Jim was born in Santa Paula, California, graduated from Santa Paula High School, went on to Whittier College. He has played in the Major Leagues from 1969 through 1978. He was also a Major League baseball coach from 1984 to 2010. During his 25+ year career, he has been part of the LA Dodgers, Texas Rangers, Chicago Cubs, Oakland A's, Pittsburgh Pirates, Kansas City Royals, and Milwaukee Brewers.
JCBL is a nonprofit tax exempt California corporation.
Registration applications are available at the website for submission. Players pay $100 for participation and are provided uniforms.
The JCBL has setup a scholarship in memory of Jenney Colborn. 5 scholarships were awarded totaling $3,750 for the 2011 season. Donations can be mailed to the JCBL office.
"Everybody wins in this league."
The Jim Colborn Baseball League (JCBL) is an independent competitive baseball league. The league is open to players sixteen or older. The league provides a high quality and competitive venue. Expert managers and coaches provides skill building and personal development to all players. Quality field crews and professional umpires are at all our games. The season lasts from June through August every year.
"Our organization was formed to provide the youth from our area, that are sixteen years or older, an opportunity to compete and learn with the best mentors in our area. Advancement through baseball provides players not only the ability to receive personal guidance, but a chance to showcase their skills while having fun and demonstrating good sportsmanship through our league. We are educating our players on what is needed to move on in life, not just on the field but any field our players choose to endeavor."
It is the JCBL Spring Training and we are getting geared up to offer another season of quality baseball for those who want the challenge. For the 2012 season we will have a few interesting changes: