Eagan Baseball News
EBA Board Openings- Please Consider Helping Out!
The Eagan Baseball Association is looking for individuals interested in joining the board for the 2022 season! There are multiple vacancies and help is greatly needed from our in house and travel baseball families! Interested? Contact Rob Emerson at baseball@eaasports.org
Registrations Now Open!
Registrations are open for In-house (K-5 and 6-12) as well as travel baseball (9u and 10u). Sign up now! Links for all registrations are at the Eaganbaseball.org website. Tryouts for 11u-14u have been completed and teams have been formed. Registration for 15u and 19+ will be coming soon!
9U and 10U Tryouts
Mark your calendar!! Travel Baseball tryouts for age groups 9u and 10u will be held at The Cages on March 12th from 11:30-3:00. Please make every effort to attend. If necessary, the makeup date will be March 11th, although it is strongly recommended that all players make every attempt to be available for the March 12th tryout date.
Off Season Training Going on NOW!
We are excited to be partnered with The Cages for another year of off-season baseball training. Small group lesson packs are for sale online and classes have been added to the schedule. Space is limited and it is a first come first serve program so don't wait! Click here to purchase your training package. Already purchased your package? Be sure to sign up for your classes! Click here to visit the class schedule!
Zach at The Cages also is hosting FREE age group lessons on Sundays. The last round of classes will be in February. Sign up here!
Any questions can be sent to Zach Hendrickson at zach@thecages.us
Please Support the EHS Baseball Program
The EHS Baseball Booster club is hosting BINGO at Cooper’s on 2/18/22 at 7 pm. Spread the word!
THE FIRST ANNUAL EBA GOLF OUTING WAS A HUGE SUCCESS!
Thank you all who participated in our 1 st Annual Eagan Baseball Golf Tournament. Your commitment to making Eagan Baseball a top tier program will go a long way in the upcoming season.
Additionally, the association, families and kids would like to thank Mendakota Country Club for providing a best in class facility and our sponsors who donated their time and treasure to make this event a homerun. It is our hope that this experience and camaraderie can be duplicated in 2022 with even more local sponsors joining the cause.
We ask that when making decisions in your daily lives that you consider giving these sponsors your consideration and support.
Thank you again for a great experience and we look forward to building upon this success next year.
Sincerely,
Eagan Baseball Association
Golf Sponsors: Twin City Fire, Urban Escapes, High Ball Energy, Cooper's, Brent Wilcox realty, Jen Conoryea State Farm Insurance, Eagan Smiles Dentistry, Home Federal, Keurig Dr. Pepper, and Eagan Football.
New Bat Rules for 2022 Season
NEW BAT RULES
For the 2021 MBL Fall League and 2022 MBL/MBT seasons, MBL/MBT will allow the use of both USA and USSSA approved stamped bats in our leagues as well as in tournament play. The decision is in part to simplify the rules and regulations in both league and tournament play in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. The following bat regulations will be in place:
9-11 year olds - Maximum diameter at the thickest part: 2 1/4", 2 1/2”, 2 5/8” or 2 3/4” with UNLIMITED weight differential and a USSSA or USA mark and meet Bat Performance Standards.
12-13 year olds - Maximum diameter at the thickest part: 2 1/4" or less with UNLIMITED weight differential and a USSSA or USA mark and meet Bat Performance Standards.
12-13 year olds - Maximum diameter at the thickest part: 2 1/2", 2 5/8”, or 2 3/4” barrel with minus 10 weight differential and a USSSA or USA mark and meet Bat Performance Standards.
14 year olds - Maximum diameter at the thickest part: 2 3/4" or less barrel with maximum minus 5 weight differential with USSSA or USA mark and meet Bat Performance Standards. (This includes 14/15A Division).
15 year olds - Maximum diameter at the thickest part: 2 5/8" or less with a minus 3 weight differential and be BBCOR approved.
Length: 36" or less
WOOD BATS ALLOWED AT ALL AGES
EAGAN CLUBHOUSE TEAM STORE
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The Eagan Clubhouse Team Store gives families access to custom Eagan Baseball apparel, gear and uniform needs at a discount. There are discounts on a wide range of Wilson, Demarini, EvoSheild and Louisville Slugger gear.
Custom Eagan Baseball apparel will be available during specific ordering windows throughout the year. Non-custom equipment and gear (e.g., bats, gloves, apparel) is available year round, at a 20% discount.
Recommended Eagan Baseball Uniform items (e.g., pants, socks, belts) for travel and in-house are available through the Eagan Clubhouse Team Store and items are featured on the Eagan Clubhouse website.
TEAM STORE INVITE CODE: N/A TEAM NAME: EAGAN BASEBALL
Go to www.wilsonteamshop.com/join
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About the Eagan Baseball Association
Eagan Baseball offers two programs: In-House and Travel.
In-house baseball is available to players from Pre-K through their senior year in high school. Some older ages will travel to surrounding communities for games, but most play for in-house will be in Eagan. See registration tab for more information on in-house schedules. In-house is a less competitive, less time intense option for players who enjoy baseball but do not want to commit to a travel schedule.
The Traveling Baseball program provides intensive skill development and a high level of competition. The program offers opportunities to develop confidence and teamwork while competing with teams representing other area communities.
Weather Hotline & Field Closings
Sports Hotline (651) 675-5566
Game & Field Status –
http://www.cityofeagan.com/gamestatus
Game & Field Status Subscription
There is a subscription option if you would like to be alerted of field closings. Please follow the instructions on the City's page for those steps.
PLEASE SUPPORT OUR EBA SPONSORS!
Eagan Baseball Scholarship Information
Eagan Baseball follows the EAA Scholarship process. Please see the documents below for EAA scholarship information and the EAA scholarship application.
If a family does not meet the EAA scholarship requirements yet still is in need of a hardship scholarship, please submit the completed scholarship application form with an explanation of hardship needs and your application will be reviewed.
Concussion Awareness Training for All EBA Coaches
If you plan to be a coach or assistant coach for EBA , you must be current in your Concussion Awareness Training. Minnesota state law requires all youth sport coaches to complete Concussion Awareness Training at least once every 3 years.
If your training is current, be sure to have your certificate with you at all times in the dugout. If you have never completed the training or need to update, you can follow this link to complete the CDC's online training module. The training only takes 30-40 minutes and can be completed at your convenience. Please be sure to print and save your Certificate of Completion.