Tournament Information for Open (July 19 - 23)

In 2016, we introduced the Amateur Baseball Championships (ABC), one of the nation’s premier summer events. The ABC has been widely successful since the introduction of the event. Last year, there were over 150 16u teams across multiple divisions. 

In 2023, this event will see 64 (open) teams, making it one of the largest 16u events nationwide offering multiple divisions. This 5-game, double pool play format, will begin Wednesday morning (7/19) and culminate Sunday afternoon (7/23). Teams will start in pools of 4. All teams will play 3 pool play games Wednesday/Thursday. Teams will then be re-pooled into either a Platinum Pool, Gold Pool, Silver Pool, or Bronze Pool. Each platinum, gold, silver, and bronze pool winners will advance to a single elimination, winner take all bracket! Bracket Play for ABC Seeds will be determined by Pool Winners of Secondary Pools (Platinum, Gold, Silver, or Bronze).  They will be seeded based on all 5 games. I.E. a 5-0 Team will be seeded higher than a 4-1 team.

Don't miss your chance to play in this top 16u event in 2023!

* Metal Bats Allowed

Tournament Information for Invite (July 20 - 24)

In 2016, we introduced the Amateur Baseball Championships (ABC), one of the nation’s premier summer events. The ABC has been widely successful since the introduction of the event. Last year, there were over 150 16u teams across multiple divisions. 

In 2023, this event will see 96 (invite-only) teams, making it one of the top 16u events nationwide. This 5-game, double pool play format, will begin Thursday morning (7/20) and culminate Monday afternoon (7/24). 

INVITE Teams will start in pools of 4. All teams will play 3 pool play games Thursday & Friday. Teams will then be re-pooled into either a Platinum Pool, Gold Pool, Silver Pool, or Bronze Pool. Teams will play 2 more pool play games Saturday/Sunday. Each platinum, gold, silver, and bronze pool winners will advance to a single elimination, winner take all bracket! Bracket Play for ABC Seeds will be determined by Pool Winners of Secondary Pools (Platinum, Gold, Silver, or Bronze).  They will be seeded based on all 5 games. I.E. a 5-0 Team will be seeded higher than a 4-1 team. In 2022, the ABC Series saw over 250 college schools/coaches in attendance. 

Don't miss your chance to play in this top 16u event in 2023! 

* Metal Bats Allowed

Past 16u ABC Winners: 

• 2016 – Indiana Prospects Woolwine (IN)
• 2017 – Missouri Gators Black 16u (MO)
• 2018 – Cangelosi Sparks Black (IL)
• 2019 – Cangelosi Sparks Black (IL)
• 2020 – South Oakland A's - Lelli (MI)
• 2021 – Cangelosi Sparks Black (IL)
• 2022 – Cangelosi Sparks North - Black (IL)

Request your Invite HERE

*Open* Dates: 07/19/2023 - 07/23/2023

*Invite* Dates: 07/20/2023 - 07/24/2023

Game Guarantee: 5 games

Tournament Format: Pool Play, Re-seeded Pool Play, Bracket Play 

Expected Number of Teams: 68 (Open)

Expected Number of Teams: 96 (Invite)

Expected Start Times: Wednesday - July 19th @ 8am (Open)

Expected Start Times: Thursday - July 20th @ 8am (Invite)

Gate: 

$35 Weekend Pass

$30 Discounted Weekend Pass

$15 Day Pass

$12.50 Discounted Day Pass

Passes must be worn on wrist!

The following parties are eligible for discounted passes:

• Ages 7-12 (ages 6 & under are FREE)
• Ages 65+
• Military/First Responders (valid ID needed)

* Gate fees are non refundable. Bullpen Tournaments will do everything we can to play all scheduled games.

Parking is FREE!

Grand Park Sports Campus: 711 E 191st St, Westfield, IN 46074

With a total of 26 turf diamonds: 8 full synthetic turf fields with lights, 18 diamonds with full turf infields and grass outfields, 14 batting cages on-site, 4 concession stands, and covered dugouts and bleachers at every field. 

Championship Park: 2600 Veterans Memorial Dr, Kokomo, IN 46901

8 Full Synthetic Turf Fields with Brand New LED Lights, 4 High School fields, 4 Junior Fields. 6 Batting cages on-site, 2 concession stands, covered dugouts with Bullpens attached at each field. 

NO METAL SPIKES AT GRAND PARK & CHAMPIONSHIP PARK!

Click Here for Rules and Bat Restrictions

The event is for the following ages:

16u - 60' mound, 90' bases

Cost:

16u = $1995

Hotels: 

*Teams traveling to Bullpen Tournaments will book their hotel through our housing partner, Site Search. Grand Park and Championship Park is a Stay-&-Play facility. Once you have registered, you will need to fill out a hotel request form.