Des Plaines Youth Baseball is a COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER run baseball league providing the kids of our area with a fun and safe place to play the great game of Baseball. Parents, Grandparents, older sibling, Aunts and Uncles are the backbone of our league. We do not play ball without their (our) help.
Baseball instruction at Des Plaines Youth Baseball is designed for boys and girls from 4 through 14 years of age. Practices and Games played at 11 different fields throughout Des Plaines. We offer baseball for 15-18 yo in the Fall season.
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GET TO KNOW YOUR….Baseball Guy
Your Name: Mike Musillami
Position on The Board?: STARS & A Division coordinator
Favorite Baseball Player?: Ken Griffey Jr & Anthony Rizzo
Kids in the League?: Son Anthony in Pinto and Daughter Sophia in STARS
Where did you grow up and Where did you play bal?l: Grew up in Elmwood Park. Played in EP Little League then played baseball for Elmwood Park High School
Your Hero?: I don’t have a good answer for this one
Why do you Volunteer with the League?: To be involved and have a voice
GET TO KNOW YOUR….Baseball Guy
NAME - Matt Mendez
WHAT DO YOU WITH THE LEAGUE? - A couple years ago I became involved with board, I am responsible for making sure all the boxes on the field are stocked with first aid supplies. I also ensure AEDs are functioning.
KIDS IN THE LEAGUE? - I have 2 boys that are 17 and 11 years old. I started off helping out at practices and games with my oldest son in 2010. After that I became more involved and then managed my own teams all the way through MAJORS league with my oldest son. I have been able to manage a team since Stars with my youngest. He will be in AAA this coming season.
Where did you grow up and where did you play ball? - I grew up in Des Plaines. I played baseball at Central Little League in Des Plaines, which eventually turned into Des Plaines Youth Baseball.
Favorite baseball player? - : Tony Gwynn San Diego Padres. Played 20 years, only struck out 450 times!!!!
Why do you volunteer? - To be involved with my kids and pay it forward. I have had some great coaches growing up. The best part is seeing these boys grow up and still calling me coach whenever they see me.
Spring/Summer Season
Stars of Tomorrow ages 4, 5, and 6.
"A" for ages 7 and 8
"AA" for ages 9 and 10
"AAA" for ages 11 and 12
Majors for ages 13 and 14
Fall Season based on school level
Stars of Tomorrow ages pre-K and Kinder
Pinto - 1st and 2nd grades
Mustang - 3rd and 4th grades
Bronco - 5th and 6th grades
Pony - 7th and 8th grades
Pro - 9th and 10th grades
All Star - 11th and 12th grades
Des Plaines Youth Baseball Code of Conduct
I, the undersigned, parent/guardian of the player named above agree to abide by the terms of the following Parent’s Code of Ethics:
I hereby pledge to provide positive support, care and encouragement for my child participating in Des Plaines Youth Baseball,
I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, and officials at every game, practice or other Des Plaines Youth Baseball, event.
I will place the emotional and physical well being of my child ahead of personal desire to win.
I will support coaches and officials working with my child in order to encourage a positive and enjoyable experience for all.
I will obey posted rules on both public and private properties during the course of activities.
I will encourage my child to treat other players, coaches, fans and officials with respect.
I understand Des Plaines Youth Baseball is enforcing a zero tolerance policy regarding any player, parent, spectator, or coach who violates the Rules of Conduct.
I have read and agree to abide by the Rules of Conduct of Des Plaines Youth Baseball; as such rules may be amended from time to time.
