1. What happens in the case of a failed background check?
If a background check is entered into pre-adverse action, the individual has 5 business days to appeal the findings. USA Baseball’s Director of Athlete Safety, Lisa Braxton (lisabraxton@usabaseball.com), will be in direct communication with the individual regarding their background check. If the individual does not appeal, or the appeal is not accepted, the background check will fail and the individual will be placed on USA Baseball’s Ineligible List.
2. How do I know if I passed my background check?
To check the status of your background check please sign into your USAB Develops account on USABDevelops.com or on the USA Baseball app. Click “MY ACCOUNT” →“CERTIFICATIONS” → “MY CERTIFICATIONS.” “Completed” indicates a passed background check “In Progress” indicates the check is processing “Enrolled” indicates that the user has NOT yet completed the necessary questionnaire or purchase for the background check to run
3. What do USA Baseball’s BASE background checks check?
- USA Baseball - Standard Package ($10): JDP National Criminal Database, JDP National Sex Offender Registry, State and Federal Sanctions Lists, Fugitive Watch Lists, FBI Most Wanted, and Terrorist Watch Lists.
- USA Baseball - Comprehensive Package ($30): Social Security ID search, 7 Year Residence History County Criminal Felony and Misdemeanor Search, JDP and alternate National Criminal Databases, JDP National Sex Offender Registry, Federal Criminal Records, State and Federal Sanctions Lists, Fugitive Watch Lists, FBI Most Wanted, and Terrorist Watch Lists.
- USA Baseball - Medical Professional: Social Security ID search, 7 Year Residence History County Criminal Felony and Misdemeanor Search, JDP and alternate National Criminal Databases, JDP National Sex Offender Registry, Federal Criminal Records, State and Federal Sanctions Lists, Fugitive Watch Lists, FBI Most Wanted, and Terrorist Watch Lists. Additionally, this check will provide professional license verification and the JDP Healthcare Sanctions PLUS Search.
4. How long does it take for my background check to process?
Once you’ve purchased the background check and completed the required questionnaire, processing typically takes 3–5 business days. However, timing may vary depending on how quickly individual counties return their records.
5. Why isn’t it letting me order a new background check?
USA Baseball background checks have a 60-day renewal window. If you are not within 60 days of expiring, please wait to purchase and complete your background check.