Welcome to another exciting year of Frankfort Baseball!

From everyone on the Board, I would like to thank you for your support of one of our community’s finest organization. Frankfort Baseball is a self-funded, not-for-profit organization providing nearly 1,000 youths 5-18 years old the opportunity to play baseball, make friends, and learn sportsmanship.Click here to view our offering on some new sponsorship opportunities 

Karrie Cummings - Director of Sponsorship/Fundraising

Force 11u Blue is looking to add a strong player to their team.  If you are interested, please contact Manager,
Ryan Crabtree at   

Force 14u Blue is looking to add a strong player to their team.  If you are interested, please contact Manager,
Mike Bouck at  .

FRANKFORT BASEBALL
SPRING REGISTRATION
is NOW OPEN!
Welcome to Frankfort Baseball!

The 2021 Registration is now open for the In- House Spring / Summer Season.  Our fees were reduced at most levels and we removed the capital fee for the 2021 season. Some changes for the 2021 season:

• Payment is not due at the time of registration and can be deferred until March- see information in registration link
• Registration end date is subject to change depending on the start of the season
• Season start date is TBD due to other sports seasons being extended
• Full Refunds will be distributed if the season is cancelled
• Games have been increased at all levels- see registration template for additional season information

We look forward to providing a fun and safe environment for all FBB Families for the 2021 season! If you have any questions or concerns please email 
 

Below is a brief description of the different divisions we offer within Frankfort Baseball. Frankfort Baseball offers a baseball program designed to provide the opportunity for our players to build their skills in a fun, relaxed environment.  Generally, practices begin in April and games begin in May and end by July 1st. Teams are assigned in March. Managers will contact players when practices begin in early spring. Frankfort Baseball provides a hat, jersey and socks to players in Shetland, I6, I7, Pinto, Mustang and Bronco leagues. Players are responsible for baseball pants and cleats.  Please wait until you are assigned a team before purchasing your pants.  

Below is a brief description of the different divisions we offer within Frankfort Baseball. If you have any questions or for any "play up" requests, please send an email to Brad Baker, Player Personnel Director at   

Click here to register now!

	The Shetland Division is for players that are 5 years old as of 08/31/2021. The Shetland division is a T-ball division. At this level players are introduced to the very basics of baseball. This league does not keep score or record outs and uses a continuous batting order where every player bats every inning. A softer safety baseball is used.
	The Instructional 6 (I6) Division is for players that are 6 years old as of 08/31/2021. At this level players continue their basic skill development in a purely instructional format, where coaches pitch to the players. This league does not keep score, but outs are recorded. Rules are modified for the youngsters to incorporate fun with player development appropriate for this age group. A softer safety baseball is used.
	The Instructional 7 (I7) Division is for players that are 7 years old as of 08/31/2021. At this level players continue their basic skill development in a purely instructional format. This league does not keep score, but outs are recorded. At this level coaches pitch the first half of the season with the players being introduced to pitching during the second half of the season. Rules are modified for the youngsters to incorporate fun with player development appropriate for this age group. A softer safety baseball is used.
	The Pinto Division is for players that are 8 years old as of 08/31/2021. At this level players are exposed to more facets of the game of baseball, including pitching, walks, extra-base hits and use of a regulation baseball. There are some Rules that are modified for the youngsters to incorporate fun with player development appropriate for this age group.
	The Mustang Division is for players that are 9 or 10 as of 08/31/2021. The Mustang Division players make a big step towards a more complete level of baseball. It is a competitive division, where umpires call the game and scores and league standings are kept. Stealing is allowed only after the pitch has reached the batter. Games are pitched entirely by the players.
	The Bronco Division is for players that are 11 or 12 as of 08/31/2021. The Bronco Division is where you begin to play more competitive baseball and follow the rules of Major League Baseball closely. Players are allowed to lead-off and steal from all bases, and the diamond is now 70 feet. Managers have the opportunity to execute the finer tactics of advanced baseball.
	The Pony Division is for players that are 13 or 14 as of 08/31/2021. The Pony Division is a competitive division best characterized by fewer players, fewer teams, and bigger fields. By now the players should have an understanding of the rules of the game and acquired the skills and attitude necessary for a more competitive game of baseball. Regular Major League rules are used. The diamond is now 80 feet. Emphasis is placed not only on individual skill development, but, also on team strategies. Players will adjust to larger fields, stronger defenses, and more experienced pitchers and are motivated by their eagerness to play baseball.
	The Colt Division is for players that are 15 or 16 as of 08/31/2021. The Colt Division is a competitive division played on a Major League sized field.
	The Palomino Division is for players that are 17 or 18  as of 04/30/2021. The Palomino Division is a competitive division played on a Major League sized field.
COLLEGIATE	The Collegiate Division is for players that are 17 thru 28 as of 04/30/2021. The Collegiate Division is a competitive division played on a Major League sized field.
COLLEGIATE EAGLES	If you are interested in Collegiate Eagles, please contact Scott Kendrick at

Our deepest condolences go out to the Scaletta Family. We mourn the loss of a long time and current board member of Frankfort Baseball, Joseph Scaletta.  Joe was a long time Board Member even before since his son Sam started in 2007. Joe worked tirelessly at almost every level and the latest being at the upper levels of Pony/Colt/Palomino/Collegiate.  He was instrumental in Frankfort Baseball joining SWILA as well as coordinator of the Frankfort Baseball Scholarship program with Lincoln-Way East and area high schools.  Joe's pride and joy was Borg Warner field.  He worked endless at its upkeep.  If we had a tournament, you would have seen Joe there volunteering.  Joe loved baseball especially Frankfort Baseball.  Outside of baseball Joe was the Co-Founder of Scaletta Armoring in Bedford Park, IL. Private family funeral services will be held at Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Church on December 1, 2020. Funeral Information: Cumberland Chapels, 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com.

Memorial contributions can be made in memory of Joseph V. Scaletta to Frankfort Baseball online here or you can mail a check to Frankfort Baseball, P.O. Box 261, Frankfort, IL 60423.

Lincoln-Way Area Fall Ball Champions

Pinto Champions-FS White Sox Scarlet		Mustang Champions - Frankfort Black
Bronco Champions - New Lenox Red		Pony Champions - Frankfort Blue

We have a wonderful opportunity for our Frankfort Baseball Organization to receive charitable donations from AmazonSmile this year. 

AmazonSmile is a simple way for you to support your favorite charitable organization every time you shop, at no cost to you. AmazonSmile is available at smile.amazon.com on your web browser and can be activated in the Amazon Shopping app for iOS and Android phones. When you shop at AmazonSmile, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added benefit that AmazonSmile will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases to the charitable organization of your choice.

To shop at AmazonSmile simply go to smile.amazon.com on your web browser or activate AmazonSmile on your Amazon Shopping app on your iOS or Android phone (found under settings on your app). On your browser, you may also want to add a bookmark to smile.amazon.com to make it even easier to return and start your shopping at AmazonSmile. When you’re using the app, always check for the “AmazonSmile” logo to ensure you’re activated for AmazonSmile. Once your account is activated, be sure to choose your charity (Frankfort Baseball Inc). That's it!

With Amazon Prime days starting tomorrow and the holidays quickly approaching, we hope that this will be a beneficial way to support our organization.   

Thank you for your Support!

Tournament 

Click here for more Tournament Info

Lockport 9u Chamlpions

Sunday - 11:30am - the tournament has been cancelled for all levels. 
Thank you to all teams and fans. Unfortunately Mother Nature did not cooperate. We are glad players got to play baseball!

Sunday - 10:45am - 13u games are cancelled for the tournament. 

Sunday 10:30am - Mother Nature is not playing nice! Unfortunately, 14u games are cancelled for the tournament. All other levels will get an update around Noon. If you have ever played in our tournaments before, we want these players to play and will give it our all to let them play!

Sunday 8:00am - games have been delayed!  We will update coaches on the schedule! 

Below you will find photos of our
2020 Travel Tournament Champions & Placers

We have proceeded to make improvements at both parks.  We have started with the baseball dugouts. Below is an update on the renovations. 

• All painting of the dugouts at both Main Park and Commissioners Park is completed. 
• All new roofs and new metal drip caps of the dugouts at both Main Park and Commissioners Park are completed.
• All of the grounds crew new overhead doors now have new weather-stripping, new pull handles and new locks installed (see Main -Bronco Grounds OVHD Door pic as an example).
• All (14) dugouts have new player equipment boxes installed and painted (see Commish – Bronco 1st Base Front pic as example). 
• All coaches closets at both Main Park and Commissioners Park have new doors, new frames, new hardware and new locksets .
• Main E: New concrete slabs for both dugouts were poured. 1st base and 3rd base dugout wood framing with player benches, helmet cubbies and painting will be completed.
• Main Park (B, D, and Borg) dugouts. Remove and replace the siding, fascia, plywood roof sheathing and roof shingles.  New hollow metal frames, doors and new hardware for coaches’ closets. New overhead doors for the grounds crew sheds. Painting to follow. 
• The same process above will be applied to Commissioners Park dugouts as well once Main Park is completed. 
• NEW 2020 - Main Park Field B Fencing - see pics
   

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