About us

BOARD MEMBERS

The Westlake Baseball League (WBL) is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1958 and is dedicated to the encouragement and development of co-ed youth baseball in Pre-K through 12th grade in Westlake, Ohio.
The WBL is not affiliated with any other organization and is independent of the Westlake Recreation Department.
Westlake Baseball League is supported by the generosity of the City of Westlake who donate field usage to our program. Please remember that All WBL board members and team coaches are volunteers.

WBL President

Andrew Dutt

[email protected]
c/t: 419-308-1945

WBL Vice President

Kyle Harriger
[email protected]
c/t: 440-382-3456

WBL Treasurer

Shawn Mueller
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c/t:

WBL Communications Director

Samantha Harriger
[email protected]
c/t: 440-522-7355

Colt Commissioner (10th-12th grades)

Craig Goodman
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c/t:

Pony Commissioner (7th-9th grades)

John Latkowski
[email protected]
c/t: 216-534-6012

Major Commissioner (5th-6th grades)

Kent Dale
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c/t:

Minor Commissioner (3rd-4th grades)

Andrew Dutt
[email protected]
c/t: 419-308-1945

Rookie Commissioner (1st - 2nd grades)

Kyle Harriger
[email protected]
c/t: 440-382-3456

T-ball Commissioner (PreK-Kindergarten)

Samantha Harriger
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c/t: 440-522-7355

Sponsorship Director

Open Position
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Manager of Umpire Operations

Chris Poremsky
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Costs and divisions info

$95.00 T-Ball League $165.00 Rookie League: $165.00 Minor League: $165.00 Major League: $165.00 Pony League: $125.00 Colt League:

$95.00 T-Ball League

Co-ed players currently in Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten.
Practice schedule will have roughly 2 practices per week (no set day, rotates) beginning April 2024 and Games will start in May.

*12 Games will be scheduled. Practices & games will be held on local Westlake baseball fields. Full team schedule will be on "TeamSnap" (app via Play Store) and on the WBL website once the season starts. Games will be played on Mon-Fri evenings from 6-7pm or 7-8 pm, as well as various times on Saturdays.
*Possible Sunday practice depending on field availability.

2 – 3 coaches may coach together. Their kids/players will automatically be put on a team and the rest of the team will be assembled by your Commissioner.

$165.00 Rookie League:

Co-ed players currently in 1st & 2nd Grade.
Practice schedule will have roughly 2 practices per week (no set day, rotates) beginning April 2024, and games will begin in May.

*16 Games will be scheduled. Practices & games will be held on local Westlake baseball fields. Full team schedule will be on "TeamSnap" (app via Play Store) and on the WBL website once the season starts. Games will be played on Mon-Fri evenings from 6-7:30 pm, as well as various times on Saturdays.
*Possible Sunday practice depending on field availability.
*Tournament at the end of the season (details to follow).

2 – 3 coaches may coach together. Their kids/players will automatically be put on a team and the rest of the team will be filled by draft picks by team coaches run by the League Commissioner.

$165.00 Minor League:

Co-ed players currently in 3rd & 4th grade.
Practice schedule will have roughly 2 practices per week (no set day, rotates) beginning in April 2024 and games will start in May.

*18 Games will be scheduled. Practices & games will be held on local Westlake baseball fields. Full team schedule will be on "TeamSnap" (app via Play Store) and on the WBL website once the season starts. Games will be played on Mon-Fri evenings from 6-8 pm, as well as various times on Saturdays.
*Possible Sunday practice depending on field availability.
* Select players will participate in the annual All-Stars game.
* All Rec League playoff games will be held at the end of season (details to follow).

2 – 3 coaches may coach together. Their kids/players will automatically be put on a team and the rest of the team will be filled by draft picks by team coaches run by the League Commissioner.

$165.00 Major League:

Co-ed players currently in 5th & 6th grade.
Practice schedule will have roughly 2 practices per week (no set day, rotates) beginning in April and games will start in May.

2 – 3 coaches may coach together. Their kids/players will automatically be put on a team and the rest of the team will be filled by draft picks by team coaches run by the League Commissioner.

$165.00 Pony League:

Co-ed players currently in 7th, 8th & 9th grade.
Practice schedule will have roughly 2 practices per week (no set day, rotates) beginning in April, and Games will start in May.

2 – 3 coaches may coach together. Their kids/players will automatically be put on a team and the rest of the team will be filled by draft picks by team coaches run by the League Commissioner.

$125.00 Colt League:

Co-ed players currently in 10th, 11th & 12th grade.
Registration will be open ONLY for the Colt league until mid-late April as OHSAA
states players cannot actively play on 2 teams at once. Players are allowed to sign up to play with us…but they cannot participate in any way until their prior commitment is completed. (OHSAA Sect. 2.1 - https://ohsaaweb.blob.core.windows.net/files/Sports/Baseball/BaseballRegs.pdf)

*12 Games will be scheduled. Practices & games will be held at WHS and other nearby school fields. Full team schedule will be on "TeamSnap" (app via Play Store) and on the WBL website once the season starts.

“WAIT-LIST” PROCESS"
If you try to register for a league which is full, you will be placed on a wait-list and no payment is collected at that time. If a roster spot becomes available prior to the start of the season, the league commissioner will invite you via email to complete your registration on the registration site and make payment at that time. If you complete your registration with payment in full within 72 hours, the player will be placed on a team. If no roster positions become available, all wait-list persons will be notified by email at the start of the season.

All start and end season dates are approximations and subject to change. The number of scheduled games is approximate and subject to change depending on participation and weather.

*LATE REGISTRATIONS*
All late registrations are subject to a non-refundable $20.00 late registration fee per player. Due to team capacity limitations, every attempt is made to place late registrations, but it is not guaranteed. Please sign-up early and don’t miss out!

Welcome to the

WESTLAKE BASEBALL LEAGUE

Registration Site for the 2023 Season!!

Registration site allows you to:

Register player(s)
Sponsor player(s) team
Volunteer Coach*
*Every coach in WBL Rec or Travel leagues, MUST BE REGISTERED in the WBL system to be covered by our insurance.

Early Bird REC Registration runs Feb. 3rd – March 14 at 11:59pm.

You can pay online and can use a credit card or checking account. Access your account 24/7.

Scholarship Guidelines

Westlake Baseball League Scholarship Guidelines

Westlake Baseball League offers an annual scholarship of $500.00 (plus any additional parent donations to our WBL scholarship) to a graduating senior of Westlake High School at the annual scholarship awards night in May.

Applicants must meet the following to apply:

Played in Westlake Baseball League at least 4 years/seasons (list years played)
Currently on the Westlake High School Varsity Baseball team.
Attending college in the fall. (Scholarship helps offset the cost of college)

The WBL Scholarship is based on a combination of Head Coach Larry Mosley’s recommendation based on leadership, respect, and dedication on and off the baseball field and the examples you provide in the written portion.

To apply for the Westlake Baseball League Scholarship, please confirm you meet the above 3 criteria and submit a detailed page on why you deserve our annual scholarship. Please provide specific examples/stories on some of these topics:

development as a baseball player and a person
positive communication with a teammate and/or coach
respect for another player (on your team or an opposing team)
handling adversity during the season
volunteering within our organization
include any special awards or achievements you have attained academically, athletically or in the community.

Any questions…email Samantha Harriger, WBL Communications Director @ [email protected]