1625.143 - Boys Hot Stove League Baseball (Ages 13-14)

Program is Full
Hot Stove League Baseball is for boys ages 13-14.

(Registration accepted through March 31st, sign up early, once teams are filled you will be added to the waitlist)

NO EVALUATIONS. Participants will be divided into equal teams. Teams will play an 8-game regular season with a post season single elimination tournament.

This league participates against other cities, so some travel required.

Each participant will receive a team shirt and cap. Participants should have their own glove. Bats and helmets will be provided but players may use their own.

Games are scheduled to begin the end of May and end in July. Practices will be on weeknights and weekends starting in late April through the start of games and weekends during the season. Practice times will vary, and they will be determined after registration and are based on how many teams we have and what day/time the coach selects.

Home games will be played in Middleburg Heights. Games will be played weekday evenings based on each cities field availability. Make -up games may be played on weekends ONLY if necessary.

Coaches Needed: Volunteer coaches are vital to the success of our program. Please consider volunteering as a head or assistant coach. If interested, fill-out the Coach Interest section of the Registration. As a coach, only your child is guaranteed to be placed on your team.

Requests from individuals to be placed on a specific team, other than with a sibling, cannot be guaranteed.

Fee: $65 for Middleburg Heights Residents and Community Center Members, $75 for All other eligible non-residents.

For more information, please call Athletic Supervisor Mike Urban at (440) 234-2255 ext. 1435 or by email at murban@middleburgheights.com

Note:

PLEASE make sure your contact information on your account (phone/email) are current and correct in our system.

NO EVALUATIONS. ALL players will be placed on teams. The purpose of recreational sports is to provide opportunities to all participants, while teaching fundamentals and sportsmanship. Teams will play an 8-game regular season with a post season single elimination tournament.

Each participant will receive a team shirt and cap. Participants should have their own glove and must wear pants (no shorts). Bats and helmets will be provided but players may use their own. Bats may not exceed 33” in length. The maximum barrel size is 2 5/8” in diameter (can be a max -8 drop and must have BBCOR stamp) and the minimum barrel size is 2 ¼” in diameter with no drop restrictions.

This league participates against other cities, so some travel required. Practices will start in late April. Games will begin the end of May and end in July.

Home games will be played in Middleburg Heights. Games will be played weekday evenings based on each cities field availability. Make -up games may be played on weekends ONLY if necessary.

Requests for nights of play, team, teammates, coach, etc. cannot be guaranteed.

Please be patient with being contacted for team placement and practice dates. Coaches will not get their rosters until mid-April.

NOTE: Please check your spam/junk email prior to the season for communications from rec staff and/or coaches.

If interested in coaching or sponsoring a team, please contact Athletic Supervisor Mike Urban at (440) 234-2255 ext. 1435 or murban@middleburgheights.com

Program Type Athletics
Program Subcategory Baseball
Program Code 1625.143
Online Registration Yes
Enrollment Begin Date 2/1/2025
Enrollment End Date 3/31/2025
Instructor(s) -
Gender Any Gender
Enrollment Minimum -
Maximum 26
Grade Minimum
Maximum
Age Minimum 13 years Enforced - As of date 8/1/2025
Maximum 14 years Enforced - As of date 8/1/2025
Member
Residency Restriction -None-
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