We are gearing up for Fall Ball 2025! Players aged 5-14.

We LOVE Fall Ball in Bellingham, because we have cool minor league teams and have fun on Saturdays! We do sell out early for Fall Ball because we limit games to just Saturdays for 5-12, so make sure to register now!

Saturday games only for ages 5-12, beginning Sept. 6 through Oct. 18, raindate Oct. 25, no games Columbus Day weekend (Oct. 11). Any practices will be minimal and at the discretion of the coach's and team's schedule (maximum of one). Our concession stand will be open. No leagues for Lil Sluggers or Challengers this Fall - see you in the Spring!

We will continue with COOL Minor League Teams for ages 5-12 - and work on our skills to prep us for our next level. 

These are NEW drafted teams, age is what you will be by April 30, 2026 (same age group you will be next Spring - so if you were a 9-year-old player this past Spring, you will be a 10-year-old player this Fall.) This helps players prepare for the (possible) new field and rules they will have in the spring. And while we do compete, this is also a season of fun and working on getting better skills during gametime.

Age groups will be divided by leagues: 5 years old, 6-7, 8-9, 10-12, 13/14. We have always done our Fall Ball around other sports playing (with no conflicts), but can’t control if they change their game schedule.

Our 13/14 age players will play against local towns. Last year they played Wednesdays and Saturdays, we will update as soon as we know if any changes to this schedule.

**Interested in coaching? Please email FallBall@bellinghamyouthbaseball.com with the age group you are interested in and note it on the registration where asked. Fall Ball is always a great time to start coaching - plus we have a full Coach/Player Development Team ready to help you with lesson plans for your age group.

Have friends playing? Please also email FallBall@bellinghamyouthbaseball.com for any teammate requests - we do try to honor these based on balancing teams with players and talent. (Players must be in the same age group) We will put siblings on the same team unless asked otherwise (Yes, we know! Lol)

Have three or more siblings playing? Reply to this email for a family maximum discount code – third child is free!

Trying baseball out? Or even if not – we have some gloves and helmets that can be borrowed for the season. Please reply to this email if you need something!

Our schedule looks like this:

Ages 10-12 - 10am-12pm

Ages 8-9 - 10am-12pm

Ages 6-7 - 12:15pm-1:30pm

Ages 5 - 12:15pm - 1:15pm

Ages 13/14 - schedule coming

Registration is now open, head here: https://bellinghamyouthbaseball.sportngin.com/register/form/874176700

Stay tuned for more info!

We are very excited to announce the winners of the Nicholas Penza Memorial Scholarship are Colin Sherman and Ryan Visconti! They each exemplified the spirit of Nick Penza; his camaraderie, leadership, and teamwork. Congratulations! 

This is the sixth year we are awarding the scholarship to graduating BHS seniors who participated in our BYBI program. It is honoring Nick Penza who passed away in a car accident in February 2016, almost a year after graduating BHS.

Nick would have been turning 28 years old this year, so more than likely there are many people in our current organization who would not know Nick.

So let's tell you about Nick. Here are a few words that can describe him. Supportive. Funny. Charismatic. Optimistic. Loud – especially on the team bench. He was the ultimate team player.

When he passed away, we were all stunned. He had been part of the Bellingham Youth Baseball family since he was five and as his mother, Danielle, has said, “by the time he was nine, he knew baseball was his soul.”

For Nick, it wasn’t all about playing the game, but about the camaraderie and his love for team spirit. It was about learning how to be better skill-wise, how to be a better teammate, and how to be a loyal and trusted friend everyone knew and respected.

This year, our two scholarship recipients are no different. They are supportive teammates, both on and off the baseball field, looking for ways to help their community be successful.

With Bellingham Youth Baseball, collectively these two scholarship recipients have played on baseball teams, umpired, helped in off-season training for younger players, and participated as a Base Buddy for our players with disabilities. They have contributed in helping our community, all in the same essence as Nick Penza.

To quote one of our candidates, he said “I think most people agree that sports teach you more than just how to play. I have learned so much from my coaches and teammates. Being part of a team builds character, resilience, and leadership skills, which are great skills for any future career.”

The other candidate said, “There were games where we won and others where we lost, but no matter what, we had to show up, support each other, and keep trying. I’ve learned that you don’t always have to be the best, but you do have to give your best and be someone your teammates can count on.”

Thank you to our BYBI Family for the donations raised for this very important scholarship.

We’re excited to share a new opportunity for older players:  the Bellingham Knights (a new team in the BYBI organization) will be participating in the Clutch Hittin' Baseball League (CHBL), which touts itself as Boston’s premier baseball league, as a new franchise. This marks an important milestone for Bellingham Youth Baseball because it expands our organization’s reach to include opportunities for older players, ages 19 and up in the spring and summer, who still want to compete at a high level.

We believe this helps fulfill our comprehensive approach to supporting families and athletes in our community by offering yet another avenue for players who love the game to continue participating—whether they’re coming from college, post-Legion, or have professional baseball experience, this will be a place to play continuing competitive baseball!

Just as important, hosting these games locally creates a great baseball-watching experience for the entire community.

In the CHBL, the competition is top-notch, featuring current and former college athletes, as well as ex-professionals. The league holds an 18-game schedule on some of the finest fields in and around Boston, typically played on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, from early May through the first week of August. Champions receive rings, gear, and a team trophy, making it a thrilling and prestigious competition.

We look forward to representing Bellingham in the CHBL and appreciate your continued support as we grow our baseball community. This new chapter will provide another exciting pathway for players and families who love the game, ensuring that Bellingham remains an always improving and dedicated to offering the best possible baseball competition in our area. 

To see more info about this league, head to https://chblboston.com/ or reach out to vicepresident@bellinghamyouthbaseball.com.

Come and be a part of the largest organization in town!

Your sponsorship helps support the youth in Bellingham. Find out the opportunities we have to share your business with our league friends and families.

 Please email Sponsorship@bellinghamyouthbaseball.com for more information.

Bellingham Youth Baseball in Bellingham, Massachusetts strives to create a safe, welcoming, and fun atmosphere for baseball players of all ages. We offer three seasons of league play in Spring, Summer and Fall, plus Winter Workshops  We highly encourage players of all ages and skillsets to come on down and play Bellingham Baseball!