Moreno Valley Pony Baseball & Softball

 The primary features that distinguish PONY baseball from Little League baseball are the use of a two-year age bracket system and scaled diamonds.  In organizations such as Little League, players can differ by as much as three years within a division.  As a result, the younger players, because of their lack of maturity, ability, and size, may  find it hard to communicate with the older players.  With players of only two ages involved, as is the case with PONY baseball, it is far easier to permit player to play more positions since the difference in skills within the age group is not that great.  The game of baseball cannot be played as it was intended if the physical capability of the players does not match the physical achievements required for the game.  Little League uses two diamond sizes and up until age 12, players play on a 60-foot diamond.  PONY baseball, on the other hand, scales the size of the diamond to match the physical capabilities of the players within each division.