East Carolina Amateur Baseball League

I am 66 years old and began playing adult baseball at age 56, that makes 10 years on the diamond. I have many great memories playing with a group of men who were mature, supportive,
and just fun to be with. There is a growing national interest among baby boomers to play ball with a wood bats and hard balls. Find a team in your area, ECABL operates in East Carolina and is looking for a few good men.

There are 350 adult amateur baseball leagues across the USA. According to MSBL, there are 40K men playing hard ball with wood bats. This concept of senior players, with ages ranging from 25 to 70 years old,is growing. The opportunity to play exists in East Carolina with the ECABL. ECABL is now in its 3rd year and has grown to 8 teams with 107 players. Preparations are underway for 2019- don't wait to register now at ECABL.com

East Carolina Amateur Baseball League is not for everybody. But if you ever played baseball and thoroughlly understand the game and all of its nuances you will enjoy playing in this league. It offers fraternity among equals in the pursuit of perfecting hitting, defense and fielding . You have nothing to lose ..we all fail remember Hall of Fame Members hit over 300 that is on hit in 3 plate appearances. If you are reading this note please pass on to friends and family who might enjoy a return to the National Past time

The semi-pro Coastal Plains League (CPL) played in Historic Kafer Park from 1938 to 1952. During that period it was home to New Bern Bears. Many players passed through Kafer Park most
notably "King Kong " Charlie Keller of New York Yankees. Keller was on 4 World Series championship teams and shared the outfield with Joe DiMaggio.

"Water water every where and not a drop to drink, water water everywhere and so the boards do shrink" .. Samuel Taylor Coleridge romantic poet lamented on too much water

Did you know of New Bern's connection to the New York Yankees? In the late 1940's King Kong Charlie Keller, who shared the outfield with Joe DiMaggio on 4 World Series championships played at Historic Kafer Park. Today, Adam Warren, a New Bern HS graduate,is a relief pitcher for the 2018 Yankees. There is great baseball history around Kafer Park.

Historic Kafer Park is the home field for the ECABL. The park is located at corner of Cedar and George streets in New Bern. The park was originally built is 1928. It was named after the popular alderman Alfred Kafer.

The Mayor of New Bern, Dana Outlaw will throw out first pitch of the season on April 8th, at 130PM Kafer Park. Don't miss it.!!

Opening Day for 2018 season is just 3 weeks away 8 April. We will start the season with 7 teams. Players must ensure uniforms are complete and ready to go!!!

Opening day for 2018 season is April 8th. Preparations are underway to get equipment, fields, and rosters set for the big day. We hope to open season with 8 total teams. Registration day is February 17 at New Sports Nation 2108 Old Terry Point Road from 10AM to 1PM. Please bring your glove and wood bat if you don't have one yet there will be extras to borrow. There is a $10..00 fee to use the facility.

Opening day is 8 April. Roster are filling adding 8th team for 2018 season. Registration day is 17 Feb 10 AM to 1 PM New Sports Nation $10.00 admission fee for use facility.

ECABL is in full planning mode for 2018 season. there are two teams that need mangers to run the team. If interested contact ECABL website. Opening day is 8 April