About Bowie Baseball and Softball
Youth Recreational Baseball, Travel Baseball & Fastpitch Softball in Bowie, Prince George’s County, Maryland
Building Better Players, Stronger Teams, and Future Leaders Since 1963
Welcome to Bowie Baseball and Softball, home of the Bowie Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs!
Based in Bowie, Maryland, we are a community-focused youth sports organization providing recreational baseball, competitive travel baseball, select baseball, and girls’ fastpitch softball opportunities for families throughout Prince George’s County and surrounding communities.
As part of the Bowie Boys & Girls Club (BBGC), a nonprofit organization serving local families since 1963, we believe youth sports are about more than winning games. Our mission is to develop athletes of strong character through fundamentals, teamwork, discipline, accountability, sportsmanship, and leadership.
Whether your child is stepping onto the field for the first time or preparing for competitive travel baseball, Bowie Baseball and Softball provides opportunities to learn, grow, compete, and develop a lifelong love of the game.
Our Youth Baseball and Softball Programs
Recreational Baseball in Bowie, MD | Ages 4–14
Our Bowie recreational baseball program is designed for young athletes of all experience levels, including beginners learning the game and returning players looking to improve their skills.
We offer age-appropriate divisions including:
- T-Ball (4U–5U)
- Coach Pitch Baseball (6U–8U)
- Minor League Baseball (9U–10U)
- Major League Baseball (11U–12U)
- Major/Senior Baseball (13U–14U)
Our recreational baseball league emphasizes teaching the fundamentals, providing meaningful playing opportunities, developing confidence, and helping children enjoy the game in a positive environment.
Practices and most games take place in Bowie, Maryland, making our program a convenient choice for families seeking youth baseball leagues in Bowie, Prince George’s County, and nearby communities.
We also work with neighboring youth sports organizations to expand recreational baseball opportunities and strengthen the local baseball community.
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Bowie Bulldogs Travel & Select Baseball | 7U–14U
Looking for competitive youth travel baseball in Prince George’s County, Maryland?
The Bowie Bulldogs Travel Baseball program provides opportunities for dedicated young athletes to develop their skills and compete against teams from across Maryland, Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, and the Mid-Atlantic region.
Our travel and select baseball program generally serves players ages 8U through 14U, with team availability determined by participation, coaching, and competitive readiness.
Our program focuses on:
- Advanced baseball fundamentals and player development
- Hitting, pitching, fielding, and baseball IQ
- Competitive league games and tournament opportunities
- Structured practices and offseason training
- Leadership, accountability, discipline, and teamwork
- Preparing athletes for higher levels of competitive baseball
Bowie Bulldogs travel baseball teams participate in regional competitive leagues and tournaments, including opportunities through the Mid-Atlantic Baseball Association (MABA) and other appropriate regional baseball organizations. League placement may vary by team and season.
Our coaches evaluate athletes through a tryout process designed to identify players who are ready for the commitment and development opportunities associated with competitive baseball.
We recognize that player development is a process. Our goal is to help athletes improve their abilities, build confidence, and compete at a level appropriate for their skills and readiness.
Families searching for Bowie Bulldogs travel baseball tryouts, PG County select baseball teams, 8U–14U travel baseball, or competitive baseball near Bowie and Upper Marlboro are encouraged to explore our program.
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Bowie Lady Bulldogs Fastpitch Softball | Ages 7–14
The Bowie Lady Bulldogs Softball program offers girls in Bowie and surrounding Prince George’s County communities an opportunity to learn, develop, and compete in fastpitch softball.
Our program offers spring and fall softball opportunities for ages 7–14, including age-appropriate 8U, 10U, 12U, and 14U divisions.
We focus on building fundamental skills in throwing, catching, hitting, pitching, fielding, base running, and game awareness.
Just as importantly, we emphasize confidence, self-esteem, teamwork, positive attitudes, leadership, and good sportsmanship.
Our goal is to provide a welcoming and supportive environment where young female athletes can grow both on and off the field.
Families seeking girls’ softball in Bowie, fastpitch softball in Prince George’s County, or youth softball programs near Crofton, Lanham, and Upper Marlboro are invited to learn more.
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Serving Prince George’s County, Maryland, and Surrounding Communities
Although our home is in Bowie, Maryland, Bowie Baseball and Softball welcomes families from throughout Prince George’s County, neighboring Anne Arundel County communities, and the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area.
Our service area includes:
- Prince George’s County: Bowie, Glenn Dale, Mitchellville, Kettering, Largo, Upper Marlboro, Lanham, Greenbelt, Capitol Heights, Clinton, and Oxon Hill
- Anne Arundel County and surrounding areas: Crofton, Gambrills, Odenton, and nearby communities
- Washington, D.C., metropolitan area: Washington, D.C., and neighboring Maryland communities
Our Bowie-based fields provide a central location for recreational baseball, Bulldogs travel baseball practices, softball, and youth sports activities.
We are committed to making quality youth baseball and softball opportunities accessible to families across our region.
Building a Stronger Youth Baseball Community
Bowie Baseball and Softball is committed not only to developing our own athletes but also to supporting the growth of youth baseball throughout Prince George’s County and neighboring communities.
Through our Bowie recreational baseball league, we have worked with organizations including Cheverly Boys & Girls Club, Kettering-Largo-Mitchellville (KLM) Boys & Girls Club, South County Tribe, Clinton Boys & Girls Club, and Woodridge Warriors.
These partnerships create opportunities for young players to compete, develop friendships, and experience organized baseball while supporting strong relationships among youth sports organizations.
We also support opportunities for regional competitive baseball through leagues such as the Mid-Atlantic Baseball Association (MABA) and efforts to expand organized travel baseball competition in Southern Maryland and Prince George’s County.
We believe that cooperation among youth sports organizations strengthens baseball for everyone.
Player Development Beyond the Game
At Bowie Baseball and Softball, player development is about more than batting averages, pitching velocity, and tournament victories.
We strive to help young athletes develop habits and values that carry into school, family life, and their communities.
Our Bowie Bulldogs philosophy emphasizes:
D.A.W.G. — Discipline, Accountability, Work Ethic, and Grit.
We encourage athletes to work hard, support their teammates, accept coaching, respect officials, overcome adversity, and continually improve.
For beginners, that means building confidence and learning the fundamentals. For more advanced players, it means developing the discipline, preparation, and baseball knowledge necessary to compete at higher levels.
Our commitment is to develop better baseball and softball players while helping young people become responsible, resilient, and respectful individuals.
Experienced Volunteer Coaches and Youth Sports Leadership
Bowie Baseball and Softball is supported by dedicated volunteers who contribute their time, experience, and resources to serve our athletes and families.
We emphasize coach education, player safety, and positive youth development. Coaches are required to complete applicable background checks and training, including USA Baseball certification requirements.
Our leadership team works to improve coaching standards, player development, field conditions, training opportunities, and the overall experience for participating families.
Baseball and Softball Leadership Council
- Alphonso Simmons — Commissioner
- Kristopher Brown — Player Development
- Chad Harven — Training and Logistics
We appreciate the many coaches, parents, volunteers, and community partners who make our programs possible.
Why Families Choose Bowie Baseball and Softball
Families throughout Bowie and Prince George’s County choose our organization because we provide a development-focused youth sports experience supported by community involvement and an established nonprofit organization.
From recreational T-ball and youth baseball to competitive travel baseball and girls’ fastpitch softball, our programs provide opportunities for athletes at different stages of development.
We believe children deserve opportunities to compete, learn from mistakes, celebrate their accomplishments, and build relationships that extend beyond the baseball diamond.
Join Bowie Baseball and Softball
Are you searching for youth baseball registration in Bowie, MD, travel baseball tryouts in Prince George’s County, recreational baseball near Upper Marlboro, or girls’ softball in the Bowie area?
We welcome families who share our commitment to player development, teamwork, sportsmanship, and community.
Explore our programs and discover the right opportunity for your athlete.
Recreational Baseball | Travel & Select Baseball | Fastpitch Softball
Contact Bowie Baseball and Softball
Bowie Baseball and Softball
Part of Bowie Boys & Girls Club
2614 Kenhill Drive, Suite 113
Bowie, MD 20715
Email: baseball@bbgc.com
Website: https://bowiebaseball.net
Proudly serving Bowie, Prince George’s County, and surrounding Maryland and Washington, D.C., communities.
Bowie Bulldogs — Developing Players. Building Character. Strengthening Our Community.
