There is sadness on the fields of Mudville this week. Not because the might Casey has struck out but because a friend, colleague, mentor, and former leader of PHBA’s Blue Crew community and Umpire Leadership Team has called their last ball game. On Sunday past, Shawn Draper, a charter member of the Umpire Leadership Team,…

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Hello PHBA Families, I am excited to get the 2023 Spring Season rolling at PHBA! Spring is my favorite season and watching the players learn to love the game that has treated many of us so well is a big reason why. I look forward to seeing friends, reconnecting with people I only see at…

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Join us for the first ever PHBA Gear Swap on January 28th from 9-Noon at Pleasant Oaks Park. All registered families will be eligible to “shop” from the assortment of donated bats, gloves, helmets, masks, pants, belts, cleats, gear bags and more. For $10, you can pick any 5 items of your choice. Families will…

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IMPORTANT: Evaluation Day on January 7, 2023 Evaluation Day for the 2023 PHBA season will take place on Saturday, January 7th at Pleasant Oaks Park, rain or shine. Evaluation Day is mandatory for the following players: Any NEW player in PHBA registered in Pioneer or above (not needed for new players going into instructional or intermediate),…

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Coaches! Have you already registered? If you are a coach who is planning to come to the registration Walk-Thru this Saturday, you MUST complete your online registration BEFORE you arrive. Paper registration forms will NOT be accepted this year. Register now through TeamSnap. Registered coaches will also need to submit a background check every two…

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Whether you have experience in coaching, teaching, or playing your child’s sport, PHBA can use coaching help. All of our teams rely on volunteers to coach them. PHBA is an all volunteer league so we appreciate you stepping up and making a difference. Teach the kids the fundamentals of baseball and/or softball and have fun…

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PHBA will be hosting two FREE softball pitching clinics for all players who will be playing in our softball leagues in the upcoming 2023 spring season. To participate, your child must have played last year in PHBA or be registered for the upcoming 2023 spring season. If you have not yet registered your player for the 2023…

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The PHBA Baseball and Softball rules for the 2022 season have been updated and posted on the Rules page. Key changes to this season’s rules include but are not limited to: Softball American 2023 The Dropped Third Strike is no longer in effect for Softball American. Baseball Pioneer 2022 Removal of overthrow pitch rule –…

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