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Inhouse Baseball

Inhouse Program (2nd- 7th graders)

Games and practices in St. Paul. Teams play 1-2 games per week & 1-2 practices per week, to be determined by number of players and field space. No buddy requests.  Dates and times will be known in April.

  • D-League (Kindergarten - 1st grade)

  • Rookie (2nd- 3rd grade)

  • A Level (4th grade/10U)

  • AA Level (5th grade/11U)

  • AAA (6th grade/12U)

  • AL (7th grade/13U)

For 2024, based on historical numbers, it is expected that the AAA and AL will play in a combined league.

Bryce Miller

VP of Baseball

PLUS Baseball

  • Voluntary program that allows players in 4th- 7th grade to play more baseball against other associations.

  • Players play in our Highland In-House League with one team, and play in weekend tournaments with a separate PLUS team.

  • Teams formed at fall evals.

  • Some Plus/Travel teams have open spots.  If you are new to the League and your player is interested in trying out for a Plus or Travel team, please email us.

Dustin Andrist

Travel Director

Travel Baseball

  • Players participate in a full travel schedule that involves home and away league games in the Metro Baseball League (MBL), as well as weekend tournaments, on the same team. 

  • The option to travel is given to teams at the 12U,  the 13U, and the 14U level depending on number of players and interest.

  • Teams that elect to travel often also play in the Highland In-House League.  Depends on the numbers.

  • Teams formed at fall evals.

  • Some Plus/Travel teams have open spots.  If you are new to the League and your player is interested in trying out for a Plus or Travel team, please email us.

Dustin Andrist

Travel Director

Highland Baseball Board

Andrew Ruediger

President

Zack Ryan

Treasurer

Dustin Andrist

Travel Director

Bryce Miller

VP of Baseball

Patrick Martin

Alumni

2024 Highland Ball Baseball Commissioners:

D-League Commissioner- Joe Kolar

Rookie Commissioner- Justin Uran

10U Commissioner- Ion Skillrud/Jason DaCosta

11U Commissioner- John Young

12U Commissioner- Zack Ryan

13U Commissioner- Joe Opack

14U/15U Commissioner- Andrew Ruediger


Highland Ball Baseball Bat Rules

Bats - The following pertains to the legality of bats in the St. Paul Highland Ball In-House Baseball Leagues:

All bats must be 36" or less and 

9-11 year olds - Maximum barrel diameter at the thickest part:  2 ¾” or less with UNLIMITED weight differential and a USSSA or USA mark.

12-13 year olds - Maximum barrel diameter at the thickest part:  2 1/4" or less with UNLIMITED weight differential and a USSSA or USA mark. OR maximum barrel diameter at the thickest part: 2 1/2", 2 5/8”, or 2 ¾” barrel with minus 10 weight differential or less and a USSSA or USA mark.

14 year olds -    Maximum diameter at the thickest part: 2 3/4" or less barrel with  maximum minus 5 weight differential or less with USSSA or USA mark. (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. 

WOOD BATS ALLOWED AT ALL AGES

BBCOR BATS ALLOWED AT ALL AGES