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Subscribe to our NewsletterMBI is a non-profit organization whose goal is to provide a positive and organized environment for children ages 4-18 to learn and play the game of baseball.
Does MBI have a rulebook?
Yes. MBI league play abides by the official rules of Major League Baseball.
How do I register my child for MBI?
Each season (Spring and Fall), MBI conducts online player registration at this website.
Individuals who do not have internet access may visit the Mesquite Public Library and use
library computers to connect to the MBI website.
As teams form, MBI will assign newly registered players to teams who have open roster spots.
The only way to register your child for MBI is via this website. Click on ONLINE FORMS
to access the Online Player Registration Form.
Are fees due at time of registration?
No. Fees will be due shortly after your child's team begins practice.
What if I'm late? Is a there process for late registration?
We always do our very best to place each and every child who registers for MBI. However, it can be difficult to place a late registrant simply because as we get closer to the start of each season, most teams are full and uniforms have been ordered, thereby making adding players difficult and costly. If we have enough players in the "players pool" of registrants to form a new team, we ask parents of the "pool players" to step up and coach a team, simply so that the "pool players" will have a team upon which to play. Any existing team who needs additional player(s) can be assigned a pool player, on a first-come, first-served basis, for both the team AND the player(s) in the player pool.
How much does it cost to play, and when are fees due?
MBI League Fees are per-team, rather than per-player. Prior to each season, the league fees will be posted on our website.
Cost of the players uniform |
Team equipment needed |
The number of players on the team |
Cost for any private practice fields |
Sponsorships |
that money is due. The manager will then pay the MBI league fee for the TEAM. Generally speaking, for the
Spring season, parents should expect that all fees will be due no later than mid-March, and for fall,
fees are generally due by the 3rd week in August.
The greatest variable in per-player cost is always fundraising.
What equipment will I need to purchase for my child?
When you register your child, you may wish to note in the comments section what, if any, baseball experience
your child has had, or you may wish to note what particular skills your child has. You may also note
if you would like for you child to be placed on a highly competitive team, or a strictly recreational-level
team. Please note that comments on the registration form are NOT required.
After my child has been assigned to a team, who do I contact if I have questions about my child's team, or MBI in general?
Your first point of contact should always be the team's manager.
- T-Ball & Coach-Pitch: Contact the VP-Instructional Leagues
- 9U - 12U: Contact the VP-Minor Leagues
- 13U - 18U: Contact the VP-Major Leagues
The League Commissioner or appropriate League VP should be able to solve all issues related specifically to their assigned areas.
Anywhere in the city of Mesquite. Mesquite has numerous practice fields scattered throughout, and your
child's team may very well practice well away from your home.
Where are games played?
As a general rule, games take place at these locations:
T-Ball (4, 5U & 6U): Hanby or Range Elementary, Vanston or Kimbrough Middle School, Paschall Park and Valley Creek
Coach-Pitch (7U & 8U): Hanby Elementary, Kimbrough Middle School, Paschal Park and Valley Creek
9U & 10U: Vanston & Kimbrough Middle Schools and City Lake Park.
11U & 12U: Valley Creek & Range Elementary.
13U & 14U: Valley Creek Park
15U - 18U: Evans Rec Center & Seaborn Elementary.
NOTE: Due to scheduling conflicts and field availability, games may be at locations other than listed above.
What are the game times?
On weeknights, MBI schedules gametimes are as follows:
the players get older, they will play more late games.
Why does MBI Schedule late games on weeknights?
We would love for all games to be played early in the evening (6:15 PM), however, we simply do not have enough fields to do so.
We do not schedule late games for T-Ball teams. However, teams as young at 7u do play occasional late weeknight games (start time of 7:30, 7:45 or 8:00).
We understand that this is not the ideal scenario, and we make every effort to minimize late games for all age groups, especially for our younger-age teams.
We do check the state testing schedules, and we do not schedule late games for any age group the night before scheduled state-wide assessment tests are administered.
Some team managers specifically request that all or most of their games be played in the late weeknight time slot.
Many folks find it easier to get to the late games, rather than having to rush from work to get to the field in time for a 6:15 game.
On what days are games played?
Most teams will play every Saturday during the season.
can focus on school and get back into the "school mindset".
How long is the season? How many games per team per season?
Number of games varies by age group. Generally, the Spring season begins the week after MISD Spring Break.
T-Ball teams are typically done by late May. Coach-Pitch teams are usually done by June 1.
In Fall, the season begins just after Labor Day and concludes no later than Oct 31.
How is Fall Ball different from the Spring season?
- Fewer games in Fall season
- No post-season awards of any kind.
(Effective Fall 2008, Fall rules will be virtually identical to Spring rules)
Does MBI have a Summer baseball league?
The City of Mesquite mandates that MBI require that all potential coaches and team Moms submit to background checks annually.
I'm interested in umpiring in MBI. How do I get started?
Prior to each Spring and Fall season, if MBI needs new umpires, we will post a notice on the welcome page of this website providing an opportunity for interested individuals to apply.
I'm interested in starting a new team. How do I get started?
Prior to each Spring and Fall season, MBI conducts online player and team registration at our website.
MBI is run by a group of volunteers who receive no compensation whatsoever for our time and efforts.