Sequim Baseball hosts indoor hitting league

Sequim Gazette Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008

Sequim Baseball is hosting its second annual indoor Holiday Hitting League. Teams are comprised of two players hitting for score, battling for prizes, passing and bragging rights.

The league features different divisions including, age grouping, father- and- son, mother-and-daughter, brothers and even lefties versus righties.

“Last years hitting league proved to be great fun for players and parents,” says Kevin Royall, co-founder of Sequim Baseball U-18. “It’s not only a place to get your off-season cuts in, but a chance to get some quality time with your kids as well as team-mates. “It’s a lot of fun to see families and especially the players compete, and the practice really pays off in the coming season.”
Sequim Baseball U-18, a nonprofit facility has been able to open its doors for a second year, thanks in large to contributions from local businesses and foundations.

“We are here not only to provide a place to practice baseball but also provide alternative indoor activity for our youth, and the fact that we are indoor makes it a desirable place to be,” says Dan Perry, Sequim baseballs other co-founder. “We are membership oriented, but we certainly could not keep the doors open without the support from the community.”

Sequim Baseball U-18 supports all levels of the sport, from age 7 up to seniors. Royall and Perry say Sequim’s Senior League softball players often drop in, before a game, to loosen up.
“Last year was really great in a position to benefit local all-stars at every level, boys and girls,” Perry says. “We were able to invite all our all-stars free of charge, to work on their skills for the next playoff game. We’re looking forward to another fun year.”

The Holiday Hitting League begins December 15 and ends with playoffs January 3rd. Two person teams are $20. And individual pitching and hitting lessons are also available.

Sequim Baseball U-18 batting cages are located at 775 W. Washington Street. For more information phone 683-3357.

Submitted by Kevin Royall