7th Annual Backyard Brawl 1

The Backyard Brawl is a 3 game guarantee baseball tournament taking place in West Virginia, hosted by AC Baseball. Games will be played in both Morgantown and Bridgeport, West Virginia.

Pool Play Games will begin Saturday morning at 8AM and continue throughout Saturday. On Sunday, teams will advance into Bracket Play. Typically teams will play 2-3 Pool Play games before advancing to Bracket Play.

Quick Tournament Facts

• Last year featured over 50 teams from 5 different states
• Baseballs: 3 new baseballs will be provided to the umpires before each game
• 3-5 Game Guarantee
• Please review tournament rules prior to the tournament
• Coaches will be able to nominate players for the All Star Game throughout the weekend.
• Pool Play Games will begin Saturday morning at 8am and continue throughout Saturday. On Sunday, teams will advance into Bracket Play.
• Typically teams will play 2-3 Pool Play games before advancing to Bracket Play.
• Coaches will be able to nominate players for the All Star Game throughout the weekend.

A gate fee applies to all events, which is standard across youth sports. These fees help us provide a safe, well-organized experience for players and families, while also removing the need for cash at the gate. To thank you for registering early, we’re offering a $100 discount to the gate fee for fully paid registrations between October 1–31. Fully paid registrations from November 1–December 31 will receive a $50 discount, and starting January 1, the gate fee will return to full price.

Bridge Sports Complex

Bridgeport Recreation Complex is a 6 field complex located in Bridgeport, West Virginia. Each field features amenities including irrigated grass areas, bullpens, and 2 batting cages. There is also a restroom/concession/press box building on site.

The first floor includes: a large concession stand with three serving windows; large restrooms; family restroom; and office.The second floor press box area includes an umpire changing room, restroom, and the scorekeepers’ station overlooking each field is equipped with an intercom to the dugouts, loudspeaker system, and scoreboard controls.

Field #1 – Large Baseball Field, sponsored by The Thrasher Group, Inc.

Turf infield, 90’ baselines, Outfield fence 325’ in right and left fields, 375’ in center field.

Field #2 – Youth Baseball and Softball Field

Turf infield, Outfield fence at 225’, Baselines at 60’, 65’ , No metal or steel cleats on portable mounds

Field #3 – Baseball and Softball Field

Turf infield, Outfield fence at 325’ in right and left fields, 375’ in center field, Baselines at 60’, 65’, 70’ and 90’, No metal or steel cleats on portable mounds

Field #4 – Youth Baseball Field, sponsored by Bridgeport Little League

Turf infield, Outfield fences at 225’, Baselines at 60’

Mylan Park

The Anker Fields Complex is home to several schools and community teams and has hosted a variety of tournaments. The complex is comprised of four natural grass fields, ticket offices, press boxes, batting cages, a pavilion, full-service concessions, and ample spectator seating for each field. This venue is capable of hosting large baseball and softball tournaments.

Shilling Field

Turf Baseball Field, Fence Distance – Left-315, Center-365, Right-320, Base Lengths – 90 feet, Pitching Mound Length – 60 feet 6 inches

Dale Miller Field

Turf Baseball Field, Fence Distance – Left-315, Center-360, Right-315, Base Lengths – 90 feet, Pitching Mound Length – 60 feet 6 inches

ISS Field

Turf Softball/Youth Baseball Field, Fence Distance – Left-200, Center-245, Right-200, Base Lengths – 60 – 70 feet, Pitching Mound Length – 43 feet

Lynch Field

Turf Softball/Youth Baseball Field, Fence Distance – Left-195, Center-215, Right- 200, Base Lengths – 60 – 70 feet, Pitching Mound Length – 43 feet