enthusiasts could soon have a little more room to play in in north

Baldwin, as the Bay Minette City Council considers how to increase

the number of baseball fields and batting cages within the county

seat.

during its regular meeting last week, upon the request of Bay

Minette Youth Baseball representative Brandan Franklin. He explain

that the proposal was motivated by success of the athletic

program.

of the better years we’ve had,” Franklin told the board during its

pre-meeting work session. “Participation-wise, it’s been

outstanding.”

achievements as various age divisions taking all-star recognition

and the high-school level team winning district competition.

accomplishments have both drawn numerous participants and enabled

the baseball program to last throughout the majority of the

year.

full-year deal,” he told the board.

in resources.

enough spaces (to practice and play on),” Franklin said, explaining

that the youth league currently works with 27 baseball teams.

suggested making changes to Halliday Park.

give us permission to take the basketball courts and convert them

into baseball cages,” Franklin told the board.

is the basketball courts are used on weekends,” Bay Minette City

Councilman Mike Phillips said.

pointed out that plans are under way to add basketball courts to

the city’s universal playground.

that the baseball league would incur the cost of increasing

practice space, the council asked Franklin to give them time to

look into options for relocating basketball courts before moving

ahead.