J Baseball is a recreational youth baseball program open to children from all over Kansas City.  For the 2026 season, official team practices will begin the week of March 22 with games starting as early as April 10. Regular season games may be played through July 2nd at the latest. Post season tournaments for 3rd grade and older teams will take place July 7 - July 12. These tournaments are included in the league fee, but participation is optional. While most league games will take place at the Jewish Community Center in Overland Park, league provided practice fields will be at Shawnee Mission schools and Overland Park city fields. Individual teams may secure their own practice fields elsewhere. League provided practice fields are allocated through an online, first come first serve selection process.

Registration for the 2026 season opens December 3, 2025. All players register individually. However, head coaches can register a team, and the system will generate a team code for them to share with their players. This code should be used during registration to join the team. Those without a specific coach may register as a "free agent" if they would like to be placed onto a team. Teammate requests are accepted.

J Baseball offers two divisions of play beginning with our Junior 2 second grade division. The American League, which is generally for players with some combination of more experience and or stronger skills, as well as the National League, which is for players with less experience or skill. Teams may be combined into one division if there are not at least 10 teams within an age group.

2026 Age Divisions, Registration Dates and Fees

Each paid registration includes a uniform (jersey and cap/visor). 4th grade divisions and younger will receive a participation medal. Winners in all divisions will get a division champion trophy. The league also provides each team with a practice field and equipment. There is a $10 sibling discount. There is a $3 administration fee per order.

Refund Policy:  $15 refund fee through Feb 16.  50% refunds are available through Feb. 28. No refunds are available starting March 1.

Games are played at the Jewish Community Center located at 115th and Nall in Overland Park. The baseball and softball complex is comprised of five lighted fields including three turf fields.  Restrooms and concessions are located on site. In addition, J staff is present at all games, providing supervision and assistance with first aid matters. The league provides City of Overland Park and Shawnee Mission School District fields for practices.

Any team securing their own practice space will be reimbursed $50 by The J upon proof of receipt. For those looking to use The City of Prairie Village fields, information regarding their field/practice rentals can be found HERE.

Below is a brief description of each division. In order to create a better playing experience for participants and provided there are enough teams to make two divisions viable, J Baseball offers two divisions of play beginning with our Junior 2 second grade division. The American League is generally for players with some combination of more experience and or stronger skills.  Teams will be combined into one division if there are not at least 10 teams within an age group.

Regular season games may be played through July 2. The post season tournaments for Junior 3/4, Senior 3 and older teams will take place July 7-12. These tournaments are included in the league fee, but participation is optional. If there are two divisions for an age group, often times at the discretion of J staff, the lowest ranked team in American League Standings plays in the National League tournament, while the top ranked team in the National League Standings plays in American League tournament.

No metal cleats for any divisions, molded cleats or tennis shoes are mandatory.

Rules for all divisions can be found on our rule's webpage HERE

A fun, 6-week skill-based class introducing young children to the basic skills involved with T-Ball/Baseball/Softball – throwing, catching, hitting, fielding and running the bases. This class is led by parent volunteers, with J staff there to assist with drills and supervise. All parents are expected to be on the field in assisting with their child. Teams should be created by head coaches, team codes can be given to those looking to join the team. Modified game playing – no scores are kept – is introduced as the program evolves during the season.  Team groups usually consist of 9-10 players. 

Sundays - 9:00am and/or 10:00am, May 10 - June 21 (no clinic May 24) Fields 3, 4 and 5 at The J

This is strictly a clinic/game-based program, no practices are included through The J.

Teams have separate practice and game schedules.  Practice day(s), times and locations are determined by coaches based upon field availability provided by the league or a field acquired by the coach. Each team is scheduled to play 8 games – usually on weekends - with a 60-minute time limit per game. Games will most likely be played on the turf, rarely on the dirt. Coaches can submit blackout days/times before the schedule is determined.  No scores are kept during games and coaches are encouraged to focus on skill development. Although outs are enforced (players making an out do not remain on base), a half inning consists of all players from a given team batting through the order.

Teams have separate practice and game schedules. Practice day(s), times and locations are determined by coaches based upon field availability provided by the league or a field acquired by the coach. Each team is scheduled to play 8 games with a 75-minute time limit per game – usually on weekends, but there may be some weeknight games as well. Games will most likely be played on the turf, rarely on the dirt. Coaches can submit blackout days/times before the schedule is determined.  No scores are kept during games and coaches are encouraged to focus on skill development.  All teams are provided with a pitching machine to use at practices.  Although outs are enforced (players making an out do not remain on base), a half inning consists of all players from a given team batting through the order.

Teams have separate practice and game schedules. Practice day(s), times and locations are determined by coaches based upon field availability provided by the league or a field acquired by the coach. American (more advanced teams) and National divisions are offered. Each team is scheduled to play 8 games with a 75-minute time limit per game – usually on weekends, but there will be some weeknight games as well. Games will most likely be played on the turf, rarely on the dirt. Coaches can submit blackout days/times before the schedule is determined.  While skill development is still the focus, scores are kept during games, a league provided umpire is present and a half inning consists of three outs or 6 runs whichever comes first.  All teams are provided with a pitching machine to use at practices.

Teams have separate practice and game schedules. Practice day(s), times and locations are determined by coaches based upon field availability provided by the league or a field acquired by the coach. American (more advanced teams) and National divisions are offered. Each team is scheduled to play 10 games with a 90-minute time limit per game – games are played on weekends and weeknights. Games will most likely be played on the turf, rarely on the dirt. Coaches can submit blackout days/times before the schedule is determined.  While skill development is still the focus, scores are kept during games, a league provided umpire is present and a half inning consists of three outs or 6 runs whichever comes first.  All teams are provided with a pitching machine to use at practices. There will be a post season tournament.

All senior divisions are kid pitch with portable mounds. Teams have separate practice and game schedules. Practice day(s), times and locations are determined by coaches based upon field availability provided by the league or a field acquired by the coach. American (more advanced teams) and National divisions are offered.  Each team in the American Division is scheduled to play 12 games while those in the National Division will be scheduled to play 10 games. Games will be played on the turf.  All games have a 90-minute time limit - games are played on weekends and weeknights. Coaches can submit blackout days/times before the schedule is determined. There will be a post season tournament. 

All senior divisions are kid pitch with portable mounds. Teams have separate practice and game schedules. Practice day(s), times and locations are determined by coaches based upon field availability provided by the league or a field acquired by the coach. American (more advanced teams) and National divisions are offered.  Each team in the American Division is scheduled to play 12 games while those in the National Division will be scheduled to play 10 games. Games will most likely be played on the dirt, rarely on the turf. All games have a 90-minute time limit - games are played on weekends and weeknights. Coaches can submit blackout days/times before the schedule is determined. There will be a post season tournament.

All senior divisions are kid pitch with portable mounds. Teams have separate practice and game schedules. Practice day(s), times and locations are determined by coaches based upon field availability provided by the league or a field acquired by the coach. Each team is scheduled to play 12 games.  All games have a 105-minute time limit - games are played on weekends and weeknights. Games will be played on the dirt. Coaches can submit
blackout days/times before the schedule is determined. There will be a post season tournament.