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The Howard Palmetto Baseball & Softball Association (HPBSA) is riding high after a dynamic Spring 2025 season, where more than 800 kids showcased their talents in league play. As the spring season wraps up, the spotlight turns to All-Star Weekend on May 30th, a thrilling celebration featuring T-Ball skills competitions, home run derby parties, four-team All-Star tournaments for the Atom American-Atom National and Bantam divisions, and the unveiling of new ball fields at Chapman Park. With this excitement setting the stage, HPBSA, the largest recreational baseball league in Florida since 1962, is eager to launch its Fall 2025 season, inviting young athletes aged 4–14 to sharpen their baseball skills in vibrant South Florida.
HP T-Ball Stars: Building the Basics
The T-Ball Stars Program is back, designed to prepare 5-year-olds for the Atom American Coach Pitch division while welcoming spring 2025 veteran-4-year-olds back to the diamond. No tryouts are required, and preselected teams prioritize volunteers’ children and 5-year-olds. Practices begin in August on weekdays, with Saturday morning games running from September to December at parks in Pinecrest & Palmetto Bay. Gameplay emphasizes fundamentals, tracking outs alongside runs, and wraps up with an exciting end-of-season tournament. For more details, contact Sean at tball@howardpalmetto.com.
HP Fall Ball: Competitive Local Fun for Ages 6–11
HP Fall Ball offers Coach Pitch and Kid Pitch divisions, each forming 4–6 drafted teams.
Games are played on weekends at Chapman Fields Park in southern Coral Gables and/or Suniland 1 park in Pinecrest from September through December, complemented by monthly single-elimination tournaments. Player evaluations are ongoing, with final makeups next week, team selections by early June, drafting by mid-June, and practices starting in August. Priority is given to returning HPBSA Spring 2025 players, while those in external fall leagues are ineligible. For more details, contact Josh at info@howardpalmetto.com
HP Sandlot: Flexible Play for Multi-Sport Athletes
For players aged 6–11 not drafted to HP Fall Ball or looking to prepare for Spring 2026, HP Sandlot offers a flexible, low-commitment option. Featuring Coach Pitch and Kid Pitch games, Sandlot operates on a weekly RSVP basis with rotating players and guest coaches.
It’s perfect for multi-sport athletes or those with busy schedules. Teams play pickup-style games (complete with uniforms and umpires) against each other and the Marlins Academy from early September to mid-December at Chapman Fields Park and Suniland 1, with the added perk of joining HP Fall Ball’s monthly tournaments. A set weekly practice keeps skills sharp. For more details, contact Carolina at info@howardpalmetto.com
HP Aces: Elite Travel for 7U–14U
The revamped HP Aces program targets competitive players aged 7U–14U, with tryouts scheduled over the next 10 days. Aces teams will compete in MYBA or PBSA leagues, with top-tier HP Fall Ball players (7U–10U) eligible to join tournament-only Aces teams for events in Dade County, the Keys, or other regional locations. Aces players in external leagues like MYBA or PBSA are ineligible for HP Fall Ball but can participate in HP Sandlot for additional playtime. As with HP Fall Ball, the non-refundable HPBSA Spring 2026 league registration is included in the fall HP Aces fee. For more details, contact Phil at aces@howardpalmetto.com
Join the Fun!
Our success is driven by you—the dedicated community of volunteers and families who make HPBSA a cornerstone of youth sports. Offering programs for every skill level—T-Ball Stars, HP Fall Ball, HP Sandlot, and the upgraded HP Aces—HPBSA ensures every player, from beginners to competitive stars, has a chance to step up to the plate. Registration for all programs opens June 1st on howardpalmetto.com. Let’s make this fall season a home run!
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