In-Town Baseball

In-Town baseball is fully inclusive of kids in grades K-8 of all ability levels. No registrant is cut or needs to try out, all kids play.  

Note: ALL TRAVEL PLAYERS including those doing spring and/or summer travel are required to sign up for In Town baseball. 

Contact BH PAL Baseball Commissioner, Neil Victor, with any questions at nvictor@bhpal.org

• T-BALL: for children in Kindergarten and kids age 5 as of April 1. This is an introduction to baseball where participants will learn how to hold and swing a bat as well as field and throw a baseball. There are no umpires, no score is kept, no playoffs.

• ROOKIE: 1st and 2nd grade coach pitch (40' mound & 60' bases). A continuation of instructional baseball. Again, no umpires and no scoring or playoffs.

•  MINORS:  3rd and 4th grade kid pitch (46' mound & 60' bases). Fundamental growth continues with basic rules added to simulate real baseball game situations. Competition is introduced with scoring maintained and playoffs at the end with a champion rewarded. There is also a league all-star game offered in May.

• MAJORS: 5th and 6th grade (50' mound & 70' bases). Player development continues with additional, more complicated baseball rules applied in these years. Scores and standings are maintained with playoffs and a champion. There is also an all-star game offered in May.

• BABE RUTH: 7th and 8th graders, or 9th graders 15 years of age as of April 1 (full size diamond - 60'6" mound & 90' bases). All the rules of baseball are enforced as the kids transition to the full-size diamond. Scores and standings are maintained with playoffs and a champion rewarded.

When are spring In-Town games and practices?

Practices are at each coach's discretion and based on field availability. There will be at least 1-2 games scheduled per week.  Team rosters and schedules will be released in mid March.

When is opening day?

First week of April

Do I need to register for PAL In-Town to participate in the Heights Travel Baseball Teams?

Yes. Playing In-Town baseball is a requirement for playing on the Travel baseball team.

What equipment do I need to purchase?

Each player should have their own glove, helmet and bat. Cleats, protective cups and heart guards are highly recommended for safety. All legal bats should carry a USA Baseball stamp to ensure safety.