule an evaluation at the Big League Baseball School, 614-433-9980
   
   
3. Once you have agreed to a team assignment
   1. You will need to follow the procedure for registering as a player (beginning Jan 1st)
   2. A discount code worth $100 will be given to you by Big League to credit you for your deposit.
       If you do not remember this code, please call (or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )  before registering.
   
   We make every attempt to place players with appropriate teams. However, in the unlikely event you are not placed with a team you will receive a full refund for your $100 deposit

Player  Registration - begins January  1

1. Select Player Registration from the Registration Page
   
   
2. Payment is due in full at time of registration.
   Registration runs January 1 - April 1
   Registrations made AFTER April 1 will be assessed a $25 late fee.
   
   Player Cost is based on the uniform selection by your coach.
   1. Stock Uniform is included
   2. Custom Uniform: Additional cost for your custom uniform will be collected by your coach and due at  the coach meeting.
   3. No Uniform: Those teams supplying their own uniform will be given a discount code to use at the time of registering to credit them for the uniform cost.
3. It is important to know, and list, your Head Coach on the registration.
   This is how we match you up to your team.

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Refund Policy

Cancellations for a Team or Player Registration must be submitted in writing to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it prior to April 1st to receive a refund in full (less a $25 processing fee). No cancellations will be accepted after April 1st. Consideration may be given in case of documentated injuries.