Programs

LORAIN COUNTY HOT STOVE (LCHS) BASEBALL

** This league id geared to a more experienced, competitive, and committed baseball player.

Lorain Count Hot Stove (LCHS) will likely field multiple Olmsted Falls-based teams per the following age groups: 5/6U, 7/8U, 9U, 10U, 11/12U, 13/14U. The yearly cutoff is the child's age on May 1, 2026. Participation in these teams includes indoor practices at the Stallions facility in Valley City, starting in January, usually every other Saturday afternoon/evening. Games begin in early May through July. Uniforms are separate cost and will be purchased by the player directly from Ryco in the future.

Olmsted Travel Baseball Association (OTBA) is a non-profit organization incorporated in the State of Ohio. Its purpose is to provide an opportunity for players to participate in a more competitive level of baseball than what a community recreation program offers. OTBA is designed to praticipate in competitve travel baseball leagues. While the program promotes a higher level of baseball, the intent is to create a positive experience for both players and parents.

Early bird registration opens September 15th and runs through November 8th. Regular registration is open through December 7th but may be extended if a give team needs additional players to field a full roster. Roster spots are first-come, first-served. If a given team is already full, don't panic , but please enter your name on the Waitlist (no charge) and call your friends-every effort will be made to field full teams and include all interested players within reasonable roster sizes.

The 2026 fees for Hot Stove ages 5/6U & 7/8U are $330.00 early bird and $350 for regular. The registration fee includes all costs except uniforms(League fee, umpires, indoor practices,insurance, and field maintenance).

The 2026 fees for Hot Stove ages 9+ are $395.00 early-bird and $420 for regular. The registration fee includes all costs except uniforms (League fees, umpires, indoor practices, insurance, and field maintenance).

Further updates will be posted on OTBA social media pages. You can also contact Brett Iafigliola at hotstove@olmstedtravelbaseball.com for more information.