Meet The club
Manchester Baseball Club has a rich history of baseball dating back to 1947 with the formation of the Stretford Saints. The club had many successes over the years including 2 times National Champion honours. A youth team was formed in 1990 named, Trafford Saints. It wasnt long until both teams merged in 2000 to officially become Manchester Baseball Club.
The club is a member of the British Baseball Federation which is the national governing body for baseball in the UK. The club also holds Sport England Clubmark status which holds the club to the highest standards of welfare, equity, coaching and management.
The club is a registered non-for-profit and aims to increase the interest, encourage social and health benefits as well as the continued growth and development of the sport. By providing a friendly and welcoming platform for all players including those new to the sport, we are proud to continue the clubs growth year on year.
A's
Double A
The Manchester A’s field the clubs most senior and experienced players.
With recent triumphs as the British Baseball Federation’s 2015 Northern and National Double-A Champions. The A’s now find themselves back in the top division looking to make their mark on the competition.
• 2015 Northern Baseball League Champions AA
• 2015 National Champions AA
• 2018 Northern Baseball League Champions AA – Playoffs Runners-Up
• 2019 Northern Baseball League Champions AA – Playoffs Champions
• 2022 Northern Baseball League AA – 3rd Place
Bees
double a
Formerly known as the Torrent, the team was renamed as tribute to the victims of the Manchester Arena terrorist attack in 2017.
The Bees play a pivotal role in the development of talent within the club. Playing in the Northern Baseball League Single-A division. The Bees will provide a more competitive experience going forward, improving the core players and adding a pool for new talent to develop.
• 2022 Northern Baseball League A – 2nd Place
• 2022 Northern Baseball League A – Playoff Finalists
C's
single A
By providing a friendly and welcoming platform for players new to the sport, playing for the C’s is a great way to get into baseball.
Also competing in the Northern Baseball League Single-A division, the C’s are a rookie side that puts the growth of the sport first, and the players first.
Backed by BBF accredited coaching staff, you’ll be turning doubles and hitting line drives in no time.
Women's "Jetts"
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Manchester Baseball Club has always provided a co-ed environment for women in baseball and we are proud to have encouraged a number of women players as well as having senior committee involvement for several years.
MBC recognises that right now, there are not enough women in baseball. In an effort to promote and encourage a greater involvement we have expanded to add a women’s team.
No experience is necessary in sport or baseball – we are here to encourage involvement and participation in baseball. The club will provide all equipment that you will require, training sessions will be run involving the entire club as well as specific women only sessions.
If you have any questions or would like to get involved please GET IN TOUCH with us!
Visually Impaired "Vibe"
blind baseball
The sport of Blind Baseball was invented in Italy, 1994 to allow Visually Impaired and sighted platers to play together. The sport was introduced to the UK in 2019 and MBC is proud to be amongst the earliest clubs to add a VI team to our roster. VI players wear a blindfold during games so all levels of visual impairment can be catered for.
No experience of baseball is needed, the club will provide all coaching and equipment in a safe and inclusive environment. The VI team also requires sighted players, guides, assistants, umpires and coaches.
So if you are visually impaired and just want to get active and try something new, come and say hello. If you are sighted and want to help the club provide the opportunity for VI to play baseball, we want to hear from you. GET IN TOUCH today if you want any more information of have any questions.
