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Frequently Asked Questions:
What equipment does my new baseball player need?
The League will supply a shirt, hat and socks for every player as part of their uniform. Parents should prepare to supply the following equipment for their player:
-T-Ball (4-5 years old) - Batting Helmet, glove, t-ball bat (USA Baseball T-Ball Stamp)
-Rookies -Machine Pitch (6-7 years old) - Batting Helmet, glove, cleats, baseball bat (USA Baseball), protective cup
-Minors - Kid Pitch (8-10 years old) - Batting Helmet, glove, cleats, baseball bat (USA Baseball), protective cup
-Majors - Kid Pitch (11-12 years old) - Batting Helmet, glove, cleats, baseball bat (USA Baseball), protective cup
- Babe Ruth Teener (13-16 years old) - Batting Helmet, glove, cleats, baseball bat (USA Baseball or BBCore .50, 2 5/8" barrel), protective cup.
What does the USA Baseball bat stamp mean and what does it look like?
The bat stamp refers to the governing body that approves the bat for safety of the age group using it. More information can be found here. It is very important to only use USA Baseball approved bats at the 12U level to ensure the safety of all participants on the field. Bats that do not have the USA Baseball Stamp will be removed from play. There are many options from a variety of manufacturers in all price ranges. USA Baseball T-ball bats will have the stamp and will usually say "Tee Ball" on the barrel. These bats should only be used in t-ball. Machine and kid pitch will damage the bats and increase the likelihood of injury.
NOTE: Wood bats are allowed at all age groups and skill levels.
USA Baseball Bat Stamp
USSSA Certified are NOT allowed.
Where is the field complexes located?
Our field complex is located at Brookhaven Memorial Park (GPS Address: 898 Marshall Road, Brookhaven, PA 19015).
Our Teener field is located a Durkin Field (GPS Address: 200 Coebourn Blvd, Brookhaven, PA 19015) the field is located across from Coebourn Elementary School.
Click here to see the field map.
What size field will my child play on?
Player ages 6-10 play on fields with 60 foot base paths. The pitching rubber is 46 feet from the apex of home plate.
-These age groups may not take leads on the base paths. Local rule modifications may allow stealing.
-These age groups may have limits on when/if a player can advance on an overthrow or how many runs can be scored in an inning.
-All games at these age groups are subject to local mercy rules to ensure competitive balance.
-Pitching machine level games are umpired by the coaches of the teams playing. Kid pitch games are umpired by paid umpires.
-Local league rules may prohibit the number of innings and/or pitches thrown by a pitcher.
Player ages 11-12 play on a field with 70 foot bast paths. The pitching rubber is 50 feet from the apex of home plate.
-These players may take leads and steal bases. Pitchers may attempt to pick runners off.
-Pitchers may be subject to balk rules.
-All games are umpired by paid umpires.
-Local league rules may prohibit the number of innings and/or pitches thrown by a pitcher.
-Games may be subject to local rules regarding run limits and mercy rules to maintain competitive balance.
-This field is a great way to prepare older kids to play on full size baseball fields at the Teener level.
Players 13 and up play on a full size baseball field with 90 foot base paths and a pitching distance of 60'6".
-This is the real baseball experience.
-All games are umpired by paid umpires.
-Local league rules may be in effect regarding run limits, mercy rule and pitching limitations.
Do all of the coaches and volunteers have clearances?
Yes! All volunteers that have contact with children are required to obtain clearances from the Pennsylvania State Police and PA Childline. Those clearances are submitted to Babe Ruth League Inc., via their partner SportsEngine. Additionally, all volunteers have an additional background check conducted by Babe Ruth League Inc. For more information click here. The league maintains access to the eligibility list supplied by Babe Ruth League Inc. Any volunteer or prospective volunteer is prohibited from having contact with children until they are declared eligible.
All volunteers receive child abuse training including how to report suspected child abuse. Per Pennsylvania law, all volunteers are mandated reports and must report suspected child abuse to PA Childline.
For additional information regarding PA Childline clearances click here.
Do the coaches get paid?
No! Our league is proud to be run on 100% volunteer power! Our dedicated volunteers are the backbone of our league. We are proud to have people from our local community running and maintaining our program.
How can I get more involved?
If you are interested in volunteering with our league, you can start the clearance process by clicking here. If you have questions, or want to know how you can get more involved, please email admin@brookhavenbaseball.org.
Our league needs volunteers in many capacities beyond coaching such as, at the snack bar, field maintenance, events and fundraising, tournament manpower, and sponsorships.
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of our league please email our secretary/sponsorship coordinator at secretary@brookhavenbaseball.org, we have many sponsorship opportunities available.
Who is the charter organization of Brookhaven Babe Ruth Baseball Inc.?
Brookhaven Babe Ruth Baseball Inc. is chartered under Babe Ruth League Inc. For more information, click here.
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