GET INVOLVED
Seniors (A, B & C Grade)
Are you looking to play competative baseball at a level that suits you?
Join us in either A’s, B’s or C’s this coming season.
Juniors (5+)
We’re always taking in new junior players. If you have a child who is 5+, they are welcome to come and play at Saints in our Junior Competition
VOLUNTEERS
Without volunteers we couldn’t exist! From being on the committee to scorers to coaches, WE NEED YOU!
Get in touch to get involved
TRAINING
We train Tuesday and Thursday nights at Chaffey Park, Merbein.
Game day is Friday night for Juniors in 2023 and Sunday for C, B and A grade
A BIT ABOUT BASEBALL
A game is played out between two teams each week, each made up of 9 players. Our season runs from April – September each year.
The game lasts for 9 innings* with each team alternating between batting and fielding in each inning. The scores at the end of the innings are added to a cumulative score and the team with most points wins. Each team has three outs per inning before they then swap roles. Each inning can be broken down into the top (where the away team bats), and the bottom (where the home team bats).
The field is split into two sections: infield and outfield. Separating the infield and outfield is a diamond shape with four bases, spaced at 90 feet apart each. In the center of the infield is the pitching mound where the pitcher stands and throws the ball toward the batter. The batter stands at the home plate. The other three bases are known as first base, second base and third base. The batter must touch all bases before successfully scoring a run.
The bats are made out of either wood, aluminium or metal materials. The ball is white with red stitching and is roughly 3 inches in diameter. The fielding team wear ‘mits’, which are basically an oversized glove to help them catch and pick up the ball. The catcher (standing behind the batter to catch any balls missed) wears extra padding in their glove, along with leg guards, a body pad, and a helmet.
*Juniors, however play for 60-90minutes. The team with the most runs, wins.
About Our Club
Saints Baseball Club is based in Merbein, playing in Sunraysia Baseball League.