Ted Rasberry Youth League
About
Ted Rasberry Youth Baseball League
Ted Rasberry Youth League is a free YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids summer baseball and softball program operating for over 25 years out of the David D. Hunting YMCA branch and playing at five neighborhood parks.
Youth Divisions
Coed and gender-separated divisions by school grade. Programs include:
- 1st-3rd grade coed division (Monday and Wednesday evenings)
- 4th-8th grade division separated by gender (Tuesday and Thursday evenings)
- Free pre-season clinics
- Summer season starting June
- All-Star Game at LMCU Ballpark
What's Included
- Free registration
- Volunteer coaches focused on skill-building and sportsmanship
- Healthy meals provided before games
- Games at Richmond Park, MLK Park, Ted Rasberry Field, Riverside Park, and Aberdeen Park
Experience
Community-funded summer baseball league that prioritizes neighborhood participation and free play. Suits Grand Rapids families who want kids on a team without registration fees or travel-ball pressure.