T Ball Registration

T Ball Registration

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T-Ball REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. Due to the excellent turnout we are still in need of another Manager/Coach and more assistants for T-Ball. Parents, guardians and family members are encouraged to offer their assistance with the t-ball program. [Read more...]

Non-compliance Nike and Marucci Bat Models

Non-compliance Nike and Marucci Bat Models

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Babe Ruth League, Inc. has been informed that Nike Bat Model #Aero CX2-BTO636 (light grey), CX2-BTO573 (dark grey) and CX2-BTO598 (blue) have failed recent performance standard compliance testing. Effective immediately and until further notice, Nike Bat Model #Aero CX2-BTO636 (light grey), CX2-BTO573 (dark grey) and CX2-BTO598 (blue), including all graphic variations, is not eligible, or approved, for use in any Babe Ruth/Cal Ripken program or activity.  [Read more...]

Why Play T Ball in Pleasant Hill?

Why Play T Ball in Pleasant Hill?

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Why play T-Ball in Pleasant Hill Babe Ruth?  I remember asking that same question of myself just 8 or 9 short years ago when my grandson was 4 years old. Soon though our family was involved with t-ball along with so many other families that we still see involved in Cal Ripken and Babe Ruth youth baseball today.

Our family quickly learned that Babe Ruth Cal Ripken t-ball was not only fun for the child but great entertainment for parents. We would watch the players picking daisies in the baseball field or getting the baseball and coveting it as if it were a brand new toy. If they couldn’t throw the ball they might run it from the outfield to home plate soon learning that they were out run by the runner. There were always lots of smiles and sometimes a few tears and yet the kids were always having a fun and exciting time. [Read more...]

2012 Teams Cal Ripkin and Babe Ruth

2012 Teams Cal Ripkin and Babe Ruth

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The Pleasant Hill Babe Ruth evaluations have been completed. The Spring 2012 Cal Ripkin and Babe Ruth team players and coaches have been named.  Teams are composed of players from Oakridge, Lowell, Dexter, Jasper, Creswell, Cottage Grove and Pleasant Hill, and portions of Eugene and Springfield Oregon that are within the Pleasant Hill, Lowell or Creswell school districts. Pleasant Hill Babe Ruth is a division of Willamette Valley Babe Ruth and Babe Ruth International.  Registration is now open for Tee Ball and the t ball team players and coaches will be announced at a later date. [Read more...]

Babe Ruth – Cal Ripken Approved Bats for 2012

Babe Ruth – Cal Ripken Approved Bats for 2012

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12 and under Cal Ripken Baseball Division

The bat may not exceed 33”in length, and the bat barrel may not exceed 2 ¼” in diameter.  Only 2 ¼” barrel non-wood bats marked BPF 1.15 will be allowed.  Wood 2 ¼” barrel bats are allowed.

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The bat may not exceed 34” in length, and the bat barrel may not exceed 2 5/8” in diameter.  All aluminum/alloy barrel bats and all composite handle (only) aluminum/alloy barrels are allowed.  Only composite barrel bats certified and marked BBCOR .50 will be allowed.  Wood barrel bats conforming to the specifications of Official Baseball Rule 1.10 are allowed. [Read more...]