Hello EMBL Family,
The preseason tournament has been rescheduled to April 30th-May 2nd.
Hello EMBL Family,
Just a couple of quick updates:
- The EMBL is looking for teams and players for the upcoming 2021 regular season. If you are interested in playing or know others who are, please get in contact with Mr. Willie Rogers (770) 896-6928.
-The preseason Sunday scrimmages will not take place this year due to concerns with COVID-19. Thank you for your understanding.
Welcome to the website for
the East Metro Baseball League
We are affiliated with the MABL and
have been in existence since 2003
About the John Gambs EMBL
FACTS ABOUT THE JOHN GAMBS EAST METRO BASEBALL LEAGUE (EMBL)
- The EMBL was founded in 2003 by the late John Gambs to provide adult baseball on the east side of Atlanta for adults. It's part of the national Men's Senior Baseball League. There are three regular season age divisions: 18+, 30+, and 45+ (45+ is part of the Atlanta AAMSBL).
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Most of our games are played on week nights (Mon-Fri), at the American Legion Field in Conyers. Games start at 7:30 PM.
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We welcome new teams! To enter your team or join an existing team, email: williebrogers3@yahoo.com
New teams are forming in 2021. For info, call (770) 896-6928
How fast are the pitchers? In the 30+division, most throw in the 70's or slower; in the 18+ in the 80's.
Bats? Wood bats only in the 30+ division; BBCOR or wood in the 18+ division. No metal bats (BESR) allowed.
This is not a "win-at-all-costs" league. The joy of playing baseball and the comraderie is what it's all about!
LEAGUE & RAINOUT NUMBER: (770) 896-6928
EVENTS IN 2021
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This is a wood bat tournament.
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Regular Season (early May to September): Play 14 games once per week on week nights (Mon-Fri) at the American Legion field in Conyers, GA ($260 per player), register today.
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Playoffs (Sept 1 thru early Oct): All series are best 2 of 3 except the play-in games. Fee is included in regular season fee.
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End of year banquet (November). Trophies, guest speakers, lots of food! $10 per person, children 6 and under are free.