We use a 05/01 date for the spring and summer season. Based on the player age prior to that date determines their division. We do consider age exceptions.

At 4/5YOs, we do not record outs. Batters move from bases to base (only one base on a hit). Batters will hit from a pitched ball from a coach that will be about 10’ away throwing from one knee. If the batter does not put the ball in play by the 5^th pitch, the batter will hit from a tee. The batter can bypass the pitcher immediately and just hit from the tee. We encourage our coaches to start with a tee at the start of the season and progress from there. No score is kept. For a complete set of rules, click here.

At 6YOs, this is similar to 4/5YOs with a coach pitching from a short distance and a tee available. The notable difference is that runners getting out at a base return to the dugout. We will use a youth umpire across some of our games to assist with that. When youth umpires are not present, coaches will make the out/safe decision. As well, a batter hitting the ball into the outfield could take two bases. No score is kept. For a complete set of rules, click here.

At 7YOs, we start keeping score and control of the ball must occur for runners to stop. Batters get 5 pitches and can swing at each pitch. After that, unless the ball is fouled or tipped, the batter is out. An inning ends when a defense records 3 outs or the offense scores 7 runs. This is the age we start using catcher’s gear. The coach pitcher will pitch from a circle, with the front of the circle at 36’. At this age, we start teaching to get the ball to the pitcher and there are rules for how to do that. For a complete set of rules, click here.

At 8YOs, the difference from 7YOs is that we allow 3 swings across the 5 pitches. At this age, the emphasis remains getting the ball to the pitcher to stop play. For a complete set of rules, click here.

At 9/10YOs, this is kid pitch. The mound is located 46’ from home plate. This is regular baseball in that there are 4 balls to walk, 3 strikes to a strikeout. We introduce base stealing at this age where once the ball passes home plate, any runners may advance. We also start the infield fly rule. For a complete set of rules, click here.

At 11/12YOs, the mound is at 50’ and the bases are extended from 60’ base to base to 70’. We allow leadoffs at this age, balks for pitchers and a dropped third strike is in play. For a complete set of rules, click here.

At 13YOs and older, the mound is at 60’6” and bases are 90’ a part. While there are some house rules, this is major league baseball. For a complete set of rules, click here.