The Recreation Department assists numerous Baseball Programs.  The Little League, Cal Ripken League and Babe Ruth Baseball Programs are both open to boys and girls, ages 5 - 14. The RBI League is for boys and girls ages 15 to 18 years old.

Little League/Cal Ripken League/Babe Ruth League
The Little League, Cal Ripken League, and Babe Ruth League Baseball Programs are open to both boys and girls ages 4 - 16 years old. These Programs are partially funded by the City and most charge a fee to join.

Registration Locations  

• Sycamore Road
• Caven Point Field Complex
• Metro Field Club House
• Lincoln Park
• Mary McLeod Bethune Life Center
• Pershing Field Community Center
• Roberto Clemente Club House
• Washington Park

Schedule
Download Flyer with Fees and Dates.

Registration
Please call 201-547-5003 for more information on Fees and Dates.

The RBI Leagues
The RBI Leagues are for both boys and girls ages 13 to 18 years old.

Locations
Jersey City RBI Office, 216 Central Avenue, corner of Ferry Street

Schedule
TBA

Additional Info/Requirements/Fees

• Copy official birth certificate
• Proof of address (PSE&G Bill)
  

Registration
Please call 201-927-4591 for information on games, clinics, locations, and requirements. 

MLB Pitch, Hit, & Run!

Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit & Run (PHR) is a FREE, 1-day event for boys and girls ages 7-14* that is simple to host. PHR is the official skills competition of Major League Baseball and can be hosted by any organization, league, civic group or set of volunteers in the community. An administrative kit is provided and the competition is free of charge for participants and hosts. Download flyer.

Boys and girls compete separately and participants have the opportunity to compete in four levels of competition including Locals, Sectionals, Team Championships and the National Finals at the MLB All-Star Game. Providing this great opportunity for your community is as easy as:

Levels of Competition

• Local Competition - March 1 - Early/Mid May
       o All-Around, Pitching, Hitting and Running Champions advance from EACH age and gender group.
  
• Sectional Competition - Mid May-Early June**
       o Each Sectional is part of an MLB team's geographic market.
       o All-Around Champions in each age and gender group are ELIGIBLE to advance.
       o The top 3 scores in each age and gender group among the Sectional All Around Champions within each MLB geographic market will advance to the Team Championships.***
  
• MLB Team Championship - June (weekends)
       o Held in all 30 Major League Ballparks.
       o Participants must place first in their age group to be ELIGIBLE to advance. The top 3 scores in each age and gender group out of all 30 MLB Team Championships will advance to the National Finals.***
  
• National Finals - MLB All-Star Week
       o National Finalists will receive an all-expense paid trip to the All-Star Game. Finalists will participate in an array of festivities upon arrival, including a PHR Welcome Reception,  MLB Brunch and All-Star FanFest. Finalists will compete on-field prior to shagging fly balls during the Home Run Derby and attending the All- Star Game!

PRIZES/AWARDS: At each level of competition competitors will receive an item for their participation. Prizes at different levels of competition include ribbons, medals, trophies and other awards. National Finalists receive a trip to the All-Star Game.

* Competitors compete in four age groups: 7/8, 9/10, 11/12, 13/14. Age is determined as of July 17th.
** Weather permitting, specific dates within your market will be available upon determination of each Team Championship date.
*** Advancement notified by PHR Headquarters. All-Around Champions at the Sectional and Team Championship do NOT automatically advance.

Pitch, Hit, & Run Video