14U Dearborn Lightning
Dearborn Baseball offers a competitive tournament team experience through its Dearborn Lightning baseball teams and girls' Fastpitch Mustangs.
The Dearborn Lightning teams are made up of select players from the Dearborn Baseball house leagues.
Our Lightning teams have had the privilege of practicing and competing in tournaments across Metro Detroit, representing Dearborn Baseball. We’ve also hosted multiple home tournaments and welcomed many nearby teams to our community and our baseball family. This program provides players with the chance to elevate their game without sacrificing the joy and connection of rec baseball. Most importantly, we’ve seen real growth in their skills, teamwork, confidence, and character.
As we look ahead, we’re excited to continue building on that foundation, and our focus on maintaining an affordable, manageable commitment doesn’t change.
Ages
To be eligible for 14U Dearborn Lightning, players must be 14 years old or younger as of April 30, 2027.
When
Trainings and tournament season for the 14U team runs September 2026 to August 2027.
Dearborn House League games run June 1 through August 10.
Where
Regional tournaments are generally in southeast Michigan. The Dearborn Baseball Community Cup Tournament is planned for June at Levagood Park.
Practices
Weekly winter training sessions begin in January and continue through March. Outdoor training sessions continue through spring and summer.
Head Coach
Kyle Manduch
League Coordinator
Bart Bernocco
2026-27 Season
Registration by coaches' invitation only. Pay by credit card, or to avoid fees select the ACH payment option
Payment In Full: $1500 total + processing fees
Or Select Registration Payment Plan:
$375 due at registration
$375 installment 2 on 10/15
$375 installment 3 on 11/15
$375 installment 4 on 12/15
To pay by check, reach out to admin@dearbornbaseball.org before completing registration.
House league registration by 4/1/2027
A photo/scan of the player's birth certificate and headshot photo are required during registration.
Signatures of both parents/guardians are required on the Participation Waiver. In addition to parents/guardians, the player is required to sign the Code of Conduct.
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