Rec Ball Bash 2026

MLK Weekend • January 16-18, 2026
The Dugout • Sanford, FL

Event Details

Games Guaranteed

2 games Saturday, 2 Games Sunday. Your team plays a full weekend. No single-elimination heartbreak. Every kid gets plenty of opportunities to learn, improve, and have fun.

Pitches Max per weekend

We protect young arms with strict limits: 35 pitches per game, 80 for the entire tournament. No “saving” one pitcher for a final. Safety first, always.

8-11

Ages Welcome

Perfect for that sweet spot where kids are learning to love the game. Mixed ages and skill levels encouraged—just like the sandlot.

Cost to Play

Completely free. No registration fees, no hidden costs. Every family deserves access to quality baseball, regardless of their budget.

Sandlot Rules

Game Rules

80 Pitch maximum for the entire tournament
35 pitch maximum per game
No head-first slides
Closed bases (no stealing before pitch crosses plate)
No scoring on passed balls
Standard overthorw limits

Player development

All players bat every game
Every child plays at least 3 positions
Dynamic batting order carries game-to-game
Optional coach on field for positioning

Positive Culture

Zero Tolerance for Poor Sportsmanship
No Arguing with umpires
No negative chants or trash talk

View Complete Tournament Rules >

Teams and Rosters

Meet the teams and players competing in Rec Ball Bash 2026. (View roster by clicking on the team logo.)

Rec Ball Bash 2026

Tournament Bracket

The Stage has been set. Check out the game schedule to see when your team plays.

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RecBall Bash 2026 Bracket Download Bracket

Sandlot Slugger Food & Refreshments

Burgers, sandwiches and shakes…great baseball needs great food! See what our food trucks are serving all weekend.

Thank you to our sponsors

These businesses and organizations make Rec Ball Bash 2026 possible. Their support ensures every kid gets to play, regardless of their family’s budget.

Join Rec Ball Bash 2026

Give your team the tournament experience they deserve, where every player matters, every game teaches something, and baseball is fun again. Best of all, it’s completely free.