The fall ball Junior Pinto division is an instructional league to teach the fundamentals of hitting, fielding and catching as well as the concept of teamwork, for players that will be in the 8U division next year . This program is for players that are moving up from tee ball or returning from coach-pitch this summer season.

Quick Hits

Ages 6-8 on April 30, 2025

Coach Pitched

Three outs per inning or Five runs scored maximum per half inning

Every player bats

60 foot base paths

Fall Ball games are played on Saturday afternoons September 7 through 28

All games are at Derby Grange Golf & Recreation baseball fields

Registration fee includes uniform t-shirt (but no hat in fall ball)

The Pinto League is a coach pitch program for seven and eight year olds. Six year old players that are ready to move up from tee ball are also eligible, at the discretion of their parent/guardian. In this league, players begin playing baseball as most know it. The concept of three outs per inning is introduced at this level. Each inning is limited to a five run rule, which is instituted to control the tempo of the game.

The fall ball Junior Mustang division is an introduction to real baseball for players that will be in the 10U division next year. Players begin to pitch and bat against player's pitches. Continued development of skills is emphasized. This program is for players moving up from coach-pitch or returning from kid-pitch this summer season.

Quick Hits

Ages 8-10 on April 30, 2025

Player Pitched

Three outs per inning or Five runs scored maximum per half inning

Every player bats

60 foot base paths

46 foot pitcher’s mound

Fall Ball games are played on Saturday afternoons September 7 through 28

All games are at Derby Grange Golf & Recreation baseball fields

Registration fee includes uniform t-shirt (but no hat in fall ball)

Additional fall ball rule: To encourage more kids to try pitching, no walks are issued. If four balls are thrown by a pitcher, the batter's coach comes in to pitch to them.

Our Mustang League is the youngest player pitch program and is designed for nine and ten year olds. Eight year old players that are ready to move up from coach-pitch are also eligible, at the discretion of their parent/guardian. Each inning consists of three outs and is limited to a five run rule, which is instituted to control the tempo of the game. The base path is set at 60 feet with the pitcher’s mound set at 46 feet. In the Mustang League, stealing is allowed.

In the fall ball Junior Bronco division, players are further introduced to the complete game of baseball. Instruction is geared to refining techniques and to more fully develop individual playing skills. This program is for players that will be in the 12U division next year, including those moving up from 10U and those returning to 12U.

Quick Hits

Ages 10-12 on April 30, 2025

Player Pitched

Three outs per inning

Every player bats

70 foot base paths

50 foot pitcher’s mound

Leading off and stealing are allowed

Fall Ball games are played on Saturday afternoons September 7 through 28

All games are at Derby Grange Golf & Recreation baseball fields

Registration fee includes uniform t-shirt (but no hat in fall ball)

Fall ball only rule: A five run limit per half inning is imposed to control the tempo of the game during fall ball.

Our Bronco League is designed for eleven and twelve year olds. Ten year old players that are ready to move up from 10U are also eligible, at the discretion of their parent/guardian. The base path is set at 70 feet with the pitcher’s mound set at 50 feet. At this level, for the first time, players are allowed to lead off and pitchers’ balks are recorded. Games are played under the official rules of Major League Baseball.

The fall ball Junior Pony division is for players that will be in the 14U division next year. This is the transition league that takes players from the “kid” leagues to “young adult” status and into a more competitive atmosphere.

Quick Hits

Ages 13-14 on April 30, 2025

Player Pitched

Three outs per inning

Every player bats

80 foot base paths

54 foot pitcher’s mound

Fall Ball games are played on Tuesday evenings in September at Veterans Memorial Field in Dubuque

Registration fee includes uniform t-shirt (but no hat in fall ball)

The 14U Jr. Pony League is for players that will be 13 and 14 years old for the 2025 summer season. The base paths are set at 80 feet with the pitcher’s mound set at 54 feet. Games are played under the official rules of Major League Baseball.