Travel Baseball
Batavia Youth Baseball is Batavia's largest and oldest baseball program. BYB has been providing baseball programs for the youth of Batavia for more than 60 years. BYB’s travel program has been in existence for more than 25 years and is one of the oldest and most experienced programs in the Fox Valley area. BYB is a volunteer-driven non-profit organization. To play on a BYB team, players must reside within BYB's service boundaries.
- BYB is governed by a 22 person Board of Directors. Included on the Board are five dedicated positions managing the BYB Travel Program.
- BYB is a major feeder program to the Batavia High School baseball program. As Batavia’s ONLY travel program formed exclusively with Batavia players, BYB works with BHS coaches. Many BYB travel players have gone on to play college baseball in Division I, IAA & III programs.
- BYB’s travel program practices at the Dawg Pound in the winter. The Dawg Pound is a BYB indoor facility with turf and three batting cages, which provides an opportunity to work on fundamentals during the off season. The Dawg Pound is available exclusively, at no extra cost or fees, to BYB teams.
- BYB’s travel program tryouts are open to all Batavia players. No invitation necessary! Evaluators include independent, baseball-experienced individuals (i.e., former coaches & players) with no ties to tryout participants--to provide a fair tryout process.
- BYB coaches are selected based on a thorough interview & evaluation process.
- BYB coaches are reviewed annually for coaching performance. BYB coaches also undergo a criminal background check.
- BYB’s travel program plays all home games and practices on one of our nine BYB dedicated, Batavia fields.
Ages
BYB fields travel teams from 8U through 14U, with the opportunity for multiple teams at each level depending on tryout numbers/results.
When
Tryouts are typically in mid-July and winter practices start up in the beginning of January.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to participate in the BYB travel program?
Since BYB is a community-based program, only those that live within the the Batavia Youth Baseball Boundary (see below linked map), or attend a school in Batavia (public or private) are eligible to participate.
You can view our participation and boundary map here.
SPRING 2027
⚾ 2027 BYB Travel TRYOUTS
We are excited to announce our 2027 BYB Travel Baseball Tryouts! Join us to showcase your skills, compete at the next level, and embrace the competitive spirit of Batavia baseball. If you are on the fence, come out anyway—there is absolutely nothing to lose and everything to gain just by trying out!
⚖️ 100% Fair & Unbiased Evaluations
To ensure a completely fair, independent, and unbiased evaluation process for every single child, Batavia Youth Baseball has partnered with Aurora University. Tryouts will be evaluated strictly by independent Aurora University NCAA baseball players. No parent coaches from any age group will be evaluating the players, ensuring everyone gets a clean slate and an equal opportunity.
🐾 The Bulldog Way
Our travel program is built on a foundation of core values that we expect every player to carry on and off the field:
Building: Focused on the development of players, teammates, and character.
Unity: We win and learn as a team.
Leadership: Lead by example and take pride in yourself.
Loyalty: You represent yourself, your team, and your community.
Discipline: Hold yourself accountable.
Opportunity: Respect the game—it's a privilege to play.
Grit: Hustle, hard work, and a absolute refusal to quit.
Work Ethic: The ultimate difference between average and great.
Attitude: Stay positive, stay coachable, and stay hungry.
Your Best: Every single play, every single day.
📋 Official Tryout Schedule
📅 MONDAY, JULY 13TH
📍 Location: Piron Field (200 Merlo St.)
⏱ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: 8U Tournament Team
📅 TUESDAY, JULY 14TH
📍 Location: Batavia High School
⏱ 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM: 9U & 14U
⏱ 6:45 PM – 8:15 PM: 11U
📅 WEDNESDAY, JULY 15TH
📍 Location: Batavia High School
⏱ 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM: 10U & 12U
⏱ 6:45 PM – 8:15 PM: 13U
⚠️ Tryout Quick Notes:
Pre-Registration is Mandatory: All players must be registered online through Crossbar prior to taking the field so we can prep numbers for the Aurora University evaluators.
⏱ Arrival: Please arrive 15–20 minutes early for check-in and warm-ups. Bring full baseball gear and water.