Baseball
Emerald Force Middle School Baseball League
Each spring, Emerald Youth partners with Emerald Academy, Gresham, Holston, Northwest, Vine, and Whittle Springs Middle Schools to offer the Emerald Force Baseball League.
The objective is to generate level competition so kids can feel more comfortable as they learn to compete in game situations.
The league is recreational, serving middle schools in the heart of Knoxville, with the purpose of developing baseball skills and fostering a love of the game among city youth that feed into our local high schools to revitalize baseball in the city. The season runs from March through May.
Information:
Registration begins: Each November
Season Runs: February 23rd to April 23rd
Games: Monday & Thursday 6:00/7:30 – Alice Bell & Austin East High School
Ages 5th through 8th grade
Fee - $50
Uniform – Hat, Jersey, Pants, Belt, Socks
Travel
Travel ball is for competitive boys that are more advanced players from 7U - 13U age groups to compete against other local and out of state travel teams across the region. The travel season runs from March to October.
3 Different Seasons:
Spring: February to May
Summer: June to August
Fall: August to November
Information:
Fee: $100
2 Uniforms: 2 Hats, 2 Jerseys, 2 Pants, 2 Belts, 2 Socks
Playing local competitive tournaments in Knoxville and surrounding areas!
Ages: 8U – 18U
Clinics/Camps
We offer a series of clinics and camps throughout the year for youth to learn the basics of baseball or take their game to the next level.
Maryville College – Each October
Johnson University – Each October
Baseball Calendar
Overview of Emerald Force Baseball Calendar:
August - Summer Baseball End and Fall Travel Baseball Begins
September -
October - Maryville College and Johnson University Clinics/Camps
November - Fall Travel Baseball Ends
December -
Interested? Got Questions?
Reach out to us through our interest form, and we’ll get back to you asap!
Emerald Youth serves children and young people who live in the heart of our city, in communities and neighborhoods such as East Knoxville, Mechanicsville, Lonsdale, Oakwood-Lincoln Park and other urban areas. The Academy league is intended for players from these city neighborhoods and/or children who attend Knoxville's city/urban schools.