FAQ

Do you guys really play hard or is this just a re-enactment?

It's both! All of our clubs play to win. We are lucky to have a great group of guys with ability who also understand what we are trying to do here. Our association expects nothing less than 100% effort.

How good do I have to be?

We don't turn many people down. It's more about having fun than winning a championship cup. All that we ask is that you are not a safety hazard, learn the rules, and promote vintage baseball. Some guys play on adult softball teams as well, whereas others haven't played in a number of years. If you can catch a ball thrown from third base to first and can swing a bat without hitting yourself in the noggin, you're OK in our book!

What does it cost?

$85 for registration. This includes liability insurance. The uniform is a one-time fee of about $140. Gloves are $30. The association supplies bats ($60), bases ($25), and balls ($18). You may of course buy your own bats and balls, as many of our guys like to get their own reproduction 1880s style bat. If you buy your own bat and it breaks, B.A.V.B.B. will replace it! Only league-approved equipment will be allowed. Ask if you are not sure.

Where do you play your games?

We play where we have teams. The current schedule is split almost evenly between home and away games.

Can I form a team?

Yes and no. If you can get together a group of players, we'll do our best to keep you together as a team. We try to spread out the talent and age evenly. Tell us what you have in mind and we'll let you know.

What is the average age?

We invite all players age 18-50 to participate. Players in the league run the gamut from early 20s to a larger group in their 40s and early 50s.

What if I don't want to play but I still want to be involved?

You are more than welcome to come to our games and cheer us on. While we're on the subject, we’re always looking for umpires. No age restriction and you get to run the game with an iron fist while decked out in top hat and tails.

When do you play?

We expect to play 2-3 games per month depending on number of teams. Games are always on Sundays, and game days usually begin at 10 a.m. or noon. Teams play 11-12 players deep, so it's important that you can make most of the games. Fall Ball pickup/tryout games take place in the offseason. Practice starts in January or February. League play generally starts in early March and goes to late August or early September, followed by a postseason tournament.