Baseball The JBLN officially opened its 23rd season this past weekend. After the march pass of all 32 baseball teams and five girls softball teams on Saturday, the opening ceremony was held. Present for the festivities were former Major League Baseball (MLB) player Edison Armbrister and current professional players Antoan Richardson, Sean Albury and Albert Cartwright.

 The Member of Parliament for Yamacraw, Melanie Griffin, along with Bahamas Baseball Federation (BBF) President Craig Kemp, Bahamas Softball Federation (BSF) President Burkett Dorsett and Bahamas Olympic Committee (BOC) Secretary General Romell 'Fish' Knowles were also in attendance. They were joined by Dr. Keith Wisdom of Cable Bahamas and the principal of St. Andrew's School.

 The family of the late Philip Kemp Sr. was also in attendance as "Kempie" was recognized for his contribution as an umpire in the JBLN for many years and his efforts in Youth Baseball, with a special plaque in his memory. The highlight of the team presentations was the introduction of five girls softball teams which will compete for the first time in organized girls softball as a part of the JBLN in 2012.

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