NRBL Baseball and Softball
2026 Registration
Opens January 17, 2026
Registration will remain open until age groups are full
Space is very limited this season, so please sign up early! Players will be placed with teams on a first come, first served basis, with preference given to North Ridgeville residents
Players that are part of a freeze list do not need to register online.
All registration fees must be paid in full at the time of registration. Registrations received for full age groups will be refunded and placed on a wait list.
For registration questions, please contact:
Baseball – Mike Estefani – 617.699.7280 or email MikeE@nrhotstove.com
Softball – Russ Lake – 440.281.0625 or email Russ@nrhotstove.com
Registration Update! (4-9-26)
The following Classes are closed:
- Farm Minor Baseball (5-6 year olds)
- Class I Baseball (7-8 year olds)
- Class H Baseball (10 year olds)
- Class G Baseball (11-12 year olds)
- Class F Baseball (13-14 year olds)
- Farm Minor Softball (5-6 year olds)
- Farm Major Softball (7-8 year olds)
- Class A Softball (9-10 year olds)
- Class B Softball (11-12 year olds)
- Class C Softball (13-14 year olds)
- Class EE and Class E Baseball (15-18 year olds)
Current openings for other classes:
- Class HH Baseball (8 or 9 year olds) - 2
Ages
Open for ages 5 through 18
* Baseball playing age determined by age on May 1, 2026
*Softball playing age determined by age on August 31, 2025
Where
Home games are played at Palmer Field. Away games are played at various locations in Lorain County, as well as some games in Medina and Cuyahoga Counties.
2027
2027 NRBL REGISTRATION
Welcome to the 2027 North Ridgeville Baseball League season! Please select the appropriate sport and age group for your child. Boys may register for baseball, while girls may register for softball or baseball. We encourage girls to register for softball; however, they may participate in baseball if preferred.
Registration Availability
Registration will remain open until an age group reaches capacity. Once a division fills, additional players may be placed on a waitlist.
Birth Certificate Requirements
If your child has not played in the NRBL during the past two seasons, a copy of their birth certificate must be submitted before the player can be placed on an official roster.
Please email a copy to webmaster@nrhotstove.com .
Team Placement & Notifications
Families will be notified of team placement near the end of February, or sooner if possible, by either their head coach or a league official.
Questions? We're Here to Help!
Baseball - Mike Estefani
Phone: 617-699-7280
Email: MikeE@nrhotstove.com
Softball - Russ Lake
Phone: 440-281-0625
Email: Russ@nrhotstove.com
We look forward to another great season of North Ridgeville baseball and softball!