Baseball league for 8 year old
My 8-year-old son has been playing in NOLL/SOLL, but we are looking for a more racially-diverse league and one that is more competitive without overly-competitive coaches and parents. Any updated recommendations for spring baseball leagues such as Oakland Babe Ruth League or El Cerrito Youth Baseball among others? Thanks in advance!
Oct 4, 2016
Parent Replies
El Cerrito Youth Baseball is incredibly competitive, especially towards the end of the season. Game results and standings are posted on the website after each game so that every team knows exactly where it stands. There are playoffs at the end of the season that are taken very seriously. One coach had a scary angry outburst for no good reason during a playoff game that scared the kids on the other team and made them cry. That individual will not be coaching again but it is indicative of how ridiculously competitive things can get.
Other than the end-of-season tension every year, we have enjoyed our time with ECYB. They are making some rule changes that will hopefully prevent future out-of-control behavior but I don't think that it will impact how competitive the league is. Having said that, kids of all levels are welcome and everyone gets a lot of playing time. The rules about playing time are great and all kids are part of the team and get to play.
Take a look at Tara Hills in the San Pablo area!