Scoresheet Tips

Please remember to record Stolen Bases (SB) and RBI's on the weekly scoresheets.  There were a number of RBIs from week #1 that did not get recorded on the scoresheet and it is difficult or impossible to determine after the fact when entering stats.  Here is a simple example of how it can be done:

In this example the batter had a double with 2 RBIs, and then stole 3rd base before being stranded at the end of the inning.

HOBO has over 30 new players again this year.  On behalf of the Executive & Team Reps, we welcome both our new and returning players for this, our 40th year in 2026.

There has been a large number of requests from members new and old to play with their friends and families this year.  The Executive and the Player Reps first goal is to create competitive teams.  While we will do our best to accommodate the requests received, we do reserve the right to place players on teams as needed to achieve this balance.  We appreciate your understanding if we are unable to fulfill your requests in whole or in part.

The official draft will occur next week, somewhere between May 11th to 15th, following which we will post the teams on this website, as well as the Team Reps reaching out to the individual players by email or phone to let them know which team they are on this year.

Keep your eye on this website as this will be our main method of communication.

The Executive & Team Reps

Spring Training Weekend ⚾

Spring Training is here — time to get back on the field!

📅 Dates: Saturday, May 9 & Sunday, May 10
📍 Location: Mohawk Sports Park – Diamonds 4, 5 & 6 (beside Mohawk Quad Arena)
🕘 Arrival Time: 9:00 AM (ready to go)
🕤 Start Time: 9:30 AM

We’ll be kicking things off with a structured Spring Training session designed to get everyone ready for the season ahead.

What to expect:

• Jerseys will be handed out for easy player identification
• New players will go through evaluation drills with coaches
• Returning players will have access to a separate diamond for:
  • Batting practice
  • Ground balls & fly balls
  • General warm-ups and prep for the season

🚨 Important for New Players:
All new players must attend at least one of the two sessions in order to be evaluated and included in the draft.

This is a great opportunity to shake off the rust, get your timing back, and get ready for a great year of HOBO baseball.

Be on time, be ready, and bring your gear. Let’s get after it.

The weather is turning and baseball is in the air.

We have 6 teams again this year, and registration was strong enough that we had to close it off earlier than we have in many years.  We will have another large cohort of new players in the league again this year, and we welcome you to HOBO.

In an effort to get an extra week in our season, we will be running our spring training on May 9th/10th (Sat & Sun) versus over two weekends as we have in the past.  This makes the first game of the season May 17th.

We are looking for two additional players who are interested in being team reps this year.  If you are interested please send an email to Dave St. Martin or Wayne Powell   The Executive will consider all those apply but reserves the right to accept or reject any application.

Keep an eye on this website for further updates as we get closer to the season opener.

The Exec

Registration for the 2026 season is now officially closed!

We’ve had an incredible response this year, with over 90 players already signed up 🎉

If you missed out, don’t worry — we’ll be opening up a call-ups/fill-in list soon. This will be a great way to get involved if spots become available throughout the season.

Stay tuned for more details!

Indoor Training Sessions – Starting February 21, 2026

We’re excited to announce that our indoor training sessions will begin on February 21 and run through the end of March.

📍 Location: Ontario Baseball Academy
100 Ray St N
🕢 Time: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
💲 Cost: $20–$25 per person, per session

Please bring your own bat, glove, and baseball.

All HOBO families are welcome to attend!

For any questions, please contact Jun Kim at junkimhamilton@gmail.com.

We look forward to seeing everyone there! ⚾

Come out and have your say about how the league is run at the 2025 Annual General Meeting.  The Executive will be on hand to provide a wrap up of activities this year, as well as hold elections for the following positions:

• President (Incumbent Dave St. Martin)
• Secretary (Incumbent Jun Kim)
• Business Operations (Open position)

Location:  Dave Andreychuk Arena - The Lounge

Map - Dave Andreychuk Mountain Arena

Address:  25 Hester St

Date:  Nov 29th

Time:  10:00am - 12:30pm

🏆 Blue Jays Crowned 2025 HOBO Champions After Epic 9th-Inning Comeback

The Hamilton Oldtimers Baseball Organization (HOBO) wrapped up its 2025 season with a finale for the ages at Bernie Arbour Stadium, as the Blue Jays captured the championship in dramatic fashion.

Facing the Royals in a highly anticipated rematch of the playoffs’ opening round, the Blue Jays found themselves trailing late in the game. But true to their never-say-die spirit, the squad mounted a thrilling comeback in the top of the 9th inning to secure the HOBO Finals trophy.

The victory not only showcased the Blue Jays’ talent and resilience but also highlighted the camaraderie and competitiveness that defines HOBO baseball. With clutch hits, gritty defense, and an unshakable belief in each other, the Blue Jays stormed back to etch their names onto the league’s championship hardware once again.

The packed crowd at Bernie Arbour was electric, capping off an exciting finish. Players and fans alike will be talking about this classic showdown for years to come.

Congratulations to the 2025 HOBO Champion Blue Jays—proof that in baseball, it’s never over until the last out.

🏆 HOBO 2025 Finals Announcement 🏆

The stage is set! The Hamilton Oldtimers Baseball Organization Finals are here.

It all comes down to one last showdown:
Blue Jays vs Royals

A rematch of Week 1 of the playoffs — two teams that battled hard to get here, now facing off once again to decide who will take home the championship.

📍 Bernie Arbour Stadium, Hamilton ON
⚾ Come out and see who will be crowned HOBO 2025 Champions!

The first round is complete, and now the road to the championship gets even tougher. Here are your Semi-Final Matchups:

🆚 Blue Jays vs Nationals
🆚 Royals vs Pirates

Two teams will punch their ticket to the Finals this week—who’s your pick to move on? 🏆

The Burlington Skyway will be down to 2 lanes over the weekend.  If you are coming from Toronto you may need to leave extra time.

If your team loses on Sunday, be prepared to hand in your shirt to your team reps.  They will be reused for next year.

Have a great playoffs!

The Exec.

The regular season is wrapped and the matchups are set—Week 1 of the Playoffs is officially decided!

🆚 Blue Jays vs Royals
🆚 Expos vs Pirates
🆚 Nationals vs Marlins

Bring the energy, bring the bats, and let’s kick off the road to the championship in style! 🏆

HOBO has a number of unique rules designed to make our games move along, and also make them as competitive as possible.

Please take 5 minutes to review them, they can be found under the Pages tab or by clicking on this link HOBO Rules

Friendly reminder to check the website before games, in the event of unexpected issues, particularly weather-related.

Cancellations will be posted by 7:30AM or very shortly thereafter, however our decisions will be biased towards playing baseball.

We're looking into solutions for leage-wide announcements by email and/or text.  Stay tuned.