WELCOME TO OTTERS BASEBALL CLUB
WE Build Champions On and Off the Field
Welcome to Otters Baseball Club, Louisville’s premier youth travel baseball organization dedicated to developing talent and fostering a lifelong passion for the game. More than a team, we are a community built on discipline, teamwork, and respect, guiding every player to reach their full potential on and off the field.
About Otters Baseball Club
More Than a Game, It’s Our Mission
At Otters Baseball Club, we believe baseball is more than just competition, it’s a path to growth, character, and opportunity. As Louisville’s elite youth travel baseball program, we are dedicated to shaping skilled athletes while instilling lifelong values of discipline, respect, perseverance, and teamwork.
Our Philosophy
This philosophy ensures that our players don’t just excel in baseball—they grow into well-rounded individuals prepared to succeed in all areas of life. We are guided by three core principles that shape every decision, practice, and game:
Confidence
Players are taught to believe in themselves, their preparation, and their team.
Character
We emphasize honesty, respect, responsibility, and resilience both on and off the field.
Competitiveness
We encourage our athletes to compete with passion and intensity while respecting the game and their opponents.
2025-2026
Otters Baseball Club Team RosterS
8U - Spear
Spear's team focuses on teaching the game’s fundamentals while building a strong love for baseball. At this age, an emphasis is also placed on learning situational baseball, helping players understand what to do in different game scenarios. These young athletes learn teamwork, discipline, confidence, and awareness of the game as they take their first steps into competitive play.
8U – Brinker / Hartley
The Brinker-Hartley team focuses on teaching the game’s fundamentals while building a strong love for baseball. At this age, an emphasis is also placed on learning situational baseball, helping players understand what to do in different game scenarios. These young athletes learn teamwork, discipline, confidence, and awareness of the game as they take their first steps into competitive play.
8U – Clark
Clark's team focuses on teaching the game’s fundamentals while building a strong love for baseball. At this age, an emphasis is also placed on learning situational baseball, helping players understand what to do in different game scenarios. These young athletes learn teamwork, discipline, confidence, and awareness of the game as they take their first steps into competitive play.
9U – STICE
Under Coach Stice's guidance, our 9U team takes skills to the next level with more advanced training and competition. At this age, players are learning to pitch and hitting against live pitching, giving them their first real taste of “real baseball.”
11U – Fennell
Fennel's 11U team continues building strong fundamentals while sharpening advanced baseball skills. Players develop consistency with pitching, fielding, and hitting, while learning more strategy and game awareness.
11U – Crawley
Coach Crawley's 11U team continues building strong fundamentals while sharpening advanced baseball skills. Players develop consistency with pitching, fielding, and hitting, while learning more strategy and game awareness.
12U – OTT
Coached by Lou Ott, Our 12U team plays at a highly competitive level, focusing on advanced skill development and preparing for the transition to the full-size field. Players refine their pitching, hitting, and defensive techniques while learning the finer details of game strategy. At this age, athletes gain valuable experience competing at a pace that closely mirrors middle school baseball.
13U – Clark
Under Coach Clark's leadership, our 13U team competes at a fast pace, focusing on advanced skill development and a deeper understanding of the game. Players continue to refine pitching, hitting, and defensive mechanics while building strength and speed. At this age, athletes gain valuable experience playing against top competition and preparing for the demands of higher-level baseball.
Teamwork
Collaborating with others to achieve a common goal.
Discipline
Staying committed to practice, improvement, and responsibility.
Leadership
Taking initiative, uplifting teammates, and setting positive examples.
Resilience
Bouncing back from setbacks and facing challenges with determination.
Join the Otters Baseball Club
Are you ready to give your child the chance to compete, grow, and thrive with Louisville’s top elite youth baseball club? At the Otters, we’re always looking for dedicated players and supportive families who share our passion for the game, offering tryouts, seasonal opportunities, and developmental support for our coaches who in turn, bring that knowledge to the players, all while embracing the journey of development.