Please click the link below to register for Legion Baseball. All other levels are now closed.
Please click on the document image below to download the Parent Meeting Slides.
The MBL/MBT will allow the use of both USA and USSSA approved stamped bats in our leagues as well as in tournament play. The following bat regulations will be in place:
Bats - The following pertains to the legality of bats in the MBL/MBT.
9-11U - Maximum diameter at the thickest part: 2 1/4", 2 1/2”, 2 5/8” or 2 ¾” with UNLIMITED weight differential and a USSSA or USA mark and meet Bat Performance Standards.
12-13U - Maximum diameter at the thickest part: 2 1/4" or less with UNLIMITED weight differential and a USSSA or USA mark and meet Bat Performance Standards.
12-13U - Maximum diameter at the thickest part: 2 1/2", 2 5/8”, or 2 ¾” barrel with minus 10 weight differential and a USSSA or USA mark and meet Bat Performance Standards.
14U - Maximum diameter at the thickest part: 2 3/4" or less barrel with a maximum minus 5 weight differential with USSSA or USA mark and meet Bat Performance Standards. (This includes 14/15A Division)
15U - Maximum diameter at the thickest part: 2 5/8" or less with a minus 3 weight differential and be BBCOR approved.
Any age can use BBCOR stamped bats
WOOD BATS ALLOWED AT ALL AGES
In length:…………………………...36" or less
The P.L.A.Y Travel Baseball Program is part of the Metro Baseball League (MBL).
The traveling baseball program opportunity is available to 9U-14U age level players. As these players prepare for varsity level play, we are planning to give them the opportunity to play against surrounding communities in league play and tournament play. Players will tryout and then if selected for a team be placed on a team's roster (approximately 12 players per team). Board members and selected head coaches work together to determine the final team rosters. Each team position is filled on its roster and teams competing at the same level are evenly balanced between the teams i.e. two AA or two A teams.
Travel registration fees all include a tryout fee. If a player does not make a travel team all fees except the tryout fee will be applied to In-House registration and the difference refunded automatically.
KEY NOTES : All TRAVEL players must sign up for the grade they are currently in.
Travel Baseball is for players that want to play in a game one or two nights a week in addition to practicing one or two nights a week. They will also be in between 4-9 weekend tournaments during the summer depending on age. These teams will play neighboring communities as well as possible travel further for scheduled league games. These teams have limited numbers and are determined through a tryout of skills. The number of teams at each age level will depend on tryouts. To play travel baseball is a big commitment and to understand the competition level is higher and players and families need to be prepared to commit to baseball as the in season sport.
-We are all Lakers!
Assistant Director of Travel Baseball
Director of Travel Baseball
Baseball bats can be very expensive and a properly sized bat is critical to success.
Please take the time to understand the differences in bat types, lengths, and weights.
Some baseball bat retailers and some websites provide insight into things you should consider when selecting a properly sized bat.
Some very general information relative to proper bat sizing (length only) is available in this chart.
USA stamped and certified bats only.
Age |
League Defense Min. |
Tourney Defensive Min. |
League Batting |
Tourney Batting MBT |
Tourney Batting Gopher |
9,10,11U |
4 innings |
4 innings |
Continuous |
Continuous |
Continuous |
12,13U |
4 innings |
3 innings |
Continuous |
Continuous |
Continuous |
14U |
3 innings |
2 innings |
Continuous |
Continuous |
1 Plate App |
15U AA/A |
3 innings |
2 innings |
1 Plate App |
1 Plate App |
1 Plate App |
15U AAA |
2 innings |
2 innings |
1 Plate App |
1 Plate App |
1 Plate App |
- At 15U If DH is used, the DH will bat the entire game and the player being hit for will play defense the entire game. |
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- At 15U DH for league games will only be allowed for an injury that prevents player from batting. |
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P.L.A.Y.ING TIME PHILOSOPHY |
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League Games |
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- Games are for player development |
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- 9U – 13U regularly play a minimum of three positions |
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- 14U and 15U regularly play a minimum of two positions
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Tournament Games |
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- Lakers play to win (coaches should seek opportunities to build positional depth for state) |
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- Players play where coaches believe the TEAM will have the most success |
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- Coaches are encouraged to play players in both the infield and outfield* |
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*Coaches will take into consideration player interests and abilities |