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BABE RUTH LEAGUE
MEDIA GUIDE
CONTENTS
Administration................................. 3 Sportsmanship Code.......................... 17
Advisory Board................................ 6 Summary of Sponsorship
All Century Team............................ 12 and Fundraising Programs............... 16
Alumni Association........................ 10 Tournament Visitation........................ 41
Babe Ruth, George Herman........... 66 Volunteer of the Year.......................... 11
Board of Directors............................ 4 World Series:
BULLPEN On Line.......................... 12 All Defensive Teams....................44-45
Bambino Buddy-Ball...................... 10 All World Series Teams...............42-43
Cal Ripken Jr.– Hall of Famer......... 11 Batting Champions......................56-57
Division Descriptions: Educational Sites.............................. 10
Cal Ripken...................................... 8 Honor Roll of Champions............38-39
Rookie............................................ 8 Most Outstanding Players...........40-41
13-Year-Old.................................8-9 2014 World Series Champions:
13-15............................................. 9 12U Softball..................................... 46
16-Year-Old.................................... 9 16U Softball..................................... 47
16-18........................................9-10 Cal Ripken 10-Year-Old.................... 48
Softball......................................... 18 Cal Ripken 12-Year-Old......... 49-50-51
Executive Staff................................. 3 13-Year-Old...................................... 52
Graduates In Major League: 14-Year-Old...................................... 53
American League......................... 14 13-15............................................... 54
National League........................... 15 16-18............................................... 55
Hall of Fame: World Series Sites:
Organizations............................... 12 2015 Baseball Sites:
Individuals................................... 13 10-Year-Old (Jonesboro, AR)...24-25
Highlights In BRL History................ 5 Cal Ripken/60 (Monticello, AR)...26-27
Host Family Program....................... 6 Cal Ripken/70 (Aberdeen, MD.... 28-29
Inquiry Kits.................................... 17 13-Year-Old (Jamestown, NY)... 30-31
Mission Statement........................... 5 14-Year-Old (Pine Bluff, AR)..........32-33
National Umpires Association.......... 6 13-15 (Lawrenceburg, TN).......34-35
News Coverage Service.................. 60 16-18 (Klamath Falls, OR)........36-37
Official BRL Baseballs.................... 10 2015 Softball Sites:
Official BRL Softballs..................... 10 12U (Alachua County, FL).........20-21
People Are Talking........................... 7 16U (Jensen Beach, FL)...........22-23
Regional Commissioners: World Series Baseball Records:
Baseball......................................... 4 Individual..................................58-61
Assistant for Softball.................... 18 Team.........................................62-63
Regions.......................................... 17 World Series Softball Records:
Scoreboard...................................... 4 Individual....................................... 64
Scorekeeper of the Year................. 11 Team............................................. 65
Softball Division............................. 18
www.baberuthleague.org
info@baberuthleague.org
INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
1770 Brunswick Pike, P.O. Box 5000
Trenton, NJ 08638
Phone: (609) 695-1434 Fax: (609) 695-2505
(800) 880-3142
Copyright © 2015 Babe Ruth League, Inc.
All Rights Reserved
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President/CEO Chairman of the Board
STEVEN M. TELLEFSEN JAMES WAGONER
Vice President Vice President
Commissioner Operations & Marketing
ROBERT P. FAHERTY, JR. JOSEPH M. SMIEGOCKI
Commissioner Controller
ROBERT A. CONNOR DONNA MAHONEY
ADMINISTRATION
The administration of Babe Ruth League, Inc. is headquartered at the corporate
office in Trenton, New Jersey.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The International Babe Ruth Board of Directors, composed of not more than 17
persons, including the Chairman of the Board and the President/CEO, direct the
affairs and policies of Babe Ruth League, Inc. The eight Regional Baseball
Commissioners serve as Board members along with eight “at large” members
who are volunteers from all walks of life, representing the combined thinking of
Babe Ruth’s adults at all levels of administration.
STEVEN M. TELLEFSEN, President/CEO
AT-LARGE MEMBERS REGIONAL COMMISSIONERS
JAMES WAGONER New England Region
Chairman of the Board NORMAN MESSIER
Fort Smith, Arkansas Lyndonville, Vermont
Middle Atlantic Region
RAYLA J. ALLISON RAYMOND A. LOTIERZO
Bloomington, Minnesota Maple Shade, New Jersey
RUSSELL E. DIETHRICK, JR. Ohio Valley Region
Jamestown, New York MARK A. WATKINS
Evansville, Indiana
ROBERT DICKSON Southeast Region
Alexandria, Indiana HENRY P. SERMONS
Havelock, North Carolina
JIM HILL
White Hall, Arkansas Midwest Plains Region
TIM KUNTZ
Bismarck, North Dakota
STEPHEN F. HUPKA
Nolensville, Tennessee Southwest Region
JOE FEATHERSTON
GEORGE R. LALLY, JR. Bentonville, Arkansas
Norwood, Massachusetts
Pacific Northwest Region
GORDON W. WELBOURNE
NORMAN TRAVIS
Surrey, BC, Canada
Burlington, Colorado
Pacific Southwest Region
LEONARD J. HAMMER
Fowler, California
SCOREBOARD
PARTICIPANTS........................................... 1,043,700
TEAMS............................................................. 57,128
LEAGUES........................................................ 10,285
VOLUNTEERS............................................ 1,400,000
The program has been cited by government, educational,
civic, religious and recreational organizations throughout the
world, including: Freedom Foundation, 67th Congress of the
United States, National Federation of State High School
Associations, and the International Film Festival-Cannes,
France.
Babe Ruth League, Inc. is a non-profit, educational
organization and an active member or associate participant
in such organizations as: American Alliance for Health, Physical
Education and Recreation; Major League Baseball; National
Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum; National Fastpitch Coaches
Association; National Federation of State High School Athletic
Associations; National Recreation and Parks Association; USA
Baseball; United States Olympic Committee and World Leisure
and Recreation Association.
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HIGHLIGHTS IN BABE RUTH LEAGUE HISTORY:
1951 – Babe Ruth Baseball was founded in Hamilton Township, a suburb of Trenton,
New Jersey to provide wholesome amateur baseball for 13,14 and 15-year-old
players.
1952 – Babe Ruth Baseball held its first World Series for the 13-15 year-old division
in Trenton, New Jersey.
1958 – First World Series held outside the United States in Vancouver, B.C., Canada.
1961 – Babe Ruth Baseball institutes Host Family program at World Series competition.
– The Hostess program was established as part of each World Series.
1966 – Babe Ruth Baseball, recognizing the need for an older division, formed the
16-18 year-old division.
1968 – Babe Ruth Baseball held its first World Series for the 16-18 year-old division
in Morristown, New Jersey.
1974 – Babe Ruth Baseball, in order to provide greater participation for younger
players, formed the Babe Ruth Prep League limited to 13-year-old players.
1980 – Babe Ruth Baseball held its first World Series for the 13-year-old players
in Jamestown, New York.
1982 – Babe Ruth Baseball instituted its Bambino Division for those players ages 4-12.
– National Umpires Association founded to better serve Babe Ruth leagues
nationally.
1984 – Babe Ruth Baseball held its first Bambino Division (4-12) World Series in
Shelbyville, Indiana.
1984 – Babe Ruth Softball, designed for girls ages 5 through 18, made its debut.
1986 – Babe Ruth Baseball World Series Training Center opened in Jamestown,
New York.
1987 – Rookie League became part of the Bambino Division.
1988 – Babe Ruth Baseball began to offer a summer baseball camp.
1989 – Carl Yastrzemski, a Babe Ruth graduate, inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame.
First Babe Ruth graduate to attain this honor.
1990 – Joe Morgan and Jim Palmer, Babe Ruth graduates inducted into the Baseball
Hall of Fame.
1991 – Rod Carew, a Babe Ruth graduate, inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
1994 – Babe Ruth Baseball held its first 16-Year-Old World Series in Carmel, Indiana.
1997 – Babe Ruth League, Inc. opened office in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
1999 – Babe Ruth Baseball held its first 14-Year-Old World Series in Clifton Park,
New York.
– Babe Ruth Softball held its first 12U World Series in Jamestown, New York.
– Babe Ruth Softball held its first 16U World Series in Dare County,
North Carolina.
– George Brett and Nolan Ryan, Babe Ruth graduates, inducted into the Baseball
Hall of Fame.
– The Little Sister program was established as part of each Softball World Series.
2000 – Bambino Division for players ages 4-12 renamed Cal Ripken Baseball,
a Division of Babe Ruth League, Inc.
2001 – 50th Anniversary of Babe Ruth League, Inc.
– Babe Ruth Baseball held its first Cal Ripken 10-year-old World Series in
Vincennes, Indiana.
2002 – Babe Ruth teams participate in “T-Ball on the South Lawn” at the White House.
President George W. Bush initiated the program and appointed Cal Ripken, Jr.
as T-Ball Commissioner.
– Babe Ruth League, Inc. was bequeathed 28 acre complex by lifetime volunteer,
Don Edwards. The Babe Ruth Complex located in Newark, Ohio is an
international showcase for Babe Ruth League, Inc.
2003 – Babe Ruth League, Inc. opened office in Newark, Ohio.
2007 – Babe Ruth Baseball held its first Cal Ripken 70’ World Series in Aberdeen,
Maryland.
– Cal Ripken Jr., a Babe Ruth graduate, inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame.
2009 – Jim Rice, A Babe Ruth graduate, inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame.
2011 – Babe Ruth League establishes alumni association.
2013 – Babe Ruth League establishes Xtreme Softball program.
2014 – Frank Thomas, a Babe Ruth graduate, inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame.
2015 – Randy Johnson and John Smoltz, Babe Ruth graduates inducted into the
Baseball Hall of Fame.
MISSION STATEMENT OF
BABE RUTH LEAGUE, INC.
The Babe Ruth Baseball/Softball program, using regulation competitive
baseball and softball rules, teaches skills, mental and physical development,
a respect for the rules of the game, and basic ideals of sportsmanship and
fair play. In all aspects, Babe Ruth League, Inc. is committed to providing
our participants the very best educational, sports experience possible. It
is our fundamental belief that every child with a desire to play baseball or
softball be afforded that opportunity.
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BABE RUTH LEAGUE, INC.
ADVISORY BOARD
Babe Ruth League, Inc. has formed an Advisory Board whose purpose is
to provide assistance and guidance to Babe Ruth Headquarters on specific
projects and/or research.
Individuals serving on the Advisory Board must be interested in developing
better citizenship as well as physical and emotional maturity of youngsters
through youth baseball and softball.
ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS..............................................AFFILIATION
Neil A. Bencivengo, Hamilton, NJ............ Retired, Superintendent of Schools
Christopher E. Bonacci, MD, D.D.S, Vienna, VA..................................Dentist
Kirk Bouchie, Vincennes, IN..................................................... City Executive
Rex Bradley, Louisville, KY......................... Former VP at Hillerich & Bradsby
Robert W. Brown, MD, Fort Worth, TX......Past President of American League
Michelle Delloso, Santa Clara, UT............................. Go Girl Future Program
Carl Erskine, Anderson, IN................................ Former Major League Player
George Foster, Greenwich, CT.......................... Former Major League Player
Michael Gibbons, Baltimore, MD.................... Director – Babe Ruth Museum
Gary Harig, Burke, VA..........................Retired Vice President of US Airways
Lee F. Hollister, D.D.S., San Luis Obispo, CA......................................Dentist
Brenda Knight, American Canyon, CA.......................... Motivational Speaker
Jim Lemp, Cheyenne, WY...................................Former BRL Board Member
Peter Lowenstein, Greenwich, CT..................................................... Attorney
Stephen L. Lunsford, Stuart, FL.... Retired Chairman/CEO of K&K Ins. Group
Scott McGregor, Towson, MD............................ Former Major League Player
Tom O’Connell, Princeton, NJ.........................Former Princeton Univ. Coach
Bill Rick, Hamilton, NJ.......................................Insurance Account Executive
Brooks Robinson, Lutherville, MD................. Baseball Hall of Fame Member
Julie Smith, La Verne, CA........................... Univ. of La Verne Softball Coach,
Terry Wheeler, Manteo, NC.....................................Retired, County Manager
Bill White, Upper Black Eddy, PA.................. Past National League President
Margie Wright, Fresno, CA................... Retired, Fresno State Softball Coach
HOST FAMILY PROGRAM
When Babe Ruth League, Inc. instituted the Host Family
Program in 1961, they took youth sports to a higher dimension.
The experience gained in Babe Ruth League tournament
competition was elevated above hits, runs and errors.
Although the best won and loss record continues to be
the coveted prize, the longest lasting memories are those
emphasized by the Host Family experience.
Host Families adopt the players for the duration of the
tournament providing meals, lodging, transportation, enter-
tainment, cheerleading and tons of tender loving care.
Thousands of friendships have been developed from this
social and cultural exchange that will continue to flourish
for a lifetime.
The Host Family Program has been responsible for
turning a Babe Ruth 16-18 World Series into a “Babe Ruth
Happening” involving the entire community.
BABE RUTH LEAGUE
NATIONAL UMPIRES ASSOCIATION
The Babe Ruth League National Umpires Association was formed
to assist local baseball and softball leagues in improving the quality of
umpiring. The umpiring crews for each district, state, provincial, territorial
and regional tournament as well as each Babe Ruth World Series are
selected from the Association. The initial 200 member organization
founded in 1982 has grown to over 7,115 during the last decade.
6PEOPLE ARE TALKING . . .
“Just as baseball is the sport of
families, there is one baseball
family. We ardently believe that
the baseball family includes the
fans, coaches, administrators
and youth players of the Babe
Ruth League and at all levels in
the many communities where
our game is played and en-
joyed. Major League Baseball
commends all of Babe Ruth
Baseball’s participants.”
ROB MANFRED
Commissioner of Baseball
“Babe Ruth League is extremely
grateful for the support Major
League Baseball provides for all
the young baseball and softball
players of our country. I would
also like to thank all the great
volunteers in the Babe Ruth
program. It is through their dedi-
cated service to youth that Babe
Ruth League is so successful.”
STEVEN TELLEFSEN
President/CEO
Babe Ruth League, Inc.
“It’s our goal that each young-
ster who plays in the Cal Ripken
Baseball Division will not only
learn the basics of the game,
but will also experience the
same level of excitement I felt
every day when I put on my uni-
form and got ready to play.
There’s nothing else like it!”
CAL RIPKEN, JR.
In Michael Jordan’s Words . . .
“Even now, when people talk about my greatest thrill being the
shot against Georgetown to win the NCAA title, I still think to
myself that my greatest accomplishment really is the Most
Valuable Player Award I got when my Babe Ruth League team
won the state baseball championship.”
THE JORDAN RULES
by Sam Smith
7ABOUT BABE RUTH BASEBALL AND
CAL RIPKEN BASEBALL,
A Division of Babe Ruth League, Inc.
CAL RIPKEN DIVISION (4-12)
In April of 1987, Cal Ripken, Sr., Cal Ripken, Jr. and Bill Ripken
took the field together – not as father and sons, but as manager
and players. This was the culmination of a lifelong journey that
took the Ripken family from the youth leagues to the major
leagues. From the very beginning, it was evident that Cal, Jr. and
Bill would follow in their father’s footsteps, always listening and
learning while Cal, Sr. talked about the finer points of the game.
Cal Ripken, Sr. was a father figure and mentor not only to his
own sons, but to a multitude of players and coaches.
As a player, coach, and manager in the Baltimore Orioles organization
for over 37 years, he will be forever recognized with developing and
teaching the fundamentals of playing the game of baseball the right
way – “The Ripken Way.”
Cal Ripken, Sr. passed on his ideals and passion to his sons:
“The Ripken Way”. The approach combines developing and
strengthening the fundamental skills of baseball and athletic
conditioning with the equally important virtues of work ethic,
practice and an understanding and love for the game. Cal
Ripken, Jr. and Babe Ruth League have always shared a
common vision: To provide every youngster the opportunity to
play baseball and have fun. Teaching them to play the game
“The Ripken Way” will assure accomplishment of this goal. In
2000, Babe Ruth League, Inc. and Cal Ripken, Jr. came together
to introduce Cal Ripken Baseball, A Division of Babe Ruth League,
Inc. for baseball players 4 through 12 years of age.
ROOKIE LEAGUE
Dr. Bobby Brown, former President of the American League,
with the help of Babe Ruth Baseball, established “Rookie
Leagues” throughout the nation in hope of getting more
youngsters playing baseball.
Rookie League is designed for players seven through nine
years old. A pitching machine is used to speed the games along
using softer baseballs to help reduce the fear factor. There is a
fourth outfielder and a fifth infielder and all twelve players on the
roster are placed in the batting order. The games are six innings
in length and are played on a standard youth field on sixty foot
base lengths. The pitching machine is placed forty-six feet from
home plate.
The program became part of the Cal Ripken Division in 1987
and has enjoyed steady growth with more than 9,385 teams
now chartered.
The program gets high praise from coaches, players, parents
and league officials. Accolades of “fantastic”, “it’s great fun”, “my
kids enjoy it”, “players learn quicker”, “very few players quit” are
heard around the ball fields of the Rookie League.
For further Rookie League information, contact Babe Ruth
International Headquarters.
13-YEAR-OLD PREP LEAGUE
In an effort to encourage more participation in the game of baseball,
the International Board of Babe Ruth League, Inc. approved at the
beginning of the 1976 season the use of the Babe Ruth Baseball
13-Year-Old Prep League.
Under the Prep League rules, the team rosters must be composed
of all 13-year-old players and shall consist of no fewer than 12 play-
ers and no more than 15 players. In order for the Prep League to be
accepted by Headquarters, the local parent program must be a
chartered Babe Ruth Baseball 13-15 League.
8Studies have shown that many young players lose interest in
the game of baseball because of not getting a chance to play in
games once selected for an organized team. In addition, it has
been found that players have expressed fear in competing with
14-and 15-year-old players who have already experienced one to
two years playing on the standard 90-foot diamond.
With the Babe Ruth Baseball Prep League, the 13-year-old
player now has that chance to play with his peers, thus avoiding
the possibility of his losing interest in playing baseball. Babe Ruth
Baseball also features a 13-Year-Old World Series.
13-15 DIVISION
Babe Ruth League, the group for 13-14-15 year old players,
was founded in 1951.
Each local league chartered is an organization with authority to
administer its own program within the framework of the Rules and
Regulations and guidance of Babe Ruth League, Inc. officials.
Each state, province or territory in the 13-15 division is operated
by an elected State Commissioner, and in most states, there are
District Commissioners who assist the State Commissioner with his
many duties. (Some states, with approval from Headquarters, also
receive the assistance of Area Commissioners).
In turn, the states are grouped into eight regions with a Regional
Commissioner to oversee the Regional operation. These Regional
Commissioners also serve as members of the International Board
of Directors of Babe Ruth League, Inc.
Teams from each league are eligible to enter tournament
competition and move along the tournament trail to the championship
tournament – the World Series.
16-YEAR-OLD PREP LEAGUE
Babe Ruth Baseball in its efforts to continue to provide an ongo-
ing learning process for its players, enters the twentieth year of a
Prep Program for sixteen-year-olds.
Under the league rules, the team rosters must be comprised
of all 16-year-old players and shall consist of no fewer than 12
players and no more than 18 players. In order for the Prep League
to be franchised, the local parent program must be a chartered
16-18 Babe Ruth League. The sixteen-year-old prep leagues’
primary objectives are to keep the players involved in organized
baseball and continue to learn and improve their baseball skills.
Without a sixteen-year-old Prep Program, most sixteen-year-olds
receive very little game experience and eventually lose interest in
baseball.
The 16-year-old division should open opportunities for leagues
to add teams to their existing programs and more players to
compete in tournament play.
16-18 DIVISION
16-18 Babe Ruth Baseball was born in 1966 and has increased
steadily since its inception. The 16-18 division is designed to provide
organized regulation baseball competition for 16, 17, and 18-year-
old players as a development plateau where they can continue to
learn and practice those principles which will help carry them through
to a satisfactory and productive adulthood.
The 16-18 division was organized because Babe Ruth League,
Inc. was aware its job was far from completed by providing for
13, 14, and 15-year-old players. No organization was making
available similar opportunities for young players once they had
surpassed the 13-15 Babe Ruth Baseball age. The 16-18 division
was designed to fill a void much the same as the Babe Ruth 13-15
division had filled a similar gap when it became a reality in 1951.
In the 16-18 division, which is played under regulation baseball
rules, can be found the opportunity to practice the ideals of
sportsmanship, fair play, high morality and democratic spirit which
the participant has learned at the 13-15 Babe Ruth level. The main
objective of the 16-18 division is to provide a community-level
9program which eventually gives the players an opportunity to
participate in the 16-18 World Series.
The 16-18 division has rapidly gained much attention and respect
from college baseball coaches and major league scouts as an
outstanding feeder program for future collegiate and professional
baseball players.
Bambino Buddy-Ball
Babe Ruth League believes that every child should have the
opportunity to participate in baseball or softball. The Bambino
Buddy-Ball League helps to make that dream a reality for physically
and/or mentally challenged ballplayers.
With the help of a special “buddy” to swing a bat, round the bases
or catch the ball, ballplayers are able to experience the thrills of
the game.
The Bambino Buddy-Ball League is designed to foster confidence
and self-esteem, make memories and have fun. An emotionally
rewarding experience for all, “buddies” achieve satisfaction from
their involvement while athletes benefit from the opportunity to
participate in organized sports, physical fitness, and social events
and outings.
Babe Ruth League, Inc. Alumni Association
The Babe Ruth League, Inc. Alumni Association was established
in 2011 to bring together past and current members to promote
Babe Ruth League, Inc. and its youth programs through an inclusive,
self sustaining organization focused on fulfilling the goals of Babe
Ruth League, Inc. consistent with their Mission Statement.
With the help of the Alumni Association, Babe Ruth League,
Inc. can prepare today’s youth to meet the challenges of adoles-
cence and adulthood, as well as educate and inspire, through
positive role models, a player’s drive for personal excellence and
achievement.
WORLD SERIES EDUCATIONAL SITES
In 1986, Babe Ruth League, Inc. established its first World
Series educational site.
Educational sites were created to assist prospective communities
in the major undertaking that involves the hosting of a Babe Ruth
Baseball World Series.
In selecting sites for the 10-Year-Old, Cal Ripken, 13-Year-Old,
14-Year-Old, 13-15, and 16-18 World Series along with the 12U
and 16U Softball World Series – Babe Ruth’s Board of Directors
and Executive Headquarters staff set requirements which interest-
ed communities must meet. After a community makes a formal
request for a World Series and attends a World Series educational
session, an inspection team from Babe Ruth League, Inc. visits
the community, evaluates all areas connected with the Series and
makes a recommendation to the International Board of Directors,
which then awards the World Series.
The basic requirements which must be met by the host
community include local enthusiasm, competent and well staffed
committees, a Host Family Plan (housing of players in private
homes), a lighted regulation field and a willingness to follow
the World Series plan detailed in the Official Babe Ruth World
Series Guide Book. In addition, the host community must meet
certain financial arrangements.
OFFICIAL BABE RUTH LEAGUE BASEBALLS
deBeer MacGregor Rawlings Wilson
Diamond Pro-Nine Trump Worth
BABE RUTH LEAGUE SOFTBALLS
Diamond Rawlings Trump Worth
Rawlings - Official Tournament Ball
Rawlings is the “official tournament ball” for Cal Ripken Baseball,
Babe Ruth Baseball, and Babe Ruth Softball district, state, regional
and World Series competition.
10Cal Ripken, Jr.
2007 National Baseball Hall of Fame Inductee
Cal played the game the way it was meant to be played – every day.
He played a record 2,632 consecutive games, earning the nickname Iron
Man. For this reason, fans and major leaguers from around the country
admire and respect him. Cal, Jr. is one of just eight players in a history to
amass more than 400 home runs and 3,000 hits. Selected to baseball’s
All-Century team, this two-time Gold Glove winner and 8-time Silver
Slugger Award Winner, was a terrific all-around player. Twice the American
League’s Most Valuable Player, he and his fellow Oriole teammates made
their hometown of Baltimore proud when they clinched the title of 1983
World Series Champions.
To top off a career that others can only dream about, on January 9,
2007, Ripken received the highest honor of recognition – election into the
National Baseball Hall of Fame.
VERNON “LEFTY” GOMEZ AWARD
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
This award was established in 1991 to recognize and to pay tribute to
an outstanding volunteer in the Babe Ruth Program. This award is made in
honor of the late Vernon “Lefty” Gomez, a twenty-five year member of the
Babe Ruth League, Inc. Board of Directors.
Babe Ruth Baseball
1991 – Donald Diamond, Houma, LA 2004 – Mark Watkins, Evansville, IN
1992 – Donald Edwards, Newark, OH 2005 – Norman Messier,
1993 – Donald A. Butler, Lyndonville, VT
Owensboro, KY 2006 – Jim Edelman, Monterey, MA
1994 – Dan Lynch, So. Boston, MA 2007 – Steve Klein, Old Bridge, NJ
1995 – John Lucas, Sarasota, FL 2008 – Alan Swaim, Van Buren, AR
1996 – Diana Watson, West Fork, AR 2009 – Mike Janicki, Raynham, MA
1997 – John Villella, Ewing, NJ 2010 – Jacki Sullivan, Antioch, CA
1998 – Fred Lajoie, Nashua, NH 2011 – William “Dub” Karriker,
1999 – Jim Walling, Lolo, MT El Dorado, AR
2000 – Kurt Stretch, Mattoon, IL 2012 – Bob Nutile, Winchester, MA
2001 – Becky Bouchie, Vincennes, IN 2013 – Dennis Devlin, Washougal, WA
2002 – Alan Kass, Brooklyn, NY 2014 – Tom Wright, Laporte, IN
2003 – Francis Gorst, Cross Plains, WI
Babe Ruth Softball
1999 – Barbara Yeomans, 2007 – Donald Rose, Sr., Aldie, VA
Gloucester, NC 2008 – James Norsworthy,
2000 – Charlotte “Charlie” Pendleton, Parker Ford, PA
Fort Smith, AR 2009 – Bill Lowe, Wisconsin
2001 – Russell Monbleau, Jr., Rapids, WI
Milford, NH 2010 – Jim Charland, Center
2002 – Tommy Cooke, Winterville, NC Barnstead, NH
2003 – Marty Davis, Sheridan, IN 2011 – Rick Galloway, Chesterton, IN
2004 – Jesse Whitley, 2012 – David Hargrove, Denver, CO
Robersonville, NC 2013 – Doug Robinson, Gainesville, FL
2005 – Rob Connor, Cherry Hill, NJ 2014 – Rob Chalfant, Bentonville, AR
2006 – Ruth McCullen, Pine Hill, NJ
DAVID SUNFLOWER SEEDS SCOREKEEPER OF THE YEAR
This award was established in 1995, in conjunction with David Sunflower
Seeds, to recognize and to pay tribute to an outstanding scorekeeper(s) in
the Babe Ruth program.
The purpose of the award is to honor the scorekeepers on a yearly basis
who go above and beyond the call of duty in their approach to keep the
official score and maintain accurate records.
1995 David Taylor, Lakewood, FL 2002 Wayne J. Johnston, Superior, WI
1996 Paul Speer, Bentonville, AR 2003 Robert Gagnon, St. Augustine, FL
1997 Doug Keeler, Guiderland, NY 2004 Jason Flatley, Cohoes, NY
Ron Myers, Havertown, PA 2005 Jeff Lindgren, Eau Claire, WI
1998 Joye Bayuk, Salida, CO 2006 Roger Morrison, Harris County, GA
Carol Rawlings, Kuna, ID Rosemary Irwin, Heartland, MO
1999 Candice Borgfield, Yorktown, TX 2007 Penny Taylor, Pittsfield, NH
Christy De Melfi, Weatherly, PA Chuck Wagner, Jasper, IN
Lloyd Argabright, Del Rio, TX Kim Dunn, Ocala FL
2000 Evelyn Gouveia, Clifton, NJ 2008 Carol Simpson, Lexington, KY
2001 Judy St. Onge, Longview, WA 2009 Estella Kessler, Selma, CA
Cindy K. Wilkie, Oakland, ME
11The BULLPEN, established in 1958, is
the official publication of Babe Ruth
League, Inc. The primary function of the
newspaper is to promote and document
the events and happenings of Babe Ruth
Baseball and Softball.
The electronic format debuted in January
2010 with a current circulation of over
2 million newspapers distributed electron-
ically from Babe Ruth League, Inc.
International Headquarters in Trenton,
New Jersey. The BULLPEN is distributed
nationally to the news media; parks and
recreation directors; Babe Ruth team
sponsors, managers, league officials,
umpires, professional baseball manage-
ment, high school and college athletic
directors and high school and college coaches. Additional distribution is
conducted at sports equipment trade shows and athletic functions.
The BULLPEN is on line publication which will be produced every other
month.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
ALL CENTURY TEAM
12 FORMER BABE RUTH ATHLETES HONORED
From the 100 All Century Honorees, to the final 30 man roster and to the
eventual starters, what greater honor than to be associated with a youth
program that is named for two of these players:
GEORGE HERMAN “BABE” RUTH
CAL RIPKEN, JR.
The following players were bestowed “All Century” honors and started
their baseball careers in their local Babe Ruth programs:
GEORGE BRETT STEVE CARLTON RICKY HENDERSON
JOE MORGAN JIM PALMER NOLAN RYAN
ROD CAREW CARLTON FISK PAUL MOLITOR
EDDIE MURRAY CAL RIPKEN, JR. CARL YASTRZEMSKI
BABE RUTH HALL OF FAME
International Babe Ruth League, Inc. established a Hall of Fame in 1968 to
honor those persons and organizations who have played a vital role in the
development of the baseball and softball program for young people 5-18
years of age. Since its inception, the following persons and organizations
have been afforded the esteemed honor of being selected for induction by
the Babe Ruth International Board of Directors.
ORGANIZATIONS
1968 Hamilton Township 1979 American Baseball Cap Co. (PA)
Babe Ruth League (NJ) The Sporting News (MO)
1969 City of Glendive, (MT) 1980 Hanley Hose Fire Company (PA)
Wilson Sporting Goods Co. (IL)
1970 Coca-Cola Company (GA)
Hillerich & Bradsby Company (KY) 1981 Mennen Company (NJ)
1971 The Athletic Institute (FL)
1983 Rawlings Sporting Goods Co.
1972 Aetna Life and Casualty Co. (CT) (MO)
J. deBeer & Son (NY)
1992 Hamilton VFW 3525 Booster Club
1975 Office of the Commissioner (NJ)
of Baseball (NY)
1976 Boston Red Sox (MA) 1993 Ontario Elks Lodge #1690 (OR)
National Federation of State
High School 1995 Lion Brothers Company (MD)
Athletic Association (MO)
1996 CMG Worldwide (IN)
1977 National Baseball Hall of Fame US Airways (DC)
(NY)
2011 K&K Insurance Group (IN)
1978 City of Douglas, (AZ)
R.T. French Company (NY)
Johnson & Higgins (NY)
12INDIVIDUALS
1968 Marius Bonacci (NJ) 1993 James M. Battiste (AL)
Dr. J. Goodner Gill (NJ) Jack O’Keefe (CA)
Vada Pinson (CA) Nick E. Welter (IA)
Mrs. Babe Ruth (NY) 1994 Philip P. Bryan (WV)
George Walker (NJ) Ted B. Church (BC)
1969 George Barr (OK) Donald H. Diamond (LA)
Ford Frick (NY) Bill Frazier (NJ)
Col. Dominic George (CA) Ward Walker (OR)
1970 Vern Hernlund (IL) 1995 Donald A. Butler (KY)
Mickey Lolich (MI) Irby Luquette (LA)
1971 Stan Gray (CA) 1996 Herb Dietrich (NC)
Ed Hunt (CT) William E. Whitehurst (NC)
Oscar Twillman (MO)
1997 Russell E. Diethrick, JR. (NY)
1972 Jack Gilliam (VA) Donald L. Edwards (OH)
Carl Lundquist (NY) Guy Jackson (MO)
Frank Stapleton (OR) Fred “Wimpy” Quinn (OR)
1973 Paul Carey (NY)
1998 Warren Arbuthnot (CO)
Jan Hartog (The Netherlands)
Edward Corrigan (RI)
Samuel Welch (NJ) Ted Denman (NJ)
1974 Mrs. F. Warren Green (NY) Glenn Drake (MO)
J. Russell Lacy (NJ) Manuel A. Gouveia (NJ)
Lawrence P. Moser (MI) Charlie Kentfield (IA)
Dr. William G. Williams (CT) Marvin Lemmon (OR)
1975 Manuel Azevedo (CA) 1999 Lawrence A. Magers (NY)
Ray Bell (NJ)
Joseph Cookson (PA) 2000 Francis Bland (AR)
John (Sharkey) Laureno (CT) Jay R. Kump (NV)
Del Schrader (CA) Daniel J. Lynch (MA)
George Wyse (WA) 2001 John B. McLaughlin (MA)
1976 William Hollifield (NC) John J. Oliver (NE)
Wilf Sadler (BC) Joseph E. Shea, Sr. (RI)
1977 L.O. Cutler (NC) 2002 Floyd A. Markham (OR)
Russ Harper (AL) 2003 Harry S. Smith (NJ)
Paul Sayevich (NY)
2004 Dick McGuire (ME)
1978 Pete Romano (WV)
Daniel Perella (CT)
1979 Tom Dowd (MA) Firmin Simms (LA)
Francis Fogle (OH)
Oscar Luzzi (NY) 2005 Ernest P. Papazoglou (MA)
1980 Alfred G. Stanton (NC) 2006 Ronald Tellefsen (NJ)
1981 Ed Wiest (CA) 2007 Robert M. Curran (MA)
1982 William Crowley (MA) Allen L. Elliott (BC)
Nicholas Salvage (NY) Terry Evans (IA)
Ralph Sellers (LA) Joseph Lamy (NH)
1983 J. Jervey Gantt (FL) Ruth McCullen (NJ)
Bob Harmon (TX) 2008 Robert W. Brown, MD (TX)
1984 Harry Lewin (WV) Bill Smith (OK)
1985 Douglas W. Bryden (WY) 2009 E. Robert Attanasio (CT)
Clifford S. Conner (NC)
Eddie R. Bryan (AR)
Charles W. Cooper (IN)
Stan Filmer (CT) Marion E. Elliott (CA)
Duane “Buck” Ward (WY) Jim Lemp (WY)
1986 William H. Clifton (NC) 2010 Frank Cembellin (CA)
James H. Fitzgerald (MA) Jim Hill (AR)
Don Jones (MO) William Pullan (CT)
1987 Dub Bowen (AL) Norman Travis (CO)
Al Caruso (NJ) James Walling (MT)
Sam Gulotta (IL) 2011 Robert R. Dickson (IN)
Clarence Higgins (AR)
Jeanne B. Layton (NJ) Henry P. Sermons (NC)
John W. Nida (WY) Stanley P. Ziomek (MA)
Jerry D. Tresca, Sr. (CA) 2012 Raymond A. Lotierzo (NJ)
1988 Tom Gorman (NJ) Bob Nelson (CO)
Ted Kuehner (WY) Gordon W. Welbourne (BC)
John Villar (KS)
2013 Tom O’Connell (NJ)
1989 William A. Axtell (FL) Rosemary Schoellkopf (NJ)
Frank Rinaudo (LA)
Howard Rohrbacher (FL) 2014 Fred Lajoie (NH)
Carmine Salvatore (CT) Mark Matanes (MA)
1990 Joseph Coglianese (IL) Don Rose, Sr. (VA)
Samuel “Dudley” Franco (OR) 2015 Norman Messier (VT)
1991 Vernon “Lefty” Gomez (CA)
1992 Roy Beach (OR)
John Cooper (NJ)
Jack Ryan (OR)
13BRL GRADUATES ON RECENT MAJOR LEAGUE ROSTERS
AMERICAN LEAGUE
BALTIMORE ORIOLES MINNESOTA TWINS
Ryan Flaherty Portland, ME Jason Bartlett Lodi, CA
Jake Fox Greenfield, IN Nick Blackburn Ada, OK
Mark Hendrickson Mount Vernon, WA Chris Colabello Milford, MA
Alex Liddi Sanremo, Italy Phil Dumatrait Bakersfield, CA
Andrew Miller Gainesville, FL Kyle Gibson Greenfield, IN
Darren O’Day Jacksonville, FL Matt Maloney Huron, OH
Joe Saunders Springfield, VA Joe Mauer St. Paul, MN
Trevor May Kelso, WA
BOSTON RED SOX Chris Parmelee San Gabriel Valley, CA
Jason Bergmann Manalapan, NJ Carl Pavano New Britain, CT
Jackie Bradley Richmond, VA Glen Perkins Stillwater, MN
Craig Breslow Trumbull, CT Stephen Pryor Donelson, TN
Clay Bucholz Nederland, TX Matt Tolbert McComb, MS
Scott Cousins Reno, NV
Alex Hassan Quincy, MA NEW YORK YANKEES
Clay Mortensen Rexburg, ID Chris Capuano Springfield, MA
Dustin Pedroia Woodland, CA Jacoby Ellsbury Madras, OR
Jason Repko Hanford, WA Brent Lillibridge Everett, WA
Travis Hafner Jamestown, ND
David Ross Tallahassee, FL Chris Headley Fountain, CO
Steven Wright Torrance, CA Rich Hill Milltown, MA
CHICAGO WHITE SOX Brian Roberts Chapel Hill, NC
Brian Bruney Astoria, OR C.C. Sabathia Vallejo, CA
Nathan Jones Covington, KY Mark Teixeira Baltimore, MD
Matt Lindstrom Rexburg, ID Zelous Wheeler Childersburg, AL
Jared Mitchell New Iberia, LA
Daniel Moskos Greenville, SC OAKLAND ATHLETICS
Eric Patterson Tallahassee, FL Andrew Carignan New London, CT
Ryan Cook Clovis, CA
Josh Phegley Terre Haute, IN Sean Doolittle Medford, NJ
Chris Sale Lakeland, FL Nathan Freiman Wellesley, MA
Daniel Webb Paducah, KY Sam Fuld Durham, NH
CLEVELAND INDIANS Craig Gentry Fort Smith, AR
Mike Aviles New York, NY Sonny Gray Smyrna, TN
Trevor Bauer Hollywood, CA Jason Hammel S. Kitsap, WA
Michael Brantley Fort Pierce, FL Scott Kazmir Weimar, TX
Lonnie Chisenhall West Carteret, NC Jon Lester Tacoma, WA
Jason Giambi Josh Lindblom
San Gabriel Valley, CA Jed Lowrie Lafayette, IN
Salem, OR
Nick Maronde Lexington, KY Garret Olson Fresno, CA
Lou Marson Scottsdale, AZ Landon Powell Raleigh, NC
Brett Myers Jacksonville, FL Evan Scribner Milford, CT
Bryan Shaw Livermore, CA Stephen Vogt Visalia, CA
Dan Wheeler Warwick, RI
SEATTLE MARINERS
DETROIT TIGERS Jason Bay Trail, BC
Rajai Davis New London, CT Willie Bloomquist Kitsap, WA
Joel Hanrahan Gainsville, FL Chris Denorfia Bristol, MA
Torii Hunter Pine Bluff, AR Charlie Furbush Portland, ME
Jim Johnson Endicott, NY Corey Hart Bowling Green, KY
Justin Miller Torrance, CA Joe Huber Sacramento, CA
Rick Porcello Morristown, NJ James Paxton Richmond, BC
David Price Nashville, TN Mike Zunino Cape Coral, FL
Danny Worth Northridge, CA
TAMPA BAY RAYS
HOUSTON ASTROS Chris Archer Raleigh, NC
Reggie Abercrombie Columbus, GA Jeff Beliveau Warwick, RI
Travis Buck Richland, WA David DeJesus Holister, CA
Matt Dominguez Van Nuys, CA Nick Franklin Lake Brantley, FL
Brett Oberholtzer Christiana, DE Brandon Gomes Fall River, MA
Tony Sipp Pascagoula, MS Ryan Hanigan Andover, MA
Max Stassi Woodland, CA Jeremy Hellickson Des Moines, IA
Alex White Greenville, NC Josh Lueke Covington, KY
Josh Zeid New Haven, CT Luke Scott DeLand, FL
KANSAS CITY ROYALS Drew Smyly Little Rock, AR
Billy Butler Jacksonville, FL TEXAS RANGERS
Casey Coleman Cape Coral, FL Nate Adcock Hardin, KY
Tim Collins Worchester, MA Ryan Garko San Gabriel, CA
Wade Davis Lake Wales, FL Matt Harrison Durham, NC
Scott Downs Louisville, KY Derek Holland Newark, OH
Brandon Duckworth Salt Lake City, UT Kyle Hudson Mattoon, IL
Danny Duffy Lompoc, CA Colby Lewis Bakersfield, CA
Jarrod Dyson McComb, MS Justin Marks Owensboro, KY
Chris Dwyer Lynn, MA Mike Mikolas Jupiter, FL
Johnny Giavotella Metairie, LA Seth Rosin Fargo, ND
Jeremy Guthrie Roseburg, OR Robbie Ross Lexington, KY
Brett Hayes Sherman Oaks, CA Brad Snyder Sandusky, OH
Luke Hochevar Denver, CO Mason Tobin Kent, WA
Jon Rauch Louisville, KY Ross Wolf Effingham, IL
Lane Zawadzki Sandy Springs, GA TORONTO BLUE JAYS
LOS ANGELES ANGELS Russ Adams Laurinburg, NC
Joe Blanton Nashville, TN Lars Anderson Oakland, CA
Matt Brown Bellevue, WA Mark Buehrle Jefferson City, MO
John Buck Taylorsville, UT Dave Bush Delco, PA
Sean Burnett Wellington, FL Jesse Carlson New Butain, CT
Robert Carson Hattiesburg, MS Brett Cecil Bowie, MD
Collin Cowgill Lexington, KY Mark DeRosa Passaic, NJ
Jason Grilli Syracuse, NY R.A. Dickey Nashville, TN
Josh Hamilton Raleigh, NC J.A. Happ Spring Valley, IL
Chris Iannetta Providence, RI Dan Johnson Coon Rapids, MN
Howie Kendrick Jacksonville, FL Andy LaRoche Scott, KS
John McDonald New London, CT Brett Lawrie Langley, BC
Jo Jo Reyes W. Covina, CA Adam Lind Anderson, IN
Hector Santiago Bloomfield, NJ Adam Loewen Surrey, BC
Joe Thatcher Kokomo, IN Trystan Magnuson Vancouver, BC
Chad Tracy Mecklenburg, NC
Brandon Morrow Rohnert Park, CA
Mike Nickeas West Lake, CA
Mike Trout Millville, NJ Sergio Santos San Gabriel Valley, CA
Jared Weaver Simi Valley, CA Neil Wagner Eden Prairie, MN
Ryan Wheeler Torrance, CA Marcus Walden Fresno, CA
Chris Woodward Covina, CA
14BRL GRADUATES ON RECENT MAJOR LEAGUE ROSTERS
NATIONAL LEAGUE
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES
Brad Bergesen Concord, CA John Bowker Sacramento, CA
David Hernandez Sacramento, CA AJ Burnett Little Rock, AR
Aaron Hill Visalia, CA Chad Durbin Rockford, IL
Joe Paterson McMinnville, OR Chad Gaudin Metairie, LA
Xavier Paul Slidell, LA Roy Halladay Arvada, CO
AJ Pollock Hebron, CT Jeremy Horst Burlington, ND
J.J. Putz Trenton, MI Cliff Lee Benton, AR
Brad Lincoln Clute, TX
ATLANTA BRAVES Scott Mathieson Vancouver, BC
Brandon Beachy Kokomo, IN Ben Revere Lexington, KY
Blake DeWitt Sikeston, MO Jimmy Rollins Oakland, CA
Ryan Doumit Moses Lake, WA BJ Rosenberg Meade County, KY
Mike Minor Lewisburg, TN Grady Sizemore Everett, WA
Joey TerdosLavich Sarasota, FL
Anthony Varvaro Staten Island, NY PITTSBURGH PIRATES
Marcus Walden Fresno, CA Pedro Alvarez New York, NY
Nevin Ashley Vincennes, IN
CHICAGO CUBS Clint Barmes Vincennes, IN
John Baker Alameda, CA Brian Burres Oregon City, OR
Aaron Cunningham Kitsap, WA Josh Fields Ada, OK
Doug Davis Sacramento, CA Jared Hughes Stamford, CT
Mat Gamel Jacksonville, FL Travis Ishikawa Federal Way, WA
Blake Parker Fayetteville, AR Jeff Locke Conway, NH
Ryan Sweeney Cedar Rapids, IA Vin Mazzaro Rutherford, NJ
Matt Szczur Cape May, NJ Kyle McPherson Mobile, AL
Travis Wood Bryant, AR Brent Morel Bakersfield, CA
CINCINNATI REDS Vance Morley Sacramento, CA
Homer Bailey LaGrange, TX Charles Morton Flemington, NJ
Nick Christiani Elizabeth, NJ Justin Wilson Clovis, CA
Jake Elmore Dothan, AL ST LOUIS CARDINALS
John Hannahan St. Paul, MN Joey Butler Pascagoula, MS
Sam LeCure Jefferson City, MO Chris Carpenter Manchester, NH
Sean Marshall Richmond, VA Mark Ellis Rapid City, SD
Curtis Partch Merced, CA Brian Fuentes Merced, CA
Skip Schumaker Torrance, CA John Gaub St. Paul, MN
Daryl Thompson LaPlata, MD Rob Johnson Butte,MT
COLORADO ROCKIES Pat Neshek Park Center, MN
Casey Blake Des Moines, IA Adam Wainwright Coumbus, GA
Rex Brothers Murfreesboro, TN Kolten Wong Hilo, HI
Corey Dickerson McComb, MS SAN DIEGO PADRES
Jeff Francis Vancouver, BC Zack Braddock Mount Holly, NJ
LaTroy Hawkins Gary, IN Casey Kelly Sarasote, FL
LOS ANGELES DODGERS Mark Kotsay San Gabriel Valley, CA
Darwin Barney Portland, OR Cameron Maybin Asheville, NC
A.J. Ellis Turfland, KY Eric Patterson Tallahassee, FL
Tim Federowicz Apex, NC Tyson Ross Oakland, CA
Stephen Fife Boise, ID Keyvius Sampson Ocala, FL
Dee Gordon Avon Park, FL SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS
John Grabow San Gabriel Valley, CA Madison Bumgarner Hickory, NC
Zack Greinke Apoka, FL Brandon Crawford Pleasanton, CA
Dan Haren San Gabriel Valley,CA Steve Edlefsen Bloomington, MN
J.P. Howell Modesto, CA Darren Ford Vineland, NJ
Ted Lilly Torrance, CA Tim Hudson Phoenic, City, AL
Jarret Martin Bakersfield, CA Travis Ishikawa Federal Way, WA
Clint Robinson Dothan, AL Tim Lincecum Renton, WA
Brian Wilson Londonderry, NH Kameron Lee Simi Valley, CA
Michael Young San Gabriel Valley, CA Michael Morse Davie, FL
MIAMI MARLINS Jake Peavy Mobile, AL
Carter Capps Kinston, NC Brett Pill Covina, CA
Kevin Gregg Corvallis, OR WASHINGTON NATIONALS
Chris Hatcher Kinston, NC Jamey Carroll Newburgh, IN
James Houser Sarasota, FL Tyler Clippard Lexington, KY
Austin Kearns Lexington, KY Ian Desmond Sarasota, FL
Scott Maine Jupiter, FL Doug Fister Merced, CA
Jared Saltalamacchia W. Palm Beach, FL Cole Kimball Hackettstown, NJ
Randy Wolf Canoga Park, CA Ryan Mattheus Galt, CA
Michael Taylor Apoka, FL
MILWAUKEE BREWERS
Tim Dillard Sarasota, FL
Matt Garza Selma, CA
Scooter Gennett Sarasota, FL
Sean Green Louisville, KY
Lyle Overbay Centralia, WA
NEW YORK METS
D.J. Carrasco Hayward, CA
Jack Egbert Staten Island, NY
Matt Harvey New London, CT
Brandon Lyon Taylorsville, UT
Daniel Murphy Jacksonville, FL
Chris Schwinden Visalia, CA
Eric Young New Brunswick, NJ
15SPONSORSHIP AND FUNDRAISING
SUMMARY OF PROGRAMS
Babe Ruth League, Inc. continues to pursue outstanding opportunities
for all our member organizations. Below is a list of the programs avail-
able for the 2015 season.
1. American Airlines The official airline of Babe Ruth League,
providing outstanding service and fares
for teams to World Series sites
2. American Sport Official Coaches Education and Certification
Education Program Program of Babe Ruth League
(ASEP)
3. Anaconda Sports The official supplier of sporting goods
and memorabilia items
4. Chancellor Provides opportunity to players to be
Publications named in Who’s Who of Babe Ruth
Baseball & Softball
5. First Advantage Approved background check company of
Babe Ruth League
6. Game Master Official portable pitching machine of
Babe Ruth League
7. Hershey The official Candy Fund Raising Company of
Babe Ruth League
8. Hotel Planner The official hotel reservation agency of
Babe Ruth League
9. Jugs The official batting cage and pitching machine
of Babe Ruth League
10. K&K Insurance Provides accident and liability insurance
Company coverage; sponsors awards for team
champions of district, state, regional and
World Series competition
11. Lifetouch Sports The official photography company
of Babe Ruth League
12. Musco Lighting The official lighting company of
Babe Ruth League
13. Major League Offer a variety of programs to the Babe
Baseball Clubs Ruth Leagues in their local communities
14. Nationwide Nationwide offers discount auto insurance
Affinity to the Babe Ruth League membership in
Program approved states.
15. Official Cap Emblem Babe Ruth League, Inc. offers the official cap
emblem program through the following
companies: Outdoor Cap and
Pacific Headwear.
16. Oxi Clean The official stain remover of Babe Ruth
League
17. Rawlings The official Tournament Baseball for Cal
Ripken and Babe Ruth district, state, regional
and World Series competition, as well as the
official helmet of Babe Ruth League
18. Sports Authority Official Sporting Goods retailer of
Babe Ruth League
19. Spikes Trophies The official master distributor of the trophy
and plaque program. Each region now has
an authorized regional award supplier.
20. Team MLB The title sponsor of the 2015 Babe
Ruth League scorebook
21. Under Armour Official uniform of Babe Ruth League
16The Sportsmanship Code of
Babe Ruth League, Inc.
Develop a strong, clean, healthy body, mind
and soul.
Develop a strong urge for sportsmanlike conduct.
Develop understanding of and respect for the
RULES.
Develop courage in defeat, tolerance and modesty
in victory.
Develop control over emotions and speech.
Develop spirit of cooperation and team play.
Develop into real, true CITIZENS.
Copyright 1954 by
Babe Ruth League, Inc.
NEW ENGLAND MIDWEST PLAINS
Connecticut Colorado
Maine Iowa
Eastern Massachusetts Kansas
Western Massachusetts Minnesota
New Hampshire Missouri
Rhode Island Nebraska
Vermont North Dakota
MIDDLE ATLANTIC South Dakota
Delaware SOUTHWEST
Maryland Alabama
Northern New Jersey Northern Arkansas
Southern New Jersey Southern Arkansas
Metro New York Louisiana
Eastern New York Mississippi
Western New York New Mexico
Pennsylvania Oklahoma
OHIO VALLEY Eastern Texas
Illinois Southern Texas
Northern Indiana Western Texas
Southern Indiana PACIFIC NORTHWEST
Eastern Kentucky Alaska
Western Kentucky Alberta
Michigan British Columbia
Ohio Idaho
West Virginia Montana
Wisconsin Northern Oregon
SOUTHEAST Southern Oregon
Bahamas Northern Washington
Northern Florida Southern Washington
Southern Florida Wyoming
Georgia PACIFIC SOUTHWEST
Eastern North Carolina Arizona
Western North Carolina Northern California
South Carolina Central California
Tennessee Southern California
Virginia Guam
Hawaii
Nevada
Northern Utah
Southern Utah
INQUIRY KITS AVAILABLE
Inquiry Kits containing information on the formation of a Babe Ruth
League are available free to any group or person.
To receive a Babe Ruth Inquiry Kit, call, write or fax Babe Ruth League,
Inc. You may also email your request to info@baberuthleague.org.
Affiliation information may be found at www.baberuthleague.org.
17BABE RUTH SOFTBALL
Babe Ruth League, Inc. is a non-profit, educational organization
dedicated to serving all youth, both boys and girls. Since its inception
in 1984, Babe Ruth Softball has shown tremendous growth. It has
become a premier softball program throughout the United States
and Canada.
Babe Ruth Softball is designed for the girls ages 4-18. Age Divisions
that are offered are 6U, 8U,10U, 12U,14U,16U and 18U. Leagues
are encouraged to organize optional 10U teams within the 12U
division, and 14U teams within the 16U division, but are not required
to do so.
The primary emphasis of Babe Ruth Softball is on the local league
season: education, skill development, participation for players at all
levels of athletic ability, and to ensure the participants have FUN.
Babe Ruth Softball’s structural hierarchy evolves from the very
heart of the program: the local league. Local leagues are organized
into districts. Districts report to the State level. States are grouped
into eight regions. Volunteer District, State, and Regional Softball
Commissioners provide guidance and direction for the areas under
their jurisdiction.
Leagues chartered with Babe Ruth Softball operate with simplicity,
democracy, and much autonomy within the framework of Babe Ruth
League, Inc. rules and regulations. Leagues are formed within
defined and registered geographical boundaries. Dual-participation
may be allowed at the local league’s discretion. Babe Ruth League,
Inc. places no undue restrictions on the local league, a fact that
sets it far apart from all other programs.
A highlight of Babe Ruth Softball is its annual tournament trail.
Tournament teams from each local league are eligible to participate
in District competition with winners advancing to the State and
Regional levels. In 1999, Babe Ruth Softball debuted its first 12U
World Series and 16U World Series. Eight regional champions
from across the United States and Canada compete in each World
Series. For 2015, the World Series has been expanded to the 8u,
10U and 14U age levels. Teams will either earn a berth to the series
in these age groups by being a Regional Champion or they will
be winners of a National Qualifier that is hosted by the state they
reside in.
The World Series format begins with pool play competition,
followed by a double elimination bracket to determine the World
Series Champion.
ASSISTANT REGIONAL Commissioners
FOR Softball
New England Region Midwest Plains Region
BARRY JORDAN David Hargrove
Sebago, Maine Denver, CO
Middle Atlantic Region Southwest Region
JAMES NORSWORTHY Sonny groom
Spring City, PA Burleson, TX
Ohio Valley Region Pacific Northwest Region
RICK GALLOWAY JERRY BODDEN
Chesterton, IN Lewiston, ID
Southeast Region Pacific Southwest Region
HENRY SERMONS Patricia Behmlander
Havelock, NC Clayton, CA
18IT UP
2015 POWER BRIGADE
MORE PITCHES. MORE OFTEN. MORE POWER.
AVA I L A B L E N O W W W W. E A S T O N . C O M
PROUD OFFICIAL SPONSOR OF BABE RUTH BASEBALL2015 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U SOFTBALL
WORLD SERIES
ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
Newberry & Alachua, Florida
Located in the heart of Florida, the cities of Alachua
and Newberry will combine to host all 4 age groups. First
year host Newberry, Florida will use Champions Park for
the 8U,10U,14U age groups while long time host Alachua,
Florida will host the 12U. This marks the 4th time in 5 years
that the City of Alachua will host the 12U age group.
Situated just minutes north of Gainesville for Alachua
and to the west Newberry are located just 90 minutes
from Jacksonville and Orlando, and just two hours from
Tallahassee and Tampa. The gulf coast is less than an
hour away, and St. Augustine is just a 90 minute trip, St.
Augustine is home to some of the world’s most famous
beaches. St. Augustine offers visitors the opportunity to visit
the oldest city in the United States and many other historic
sites.
Alachua and Newberrys’ central location to some of
the states well-populated regions provides cross section
of commerce and travel with the serene landscapes of the
area’s springs and river system. Alachua has a population
of 9,500 and High Springs has a population of 5,300.
Newberry is home to a brand new 16 all lit field complex.
The fields are designed around 4 separate quad style field
layouts with their own concession and press box areas. The
fields also offer new artificial turf infields that offer the best
conditions for softball play. Teams are going to love to play
on the this brand new complex at Champions Park.
Both Alachua and High Springs are proud to be located in
Alachua County, home of the University of Florida and some
of the country’s most cutting-edge research and technology.
Alachua and High Springs are the leaders in youth recre-
ation in North Central Florida and proudly welcome Babe
Ruth World Series once again.
20LOCAL MEDIA INFORMATION
Alachua COUNTY, Florida
WORLD SERIES DATES: JULY 29-AUGUST 5, 2015
Host President: Damon Messina (352) 359-6032
HOST VICE PRESIDENT: DOUG ROBINSON (386) 882-4350
STADIUM: Hal Brady Recreation Complex
Gene Curl Softball Fields
14300 NW 146th Ter.
Alachua, Florida
(386) 462-1610
NEWSPAPERS:
Alachua County Today
PO Box 2135
Alachua, FL 32616
(386) 462-3355
The Gainesville Sun
2700 SW 13th St.
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 372-1265
RADIO:
WOGX 93.7 FM WTRS 102.3 FM
4020 Newberry Rd. Ste. 100 3357 SW 7th St.
Gainesville, FL 32607 Ocala, FL 34474
(352) 375-7113 (352) 732-9877
WSKY 97.3 FM WRUF 850 AM
3600 NW 43rd St. Ste. B PO Box 14444
Gainesville, FL 32606 Gainesville, FL 32604
(352) 377-0985 (352) 392-8255
TELEVISION:
COX CABLE WGFL CBS 4
6020 NW 43rd St. 1703 NW 80th Blvd
Gainesville, FL 32653 Gainesville, FL 32606
(888) 269-9693 (352) 332-1128
WCJB TV20 ABC
6220 NW 43rd St.
Gainesville, FL 32653
(352) 377-2020
BABE RUTH WORLD SERIES
RESERVATIONS:
Baymont Inn & Suites Springhill Suites by Marriott
4200 NW 9th Boulevard 4155 SW 40th Boulevard
Gainesville, FL 32607 Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 332-8292 (352) 331-3336, Ext. 505
Best Western Grand Plus Lodge of Gainesville
4200 NW 9th Boulevard 3276 SW 4oth Boulevard
Gainesville, FL 32606 Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 331-3336 (352) 375-2400
EconoLodge of Alachua
15920 NW US 441, Alachua, FL 32615
(386) 462-2414
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