Spring Registration is Now Open!
Get ready for an exciting new season of baseball!
Spring Ball is the perfect opportunity for players to sharpen their skills and gear up for the next level.
Spots fill fast. Register now!
Why Crystal Lake Baseball?
Crystal Lake Baseball is more than a place to play—it’s a community where players grow on and off the field.
At CLB, development comes first. We focus on building strong fundamentals, confidence, and game understanding while helping players grow as teammates, leaders, and people. Every practice and game is designed with purpose, care, and a love for the game.
Families choose CLB because we offer a clear development pathway, supportive and knowledgeable coaches, and an environment where every player belongs. From first-time players to those ready for the next level, we create opportunities for kids to learn, improve, and succeed at their own pace.
We celebrate effort, growth, and character just as much as skill. Baseball stays fun, positive, and engaging, so players build a lifelong love for the game.
Simply put, Crystal Lake Baseball is where players grow on and off the field.
Development Comes First
At Crystal Lake Baseball, development-first isn’t a slogan, it’s how we coach, teach, and support players at every level.
⚾ Intentional Coaching
Practices and games are designed to teach fundamentals, skills, and game understanding, building a strong foundation for long-term growth.
📈 Progress Over Perfection
Effort, improvement, and learning are celebrated. Mistakes are part of the process, and growth is always the goal.
👥 Right-Fit Competition
Players are challenged at the appropriate level, with clear pathways to grow as their skills and confidence develop.
🧠 Confidence & Resilience
Players learn to adapt, bounce back, and believe in themselves—on the field and beyond.
❤️ Love of the Game
Baseball stays fun, positive, and engaging, so players build a lifelong connection to the game.
At CLB, development-first means building great players and great people, where players grow on and off the field.
CLB Winter Clinics
Our Winter Clinics are designed to keep players active, build skills, and have fun during the off-season. These indoor sessions focus on fundamentals, confidence, and game readiness, while keeping the energy high and the experience positive.
All winter clinics are included with Spring registration and are held at:
Trinity Athletics Center
9210 Trinity Drive, Lake in the Hills.
Clinic Details:
Saturday, February 7th
• Rookies & AA: 5:00–6:00 PM
• AAA & Majors: 6:30–7:30 PM
Saturday, March 7th
• Rookies & AA: 5:30–6:30 PM
• AAA & Majors: 7:00–8:00 PM
Winter clinics are a great way for players to stay sharp, build confidence, and connect with teammates before the season begins. We can’t wait to see everyone on the turf!
More Ways To Play
Crystal Lake Baseball offers multi-player discounts and sponsorship discounts to help keep registration affordable for families.
Players can partner with local businesses to support the league and earn 10% of each sponsorship toward their registration fee.
Because every child deserves the opportunity to play, grow, and belong.
Thank You to Our 2026 Sponsors!
Would you like to be a sponsor for Crystal Lake Baseball? All sponsorships and donations go directly to the players.