Baseball – Babe Ruth, Ages 13-15
Players born prior to May 1, 2010, and on or after May 1, 2007, are eligible for Babe Ruth 13-15 League competition for the 2023 season. BPRD Age Rule: A player must participate in the Babe Ruth 13-15 League until they are no longer eligible to play according to Babe Ruth League age chart.
Informational Meeting
- Wednesday, April 19, at 6pm in the community room at Frances Leach High Prairie Arts & Science Complex, 1810 Schafer St.
- Informational Meeting Notes
- Parent Manual
- Player Expectations
- Major League Advancing Baseball Information Sheet 2023
- Major League Non-Advancing (NA) Baseball Information Sheet 2023
- Concussion Protocol
- North Dakota Babe Ruth: www.ndakbaberuth.com.
- Picture Order Form
- Baseball Apparel Store
Rosters and Schedules
- Major League Rosters
- Major League Practice Schedule
- Bismarck Babe Ruth 13 Year Old Team Schedule
- Bismarck Babe Ruth 14 Year Old Team Schedule
- Bismarck Babe Ruth 15 Year Old Team Schedule
- Bismarck Babe Ruth Non-Advancing (Bombers) Schedule
- Minor League Game Schedule
- Minor League Practice Schedule
- Minor League Rosters
- Minor League Tournament Schedule
Dates
- Major League: May–August
- Minor League: May–July
- Major League Tournament: July 26-30
- Minor League Tournament: July 17-24
*Dates and times are subject to change.
Ages Registration Codes
- Age 13: 24853
- Age 14: 24854
- Age 15: 24855
Registration
Because the program has started and teams have been established, please call Ethan at 701-415-0464 to see if openings are available.
League Format
The league is separated into Major and Minor leagues. Players will only play in one league.
- Major (Travel Baseball): The Major league consists of 13’s, 14’s and 15’s advancing teams and a 13-15 non-advancing team.
- Minor (League Baseball): The Minor league consists of league teams with players ages 13-15.
Major League Tryouts
Tatley-Eagles Park, 602 Airport Rd.
Participants are strongly encouraged to attend all tryout dates.
- April 26, May 3 and May 10
- Age 13: 4-5:30pm
- Age 14: 5:30-7pm
- Age 15: 7-8:30pm
Minor League Tryouts
Tatley-Eagles Park, 602 Airport Rd.
Participants must attend one tryout date.
- May 8: 5:30-7:30pm
- May 9: 5:30-7pm
Tryouts are used to evaluate players and place them on teams based on a variety of categories. The criteria used to select these teams include: attitude, attendance, sportsmanship, versatility and skill/ability. The Minor league will divide players to balance skills among the teams.
Major League Practice and Game Schedules
- Practice starts May 22. Practice, game schedules and team rosters are provided after tryouts.
- Teams play weekdays and weekends.
- Haaland Field, 2506 S. 12th St.
- Tatley-Eagles Park, 602 Airport Rd.
- Legacy High School, 3400 E. Calgary Ave.
Minor League Practice and Game Schedule
- Practice starts May 22. Teams practice and play games Monday-Thursday between the hours of 3:30-10pm. Teams rotate practice and game times.
- Schedules and team rosters are provided after tryouts.
- Haaland Field, 2506 S. 12th St.
- Tatley-Eagles Park, 602 Airport Rd.
- Legacy High School, 3400 E. Calgary Ave.
Fees
- $170/player-if received on or before Monday, April 17
- No more than $340/household.
- $180/player-if received Tuesday, April 18, or later
- No more than $360/household.
Fees for Major League (In addition to base fee)
- Advancing $175 and non-advancing $100. Major League fees are due after tryouts.
- Major League players (advancing and non-advancing) are required to sell raffle tickets at $20 per raffle ticket.
Uniform and Batting Helmet
- Players receive a team uniform jersey and hat to keep. Players are responsible for their own baseball pants. Grey baseball pants are recommended for all players.
- Recommended for players to purchase their own batting helmets. Team helmets are provided for league play.
- All bats must bear the USABat licensing mark to be permissible for play. See more bat information at www.baberuthleague.org/bat-rules.aspx.
Babe Ruth League Age Chart for 2023 | ||||||||||||
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
2010 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
2009 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
2008 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
2007 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Rainout/Inclement Weather
In case of inclement weather, every effort is made to determine diamond playability by 7:45am for day programs or 4pm for evening programs. Please check this website’s orange ALERT bar on the homepage. You may also “Like” the BPRD Facebook page as weather notifications are posted there. Or call the BPRD information line at 222-6479.