J Baseball is a recreational youth baseball program open to children from all over Kansas City. Practices will begin in August and games will start September 7th and go through October 27th (no games Saturday, October 12th). Games will be played on weekends. Additional weekends/Fridays may be used depending on weather. T-Ball will take place Monday evenings. While all league games will take place at the Jewish Community Center in Overland Park, league provided practice fields will be at Overland Park City fields.  Individual teams may secure their own practice fields elsewhere. League provided practice fields are allocated through a process to be described at the pre-season coaches' meetings.

For more information or questions, contact Ben Heger at 913-399-3045 or [email protected]

Registration for the 2024 Fall Season opens June 5th.  All players register individually, requesting a head coach or teammates to determine team. Those without a specific coach may register as a "free agent" if they would like to be placed onto a team. Teams may be combined into one division if there are not enough teams within an age group.

All registration takes place through the League website www.jccbaseball.com.

2024 Age Divisions, Registration Dates and Fees

Uniforms from the Spring/Summer League should be worn. Those switching teams will be provided a matching uniform.  Those who did not play in the Spring/Summer League will pay a $25 uniform fee (this includes the hat and jersey).  The League provides each team with a practice field and equipment (including a Pitching Machine for Junior Division teams).  There is a $10 sibling discount.  There is a $3 administrative fee for each order.
Refund Policy:  Full refunds are available through August 5. 50% refunds are available through August 23rd.  No refunds are available after August 23rd

Individuals and teams (whether partial or complete) are welcome to join J Baseball. New teams should contact Ben Heger at 913-399-3045 or [email protected] for additional information. Those registering without a team are considered “free agents” and will be placed on a team by the League administrator.

All games are played at the Jewish Community Center located at 115th and Nall in Overland Park.  The baseball and softball complex is comprised of five lighted fields including three turf fields.  Restrooms and concessions are located on site.  In addition, J staff is present at all games, providing supervision and assistance with first aid matters. The league provides Overland Park City fields for those playing in our Fall League. 

Any team securing their own practice space will be reimbursed $50 by The J upon proof of receipt. For those looking to use The City of Prairie Village fields, information regarding their field/practice rentals can be found HERE.

Below is a brief description of each division. Teams will be combined into one division if there are not enough teams within an age group.

Click HERE for a chart of division specific rules and format

T-Ball (Current 4 & 5 year olds)

A fun, skills-based session introducing young children to the basic skills involved with T-ball/Baseball/Softball – throwing, catching, hitting, fielding and running the bases.  This class is led by parent volunteers, with J staff providing support.  Modified game playing – no scores are kept – is introduced as the program evolves during the season.  Team groups usually consist of 8-9 players. 

Mondays - 5:30-6:30 pm - Fields 3 and 4 at The J. 6 weeks starting on September 9th going through October 14th.

Coach Pitch for Kindergartners (2024-2025 school year)

Teams have separate practice and game schedules.  Practice day(s), times and locations are determined by coaches based upon field availability provided by the league or a field acquired by the coach. Each team is scheduled to play eight (8) games – on weekends - with 60 minute time limit per game. Coaches can submit blackout days/times before the schedule is determined.  No scores are kept during games and coaches are encouraged to focus on skill development.

JUNIOR DIVISONS

Click HERE for a chart of division specific rules and format

All Junior divisions are machine pitch. Teams have separate practice and game schedules.  Practice day(s), times and locations are determined by coaches based upon field availability provided by the league or a field acquired by the coach.

Junior 1 for 1st graders (2024-2025 school year)

Each team is scheduled to play 8 games with a 75 minute time limit per game – on weekends. Coaches can submit blackout days/times before the schedule is determined.  No scores are kept during games and coaches are encouraged to focus on skill development.  All teams are provided with a pitching machine to use at practices.  Although outs are enforced (players making an out do not remain on base), a half inning consists of all players from a given team batting through the order.

Junior 2 for 2nd graders (2024-2025 school year)

Each team is scheduled to play 8 games with a 75 minute time limit per game – on weekends. Coaches can submit blackout days/times before the schedule is determined.  While skill development is still the focus, scores are kept during games, a league provided umpire is present and a half inning consists of three outs or 6 runs whichever comes first.  All teams are provided with a pitching machine to use at practices.

Junior 3/4 for 3rd/4th graders (2024-2025 school year)
Each team is scheduled to play 8 games with a 90 minute time limit per game – on weekends. Coaches can submit blackout days/times before the schedule is determined.  While skill development is still the focus, scores are kept during games, a league provided umpire is present and a half inning consists of three outs or 6 runs whichever comes first.  All teams are provided with a pitching machine to use at practices. 

SENIOR DIVISIONS

Click HERE for a chart of division specific rules and format

All senior divisions are kid pitch with portable mounds. Teams have separate practice and game schedules.  Practice day(s), times and locations are determined by coaches based upon field availability provided by the league or a field acquired by the coach.

Senior 3/4 for 3rd and 4th graders (2024-2025 school year)

Each team is scheduled to play 8 games with a 90 minute time limit per game.  Coaches can submit blackout days/times before the schedule is determined.

Senior 5 for 5th and 6th graders (2024-2025 school year)

Each team is scheduled to play 8 games with a 90 minute time limit per game. Coaches can submit blackout days/times before the schedule is determined.

Senior 7/8 for 7th and 8th graders (2024-2025 school year)

Each team is scheduled to play 8 games.  All games have a 105 minute time limit. Coaches can submit blackout days/times before the schedule is determined.

Senior 9/10 for 9th and 10th graders (2024-2025 school year)

Each team is scheduled to play 8 games.  All games have a 105 minute time limit. Coaches can submit blackout days/times before the schedule is determined.


Fall Clinic Information Coming Soon!