Welcome to the Edmonton Baseball League



FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions


Q: Is the league Co-Ed?

A:

  • Yes, all are welcome!
  • The EBL has had a few women play each year and our goal is to increase their participation.



Q: What time/dates are the games?

A:

  • The schedule is a mix of weekday and weekend games.
  • Most games are in the evenings with a few daytime games on weekends.
  • We do play some late night games under the lights.
  • The full schedule will be posted on GAMECHANGER and embedded on the home page.
    • Each player will get access to GAMECHANGER to view their team’s schedule and RSVP their attendance for each game.



Q: How much baseball experience do I need?

A:

  • Some baseball experience is preferable but not necessary.
  • Team rosters are balanced to include a mix of experienced and new players.
  • Teams are encouraged to practice to help develop new players.
  • At the start of the season, pitchers will do their best to help new players with easier to hit pitches. However, as the season progresses, games will get more competitive.
  • New players are encouraged to practice batting (e.g.: batting-tee drills and/or local batting cages).



Q: How competitive is this league?

A:

  • Our goal is for players to have fun and enjoy baseball.
  • Although we don’t explicitely promote competitiveness, there is a hint of competitiveness at times especially towards the end of the season and in playoff games.
  • The league does not tolerate any dismissive comments or attitude towards a player’s performance.
  • Everyone on the team takes turns playing out in the field.
  • Every player at the game gets to bat.



Q: Do I have to be good?

A:

  • No, prior experience is preferable but not required.
  • The skill level in the league is mixed so it’s a great environment for new players to develop.
  • The league promotes a positive environment that aims to support a player’s development.
  • Baseball is hard so it won’t happen overnight. A positive attitude and patience will be key to develop your skills.



Q: How fast do pitchers throw?

A:

  • The league has a mix of pitchers of all levels of skill and physical abilities.
  • The average pitch would be around 50-60 mph.
  • The hardest throwing pitchers can reach speeds of up to 75 mph.
  • Speed is not everything! Some pitchers have wicked curveballs, sliders or knuckleballs.



Q: What equipment do I need?

A:

At minimum, each player needs:

  • Glove
  • Wood bat
    • Wood bats do break, so having a second bat is recommended.
  • Batting helmet
    • Sharing batting helmets is up to the discretion of players.
  • Water bottle

Recommended gear:

  • Baseball cleats (TPU/rubber or metal)
  • Baseball pants
  • Protective cup / jill
  • Batting gloves
  • Sliding shorts
  • Baseball bag to carry everything



If you have more questions, please feel free to ask us at: info@edmontonbaseball.org