Youth Leagues
The Philly Select Youth Leagues launched at four different age groups (13U - 17U), with a goal of providing structure and competitiveness for teams with middle and high school age athletes that are serious about the game.
Collegiate League
In addition to the youth leagues, in June of 2024, we will be launching the Philly Select Baseball Collegiate League (PSCBL). The inaugural 5-team college league in the Philadelphia area is designed to give rising high school seniors and current college players an organized and competitive environment to develop their skills and showcase their talents.
2024 Philly Select Baseball Recap: A Foundation for the Future
The 2024 season marked the pilot year for the Philly Select League, featuring three youth divisions and a collegiate division. Teams competed in the 13U (10 teams), 14U (12 teams), 15/16U (10 teams), and Collegiate (5 teams) divisions, representing some of the best baseball talent in the region.
Participating Organizations:
- Anderson Monarchs
- Baseball U
- Bell Ringers
- BK Athletics
- Boilermakers
- Bucks County Ghost
- Buxmont Hitmen
- Collegeville Spiders
- Deck Dogs
- Lower Bucks Minutemen
- Philadelphia Prime
- Philadelphia Stars
- Philly Bandits
- Pioneers Baseball
- Rake Baseball
The league’s focus was to complement the rigorous tournament schedules these teams already provided, offering a localized platform for pure baseball. Games were played without time limits, except for fields without lights, ensuring up to 2 hours and 15 minutes of uninterrupted play during weekend matchups. Thoughtful scheduling minimized back-to-back games and limited doubleheaders to safeguard players’ health and safety, especially pitchers.
Season Highlights:
The inaugural season was filled with intense, competitive games. Teams were evenly matched, delivering thrilling back-and-forth action. Despite challenges like unpredictable weather and packed tournament schedules, the commitment of participating teams and coaches ensured a successful season. While playoffs didn’t conclude as envisioned, the league achieved its goal of creating a strong foundation for the future.
Looking Ahead to 2025:
Building on the lessons from 2024, the upcoming season promises exciting improvements for players and coaches alike. Philly Select Baseball League aims to become both a supplement to tournaments and a premier destination for competitive baseball in the Philadelphia area. We’re committed to fostering relationships, enhancing the player experience, and creating a tradition of excellence for years to come.
We can’t wait to see you on the field for another amazing season of Philly Select Baseball!
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