League Coordinator

Joshua Edwards

708-270-2333

There’s a new game in town! We are proud to present you with the release of an all-new league for men, the Blue Island Park District Men’s Baseball League (MBL).

The MBL is a whole new option for men’s baseball teams that includes not only everything you’ve come to love about South-side baseball, but with the full cooperation and resources of the Blue Island Park District. This includes the use of one of Chicagoland’s favorite baseball diamonds, Hart Park, online scheduling and team stat tracking, weekly team/player recognition,  public book-keeping, customer support, and a league coordinator to provide answers to your toughest questions.

Now is the time to be a part of a new era of Men’s Baseball. Team registrations are now open to the public!

League Info

Fee includes baseballs and playoff trophies. A full schedule will be given to each team captain at the league meeting. Top 4 teams will make Playoffs. Full refunds will be processed for teams that paid in full and secured a sponsorship but paid themselves to secure a spot. Registration ends April 1 or when leagues fill, whichever comes first.

Men’s Baseball League Information

• The MBL will use modified IHSA rules
• The MBL will play each week on Sundays morning or afternoon.
• Teams will participate in either a weekly single or doubleheader game.
• Playoffs:
  • Single elimination wild card game if necessary.
  • Semi Final: 3 Game Series if 3^rd game necessary it will be played the following week.
  • Championship: 3 game Series(1 game per week)

Recognition 

• Scorecards will be the responsibility of the team captain. Scorecards must be turned in after every game. Stats will be on display via the Blue Island Park District’s Quickscore website.

• Yearly Awards ( Hitter of the Year, Pitcher of the Year, Best defensive players at positions) will be awarded at the final game of the regular season.

2019 All-Star Game

GAME STATUS

Postponed due to inclement weather. This event will be rescheduled for a later date.

Sunday, May 26th, 2019

Hart Park
12325 S. Western Ave.

7:00pm

(Weather Pending)

Free Admission and Parking

Featuring

1. A choice selection of players from 2019 MBL teams
2. Inning Raffles – featuring official MBL fan t-shirts
3. Poster Design Station – cheer for your favorite team or player with a personalized poster designed by you.
4. Grilled food – Enjoy food hot off the grill compliments of the Blue Island Park District.

Congratulations to our 2018 Champions

The Blue Island

BREWERS

Joseph Sanchez

Juan Gallardo

Jaime Valadez

Carlos Valadez

Nathan Weglarz

Nathan Gass

Matthew Hamann

Ralph Pinto

Jake Kosiek

Ramon Hernandez

Michael Orozco

Javier Loera

Bryce Johannes

Justin Longoria

Chris Ferrin

Jose Alvarado

David Rangel

Joey Gray

Israel Martinez

Elyas Leyva

The Brewers and the MBL season will return

Spring 2019

2019 Team Sponsors

The Blue Island Park District appreciates businesses that sponsor MBL teams. Your continued contributions make for a great playing environment and help make the MBL the BEST league in the southside of Chicago.

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