MAY 20th
San Francisco Pacifics 1 @ New Almaden Cinnabars 7
Paul Moore Park
10am
Oakland Colonels 19 @ San Jose Dukes 8
Paul Moore Park
1pm
Fremont Aces 22 @ Berkeley Monarchs 12
Ocean View Park 1:30pm
We are always looking for new players. Contact us to get involved today!
Welcome to Bay Area Vintage Base Ball. We are the first and longest running vintage base ball league in the Bay Area. Unlike other leagues which use rules from a span of 1860-1890 to make it more favorable to the audience, BAVBB applies the strict rules of 1886 and strives for historical accuracy. In fact, we are a California non-profit organization which has registered itself has an educational entity. We play the game the way it was before $50M contracts, shoe sponsorships, and 25 man rosters and don't allow in nefarioius players who aim to start fights or win games at any cost. In addition, we have presented to local groups and worked to spread the gospel on vintage base ball and wholesome fun.
BAVBB uses 12-member clubs to play 12-15 games a season in a fun, relaxed atmosphere where true grit is displayed and sportsmanship is the holy grail. Each team is outfitted in reproduction uniforms from the 1880's, and the equipment consists of reproduction balls, gloves, bases etc that are made to look, feel, and perform as they did when the game was still home-grown. Please see the rest of the site for information on playing rules and difference between baseball now and "base ball" then.
A Typical Big League Game in 1887 (click to enlarge)
(Note the umpire in full dress)
For more information on what we do, check out our site for a history of the game and then send us an e-mail if you would like to be involved. We are accepting requests from players all around the Bay Area.
Do you bleed baseball? This may be the place for you!
E-mail us now with your questions and we'll try to assist. Season is from March to mid August, 2 games per month on Sundays. Current teams are in San Jose(2), Oakland, Fremont, Berkeley & San Francisco. Don't live in these cities? Contact us anyway! Please read the FAQ in the News section to your left for the most common questions about 1886 ball.
HEY! Made up your mind you want to play? Send us an e-mail to say hi and ask your questions.
Click Here for a Video (3MB) to see what we are all about.
Click Here for a Video (10MB) of BAVBB from Associated Press.
2010 Player Handbook is now online in the "Forms & Rules" section. Find out more about our rules, background,and history.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEW ALMADEN CINNABARS
2011 BAVBB CHAMPIONS
BAVBB is always looking for players to join the league.
Contact us by the link to the left.
2011 CAL CUP CHAMPIONS
AMADOR COUNTY CRUSHERS
Bay Are Vintage Base Ball hosted the 2011 California Cup Vintage
Base Ball Tournament in San Francisco on August 6th and 7th at Golden Gate Park. 4 teams from 3 leagues participated including BAVBB's own New Almaden Cinnabars, Amador County Crushers (CVBB), Rio Ranchero Bandits (GCVBB) & Santa Clara Stogies (CVBB). The Crushers rode their hot bats through the wild card playoff by beating the Oakland Colonels for the final spot in the tournament. From there they continued their winning ways by defeating the New Almaden Cinnabars and last years defending champs the Rio Ranchero Bandits to claim their second California Cup. Congratulations to all the teams who participated in a well played tournament.
Want information about our specific league, ask the webmaster.
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