FACTS ABOUT THE EAST METRO BASEBALL LEAGUE (EMBL)

• The EMBL was founded in 2003 to provide adult baseball on the east side of Atlanta for adults. It's part of the national Men's Senior Baseball League. Three ages divisions: 18+, 35+, and 45+ (45+ is part of the Atlanta AAMSBL).
• Most of our games are played on week nights, at Salem HS or Newton HS. Games start at 7:30 PM.
• We welcome new teams! To enter your team or join an existing team, email johngambs@mindspring.com

New teams are forming in 2017. For info, email johngambs@mindspring.com or call 770 788 8077 How fast are the pitchers? In the 35+division, most throw in the 70's or slower; in the 18+ in the 80's. Bats? Wood bats only in the 35+ division; BBCOR or wood in the 18+ division. No metal bats 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 PHONE: 770 788 8077 RAINOUT NUMBER: 770 788 7985


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EVENTS IN 2017



• Winter Practice Games: Every Sunday afternoon starting January 8, 2017, at Newton HS at 1:30 PM. OPEN to public . You must reserve a spot each week to play: Email johngambs@mindspring.com if you wish to play. $3 per person.
• 2017 Spring Tournament: Seeking teams and players for annual EMBL Coolray Stadium Tourney: start by playing 2 “play-in games” at Salem HS/Newton HS in early April, then 6 teams advance to finals at the stadium on April 29 ($49).
• Regular season (May 15-September): Play 14 games once per week on week nights (M-THURS) at Salem HS or Newton HS. $239 per player, credit card/cash/check.
• All Star Games: 18+ Division and 35+ Divison contests- late July. HR Contests precede the games. Players are selected by players or managers. Salem HS or Newton HS.
• 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.
• End of year banquet (Early November): Golden Corral, Conyers. Trophies, guest speakers, lots of food! $5 per person, children are free