Cardinals go down swinging
“One swing of the bat” has always seemed like a misleading phrase, as nothing in baseball is ever that simple. It’s a bit like saying only the last metre of an Olympic sprint final matters. But that one home run swing felt really crucial in the Herts Cardinals’ first playoff game on Saturday (September 8th). […]
Cards start their playoff run; Ravens wait in the wings
The Herts Ravens and the Herts Cardinals now know what September holds for them as they enter the British Baseball Federation (BBF) post-season. In the Triple-A league, the Cardinals’ 15-9 record put them in the first round of wildcard playoffs. They claimed victory over the Long Eaton Storm on Sunday September 1st because their opponents […]
Hawks walk-off a highlight in weekend of big wins
by Ken Pike and Rob Jones The Herts Hawks of the AA-league went into their final double-header of the regular season knowing that a win might secure them a playoff berth. It would depend on other results, thanks in part to a number of teams falling foul of the forfeit rules. But the first task […]
Youth summer camps come to Herts for 2024
In a year which has seen MLB return to the UK with a bang, Herts Baseball Club is thrilled to announce a new offering for our players – and for kids across British baseball. The club will run a Summer Youth Baseball Training program at Grovehill Ballpark in Hemel Hempstead designed to cater to young […]
Herts raises over £1,400 for MND on Lou Gehrig Day
Last week, Hertfordshire residents and businesses joined members of the baseball community in support of Motor Neurone Disease research for a charity event at a sunny Grovehill Ballpark in Hemel Hempstead. The fundraising event for the Motor Neurone Disease Association on Sunday 2 June attracted people from across Hertfordshire and beyond. They enjoyed hotdogs, home-baked […]
Ravens sweep up in Essex
The Herts Ravens continued their unbeaten start to the season, when they visited the Essex Redbacks in Chelmsford on Sunday (26th May). But it was not all plain sailing. Herts opened up Game 1 with a single and a steal from Hunter Devine, who was then driven in by a double from Zak Beller. So […]
UPDATED: Herts Baseball Takes A Swing At Motor Neurone Disease
On Sunday June 2nd, Herts Baseball Club will be transforming Grovehill ballpark in Hemel Hempstead into a hub of solidarity and support in the global fight against Motor Neurone Disease (MND), often referred to as ‘Lou Gehrig’s Disease’. This full day of activities, revolving around baseball, will allow individuals of all ages and skill levels […]
BBF Youth Super League comes to Herts
The BBF Youth Super League comes to Grovehill ballpark this Saturday, 11 May. It’s a competition run by the British Baseball Federation (BBF) covering the Under-15, Under-12 and Under-10 age groups. Herts young stars will take on teams from the London Mets, LYBL, and the Buccaneers travel team. The first game starts at 10am, the […]
Cresswell takes over as President
Herts Baseball Club is delighted to announce the appointment of long-time player, coach and cheerleader Mike Cresswell as our new President. He adds a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to the Executive Board as the club moves into 2024 and beyond. Mike joined Herts as an 18 year old equipped with, as he puts it, […]
13 teams take part in the 2024 Herts Spring League
Herts Baseball Club can announce that 13 teams have entered this year’s Herts Spring League (HSL). The teams come from across a range of British baseball leagues including the Triple-A, Double-A and Single-A Leagues. Spring is the time when managers put together their teams and aim to turn them into winning machines ahead of Opening […]