Northwest VT Babe Ruth Baseball

05/12/2026

Last call for summer ball signups is Friday 5/15. We can not go any longer than this if we want to leave Room to order uniforms and set up teams. I visited the middle school teams at MVU last week and sent them all home with paperwork. Email Mike Bessette with any questions at:

[email protected]

OR message this page

Thank you.⚾

03/30/2026

Hello! It's that time again, don't wait until the last minute to sign up! SEE BELOW ⚾⚾⚾

It’s that time again, to begin registering your child for summer Babe Ruth Baseball…..please find registration paperwork at the bottom of this page ( medical release and registration form). I will also visit each school team during their school seasons to give a talk and pass out forms if necessary so be on the lookout for those. The babe ruth program has helped IMMENSELY in feeding the high school program and elevating them to a position of prominence once again and ultimately resulting in state champion status. Lets keep that going!

Below is registration information on the 2026 13-16 year old Babe Ruth Season.

We plan to have a 12 game schedule starting on June 5th and running to July 17th (APPROXIMATELY). This will result in a game schedule of 12-18 games, weather permitting. Younger teams compromised of 12-14 yr old players will play Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday. Older teams compromised of players 14-16 will play Monday, Wednesday and Friday of each week. Number of signups may dictate that we have a combined 13-16 team. Practice will take place and is at the discretion of the coach for those teams. I usually like to see at least one practice per week during the game schedule but this can be tough with weather and makeups.

The Northwest VT ( Swanton) Babe Ruth teams will participate in the Chittenden County League with home games at Missisquoi Valley Union high school Middle school field.

It is our intent to limit team rosters to 13 players per team to maximize playing time. Rosters will be developed on a first come first serve basis, BUT we will attempt to balance things should we get a large number in one age group.

A player will not be considered registered until payment and completed registration forms are received.

Players from ANY town within Franklin County can play for Swanton based teams, although we encourage you to play within your high school teams town, unless there are other circumstances at play.

Attached are the registration form and “Consent to Treat” form. The registration cost is $125 per player. Each player will receive a uniform shirt and hat. The registration fee covers the cost of chartering our teams, the league insurance, umpire fees, Baseballs and uniforms.

We also typically hold a bottle drive , typically after the July 4th weekend, but this can be anytime. IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT that we do fundraising this year as coaches and families have not for several years now resulting in no surplus . Details to follow.

Please note 12-year-olds (who will turn 13 between May 1 and August 31) BUT are not eligible to play Little League ( aged out) can play Babe Ruth.

Registration opens today Mon. March 30th and runs until Fri. May 8th.

Once registration has closed I will hold a joint practice/ parents meeting to outline the season and how everything works. We will also discuss all-star play and if that is anything we are interested in as a town for the season. Recently there have been additional games added to the regular season schedule to allow for more play, but we do have availability for all star play with co-operation from interested parties.

We welcome sponsorships from individuals who have businesses and from your connections and employers. It helps keep us from raising registration to simply make ends meet. Baseballs are $75 per dozen and we buy 5-6 dozen per year. Umpire fees are $75 per game. Uniforms run $40 per player and it is $425 to simply register the team. That puts a team at the max for registration collection even before uniforms so we fall short. Sponsorships are as follows but please note we will accept ANY amount.
Team sponsor $500
Sleeve sponsor $250
Game sponsor (shoutout on page) $75 per game desired

Lastly, please direct ANY and all questions to:

Mike Bessette -coordinator
802-752-6093
[email protected]

Updates and additional information can be found on our page as well as in season game highlights,player highlights and mentions,and sponsor shoutouts: (LIKE AND FOLLOW
Northwest VT Babe Ruth Baseball

**** We are in need of coaches for one or both of our teams. Please inquire with Mike Bessette for details and assistance in getting started. To survive, we NEED your support!!....... a team effort of people with varying abilities and skillsets to manage and coach is a PERFECT situation. Many times the best skills coaches are NOT the best managers of running a team and its logistics. It really takes someone to be on top of multiple things. I am and will be available for guidance and help once the season begins. I will set you up completely prior to the season.

REGISTRATION:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/11NX9Mnvph46Srhb39NVo6-mUAP8Fx6Tz/view?usp=drivesdk

Player Name:______________________ Player DOB:__________ Parent phone:_______________ Player phone if applicable______________ Address:_________________________ Town, State, Zip_____________________ Parent/ Guardian:___________________ Email ________________________ Emergency...

08/04/2025

Hello Swanton Babe Ruth families......

There is an opportunity to play fall Babe Ruth beginning late August and going into mid October.

This league is OPEN to outgoing little league players that just finished playing this Summer. There is one game per week and games take place Sunday afternoon only. If we have two teams there might be a schedule where younger play Saturday morning and older play Sunday afternoon.

One practice per week recommended and it's always come of you can style. We understand kids are playing fall school sports and other activities. Fall ball is honestly the most fun IMO and typically is when kids " step up" to the next level.

This summer in Swanton we had a mixed team. While we can absolutely do a mixed team for fall, the kids are best served when we can have two teams where kids are " stepping up" to their next level of play. Outgoing little league players benefit greatly from this fall league and are more than ready for spring ball by playing in the fall. Slightly older players can band together for a senior Babe Ruth team ( 15-18) and prepare for HS ball. It's is very beneficial.

Time is short for signing up, so please get ahold of me NO LATER than August 13th.

Let me know if you're interested. We would need a coach for each team or there will not be a team. Being that it's for the kids, Any dedicated individual can be a coach. I'm sure parents with baseball knowledge will fill in around you and help. I will help interested individuals to get started and to support you throughout the fall to make things run smoothly. If you Coach, your player does not have to pay to play. Cost is $75 to cover umpire fees and baseballs. Players can wear Swanton blue colored shirts or their summer uniform. New players wishing to obtain the official uniform ( although not necessary for fall ball) can do so by paying an additional fee and we'll put in an order.

Contact Mike Bessette with any additional questions
802-752-6093
[email protected]

07/19/2025

7/18/25.......It was the final regularly scheduled game of the summer 2025 season for Swanton. They Hosted Barre at Missisquoi Valley Union HS for a 5:30 pm start. Swanton would come out of the gate firing, looking to end their losing streak, but couldn't hang on.

Swanton Babe Ruth Fall After Strong Showing By Barre 13-16

By GameChanger

It was the final regularly scheduled game of the summer 2025 season for Swanton. They Hosted Barre at Missisquoi Valley Union HS for a 5:30 pm start

Swanton Babe Ruth couldn't keep up with Barre 13-16 and fell 13-6 on Friday at Missisquoi Valley Union Middle and High School.

Barre 13-16 opened the scoring in the first after Lottus drew a walk, scoring one run.

Samuel Raleigh singled down the right field line, which helped Swanton Babe Ruth tie the game at one in the bottom of the first.

Barre 13-16 jumped back into the lead in the top of the second inning after Casavante PlayerI singled, and Owen walked, each scoring one run.

Swanton Babe Ruth captured the lead, 5-4, in the bottom of the fourth after Gabe Grimes singled down the right field line, Jackson Reynolds singled down the right field line, and Jacob Ewald walked, each scoring one run.

Barre 13-16 flipped the game on its head in the top of the fifth, scoring six runs on one hit to take the lead, 10-5. The biggest blow in the inning was a walk by Cheney that drove in two.

Jacob Ewald stepped on the mound first for Swanton Babe Ruth. The pitcher allowed one hit and three runs over two innings, striking out two and walking six. Clovatre PlayerG opened the game for Barre 13-16. The pitcher allowed six hits and five runs (four earned) over four innings, striking out nine and walking seven.

Jackson Reynolds and Samuel Raleigh were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected two hits for Swanton Babe Ruth. Gabe Grimes, Jackson Reynolds, and Samuel Raleigh each drove in one run for Swanton Babe Ruth. Wyatt Schifilliti paced Swanton Babe Ruth with three walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, collecting 10 walks for the game. Gabe Grimes, Wyatt Schifilliti, Jackson Reynolds, and Samuel Raleigh each stole multiple bases for Swanton Babe Ruth. Swanton Babe Ruth stole 11 bases in the game.

Lottus went 2-for-2 at the plate and led the team with two runs batted in. Barre 13-16 had patience at the plate, amassing 18 walks for the game. Elliott and Lottus led the team with three walks each. Elliott, Lottus, Cheney, Young, Owen, Casavante PlayerI, and Clovatre PlayerG each stole multiple bases for Barre 13-16. Barre 13-16 ran wild on the base paths, piling up 19 stolen bases for the game. Barre 13-16 were sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Cheney made the most plays with 15.

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07/17/2025

On 7/2/25 Swanton Hosted Winooski and a back and forth battle ensued⚾

Game highlights were not made available but the scoreboard was. Way to go fellas!🙂⚾

07/17/2025

Mon 7/14/25

Fourth-Inning Burst Enough To Lead Burlington babe ruth Past Swanton Babe Ruth

By GameChanger

Burlington babe ruth scored 12 runs in the fourth inning, which helped them defeat Swanton Babe Ruth 22-2 on Monday at Missisquoi Valley Union Middle and High School.

Burlington babe ruth opened the scoring in the top of the first thanks to five walks. Burlington babe ruth first got on the board when Peter Hays drew a walk, scoring one run.

Burlington babe ruth added to their early lead in the top of the second inning after Mitchel Catlett singled to center field, Swanton Babe Ruth committed an error, and Guthrie Safran stole home, each scoring one run.

Burlington babe ruth extended their early lead with two runs in the top of the third thanks to RBI doubles by John Loescher and Finn McGee.

Burlington babe ruth scored 12 runs on five hits in the top of the fourth inning. Guthrie Safran singled, scoring one run, Mitchel Catlett drew a walk, scoring one run, John Loescher drew a walk, scoring one run, Finn McGee drew a walk, scoring one run, Julian Sclafani singled, scoring two runs, Owen O’Sullivan singled, scoring one run, Guthrie Safran doubled, scoring two runs, and Peter Hays singled, scoring two runs.

Gabe Grimes stepped on the bump first for Swanton Babe Ruth. The starter surrendered three hits and 10 runs over two innings, striking out three and walking 11. Devon Bolton began the game for Burlington babe ruth. The starting pitcher gave up four hits and two runs over four innings, striking out three and walking four.

Sawyer Comfort led Swanton Babe Ruth with one run batted in. The infielder went 1-for-2 on the day. Sawyer Comfort, Emmett Boudreau, John Comfort, and Joshua Garrant each collected one hit for Swanton Babe Ruth. Gabe Grimes stole two bases.

Peter Hays provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Burlington babe ruth with three runs batted in. The outfielder went 1-for-3 on the day. Guthrie Safran went 2-for-2 at the plate to lead Burlington babe ruth in hits. Burlington babe ruth had a strong eye at the plate, accumulating 21 walks for the game. Mason McCormack, John Loescher, and Mitchel Catlett led the team with three bases on balls each. Owen O’Sullivan, Declan Rafferty, Mason McCormack, and Guthrie Safran each stole multiple bases for Burlington babe ruth. Burlington babe ruth ran wild on the base paths, collecting 15 stolen bases for the game. Burlington babe ruth were sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Mitchel Catlett made the most plays with three.

Swanton Babe Ruth will travel to St. Albans 13/14 Babe Ruth for their next game on Wednesday.

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07/17/2025

In Wednesdays action 7/16/25

Third-Inning Burst Enough To Lead St. Albans 13/14 Babe Ruth Past Swanton Babe Ruth

By GameChanger

St. Albans 13/14 Babe Ruth defeated Swanton Babe Ruth 15-1 on Wednesday at Collins Perley Sports and Fitness Center thanks in part to nine runs in the third inning.

St. Albans 13/14 Babe Ruth were the first to get on the board in the first when Grant doubled, scoring two runs.

St. Albans 13/14 Babe Ruth scored nine runs on three hits in the bottom of the third inning. Maxton drew a walk, scoring one run, Liam drew a walk, scoring one run, Grant singled, scoring one run, Tanner drew a walk, scoring one run, Matthew singled, scoring one run, a steal of home scored one run, and Isaac singled, scoring two runs.

Joshua Garrant pitched three innings in relief for Swanton Babe Ruth. The pitcher surrendered 10 hits and five runs while, striking out four and walking five. Wyatt Degree led things off on the mound for Swanton Babe Ruth. The starter gave up two hits and 10 runs over two innings, striking out two and walking nine. Grant led things off on the mound for St. Albans 13/14 Babe Ruth. The pitcher gave up two hits and one run over six innings, striking out nine and walking one.

Wyatt Schifilliti led Swanton Babe Ruth with one run batted in. The infielder went 1-for-2 on the day. Gabe Grimes and Wyatt Schifilliti each collected one hit for Swanton Babe Ruth. Gabe Grimes stole two bases. Swanton Babe Ruth didn't commit a single error in the field. Finn Chagnon had the most chances in the field with six.

St. Albans 13/14 Babe Ruth collected 12 hits in the game. Grant provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led St. Albans 13/14 Babe Ruth with three runs batted in. The pitcher went 3-for-4 on the day. Daniel, Matthew, and Isaac each collected multiple hits for St. Albans 13/14 Babe Ruth. St. Albans 13/14 Babe Ruth had patience at the plate, tallying 14 walks for the game. Sawyer and Maxton led the team with three bases on balls each. Liam, Jackson, Tanner, Matthew, and Ben each stole multiple bases for St. Albans 13/14 Babe Ruth. St. Albans 13/14 Babe Ruth stole 17 bases in the game. St. Albans 13/14 Babe Ruth turned one double play in the game. St. Albans 13/14 Babe Ruth didn't commit a single error in the field. Matthew had the most chances in the field with nine.

Next up for Swanton Babe Ruth is a game against Champlain Valley Red on Friday.

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07/10/2025

In today's action 7/9/25........

Swanton Babe Ruth Fall After Strong Showing By Burlington babe ruth

By GameChanger

Swanton Babe Ruth had trouble keeping up with Burlington babe ruth in a 15-6 loss on Wednesday at S.D. Ireland Field.

Swanton Babe Ruth were the first to get on the board in the first when Owen Boudreau grounded out, scoring one run.

Burlington babe ruth captured the lead, 4-1, in the bottom of the first when Tyler Lopes-Smith doubled, scoring three runs, and Cooper Littlefield singled, scoring one run.

Gabe Grimes singled down the left field line, which helped Swanton Babe Ruth tie the game at four in the top of the second.

A steal of home by Declan Rafferty gave Burlington babe ruth the lead, 5-4, in the bottom of the second.

Burlington babe ruth added one run in the third. Tyler Lopes-Smith grounded out, making the score 6-4.

Wyatt Degree started on the mound for Swanton Babe Ruth. The right-handed pitcher surrendered five hits and six runs over three innings, striking out none and walking three. Tyler Lopes-Smith began the game for Burlington babe ruth. The pitcher allowed seven hits and six runs over six innings, striking out six and walking five.

Owen Boudreau provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Swanton Babe Ruth with two runs batted in. The outfielder went 1-for-3 on the day. Gabe Grimes and Joshua Garrant were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected two hits for Swanton Babe Ruth. Gabe Grimes, Blake Robbins, Jacob Ewald, and Joshua Garrant each stole multiple bases for Swanton Babe Ruth. Swanton Babe Ruth ran wild on the base paths, piling up 10 stolen bases for the game. Swanton Babe Ruth were sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Jacob Ewald had the most chances in the field with six.

Burlington babe ruth tallied 12 hits in the game. Cooper Littlefield, Burlington babe ruth's number seven hitter, led the team with three hits in four at-bats. Tyler Lopes-Smith led Burlington babe ruth with four runs batted in. The pitcher went 1-for-2 on the day. John Loescher and Jimmy Agnew each collected multiple hits for Burlington babe ruth. Burlington babe ruth had patience at the plate, amassing 12 walks for the game. John Loescher, Guthrie Safran, Tyler Lopes-Smith, and Random Guy led the team with two walks each. Owen O’Sullivan, Declan Rafferty, John Loescher, Jimmy Agnew, Guthrie Safran, and Random Guy each stole multiple bases for Burlington babe ruth. Burlington babe ruth stole 23 bases in the game. Burlington babe ruth turned two double plays in the game. Burlington babe ruth were sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Owen O’Sullivan had the most chances in the field with six.

Swanton Babe Ruth will travel to Maholos babe ruth for their next game on Friday.

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06/30/2025

In Friday nights action 6/27/2025.....

Looking to rebound from a bad loss to St. Albans #1, Swanton hosted St. Albans #2 at Missisquoi Valley Union HS, primed and ready to compete ⚾

Swanton Babe Ruth Loses Despite Out Hitting St albans #2

By GameChanger Media

Even though Swanton Babe Ruth collected seven hits to St albans #2's five, they still fell 6-3 on Friday at Missisquoi Valley Union Middle and High School. Jacob Ewald, John Comfort, and Michael Palumbo each collected two hits for Swanton Babe Ruth.

St albans #2 got on the board in the top of the first inning after Luc doubled to left field, and Mike singled to left field, each scoring one run.

A single by Owen extended the St albans #2 lead to 3-1 in the top of the third inning.

Comfort doubled down the left field line, which helped Swanton Babe Ruth tie the game at three in the bottom of the third.

St albans #2 took the lead in the top of the fourth. Ray drew a walk, scoring one run, to give St albans #2 the lead, 4-3.

Samuel Raleigh started on the mound for Swanton Babe Ruth. The pitcher allowed three hits and two runs over two innings, striking out two and walking two. Mike started on the mound for St albans #2. The starter gave up seven hits and three runs over four and two-thirds innings, striking out seven and walking two.

Comfort provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Swanton Babe Ruth with two runs batted in. The center fielder went 2-for-2 on the day.

Luc, Will, Ben, Mike, and Owen each collected one hit for St albans #2. Owen went 1-for-2 at the plate and led the team with one run batted in. St albans #2 had patience at the plate, amassing eight walks for the game. Luc and Will led the team with two free passes each. Mike threw an immaculate inning in the fifth, striking out the side on nine pitches. Luc, Will, Ben, and Owen each stole multiple bases for St albans #2. St albans #2 ran wild on the base paths, piling up 11 stolen bases for the game. St albans #2 didn't commit a single error in the field. Ray had the most chances in the field with eight.

Next up for Swanton Babe Ruth is a game at Central vermont on Monday.

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06/26/2025

Wednesday nights action 6/25/25

Swanton Babe Ruth Stymied By St. Albans 13-16 Babe Ruth

By GameChanger Media

Swanton Babe Ruth had trouble keeping up with St. Albans 13-16 yr old Babe Ruth in a 24-3 loss on Wednesday at Missisquoi Valley Union Middle and High School.

St. Albans Babe Ruth got on the board in the top of the first inning after Liam tripled to center field, Grant doubled to center field, Sawyer singled to left field, and Sawyer stole home, each scoring one run.

St. Albans Babe Ruth scored five runs on two hits in the top of the second inning. Connor singled, scoring one run, Ben drew a walk, scoring one run, and a steal of home scored two runs.

St. Albans Babe Ruth scored eight runs on six hits in the top of the third inning. A passed ball scored one run, Isaac doubled, scoring two runs, Westen singled, scoring one run, Jackson singled, scoring one run, and Liam singled, scoring three runs.

St. Albans Babe Ruth scored six runs on one hit in the top of the sixth inning. Sawyer was struck by a pitch, driving in a run, Tanner drew a walk, scoring one run, Matthew singled, scoring one run, Isaac drew a walk, scoring one run, Connor drew a walk, scoring one run, and Daniel drew a walk, scoring one run.

Jackson stepped on the bump first for St. Albans Babe Ruth. The starter allowed zero hits and zero runs over three innings, striking out five and walking one.

Jacob Ewald went 1-for-2 at the plate and led the team with one run batted in. Gabe Grimes, Jackson Reynolds, Ewald, and Samuel Raleigh each collected one hit for Swanton Babe Ruth. Swanton Babe Ruth ran wild on the base paths, collecting six stolen bases for the game.

St. Albans Babe Ruth amassed 14 hits in the game. Sawyer led St. Albans Babe Ruth with three hits in three at bats. Isaac and Liam each drove in three runs for St. Albans Babe Ruth. Jackson collected two hits for St. Albans Babe Ruth in three at bats. St. Albans Babe Ruth had a strong eye at the plate, tallying 18 walks for the game. Connor and Daniel led the team with three bases on balls each. Connor, Westen, Matthew, Tanner, Ben, Sawyer, Liam, Daniel, and Jackson each stole multiple bases for St. Albans Babe Ruth. St. Albans Babe Ruth stole 24 bases in the game.

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06/24/2025

Monday nights action 6/23/25

It was a SCORCHER today and Swanton brought the heat in their game as they traveled to Airport Park to face Colchester for a 6 pm start..........

Swanton Babe Ruth Breeze Past Colchester Babe Ruth

By GameChanger Media

Swanton Babe Ruth won big over Colchester Babe Ruth 19-5 on Monday at Airport Park.

Swanton Babe Ruth got on the board in the top of the second inning after Wyatt Degree singled, Gabe Grimes singled to left field, Emmett Boudreau walked, Sawyer Comfort walked, John Comfort walked, Jacob Ewald grounded out, and Wyatt Schifilliti grounded out, each scoring one run.

Swanton Babe Ruth added to their early lead in the top of the third inning when Grimes singled, scoring one run, and Comfort grounded out, scoring two runs.

Swanton Babe Ruth scored five runs on four hits in the top of the fourth inning. Ewald singled, scoring one run, Michael Palumbo drew a walk, scoring one run, Blake Robbins drew a walk, scoring one run, and Boudreau drew a walk, scoring one run.

Comfort pitched three innings in relief for Swanton Babe Ruth. The hurler allowed four hits and two runs while, striking out four and walking four. Palumbo started the game for Swanton Babe Ruth. The righty allowed zero hits and two runs (zero earned) over two innings, striking out five and walking three. Reid Lussier stepped on the mound first for Colchester Babe Ruth. The starter gave up five hits and seven runs over two innings, striking out four and walking four.

Swanton Babe Ruth tallied 15 hits in the game. Grimes and Schifilliti each collected three hits for Swanton Babe Ruth. Robbins and Ewald each drove in two runs for Swanton Babe Ruth. Degree collected two hits for Swanton Babe Ruth in two at bats. Swanton Babe Ruth had patience at the plate, piling up nine walks for the game. Boudreau, Palumbo, and Degree led the team with two walks each. Grimes, Schifilliti, Ewald, Comfort, and Degree each stole multiple bases for Swanton Babe Ruth. Swanton Babe Ruth stole 15 bases in the game.

Parker St. Amour, Lussier, Ryder McLaughlin, and Noah Richards each collected one hit for Colchester Babe Ruth. Jake Helfrich, McLaughlin, and Richards each drove in one run for Colchester Babe Ruth. Richards stole two bases. Colchester Babe Ruth had a strong eye at the plate, piling up seven walks for the game. Colchester Babe Ruth ran wild on the base paths, tallying nine stolen bases for the game.

Swanton Babe Ruth welcome St. Albans 13/14 Babe Ruth on Wednesday for their next game.

Great job to all players and coaches on a difficult evening hear wise. Way to grind!

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