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

Baseball programs are offered by grade with registration fees as follows: 

T-BALL: for children in kindergarten and kids age 5 as of April 1, 2025. 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. 

Fee of $155 includes an 8-10 game/practice schedule with team shirt and hat.   

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

Fee of $155 includes an 8-10 game schedule with team shirt and hat.   

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.  

Fee of $170 includes an 8-10 game schedule with team shirt and hat. There is one umpire per game.   

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. 

Fee of $190 includes an 8-10 game schedule with team shirt and hat. There are two umpires per game.   

BABE RUTH: 7th and 8th graders, or 9th graders 15 years of age as of April 1, 2025 (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. 

Fee of $190 includes an 8-10 game schedule with team shirt, hat and pants. There are two umpires per game with at least 1 playoff game guaranteed.   

When are spring Rec games and practices? 

Practices are at each coach's discretion and based on field availability. There will be 1-2 games scheduled per week.  All games will be scheduled Mon-Fri with the exception of tball which will have 1 game during the week and a 2nd on Sat mornings. 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

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. 

Additional questions please email nvictor@bhpal.org