• Leagues & Organizations

The Puget Sound Senior Baseball League (PSSBL) is a non-profit adult baseball organization started in 1989 for adults (ages 18-70+) who wanted to “revisit their youth” and play hardball. We started in 1989 with only 4 teams. Within ten years, we had grown to 29 teams, and in the years since then, we have grown to 71 teams. We are one of the largest baseball leagues in the world and easily the largest in the Pacific Northwest.
Our motto is “Don’t Go Soft, Play Hardball.” The PSSBL is now recognized as one of the premier sports operations in the Puget Sound area. This year, there will be 71 teams in ten age and skill divisions, with nearly 1,100 players participating. There are other “leagues,” but they do not rise to the level of PSSBL’s competition, organization, professionalism, and respect in the baseball community among colleges, high schools, park and recreation departments, and school districts.

How many divisions are there and how many games are played?

Division | Level | Age | Games | Play Guarantee | Pitcher Restriction | Wood Bats | Roster Cuts | Buddy Picks | No. Teams
Cascade | Adv. | 18+ | 22 | None | None | All | Yes | Unlimited | 7
Sierra | Adv. | 30+ | 22 | None | None | All | Yes | Unlimited | 7
Smoky | Adv. | 40+ | 22 | None | None | All | Yes | Unlimited | 6
Everest | Adv. | 50+ | 22 | None | None | All | Yes | Unlimited | 5
Rainier | Adv. | 60+ | 18 | None | None | All | Yes | Unlimited | 5
Adams | Int. | 18+ | 22 | 3 inn./See #2* | None | 1 Wkend | Yes | Graduated | 8
Rocky | Rec. | 18+ | 18 | 3 inn./See #1* | 6 inn./See #4* | All | Limited | Limited | 9
Denali | Rec. | 30+ | 18 | 3 inn./See #1* | 6 inn./See #4* | All | Limited | Limited | 9
Teton | Rec. | 45+ | 18 | TBA/See #3* | 7 inn.See #4* | All | Limited | Graduated | 8
Adirondack | Rec. | 60+ | 18 | 3 inn./See #2* | None | All | Limited | Limited | 7

What is meant by Advanced, Intermediate, and Recreational?

“Advanced” divisions such as Cascade, Sierra, Smoky, Everest and Rainier feature a high level of competition in different age categories with varying rules which may restrict player acquisition and/or the number of ex-pros allowed. The Adams is listed as an “Intermediate” division which features restricted player acquisition rules, certain playing time rules, ex-pro restrictions, and a generally good level of play consistent with the age group.

“Recreational” divisions Rocky, Denali, Teton and Adirondack are for players who wish a more relaxed environment, while still being competitive. These divisions feature restrictive player acquisition rules, designated playing time for all, and a friendly atmosphere for the more casual player.