BYB Leagues

(Kindergarten and 1st grade) 

The Instructional league focuses on learning rather than competition; coaches pitch with a "flex" baseball. No scores are kept. The goal is to have fun and learn about baseball.  Practices start late April / early May. Games start around Memorial day and go through approximately the second week in July.  Games are held during the week and on Saturdays

(2nd Grade) 

The Rookie league focuses on the development of fundamental skills for fielding and hitting with the introduction of Kid Pitching. Coaches and Players pitch using a “flex” baseball. No scores are kept. The goal is to have fun and develop skills. Practices start early May. Games start around Memorial day and go through approximately the second week in July. 

(3rd and 4th Grade) 

Instructional, but competitive league with players pitching hardballs. Scores and standings are kept; end of season playoff tournament is held. The goal is skill development while having fun. 60’ bases with stealing introduced. Practices start in April. The season will attempt to be completed by July 4th (weather permitting).

(5th and 6th Grade) 

Instructional, but competitive league with restricted base stealing allowed. End of season playoff tournament is held. The goal is skill development while having fun. 70’ bases. Practices start in April. The season will attempt to be completed by July 4th (weather permitting).

(7th and 8th Grade) 

Instructional, but competitive league. This is the last transition before official sized fields are used. Balks, leadoffs, base stealing are all in effect; end of season playoff tournament is held. 80’ bases. Practices start early April. The season will attempt to be completed by July 4th (weather permitting).

(Freshmen - Juniors)

Regulation baseball on regulation sized fields (90 foot bases and 60 foot, 6 inches pitcher’s mound). Compete against other community teams in either a competitive or recreational league (based on skill assessment). Illinois high school rules. Metal cleats allowed. Practices start late May/early June. 

(AGES 6 – 18) 

Who? Baseball players ages 6-18 who require additional assistance on the field

What? An instructional baseball league that aims to teach youth with special needs basic baseball skills while providing a structured and FUN environment for all players in practice and game settings

Where? Practices will be held at various fields throughout Batavia while games will be held at Alice Gustafson Elementary School in Batavia

When? Games will start approximately the first week of June and will occur once a week through the end of July. A practice/game schedule with times and locations will be sent to players late April.