We're hoping this site becomes your #1 source for all things 

Babe Ruth, but for the site to be successful, we'll need a lot of cooperation and volunteer participation.

Off-Season Baseball Clinics

If you want to stay in baseball shape during the off season and improve your baseball skills and fundamentals, email Joe (Alameda Merchants coach) for more information about available Fall Ball clinics at pearsejoe@yahoo.com

2011 Babe Ruth Scholarships

Alameda Babe Ruth has awarded over $40,000 in College Scholarships since 1995.  more info

Here are your scholarship winners for 2011:

• Danny Andrada - O'Dowd

• Tyler Cobb - Alameda

• Spenser Linney - Head Royce

• Eli Nemzer - Alameda

• Garrett Rich - St. Joe's

• Richard Roque - Alameda

• John Ruck - Alameda

• Joe Serventi - Encinal

• Ben Torres - Encinal

Congratulations guys!!

Clarification: 2012 Bat Rules 

NOTE: The guidelines for approved bats (13-15) has changed again.    ...details

Babe Ruth Code of Conduct...

This code applies to all players & adults (fans, coaches & officials).  Please read this important information.

Clarification: Minimum Play Rule

All players who are not injured or being disciplined must play at least -- three (3) defensive innings and have one (1)at bat.

Basic Baseball Rules

Here's a clarification/refresher of "basic" league baseball rules. 
... details  

Baseball Quiz 
Test your baseball knowledge.  

 Ok, here's our 5th quiz question of the season.
You make the call...

Former Alameda Babe Ruth players
in the Pros.

Fan Bulletin Board + Useful Links

No, this is not a place to complain about that 3rd strike call you didn't agree with.  But it is a place where you can share info about baseball resources, like a good baseball camp or a pitching coach you've liked.  ...more_

Lost & Found...

LOST: Nothing reported
FOUND: 2 gloves, 1 bat, 1 batting helmet

If you've lost or found any gear... let us know.

2012 Team Assignments: Registration and

evaluations for the 2012 season are now completed. Coaches will be meeting soon to select their teams, and all players who registered and tried out will be contacted by their new coach within the next few weeks.

League Reorganization overview ...Details

Waiting List: If you did not register/tryout by the 1/14 deadline, but would still like to be added to our "waiting list", please contact our League Vice President Bill Dal Porto (billdalporto@comcast.net). Dedication Ceremony for Brandon Sorensen Memorial Bench at Golf Complex: Photos 'Inside Pitch' Available! Check out our "Inside Pitch" newsletter for 2012. The newsletter provides details for all our key events, including: League Reorganization, Registration, Tryouts and more.  MERCHANTS JOINS PWBL The Alameda Merchants (19-21) baseball team has just joined the Pacific West Baseball League (PWBL). The PWBL is a competitive wood-bat league, whose stated objective is to advance collegiate baseball prospects towards their futures of becoming professional ball players, while providing the structure and guidance to return to their respective colleges after the season. Additionally, the league strives to promote a family-oriented atmosphere for fans to enjoy top-level competition by dedicated players, acting as positive role models for young athletes in the community. For the 2012 season, the PWBL will have franchises in Alameda, Atwater, Auburn, Fresno, Lodi, Sacramento, Salinas, San Rafael, San Francisco and Carson City, Nevada. All teams affiliated with the PWBL, showcase some of the top talent in the country, with potential Major League stars gracing the diamonds each season. If you are interested in playing for the Alameda Merchants, becoming a Merchant sponsor, or just need more information about the league, contact the Merchant's General Manager Erik Shuler at eschuler@hbrinfo.com; (510.919.9485).  Additional information is also available at: www.alamedababeruth.com  and http://pacificwestbaseball.com  More League News... What's This?  You've walked by it, but have you ever stopped to see what it said? ...more Coach's Clipboard... The Coach's Clipboard provides coaching tips and useful info culled from various sources, including the official Ripken League newsletter.  Here's the latest (5/30): Headfirst vs. Feet-first Rain / Field Conditions After a rain, always call the ARPD Field Hotline to find out whether fields are playable or closed: 747- 7540 NEVER go onto fields that have been closed by ARPD.  Thanks. Email Issues - If you experience any 'delivery issues' sending info to our webmaster@alamedababeruth.com email address, just submit your scores and game summaries directly to grigg12@comcast.net. Thanks.

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