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Fall Baseball--Ironman League
Ironman League
Teams interested in playing Fall Baseball should contact T.C. Murphy at tcmurphy@buckeyebaseballleague.com
The cost is $285 for a 10 to 13 game Schedule
A dozen baseballs will be provided to each team for Game Balls
Teams are permitted to use their home fields
Zoom Meetings will be scheduled for August 5th and 6th dependent on Age Group
Registration deadline for the League is August 17th.
For questions or additional information, please feel free to reach out to T.C. Murphy at (216)551-0728
2021 Tryout Information
2021 Tryouts
2021 Solon Stampede 9U Tryouts
14U Geauga Knights
There are 3 Tryout dates, please make one for this Division winning ball club
Sunday, Aug. 2nd 11:00--2:00; Weds., Aug. 5th 6:00--9:00pm; Tues., Aug. 11 6:00--9:00pm
Hambden Twp. Park, 13860 G.A.R Hwy., Chardon, 44024
Please come with a positive attitude in appropriate gear. If you are a Catcher, for health & safety, please bring your own equipment
Questions? Please call Coach Paul Dinehart at (440) 364-5447 or Coach Joe Gigliotti at (440)479-2621
12U Wildcats Baseball
2021 11U Mad Batters Blue
The Mad Batters -Blue 2021 11u team will be having tryouts on Saturday August 1st from 1-3 and Sunday August 2nd from 9-11 and Munson Twp park. Located at 12641 Bass Lake Rd. Chardon, OH 44024. Field #1. Contact Alan Bosiacki 440-336-6734.
15U Chardon Spartans
Sunday, July 19th from 5pm to 7pm, the Chardon Spartans will be holding Tryouts for players interested in playing in 2021. Tryouts will be held at Chardon's Varsity field located at 12641 Bass Road at Munson Twp. Park in Chardon 44024.
2021 Geauga Knights 10U Tryouts
Monday, July 27th at Munson Fire Department (Vetter Field), 12400 Auburn Rd, Chardon 44024
Wednesday, July 29th at Munson 1 (behind Munson Elementary), 12641 Bass Lake Rd, Chardon 44024
Looking for high level players/parents. Off-season development and workouts. Established organization.
Private tryouts also available…for additional information please call/text Matt Creech 216.299.9543
14U Willoughby Wildcats
Willoughby Wildcats 14U will be holding open tryouts for the 2021 season. There are multiple open positions for players that are interested in competing at an advanced level. Fee is $500 for the year which includes uniforms, individualized gear, indoor facility practice time and all other equipment needs. Travel schedule could include 4+ tournaments to complement a 20-game local schedule. For any questions or for more information about practice schedules, league travel etc, please call coach Mike Ferrari at 440-478-4563 or email him at mrferrari7@hotmail.com.
NEO Baseball Club
9U--11U Tryout on Saturday, August 1 at 11:00 am (Euclid Pony Field)
12U--13U Tryout on Sunday, August 2 at 11:00 am (Euclid Pony Field)
14U--15U Tryout on Saturday, August 8 at 1:00 pm (Paul Serra Field)
Tryouts will last roughly 3 hours; in the final 30 minutes, there will be a parent meeting.
Euclid Memorial Park at 631 East 222nd St., 44123
$10 fee due at Tryout (cash/venmo)
Please wear appropriate attire and have your own gear
Please call Coach Jeff with questions at (248)910-0123
13U Lake County Rangers
The Lake County Rangers will have 1 or 2 spots open for the 2021 season(13u).
Please contact Dana Brewster for a private tryout at 440-488-9234 or dbrewster11@gmail.com
We are looking to add quality players as well as parents for the fall and next year. We are coming off a highly successful season in 2020 and looking forward to more success in the future. We plan on playing in the Buckeye league again next year as well as 4-5 tournaments of which 1 will be out of town...If you have any questions or cannot make either of the tryout dates but are interested in trying out please call Greg Petruccelli at (440)361-5289.
14U Lake County Crushers
The Lake County Crushers 14U will be holding an additional round of tryouts for the 2021 Spring/Summer season on Sunday August 2nd from 2:00 - 4:00PM.
The tryouts will be held at our home fields located at Painesville Township Park (1025 Hardy Road, Painesville, OH 44077) on Field #3.
Come out and showcase your skills for an opportunity to join a team dedicated to growing our players in all aspects of the game.
We also have access to a 7000 square foot training facility and a team-owned pitching machine and batting cage.
Please feel free to call/text or email any questions:
Aaron Froehlich
440-223-0478
Diamond Dogs travel baseball will be hosting tryouts for the 2021 13u team. The tryouts will be held on August 1st at 6pm and August 8th at 6pm on field # 1. Address to the field is 5969 Andrews Rd, Mentor on the Lake. Fields are behind Marc's grocery store. If you have any questions please email Coach Gilbert at jasongilbertcav@gmail.com. If you plan on attending please RSVP at mackeyjl@sbcglobal.net.
12U Bobcats Baseball Club
Sunday, August 2nd at 10am to 12pm. at Ferrari Field located at 37299 Euclid Ave., Willoughby 44094. This group is looking for a player or players to contribute to next year's Squad, which is Cooperstown bound. Please arrive at 9:30 to register for the Tryout.
13U Geauga Knights (this information has changed)
15U
Thursday, July 23, 6PM
Saturday, July 25 10AM
Thursday, August 6, 6PM
Saturday, August 8 10AM
Players do NOT have to attend all sessions—but at their discretion may attend more than one.
Age Cutoff is May 1st – Must Be of Age on April 30th
Claridon Township Park
12080 Old State Road
Field #3
2021 TEAM INFORMATION:
- Play approximately 20 league games (GLBL, OBS or Buckeye League)
- Play approximately 3-4 local tournaments (greater Cleveland area)
- May play up to 2 out-of-town tournaments (Dependent upon Team preference)
Approximate cost: $700 (Alternative option with fundraising-approximately $500)
- Cost includes uniforms, league fees, tournament fees, and indoor training sessions (winter/spring 2020)
Any questions or to preregister, please contact:
- JP Szczyglowski: 216-849-1216 (szczyglowski@roadrunner.com)
- Nick Gentile: 440-668-1650 (ngentile21@gmail.com
State Of Ohio Rules
Our country is living though a trying time with the emergence of the Coronavirus. We are fortunate to have the opportunity to play our baseball season. However, because of vital health concerns, the State of Ohio, local municipalities and health departments have important guidelines for teams, spectators and officials to follow. Please click on the link below to read our current 2020 Guidelines for safe play:
https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/static/responsible/Baseball-Softball.pdf
Remember: we can't achieve these mandates without your leadership and cooperation. Let's work together to make this season great!
Covid-19 Update (April 12)
Buckeye Baseball League Covid-19 Update
April 12
Everyone is anxious to “get things back to normal” and get our 2020 Baseball Season underway. Please remain patient as we don’t know when this crisis and subsequent social distancing order will end. As of now, our State and Federal leadership will be evaluating these matters for May 1st. However, we cannot count on the speculation that social policies will change as of that date.
The Buckeye Baseball League will be ready to move forward in accordance with the social guidelines established once we receive an update, a change or we get the permission to begin play. Like All Americans, we are eagerly waiting for this official update.
I suggest that each Team continue to encourage their players to do what they can on their own. As you know, it will be beneficial for the players to be as ready as possible in order to begin once that date is determined. I know this is a challenge, but it will be important so that each Team can be prepared quickly.
Please try not to get caught up in speculation that is rampant about what other Teams, Organizations and other Sports may be doing. I have heard many plans in anticipation of hopeful changes to our current state, but those plans are based on unknown information and hope. Therefore, making plans at this time is a guess. Let’s not guess and give our participants disappointing, false hope.
If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to contact me at any time.
TCM III
(216)551-0728
Postponement Update---COVID-19
As you know, we have been backed up to May 1 as of now as a result of the crisis that we are facing. The health of the community is the only priority at this time. Let's wait it out and see where we are in a few weeks. Plans are in place for various start dates.
At this time once again, I am asking you NOT to do any rescheduling yet. We don't know what is going to happen and any rescheduling is likely to be a waste of your time, effort and energy. Please do NOT do any rescheduling yet.
Coronavirus Update
Coronavirus Disease Update for Buckeye Baseball League Teams
Obviously, there is an air of uncertainty within our great Nation as to what will happen with this serious health threat. All decisions made by this League will be made based on what is best for our participants. With that stated, because of the uncertainty that we are facing, I am not going to lay out plan for you at this time for fear that the plan may have to be changed. My belief is that in a week or two, things will be illuminated for all of us as the time passes.
I was called with a rumor that the Buckeye Baseball League will cancel its season for 2020. At the point of hearing that, I can tell you that I had NOT even considered that. At this point, cancelling the season is NOT even on my radar. Cancelling the season would be the very last resort and I don't believe that will happen.
Be patient. Take care of the players and your family by being smart during this vulnerable time. As things change within our society due to this serious challenge, more and succinct updates will be provided.
Scheduling Meeting Complete
Our 106 Teams are all scheduled for the 2020 Campaign!
In the next communication, you will be given instructions as how to register for the Site, add to your Team Page, enter you Home Schedule and post your Roster (only visible to the League Commissioner & your Admin).
In the communication after that, you will receive your League Contacts. Those contacts are to be used for Buckeye Baseball League business only. That list is NOT yours to redistribute or use for any other purpose except for Buckeye League business. If you need contact information prior to that time, please contact T.C. Murphy at tcmurphy@buckeyebaseballleague.com or (216)551-0728
2020 Buckeye Baseball League Divisions
8U
Gehrig Division Ruth Division
Andy's Niners
Chagrin Falls Tigers Chardon Mad Batters
Kenston Bombers Geauga Knights
Solon Stampede Mentor Cardinals (Ellis)
Streetsboro Rockets Mentor Cardinals (Rhom)
Perry Pirates
9U
Gehrig Division Ruth Division
Beasts Baseball Force Ohio
Geauga Knights Aurora Athetics
Lake County Express Kenston Bombers
Mentor Cardinals (Nolan) Solon Stampede
Mentor Cardinals (Zak) Streetsboro Rockets
Perry Pirates
Willoughby Wildcats Twinsburg Tigers
10U
Gehrig Division Ruth Division
Aurora Athletics Chardon Mad Batters Red
Geauga Knights
Aurora A's Chardon Mad Batters Blue
Kenston Bombers Mentor Cardinals
Ohio Tide Riverside Baseball Club
Solon Stampede Willoughby Wildcats
11U
Gehrig Division Ruth Division
CLE Prospects B2 Bulls
Chardon Mad Batters Bobcat Baseball Club
Lake Erie Storm Geauga Knights
Ohio Tide Ohio Tide (T.J.)
Perry Pirates Willoughby Wildcats
Wildcats Baseball
12U
Ruth Division
B2 Bulls
Geauga Knights
Hudson Explorers
Kenston Bombers
Lyndhurst Lightning
Mentor Cardinals (Jerin)
Mentor Cardinals (Van)
Willoughby Wildcats
12U National
Gehrig Division Mantle Division
Beasts Baseball Aurora Green
Lake County Express
Lake County Rangers Ohio Rebels
Lake Erie Storm Ohio Tide
McMinn Diamond Dogs Playersi Bulls
Solon Stampede
True Timber Raiders
Wickliffe Titans
13U
Ruth Division (American)
B2 Bulls
Bobcats Baseball Club
Dugout Baseball
Fielder's Choice
Hudson Explorers
Mentor Cardinals
Pro Nine Sidewinders
Gehrig Division (Nat) Mantle Division (Nat)
Aurora Green Geauga Knights
Great Lakes Indians
Heights Tigers Lake County Tropics
Hiram Mud Dogs Lake Erie Storm
Kenston Bombers Landsharks
North Coast USA Hambden Havoc
Ohio Tide McMinn Diamond Dogs
Willoughby Wildcats
14U
Ruth Division Gehrig Division
B2 Bulls Chardon Spartans
CLE Prospects Euclid Panthers
Geauga Knights Highland Hts. Cougars
Hudson Explorers
Mentor Cardinals Hudson Fury
Ohio Rebels Willoughby Wildcats
Sharks
Scheduling Meeting---Feb. 22
Saturday, February 22
Mentor Baseball Facility
9332 Mercantile Drive
Mentor, Ohio 44060
This is a MANDATORY Meeting for ALL Teams!
9U---8 am
10U--9:15 am
11U---10:30 am
12U---noon
13U---1:15pm
14U---1:45pm
If the Head Coach cannot attend, please send as Assistant Coach. If an Assistant Coach cannot attend, please provide the League with your home dates and we will do our best to follow your wishes for your schedule. Please send a representative for your Team for this important meeting!!
2020 Registered Buckeye League Teams
The following is a current list of the Buckeye Baseball League teams for 2020. If your Team does not appear on the list and it should, please notify the League at tcmurphy@buckeyebaseballleague.com or at (216)551-0728.
9U 10U
Streetsboro Rockets Chardon Mad Batters Red
Geauga Knights Kenston Bombers
Orange Lions Solon Stampede
Mentor Cardinals (Z) Chagrin Falls Tigers
Willoughby Wildcats Geauga Knights
Mentor Cardinals (N) Chardon Mad Batters Blue
Perry Pirates Mentor Cardinals
Kenston Bombers Aurora Athletics
Solon Stampede Ohio Tide
Chagrin Falls Tigers Riverside Baseball Club
Lake County Express Willoughby Wildcats
Aurora Green Aurora A's
Twinsburg Tigers
Force
Beasts Baseball
11U 14U
Chardon Mad Batters Red Euclid Panthers
Perry Pirates Sharks Baseball
Bobcats Baseball Club Willoughby Wildcats
Ohio Tide Mentor Cardinals
B2 Bulls Hudson Explorers
Willoughby Wildcats Chardon Spartans
Lake Erie Storm CLE Prospects
Wildcats Baseball Geauga Knights
Geauga Knights Ohio Rebels
Ohio Tide Hudson Fury
Highland Hts. Cougars
Lake County Warriors
B2 Bulls
12U 13U
Hudson Explorers Hudson Explorers
Kenston Bombers Kenston Bombers
Mentor Cardinals (J) Mentor Cardinals
Willoughby Wildcats Willoughby Wildcats
B2 Bulls Bobcats Baseball Club
Solon Stampede Landsharks
Lyndhurst Lightning East Side Tropics
Beasts Baseball Geauga Knights
Playersi Bulls North Coast USA
Ohio Tide Solon Sabotage
Lake County Rangers Lake Erie Storm
Wickliffe Titans Pro Nine Sidewinders
Aurora Green McMinn Diamond Dogs
McMinn Diamond Dawgs Hambden Havoc
True Timber Raiders Chagrin Falls Tigers
Chagrin Falls Tigers Great Lakes Indians
Geauga Knights Heights Tigers
Mentor Cardinals (V) Hiram Mud Dogs
Ohio Rebels Aurora Green
Lake County Express Dugout Sports
Lake Erie Storm B2 Bulls
Painesville Vipers Fielder's Choice
Ohio Mavericks
8U
Chagrin Falls Tigers
Kenston Bombers
Solon
Aurora
Mentor Cardinals
Geauga Knights
Mentor Cardinals
Andy's Niners
Chardon Mad Batters
Streetsboro Rockets
Force Sports
2020 Rainout/Make-Up Guidelines
2020 Rainout/Make-Up Policy Buckeye Baseball League
April 1---May 7: Games that are rained out during this time period should be rescheduled within 3 weeks of the originally scheduled date.
May 8---June 11: Games that are rained out during this time period should be rescheduled within 2 weeks of the originally scheduled date.
June 12 and after: Games need to be rescheduled as soon as possible!!
Teams Looking to Add Players
12U True Timber Raiders
12U Team looking for 1 player for the 2020 season. True Timber Raiders baseball located in Eastern Lake county. Home games out of Painseville Twp Park. If interested in a tryout, text Coach Greg @ 440-361-5289, or Coach Mark @ 440-479-6056.
13U Chagrin Falls Tigers
The 13U CF Tigers are looking to add 1 more player to their Roster. The Team plays a competitive League schedule. If interested in learning more information, please contact Coach White at (216)650-5510---justinwhite7@gmail.com
February Buckeye Baseball League Scheduling Meeting
Saturday, February 22
Mentor Baseball Facility
9332 Mercantile Drive
Mentor, Ohio 44060
This is a MANDATORY Meeting for ALL Teams!
9U---8 am
10U--9:15 am
11U---10:30 am
12U---noon
13U---1:15pm
14U---1:45pm
If the Head Coach cannot attend, please send as Assistant Coach. If an Assistant Coach cannot attend, please provide the League with your home dates and we will do our best to follow your wishes for your schedule. Please send a representative for your Team for this important meeting!!
Ironman Fall League Scores and Standings
9U/10U Scores
Geauga Knights (Cotton) 20 Beasts Baseball 0
Geauga Knights (Cotton) 13 Geauga Knights (Creech) 4
Geauga Knights (Creech) 20 Beasts Baseball 2
Revere 13 Chagrin Falls 10
September 1
Geauga Knights (Creech) 27 Chagrin Falls 17
Week #2 Scores Sept. 7 & 8
Geauga Knights 5 Revere 3
9U/10U Standings
Geauga Knights (Creech) 4-1-1
Revere 1-2
Chagrin Falls Tigers 0-2-1
Beasts Baseball 0-2
11U/12U Scores
August 25-26
Lyndhurst Lightning 19 McMinn Raiders 1
Hambden Havoc 14 McMinn Raiders 0
Lyndhurst Lightning 12 Hambden Havoc 2
Streetsboro 7 Revere 5
Streetsboro 9 Revere 9
August 31
Lyndhurst Lightning 15 Willoughby Wildcats 9
Week #2 Sept. 7 & 8
Lyndhurst Lightning 15 Willoughby 9
Mentor (Van) 11 Lyndhurst Lightning 7
Hambden Havoc 6 Lake County All Stars 2
11U/12U Standings
Lyndhurst Lightning 8-1
Streetsboro Rockets 1-3-1
Hambden Havoc 5-2
Revere 0-4-1
McMinn Raiders 0-6
Sept. 7 & 8
Lake County All Stars 16 Streetsboro Rockets 2
Willoughby All Stars 13 Streetsboro Rockets 12
13U Scores
August 25 & 26
Panini Boys 8 Dugout Baseball 4
Panini Boys 2 Mentor Cardinals 2
Dugout Baseball 7 Mentor Cardinals 4
Players I 6 Chardon Spartans 5
Players I 9 Chardon Spartans 3
Week #2 Sept. 7 & 8
Chardon Spartans 7 Mentor (V) 3
Chardon Spartans 8 Mentor (V) 2
Panini Boys 8 Playersi Bulls 7
Panini Boys 11 Playersi Bulls 5
13U Standings
Panini Boys 4-1-1
Players I Bulls 6-2
Chardon Spartans 3-3
Dugout Baseball 1-3
Mentor Cardinals 0-5-1
2019 Buckeye Baseball League Playoff Brackets 9U-11U
Phenom Events & Happenings
2019 Ironman League---Fall Baseball
Ironman League
8U---14U
10 game season beginning on the weekend of August 24th and 25th.
Championship for the top 2 Teams in each Division with team and individual trophies.
Teams may use their Home Field, play away games or have fields arranged for them (some are free & some at a small fee).
Teams will be provided with game balls.
Certified Umpires will be assigned through the League.
The cost for the League is $275 per Team
Please contact T.C. Murphy at (216)551-0728 or at tcmurphy@buckeyebaseballleague.com
Buckeye Baseball League 2019
The 2019 Regular season is underway!
>> Click here to go to the BBL 2019 homepage <<
Meeting Tom Hamilton
Happenings & Links
Players Looking for Teams
If you are a coach who is looking for more players (or a player who wants to post their information), take a look at the Player Looking for Teams page. It is regularly updated with information from players who are searching for a team.
Upcoming Interests
The 2019 Regular Season of the Buckeye Baseball League is now underway. For a list of League tournaments, click HERE
Promotions & Interests
Take a look at these excellent businesses & interests involved with the Buckeye Baseball League!
Blizzard Baseball School
...is a training program with a special focus on hitting skills and techniques. Lessons are provided by Don Navatsyk, a retired coach with over 20 years of experience in youth baseball and 60 years of passion in the game. From 2010 to 2015, Don has seen 40 of his former players in college baseball, many of whom were at the top of the lineup.
Please click HERE for the full advert, including pricing details.
In warm weather, Blizzard Baseball School will take place at the Chardon Eagles field, located at 317 Water Street, Chardon, Ohio.
If interested, contact Don Navatsyk at 440-478-9485 or dnavs@roadrunner.com
Elite Sports Performance Training
...hosts monthly baseball camps and clinics in mentor, as well as one-on-one training and Speed and Strength classes. Check out their website for more information: https://www.elitesportsperformancegym.com/baseball-softball-training
Dana Brewster's Practice Facility
Indoor baseball/softball training facility in Perry(Lake County) available to rent
The facility is 65’ wide x 120’ long building with a 30’ ceiling at the peak. Dirt floor and a full batting cage(20’x65’) with a pitching machine(30mph-90mph) is permanently setup. Rental rates: 2 hours with heat: $90, 2 hours without heat: $75. Commit to renting 10 or more practices and the rate is $10 less per session. Please call me if you would like to come out and see the facility. The facility is located ¼ mile from the Perry Outdoor YMCA. Contact: Dana Brewster dbrewster11@gmail.com (440)488-9234
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