BGRA Baseball started in 1961, In 1994 we started our Buddy league which a…

BGRA Baseball started in 1961, In 1994 we started our Buddy league which allows children with intellectual and/or physical (dis)abilities to play baseball by partnering them with our wonderful able-bodied buddies. The buddies help their players as needed, whether it be pointing to where the ball should be thrown, helping them run bases, or just sharing in the fun. All BGRA members and players are encouraged to experience a Buddy Ball game either as a participant or spectator and discover what the joy of baseball is all about.

Tournament Registration Fee = $545
Early Bird Registration fee = $500 unt… Show More

Tournament Registration Fee = $545
Early Bird Registration fee = $500 until 12/31/2024 (Discount will automatically be applied at checkout)

New for 2025 - We will have A, B and C brackets at each age group. You will be prompted to select your age group and bracket during the registration process. Show Less

T-Ball is an informal league intended to teach the fundamentals of basebal…

T-Ball is an informal league intended to teach the fundamentals of baseball by the simplest method possible-letting the kids play the game. Players in this age range have a short interest span in any single activity and both practices and games move rapidly. Only the basic fundamentals of the game are brought out, such as how to properly catch and throw, how to field a ground ball, where to throw the fielded ball and how to back up other players, and the basics of base running. An emphasis in practices is teaching parents the skills they need to practice with their children at home.

Pinto is run as an informal league intended to teach the fundamentals of b… Show More

Pinto is run as an informal league intended to teach the fundamentals of baseball. This league will be the 1st league where the ball is pitched overhand. This 1st part of the season will be pitched by coaches. The second part of the season will be pitched by the players. Base rules are reinforced. No standings are kept and there is no post season tournament. The second half of the season when players pitch will utilize Farm League rules. Show Less

Farm League is an instructional league with players pitching throughout th… Show More

Farm League is an instructional league with players pitching throughout the season. Players play a minimum of three innings in the field when a full six inning game is played. There are no walks, if a player is thrown 4 balls, he/she will hit pitches thrown by the manager. There is no bunting. This is the first league that has a player draft to determine rosters. All players whose registrations are accepted will be on a team unless notified prior to the draft that there is a waiting list. The season begins at the end of April with two games a week. Standings are kept and there are playoffs at the end of the regular season. The postseason may extend into the middle of July. Show Less

Stallion league provides a higher level of competition and is a continuati… Show More

Stallion league provides a higher level of competition and is a continuation of the instructional structure of Farm league. Players pitch the entire game, introducing walks. In addition, runners can steal bases at any time to add to the challenge of the game. Players play a minimum of four innings in the field when a full six inning game is played. Bunting is permitted. There is a draft to determine team rosters. Any new players to the BGRA must attend a Ratings Night or enter the draft as an unrated player. All players whose registrations are accepted will be on a team unless notified prior to the draft that there is a waiting list. The season begins at the end of April with two games a week. Standings are kept and there are playoffs at the end of the regular season. The postseason may extend into the middle of July Show Less

Thoroughbred provides this developing age group with their first exposure … Show More

Thoroughbred provides this developing age group with their first exposure to the total game of baseball on a proportionate 70 foot baseball diamond. Lead offs are permitted, balk and infield fly rules apply, players can advance to 1st on a dropped third strike and can steal home. The Thoroughbred League has proven a strong instructional experience for the players in this league. Players play a minimum of four innings in the field when a full seven inning game is played. The season begins at the end of April with two games a week. Standings are kept and there are playoffs at the end of the regular season. The postseason may extend into the middle of July. There may be a World Series for Thoroughbred, after the playoffs that extends into the 1st week of August. Show Less

Palomino is structured similar to our Thoroughbred program. Field dimensio… Show More

Palomino is structured similar to our Thoroughbred program. Field dimensions include 80 foot bases and 54 foot pitching distances The Palomin League has proven a strong instructional experience for the players in this league. Players play a minimum of four innings in the field when a full seven inning game is played. The season begins at the end of April with two or three games a week. Standings are kept and there are playoffs at the end of the regular season. The postseason may extend into the middle of July. Show Less

Colt League is structured similar to High School baseball. Players play in… Show More

Colt League is structured similar to High School baseball. Players play in every game. The season begins in mid-May with two or three games a week. Standings are kept and there are playoffs at the end of the regular season. The postseason may extend into August.

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Location: Buffalo Grove

Info: Senior Colt League is the same as the Col…

Location: Buffalo Grove

Info: Senior Colt League is the same as the Colt League, intended for players older than 12th grade through 35. The season begins in early June.

Registration Information: Registration for a team is $2,000. If the team would like BGRA to provide standard uniforms for up to 15 players, there is an additional $1,000 fee. Please select the uniform add on in the registration. Additional uniforms are $65.