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Attention 5th & 6th grade players and parents:
In the interest of player development and staying current with other leagues in our area, the Tri-County baseball coaches voted to adjust our playing dimensions from the current dimensions of 46ft mound 60ft base paths, to 50ft mound 70ft base paths. We have seen multiple leagues adopt these dimensions and we have chosen to keep up rather than see our players fall behind. Some of the drivers for this change: Safety of our pitchers; By moving the pitcher back 4 feet further from the plate, this gives the pitcher more time to react to a line drive shot right back towards him. Our current junior high players will be playing games this year on field dimensions of 54/80 and even some games at 60/90; We would like to ease this transition and help them be better prepared to play on a larger field. More opportunities for our fielders to field balls and make a play with good mechanics; Rather than rushing a throw across the diamond with poor throwing technique in an effort to beat the runner. These changes were adopted with a lot of thought and discussion. But most importantly, in the best interest of our children participating in our league. The Delphos City Parks Department is currently planning to adjust our diamonds to accommodate these dimensions. These playing dimensions will only apply to City League boys (current 5th & 6th grade). Our minors and coach pitch (current 1st thru 4th), will continue to play at 46/60. If you have any questions about this change or anything else, please message us on Facebook or speak with one of our officers. Delphos Baseball and Softball Association. |
Exciting changes for the 2020 season!
To help restore competitive balance and better develop our young players, our minor league will be making some positive changes beginning with the 2020 season. Beginning this season any current 3rd grader or 1st time player from grades 3rd and 4th will be assigned to a minor league team based on a skills evaluation. This evaluation will take the place of the traditional "tryout". As they move to their 5th grade season they will be drafted into one of the 4 city teams. At that point depending on the 5th or 6th graders ability he will either play for one of the city teams or be placed on to a balanced minor league team and become an alternate for his city team. The officers have spent upwards of 8hrs discussing these changes; we have also met with our board and our membership to discuss these changes and get their invaluable input. Our hope is to see better more balanced gameplay in our minor league and better developed players as they move through our programs and into high school. Along with these changes we are moving to grade eligibility rather than age. Current pre-k and k will play rookie league, current 1st and 2nd graders will play coach pitch, current 3rd and 4th graders will play minor league, and finally, current 5th and 6th graders will play city league or minor. If you're willing, please share this post with your family and friends to help us get the word out. Watch for signup information coming home from school with your child this week. Online signups are set to begin this Saturday the 22nd of February 2020. As always, please message us with any questions you may have and we will get back to you promptly. Delphos Baseball and Softball Association |
Officers for 2020 Season
Introducing your officers for the 2020 season. They are working diligently, along with many others, to make Delphos Baseball and Softball Association one of the best programs in the area. Stayed tuned for announcements in the very near future regarding some significant and exciting changes within our leagues. The changes being made, we believe, are in the best interest of your child's development in baseball and softball. Our top priority is creating the best possible experience for the child as well as the parents. As always, please reach out to one of the officers if you have any questions/concerns. |
2019 Delphos BSA Dugout Fundraising Raffle
We are asking for your support and offering a chance to win big money. See flyer below for more info.  |
2019 Baseball/Softball Saturday Schedules
Here are the schedules for pictures and the baseball games for the day. Baseball Saturday is May 11th.   |
Girls Softball Clinic - One Day Only
Who: Girls in grades 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th Where: Delphos Jefferson High School Softball Diamond When: Sunday, May 5th from 1 pm - 4 pm Cost: $25 *This fee will provide athletes with a Clinic T-shirt and a Popsicle. WHAT TO EXPECT: Pitching, Throwing and Fielding Former University of Findlay Softball Coach Ron Ammons will be working with girls on pitching technique as well as drills that can be used at practice and home. This clinic will also host Matt Perkins, current Crestview Baseball coach and former Bluffton University baseball pitcher. The camp will also feature Delphos Jefferson High School softball coach Michelle Schuerman. Coach Schuerman played college softball at Triton College in Chicago, as short stop and center fielder. This will be a great opportunity to allow your daughter to work with skilled coaches who can teach and demonstrate the necessary tools needed to become a successful softball player. Thanks, Jason Cross Delphos Baseball and Softball Association To have a T-shirt ordered, money is due by April 19th Please make checks payable to Jason Cross Mail to 1200 Grothause Street, Delphos, Ohio 45833 Email cross.jason@apps.crestviewknights.com Cell # 419-302-8049 My daughter, _______________________, is permitted to participate in the one day clinic, hosted by the Delphos Little League Baseball and Softball Association. Shirt size- YS YM YL AS AM AL XL Parent Signature ______________________________________Date__________________ |
Softball Tryouts Grades 2 thru 4
WHO? Girls who are in grades 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, who DID NOT play softball last year. (If you haven’t signed up but would like to do so, please contact me.) WHEN? Tuesday, April 16th from 5:30-7:00 p.m. (If inclement weather, the make-up day will be Thursday, April 18th from 5:30-7:00) WHERE? Diamonds 2 & 3 (Northwest side of the of the park) WHAT? Tryouts for those girls WHO DID NOT PLAY SOFTBALL LAST YEAR! PLEASE JOIN THE 2ND, 3RD, AND 4TH GRADE COACHES FOR AN EVENING OF FUNDAMENTAL SOFTBALL SKILLS PRACTICE AT THE DELPHOS STADIUM PARK. WE WILL WORK ON:
WHILE THIS IS NOT A REQUIRED PRACTICE, WE HIGHLY ENCOURAGE PLAYERS TO ATTEND. Respectfully, Jason Cross Softball Chairman Delphos Baseball and Softball Association cross.jason@apps.crestviewknights.com Cell # 419-302-8049 |
Softball Tryouts for girls grades 5th thru 8th
WHO? Girls in grades 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th who are signed up to play softball.
PLEASE JOIN THE 5th- 8th GRADE COACHES FOR AN EVENING OF FUNDAMENTAL SOFTBALL SKILLS PRACTICE AT THE DELPHOS STADIUM PARK. WE WILL WORK ON:
WHILE THIS IS NOT A REQUIRED PRACTICE, WE HIGHLY ENCOURAGE PLAYERS TO ATTEND. THIS IS A GREAT WAY TO GET GEARED UP FOR THE UPCOMING SOFTBALL SEASON!
Respectfully, Jason Cross |
Baseball & Softball Sign-Ups for 2019
 2019 Boys Baseball & Girls Softball Sign-Ups March 2 & 9 from 9am to Noon Franklin Elementary Cafeteria Ages 5-14 (all first year participants need to bring a birth certificate for proof of age) Cost: One Player - $35 • Two Players - $65 • Three or more - $80 Seeking coaches & umpires for all age groups! Important Dates: 9 yr. old boys tryouts - March 25 & 26 @ 6pm (includes 10-12 year old first time players) Place of tryouts to be announced. Baseball/Softball Saturday & Pictures - May 11th |
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