Babe Ruth
Visalia Youth Baseball, Inc.
Babe Ruth Division Information
What is Visalia Youth Baseball?
Visalia Youth Baseball (VYB) is an affiliate of the Babe Ruth League that includes the Cal Ripken division for players ages 4-12 and the Babe Ruth division for players ages 13-16.
Babe Ruth Division:
This division was created for ball players ages 13-16 who wish to continue their baseball playing experience beyond the age of 12.
Registration:
Registration opens each year on November 1st. During the open registration times (normally November 1st of each year through mid-April of the following year - FOR BABE RUTH) click on the large orange Registration Now Open banner on the home page to register.
visaliacalripken.sportngin.com
Season Dates:
The season will begin in mid-May and end at the end of June.
Game Locations:
Games will be played at Ridgeview varsity & junior varsity baseball fields.
Who Will be Coaching the Teams?
VYB is a 100% volunteer organization. All managers and coaches give their time to the league to coach the kids. Managers and coaches must pass a background check, complete a Babe Ruth coaching certification course, and complete an abuse prevention training course. All managers and coaches must be approved by the VYB Board.
Team Assignments:
This season Babe Ruth will have Tryouts on May 11th, 9:00 a.m. at Ridgeview Middle School. ALL registrants will be placed on one of the 8 teams. Tryouts are only to balance the teams.
When Will We Hear From Our Coach?
May 11th, in the evening, the coaches will draft their teams. You will hear from your coach within a couple of days, so by May 13th-14th.
Babe Ruth Division Approved Bats:
1. USA Baseball Marking. 2. BBCOR.50. All bats must have a 2-5/8" barrel. Note: Solid one-piece wood bats are permitted for use in all divisions and must conform to Rule 1.10. No laminated or experimental bats shall be used in a game.
Revised May 2024
Playoff Schedule 2024 - 4/29-5/4/24
Revised April 30, 2024
2024 VISALIA YOUTH BASEBALL
Playoff Schedule
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Game |
Day/Date |
Time |
Visitor |
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Home |
Field |
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I. Minor 8’s |
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Wednesday, May 1 |
5:30 p.m. |
#4 Seed (Rawhide) |
at |
#1 Seed (Cubs) |
RSP #4 |
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2 |
Wednesday, May 1 |
7:30 p.m. |
#3 Seed (Giants) |
at |
#2 Seed (Padres) |
RSP #4 |
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3 |
Saturday, May 4 Championship |
9:00 a.m. |
*Winner Game #1 vs Winner Game #2 |
RSP #4 |
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II. Minor 9’s |
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1 |
Wednesday, May 1 |
5:30 p.m. |
#4 Seed (Royals) |
at |
#1 Seed (Angels) |
RSP #2 |
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2 |
Wednesday, May 1 |
7:30 p.m. |
#3 Seed (Orioles) |
at |
#2 Seed (Astros) |
RSP #2 |
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3 |
Saturday, May 4 Championship
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9:00 a.m. |
*Winner Game #1 vs |
RSP #2 |
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II. AA |
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1 |
Monday, April 29 |
5:30 p.m. |
#5 Seed (Astros) (10) |
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#4 Seed (Rawhide) (1) |
RSP #2 |
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2 |
Monday, April 29 |
7:30 p.m. |
#6 Seed (Blue Jays) (2) |
at |
#3 Seed (Rays) (13) |
RSP #2 |
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3 |
Thursday, May 2 |
5:30 p.m. |
Seed #5 Astros at Seed #1 (Brewers) |
RSP #2 |
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4 |
Thursday, May 2 |
7:30 p.m. |
Seed #3 Rays at Seed #2 (Marlins) |
RSP #2 |
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5 |
Saturday, May 4 Championship
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11:00 a.m. |
*Winner Game #3 vs Winner Game #4 |
RSP #2 |
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II. AAA |
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1 |
Monday, April 29 |
5:30 p.m. |
#5 Seed (Cubs) (2) |
at |
#4 Seed (Nationals) (17) |
RSP #3 |
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2 |
Monday, April 29 |
7:30 p.m. |
#6 Seed (Padres) (6) |
at |
#3 Seed (Rawhide) (11) |
RSP #3 |
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3 |
Thursday, May 2 |
5:30 p.m. |
Seed #4 Nationals at Seed #1 (Pirates) |
RSP #3 |
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4 |
Thursday, May 2 |
7:30 p.m. |
Seed #3 Rawhide at Seed #2 (Giants) |
RSP #3 |
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5 |
Saturday, May 4 Championship |
11:00 a.m. |
*Winner Game #3 vs Winner Game #4 |
RSP #3 |
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II. Majors |
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1 |
Monday, April 29 |
5:30 p.m. |
#6 Seed (Athletics) (4) |
at |
#3 Seed (Tigers) (5) |
RSP #1 |
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2 |
Monday, April 29 |
7:30 p.m. |
#5 Seed (Red Sox) (7) |
at |
#4 Seed (Indians) (1) |
RSP #1 |
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3 |
Wednesday, May 1 |
5:30 p.m. |
Seed #5 Red Sox at #1 Seed (Rangers) |
RSP #1 |
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4 |
Wednesday, May 1 |
5:30 p.m. |
Seed #3 Tigers at #2 Seed (Orioles) |
RSP #3 |
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5 |
Wednesday, May 1 |
7:30 p.m. |
*Winner Game #3 vs Winner Game #4 |
RSP #1 |
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6 |
Wednesday, May 1 |
7:30 p.m. |
*Loser Game #3 vs Loser Game #4 |
RSP #3 |
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7 |
Thursday, May 2 |
7:30 p.m. |
*Loser Game #5 vs Winner Game #6 |
RSP #1 |
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8 |
Saturday, May 4 Championship |
10:00 a.m. |
*Winner Game #7 vs Winner Game #5 |
RSP #1 |
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9 |
Saturday, May 4(If necessary) |
30 Minutes after conclusion of Game #8 |
**Winner Game #8 vs Loser Game #8 (if 1st loss) |
RSP #1 |
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*Notes:
- *The higher seed will be the home team, although the higher team does have the option to be visitor if they choose.
- **Coin flip for home team for Game #9 (if necessary).
- Pitch counts used for regular season still in effect for the playoffs.
- For Majors only - A pitcher cannot pitch in back to back games on the same day. This would apply to the Wednesday night double headers and possibly on Saturday, if the second game is necessary.
