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Welcome to the South Jersey Men's Senior Baseball League
The South Jersey Men's Senior/Adult Baseball League (MSBL/MABL) is the premier adult baseball league in the Delaware Valley and the Jersey Shore, with nearly 70 teams expected to take the field this season. Our Delaware Valley divisions offer wood bat play at the following age groups: 18+/ 25+/35+/45+; while our Jersey Shore division offers metal bat play at both the 25+ and 35+ age groups.
Our 25+/35+/45+ teams generally play a Sunday morning schedule, while our 18+ teams usual play a Sunday early afternoon schedule. The regular season generally runs 16-20 games, beginning in mid-April and ending in late July/early August - with playoffs running to right around Labor Day. Most divisions play 2-4 doubleheaders. No games are scheduled on major holiday weekends, like Memorial Day and the Fourth of July.
In addition, South Jersey MSBL registered players in our Sunday leagues are also eligible to play in our Midweek League (starts in early summer and runs into August), as well as our Fall League (Labor Day through late October) at no additional player registration cost. The league uses a variety of township, high school, college and professional fields throughout South Jersey and suburban Philadelphia, located generally along the I-295/I-95/AC Exwy corridors.
South Jersey MSBL is affiliated with the national Men's Senior Baseball League (MSBL) and Men's Adult Baseball League (MABL). The league also sponsors regular All-Star Games and sends teams to various area and national MSBL tournaments.
Average player costs are approximately $175 per player (includes League player registration and team-related expenses for umpires, fields, etc.). Uniforms fees are not included and are determined by individual teams. Our teams recruit players in a variety of ways, including ads in local newspapers, this website, and word of mouth.
The league has many former high school and college players, as well as a few former professional players. Our various age divisions are sub-divided into different competitive level divisions so that any player can find an appropriate place to play – ranging from semi-professional to recreational.
Interested in joining? Just click here!
Senators Take 45+ Title, Make History
The Washington Township Senators defeated the Maple Shade Mariners Sunday by a 7-3 score to capture the 2009 SJMSBL 45+ championship. Chris Johannes went the distance to pick up the victory, and he also had a double, single and a walk. In addition to going 2-0 in the playoffs with a 1.00 ERA, Johannes also hit .571 with four RBI in helping the Senators sweep to the title. Nick Frese also had a big run, leading the team with an .875 average and eight RBI in three games. Other playoff .400 hitters included Bob Wood (.417), Jeff Goldstein (.444), Don Tash (.462), and Bill Trotman (.429). And Frank Rose added two playoff wins after his stellar 7-0 (with a miniscule 0.29 ERA!) regular season.
In capturing the title, the Senators did two things that NO SJMSBL team has ever done: first, they became the only team/franchise to win titles in THREE age groups. The Senators won the 28+ Division four straight years, from 2000-2003, and they then won the 35+ Division in two straight seasons, 2006-7. That gives the Senators a total of seven league championships in the past 10 years. The only guys who played on all three of those clubs are Nick Frese and Frank Rose, original Senators. Mike Dettra (the only Senator player to homer in his first-ever at-bat) played on the 25+ champs and 45+ champs, and was a bench coach when the 35s won it all.
Secondly, the Senators became the only team (we THINK), in league history to complete an undefeated season. The Senators swept through the regular seasons with a 16-0 mark, and then won six straight playoffs games to complete a perfect 22-0 season here in 2009.
It was quite a run!
NO OCTOBER SURPRISE: Rays FINALLY Defeat A's for Fifth Straight 25+ Title
Oct 4 - Waterlogged and well rested, the Marlton Athletics and South Jersey Rays finally got the weather, the field gods and enough players together long enough to play a Championship Game in the 25+ American Division this past Sunday at Cherry Hill Rotary Field.
After a month of frustrating starts and stops, the Rays shook off a little rust and finally did what they do best, make big plays and get big hits at the right time in big games. Their reward was an 8-3 Finals victory and along with it came their fifth consecutive South Jersey MSBL Championship.
Although the final score was 8-3, this one was alot closer most of the way, as the Rays held a slim 2-1 lead over the gritty, undermanned A's team through seven innings. Playing without six starters, Marlton mounted a trio of scoring opportunities over the middle innings, loading the bases twice with less than two outs and putting runners at second and third with no outs on another occasion. However, the Champs were equal to the task, collecting an inning-ending double play each time to preserve the lead. The Rays would finally break the game open with a three run 8th, keyed by a 1-out bases loaded single from Outfielder/Manager Dan Shannon that drove in a pair of runs. In the ninth inning, a three-run blast from Catcher John Shannon capped the victory and another champagne (disguised as beer at the bar) celebration. Rays starter Kevin Fahy went the first six innings to get the win, while reliever Sean Joyce hurled the final three innings to get the save. For the Athletics, starter Jason Davis went the distance in defeat while driving in a pair of runs at the plate.
Kudos to Manager Dan Shannon and his Rays for coming through once again in championship fashion to hold onto the 25+ title. With their "one for the thumb", the Rays surpass the mark of the Washington Twp. Senators' four titles (2000-2003) and now draw into an all-time tie with the Maple Shade Dodgers, who also won five championships from 1995-1999. Whether 2010 starts measuring ring sizes for hand #2 is anyone's guess, however the Rays are certainly going to be ready for all comers.
Among those new clubs ready to take a swing at the Rays are the upstart Florence Bears, who in just their second season bullied their way through a 19-2 campaign en route to the 2009 National Division title. Mike Tolle's Bears ballclub features impressive fireballer George Moore as well as sluggers Tommy Ditmars and Nick Puccio, who should pose a formidable test for the Rays and the rest of the American Division foes next season.
Congratulations go out to all the 25+ Division clubs for another great year of South Jersey MSBL baseball as we look forward to the 2010 season right around the corner.
Pennsauken Crowned 2009 SJMABL 18+ Champions!!
South Jersey MSBL Shines Proud as 25+ All-Stars Meet at Campbell's Field
Photo: Shawn "Bones" Davis of the Woodbury Royals delivers the first pitch of the 2009 South Jersey MSBL 25+ All-Star Game on Sunday, August 16, 2009 at Campbell's Field, Camden, New Jersey. (click on photo to jump to the 2009 SJMSBL 25+ All-Star Photo Album)
South Jersey MSBL "Boys of Summer" Featured in South Jersey Magazine
Click Photo for the FULL STORY on the SJMSBL "Boys of Summer" in the July 2009 South Jersey Magazine!!
SJMSBL "NIGHT AT THE PHILLIES" REMAINS A BIG HIT!
This past Wedneday, May 27th, members from more than a dozen South Jersey MSBL ballclubs proudly represented its membership before a SOLD OUT crowd at Citizens Bank Park - as the 2008 World Series Champion Philadelphia Phillies took on the Florida Marlins.
Although this particular evening unfortunately worked out for the Fish rather than the Phighten's, all fans in attendance still had a grand old time of things as the evening served the dual purpose of being both Asthma Awareness Night and Irish Heritage Night.
While most people at the game were not exactly sure how those two things went together, win or lose everyone was happy to receive their complimentary green Phillies "Shamrock Hat". In addition, the game was also a SJMSBL team phundraiser, with every ticket sold by our group netting an $8 rebate from the Phillies!!
South Jersey MSBL and the Philadelphia Phillies have successfully worked together since 2003 to help provide our member clubs with a viable option to help defray a portion of their operating costs and we hope to continue our partnership long into the future.
Interested in getting involved in the next SJMSBL Group Night? For more information, please contact 25+ League President Terry Annese at 856-297-3639 or by email at sjmsbl@gmail.com.
Thank you to the Phillies and to everyone who attended on behalf of the league. We hope that you had a great time at the game!!
South Jersey MSBL is happy to announce that the MSBL Online Sports Store is now OPEN!
Click on the logo above to access our new interactive catalog, which contains a full selection of bats, gloves, helmets, bags and accessories to meet all your baseball needs at the best prices around!
SJMSBL members can also obtain a special coupon code good for an additional discount on top of the MSBL Sports Store's already great prices! Please contact the league at sjmsbl@gmail.com for more details.
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