All posts by Eric Curitore

Remembering Toby Walker

We are devastated by the news of our good friend Toby Walker passing away this past weekend.

Toby umpired hundreds of NCBA games throughout the years. As a Binghamton (NY) native, he consistently worked games for the local NCBA member schools in the area. On top of that, 2022 also marked his 8th consecutive year working both the NCBA Division I & Division II World Series events.

Toby loved the game of baseball & we were incredibly lucky to have him be a part of our family all these years. A great umpire, but an even better person. Toby will be greatly missed on and off the field.

Our thoughts & prayers go out to his family during this time.

We will post any information regarding arrangements should they become available.

 

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$10,000 CASH PRIZE – EXIT VELOCITY COMPETITION

The NCBA is excited to partner with Velo Hero, a company determined to change the landscape of sports through analytics & their philanthropic culture.

Velo Hero is currently running a National Competition to see who can produce the highest Exit Velocity.  Grand Prize? $10,000! A portion of the winnings will be donated to the Champions charity of choice.

The competition will be running from September 1st through November 13th. Velo Hero will then invite the leader from each & every major collegiate baseball league – NCAA Division I, Division II, Division III, JUCO, NAIA, NCBA – to compete at the National Competition in Indianapolis this December.  Winner takes home the $10,000 grand prize! Awards will also be given to the highest exit velo for each position.

Do you have what it takes to become The Velo Hero? All NCBA players are eligible to participate.

CLICK HERE for the entire listing of rules & regulations.

CLICK HERE to sign up!

 

LOWE RE-ELECTED AS DII TEAMS REP

After receiving nearly 62% of the vote, Chad Lowe has been re-elected as the NCBA DII Rules Committee Teams Representative. Should any Division II Team have a rule that they would like added/changed/deleted, they can email Chad at [email protected]. Chad will save your suggestion and present it on your behalf at the annual Rules Committee Meeting this summer. Chad has been around club baseball for many years and will be a great advocate for the Division II Teams.

View Chad’s bio HERE to learn more about him!

TCA TEAM

The TCA Team provides NCBA players and fans the opportunity to receive 25% off on these 4 major brands:  Oakley Sunglasses, Lizard Skins Grips, New Balance Footwear, Franklin Batting Gloves & Stance Socks.  To take advantage of the opportunity, simply use discount code “NCBA” at checkout through TCA’s website:  https://tcateamstore.com/  

DISCOUNTS! Oakley, Franklin, New Balance, Lizard Skins & More!

The NCBA is excited to announce it’s newest partnership w/ the TCA Team!

NCBA teams receive 25% off on all brands below:

 

Oakley Sunglasses

New Balance

Lizard Skin Grips

Franklin Batting Gloves

Stance Socks (Official Sock of the MLB)

 

Head over to https://tcateamstore.com & check out everything available. 

Simply use discount code “NCBA” at checkout to redeem your 25% off!

 

UPDATED 22-23 DII RULEBOOKS

The updated rulebooks for the 2022-2023 NCBA Division II Season are below. Be sure to download a copy and print them off to bring with you to every game.

NCBA DII Rulebook with Highlighted Changes for 22-23 season:  CLICK HERE

NCBA DII Rulebook without highlights:  CLICK HERE

DII RULES COMMITTEE REP SEAT UP FOR ELECTION!

If anyone is interested in running for the Division II Rules Committee Team Representative, please CLICK HERE to download the candidate form to then submit to [email protected] by 11:59 PM EST Sunday, September 11th.

Anyone is invited to apply for the position. The position is a 2-year term. Responsibilities include gathering all rule changes/suggestions/adoptions from Division II teams & presenting them to the rest of the committee at the annual NCBA Rules Meeting in Pittsburgh, PA each summer. You will be speaking on behalf of the teams while being involved throughout the discussions. All expenses paid.

Deadline to apply is Sunday, September 11th!