News

April 21, 2020

Dear HCBL Players

First and foremost, we hope this finds you and your families safe and healthy.

We want to keep you informed about the future of our summer baseball season. Unfortunately, just like you, we are currently in a "wait and see" holding pattern. This is obviously the most challenging time we have experienced as a league. We know you want to play baseball, and we want to get you on the fields. 

The safety of our players, personnel and fans has been the primary concern during our discussions with the National Alliance of College Summer Baseball (NASCB)and Major League Baseball. We have been closely monitoring COVID-19 (Coronavirus) developments and the various governmental restrictions related to the virus. We have also been discussing various scenarios and potential adaptations for when and where baseball can safely be played again. However, each scenario is limited by the extension of stay at home orders, and when these extensions occur, each scenario needs to be adapted to fit the evolving circumstances. 

With the state of New York extending its stay at home order through May 15th, a league-wide opening day of June 1 is no longer possible. We will continue to discuss alternative scenarios, keeping in mind that a season is only possible if adequate safeguards can be put in place to keep the players, personnel and fans safe. 

Thank you for yourpatience as we navigate these uncharted waters We will continue to update you as we know more. Please know we value each of you and your participation in this league. And until we can see you again on the diamond, please stay home, stay safe and stay healthy 

Sincerly,

Sandi Kruel

President, Hamptons Collegiate Baseball League