How does a Woman get into a baseball League??

[Malibuhk22]

I am a 25 year old female who has been wanting to get into baseball for sometime now.... my friend plays in the National Adult Baseball Association and he tells me all the time that I am a better player than most of the guys on the team.... I went to the manager and asked if I might try out for the team but he told me that because of the insurance rules and paperwork they sign at the beginning of the season, it allows women not to play.... Are there women's baseball leagues out there, besides the USA team?? I have always played with the men (I even play on men's only softball teams) and honestly I would prefer to play with men over women, personally I think it's more fun....

[NotAboutEgo]

I am a 25 year old female who has been wanting to get into baseball for sometime now.... my friend plays in the National Adult Baseball Association and he tells me all the time that I am a better player than most of the guys on the team.... I went to the manager and asked if I might try out for the team but he told me that because of the insurance rules and paperwork they sign at the beginning of the season, it allows women not to play.... Are there women's baseball leagues out there, besides the USA team?? I have always played with the men (I even play on men's only softball teams) and honestly I would prefer to play with men over women, personally I think it's more fun....

Hi Malibu,

Where do you currently live? If there is a women's league in your area, you can join simply by contacting them. I can help you with the info of finding a team/league... depending on where you live. If there's not a women's league close enough to you, you can either start a women's league or play in women's tourneys for other teams. If you're in a region that has some women's teams close enough to travel to, you can create a team and then play those teams. For example, my team in Detroit travels to Chicago, South Bend, Indiana, Cleveland, Toronto, etc. to play the teams there. Some players who play in leagues also play in tourneys with their regular teams or with other teams. For instance, I'm playing with the Chicago Gems in the women's portion of the Roy Hobbs World Series in Ft. Myers, Florida at the end of October. In a lot of cases, the women's teams playing in tourneys are in need of more players to fill roster spots.

I'm not so sure about what the manager from the NABA team told you about women not being able to play because of insurance reasons and paperwork. That sounds like a cop out and an excuse for not letting women play. I have heard of many women playing in leagues such as the NABA, the MSBL, local city leagues, etc.

Is there an MSBL team in your area? What about city baseball leagues that allow women to play? You would most likely enjoy playing in women's leagues as much as playing in men's leagues. It's been a very fulfilling and worhtwhile experience for me and for the other female players I know.

[Utility07]

If you live in the chicagoland area, they are starting a womens league this year.

www.midwestsuburbanleague.com

[JeepingBaseball]

Some players who play in leagues also play in tourneys with their regular teams or with other teams. For instance, I'm playing with the Chicago Gems in the women's portion of the Roy Hobbs World Series in Ft. Myers, Florida at the end of October. In a lot of cases, the women's teams playing in tourneys are in need of more players to fill roster spots.



I know the tourney is Oct 25th to the 29th. I thought I was going to play with the California Bay Soxs, but they joined forces with the Pac West and no longer in need for me to fill in. I think Seattle needs some players, but I have yet to hear anything. Do you know what other teams need players?

[NotAboutEgo]

I know the tourney is Oct 25th to the 29th. I thought I was going to play with the California Bay Soxs, but they joined forces with the Pac West and no longer in need for me to fill in. I think Seattle needs some players, but I have yet to hear anything. Do you know what other teams need players?

I can check with Amy of the Gems to see if she's looking for more players. She mentioned that she may need more but wasn't sure last week. What position(s) do you play?

[NotAboutEgo]

If you live in the chicagoland area, they are starting a womens league this year.

www.midwestsuburbanleague.com

Very cool! I will talk with Amy Schneider about this to see how it's going. I wouldn't mind teaming up with the MSBL in Metro Detroit to start a women's league here (something we've been wanting to do for quite a while).

[JeepingBaseball]

I can check with Amy of the Gems to see if she's looking for more players. She mentioned that she may need more but wasn't sure last week. What position(s) do you play?

normally i'm a pitcher, but i wont offer myself as a pitcher... i need to work on it before taking that position again after shoulder surgery last year. Right field i guess. First is good.

I'm a MUCH better hitter than a fielder.

[NotAboutEgo]

normally i'm a pitcher, but i wont offer myself as a pitcher... i need to work on it before taking that position again after shoulder surgery last year. Right field i guess. First is good.

I'm a MUCH better hitter than a fielder.

OK, I will pass along the info. It may take her a day or two to answer, because, I think, she is on her way to Australia for work (things must be tough!).

[Malibuhk22]

I live in California in Orange County.... know of any teams/leagues out here???

[NotAboutEgo]

I live in California in Orange County.... know of any teams/leagues out here???

Seems that you're in luck! There's a women's league in your area... the SoCal Women's Baseball League. Chris Hill runs it and is a very nice woman. Chris also forms a tourney team called the California Sabres which participates in women's tourneys around the country.

Here is the league's web site:

http://www.playwomensbaseball.com/

Good luck and maybe we'll meet on the daimond someday!