Stepping Up to the Plate

T4T-Ball started as an idea for a pickup game in early May of 2025 celebrating Kim D. Naylor’s one-year-anniversary of starting on estrogen. After a jersey and knee socks from her mom showed up in the mail along with a cadre of musicians in her inbox, July 3rd became Chicago’s inaugural T4T-Ball game.

Since then, T4T-Ball has expanded to include weekly practices, regular seven inning games, over fifty players, and a large crowd of spectators.

T4T-Ball is far more than baseball - it’s a community where everyone can find their place both on and off the field.

Frequently Asked Questions

At the moment, only transgender women and transfeminine identifying individuals are eligible to join as players.
Nothing! It’s free!
Though not required, it is strongly recommended to bring your own glove, bat, batting gloves and/or batting helmet. We have a small stock of spare gloves, bats, helmets, and other gametime equipment, but the whole stock is donated and we cannot guarantee there will be spares that suit you.
Following every Friday practice, a sign-up sheet is made available via our socials. Those wishing to play are required to fill out this sign-up sheet.
Due to increasing player counts, every game of the 2026 season will consist of two 18-player rosters. The players these rosters are comprised of are determined based on total playtime over the course of the season, weighted toward pitchers and catchers, placing an emphasis on equity in average playtime.
All are welcome to attend! We do not discriminate and will not tolerate any bigotry or hatred at T4T-Ball in any capacity. T4T-Ball, beyond being a baseball event, is a place where all can find support and form connections with their local community.
Chicago’s North Side is the current home of T4T-Ball! We have a biweekly schedule, alternating practices and games. For further information, please refer to the official T4T-Ball Instagram page @majorlezbaseball for updates!