Machine Pitch for Boys and Girls:
Mostly League Age 6 Year Olds
Machine Pitch is for younger boys and girls with less experience. This division serves as our training ground for both boys & girls pursuing baseball, as well as girls preparing themselves for our girls softball division. In this program, coaches focus on throwing, fielding & hitting fundamentals and mechanics. During games, there is a pitching machine that pitches up to 5-balls to every batter until a hit, 5-pitches or an out is recorded. A softer baseball is used during practices and games. Rosters may be composed of between 12 and 20 players, but our league typically has rosters in the 12-15 range.
Farm Baseball for Boys and Girls:
Mostly League Age 7 to 8 Year Olds
Farm Baseball is for boys and girls with some experience playing baseball. It continues to be an instructional league and expands on pitching/catching fundamentals. This is the first time players are introduced to player pitching. The Farm Baseball (Player Pitch) minor league program is typically for players ages 7-8. Rosters may be composed of between 12 and 20 players, but our league has rosters in the 12-15 range. Although this division operates with increased competitiveness, there is still a focus on personal development and encouragement. The season generally comprises of approximately 15-20 games and beginning with this division, standings and scores are kept. A post-season single and double-elimination format is offered to all teams. The diamond used is a 60-foot diamond and the pitching distance is 40 feet to support pitching development.
Minor Baseball for Boys and Girls:
Mostly League Age 9 to 10 Year Olds
Minor Baseball is for boys and girls with experience playing baseball. It continues to be an instructional league and further expands on pitching/catching and advanced playing techniques. Players continue to face player pitching. The Minor Baseball Division program is typically for players ages 9-10. Rosters may be composed of between 12 and 20 players, but our league typically has rosters in the 12 player range that is brought about from a player draft. Although this division operates with increased competitiveness, there is still a focus on personal development and encouragement. The season generally comprises of approximately 15-20 games and standings and scores are kept. A post-season single and double-elimination playoff format is offered to all teams.
Major Baseball for Boys and Girls:
League Age 11 to 12 Year Olds
The Little League Baseball Division (also known as the Major Division) is for boys and girls ages 11-12.The diamond used is a 60-foot diamond and the pitching distance is 46 feet.
While this division allows for more advanced levels of play and adoption of rules such as the "Dropped 3rd Strike," there are no lead offs in this division. Rosters may be composed of between 12 and 20 players, but our league typically has rosters in the 12 player range that is brought about from a player draft. Although this division operates with increased competitiveness, there is still a focus on personal development and encouragement. The season generally comprises of approximately 15-20 games and standings and scores are kept. A post-season single and double-elimination playoff format is offered to all teams.
Junior Baseball for Boys and Girls:
League Age 13 to 15 Year Olds
The Junior League Baseball Division is a program for boys and girls ages 13-15 years old, using a conventional 90-foot diamond with a pitching distance of 60 feet, 6 inches. Modified diamond dimensions may be used during the regular season.
***Parents are strongly encouraged to become involved in this teenage division of Little League. After completing a Little League volunteer application and passing a required national background check, parents may become involved in practices, and be eligible as coaches, managers, umpires, local league board members and other volunteer positions within the league.