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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

 

 

When can I expect to hear something about playing baseball after I submit my profile?

  1. When can I expect to hear something about playing baseball after I submit my profile?

  2. What are my chances of playing baseball for the upcoming season?

  3. How much can I expect to pay to play baseball?

  4. When does the baseball season start and end?

  5. Who conducts practice and where is practice conducted?

  6. How many baseball games are played in a season?

  7. What days of the week are baseball games played?

  8. Where are the baseball games played?

  9. What benefits come with Chesapeake MSBL Membership?

New player profiles will be shared with existing CMSBL Team Managers who have an existing roster need.  If existing teams do not have a need or any current openings, the League will attempt to form a new team with the draft pool comprised of prospective league member profiles.  If neither of the above options happen, prospective members will be placed in a draft pool for future considerations.

If there is interest in your profile, a team manager will contact you directly for a try-out or add you to their team roster.

Each player is expected to pay associated fees to play if you are added to a team roster.

There is no guarantee that you will be placed on a team if you submit your profile and there is no guaranteed amount of playing time if you are selected by a team to be added to their roster. Playing time expectations can be discussed with your team manager.

We do not add players to rosters after June. If a prospective player posts after June 1st, the profile is maintained in suspense until teams are formed in January for the next season.

The Chesapeake MSBL does not place players on teams or force team managers to add a prospect to their team roster.

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What are my chances of playing baseball for the upcoming season?

 

Your chances of playing for the upcoming season are greatest if you submit your player profile before December for the upcoming season and are willing to manage a team.

Your chances of playing are greatly improved if you are prompt in responding to league officials and team managers who are making an effort to reach out to you and greatly increase by your making a personal commitment to pay fees on time.

Teams are formed in January to provide enough time for new teams to collect fees, conduct tryouts, order uniforms/equipment, and arrange team practices.

If a new team is not formed, the chances of playing are diminished as most teams currently in the league are well established and are looking to fill limited roster spots.

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How much can I expect to pay to play baseball?

The amount to play can vary from $175/player to more than $350/player depending upon whether a team obtains a sponsor to offset team expenses. This does not include the costs associated with uniforms or equipment.

There is no guaranteed playing time. Team managers collect fees and turn them into the league office. Once fees are turned into league office, there are no refunds.

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When does the baseball season start and end?

Regular season games begin around May 1 and conclude around Labor Day.

The CMSBL post season begins immediately after the regular season, with all games being complete by mid-September, at the latest.

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Who conducts practice and where is practice conducted?

Teams set up their own practice schedule. Teams are responsible for finding their own practice locations whether it be indoor or outdoor. A permit must be filed to use a county baseball field. Teams are encouraged to establish a relationship with a local HS baseball coach to use their field and offer assistance to the HS coach and baseball teams by working to keep field playable or making a donation of equipment or funds and volunteering to help out where needed.

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How many baseball games are played in a season?

Typically, there are 18-24 regular season games played (depending upon the cooperation of weather) followed by a post season play-off.

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What days of the week are baseball games played?

Games are usually played each Sunday, there is one game played during the weeknight; typically Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday and occasionally on Fridays. Exceptions apply to holiday weekends.

Games are not played on Mother's Day, Memorial Day, or July 4th.

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Where are the baseball games played?

Regular and post-season play-off games are played in Anne Arundel County at County Park Fields and High School Fields. These include Joe Cannon Stadium, Bachman Sports Complex, Bestgate Park, Generals Highway Park, Bell Branch Park, Sawmill Creek Park and at Annapolis HS, Arundel HS, Glen Burnie HS, Meade HS, Northeast HS and Old Mill HS.

All Star Games are played at Harry Grove Stadium, the home of the Baltimore Orioles Minor League Single A Affiliate, Frederick Keys, located in Frederick, Maryland.

Regional Tournament Games are also played at the stated fields, including Harry Grove Stadium, and occasionally games are played in Howard County at Howard High School and Long Reach High School.

Directions to these fields can be found by clicking on "Field Directions" in the Main Menu.

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What benefits come with Chesapeake MSBL Membership?

Insurance: MSBL offers the best combined Medical/Liability policy anywhere. The Chesapeake MSBL obtains Liability policy only.

Baseballs: The Chesapeake MSBL uses a customized M'Powered baseball for league play. We are able to obtain high quality Major League specification baseballs at a discount through bulk order purchasing.

Scorebooks: Each team receives a free personalized league logo scorebook.

Tournaments: There are 35 Regional MSBL Tournaments throughout the country. The Chesapeake MSBL hosts two of these regional tournaments over Labor Day and Columbus Day Weekends. Many players from the Chesapeake MSBL participate in MSBL National Tournaments which include the World Series in Arizona - 330 Teams - 30 Separate divisions, and the Florida Fall Classic - 105 teams. Other National MSBL tournaments are hosted in Palm Springs, Las Vegas (March & May) & Orlando.

League All Star Team Eligibility: Each age division selects players to represent the Chesapeake MSBL as an All Star to compete against other regional adult baseball leagues as part of charity fund-raising events. Each team has at least one player selected. Each player selected must agree and is required to make a contribution of $10 or purchase a t-shirt for $20 with proceeds donated to our selected charity. Players selected to represent the Chesapeake MSBL as an All-Star will be issued an All Star jersey after signing an agreement to return the jersey upon completion of the game and upon receipt of donation or t-shirt purchase.

Player Awards and Recognition: Chesapeake MSBL members in each division are eligible to be recognized for Service, Sportsmanship, Pitcher of the Year, and Most Valuable Player. Special recognition is given to those members who have made significant and sustaining contributions to the mission, goals and objectives of the Chesapeake MSBL and who have demonstrated a commitment to service to the league with induction into the Chesapeake MSBL Hall of Fame. Awards are presented at our Annual Awards Bull Roast.

Sponsorship: The Chesapeake MSBL has sponsorships and partnerships with many community businesses which provide discounted products and services to our members and their families. Additionally, the Chesapeake MSBL is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Corporation and can provide tax-deductible receipts to affiliated league and team sponsors if desired and can assist in providing marketing information to potential league and affiliated team sponsors.

Draft Pool Access: MSBL affiliated teams are able to access the league draft pool to supplement their team roster or to replace players who are no longer available to play.

Online MSBL/MABL Sports Store: Players/Teams can receive guaranteed lowest price offerings on catalog sporting goods. Weekly specials for MSBL members displayed on the National website home page, as well as numerous email specials, directly sent to each member.

Discounted Home and Auto Insurance Through Liberty Mutual: Their prices, based on a group policy, are very competitive against what you may currently have and pay.

There is no other organization offering all of these benefits!

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