Divisions

TBall (Co-ed)
Our TBall co-ed division is for league age 4–6-year-olds. It may be your child's first attempt at organized baseball. It is completely instructional, with coaching done in an encouraging and nurturing setting. All players will hit off a tee. Every player will bat in each inning. The T-ball game will last for 3 innings. All children play in the field every defensive inning. Children will have an opportunity to play in both infield and outfield positions as appropriate, always taking safety into account. Games are not scored and there are no season standings.

Softball Minor C
Minor C is an instructional "coach-pitch" division for those 6-year-olds, who have completed a season of TBall, and inexperienced 7-year-olds. With league guidance and approval, managers agree on playing formats each season, based on their assessments of player skill levels and instructional needs. Typically, there are no walks or strikeouts in this Minor C division. There is no leading off and no stealing. All players on the team bat during an inning. Games are usually 4-5 innings long. Coaches will rotate children in all positions in which they can safely play. Nobody keeps score and there are no season standings.

Softball Minor B
Minor B is also an instructional league for experienced 7-8 yr olds, and inexperienced 9 yr olds. There is no leading off or stealing. All players bat in the lineup the whole game. It may be a combination of "kid-pitch" and "coach-pitch".

Softball Minor A
Softball Minor A is for ages, 9-11. In Minor A, the focus is on defense, pitching, catching, aggressive base-running, hitting, and bunting in order to prepare them for the Majors division. Before a pitch is thrown, players should themselves know what to do if the ball comes to them and if it does not come to them. There are strikeouts and walks. There is no leading off, but stealing is allowed. Time-permitting, six 3-out innings are played each game. All players bat in the lineup the whole game during the regular season. Regular positions are played on defense; minimum-play requirements will be in effect. Coaches should play the kids in all positions they can safely and effectively play. The level of competition increases in the second half of the season, when team records determine post-season park tournament seeding. Game scores and season standings are kept. Post-season Park championship games and City-County championship games (for District Park champions) will be played. City-County tournament rules may vary slightly from TBLL regular season rules.

Softball Majors
Majors is for players 10-12 years old. This is a highly competitive division. Very few 10-year-olds play at this level. There is no leading off, but stealing is allowed. Time-permitting, six 3-out innings are played each game. All players bat in the lineup the whole game during the first half of the regular season, after which substitution rules go into effect. Regular positions are played on defense; minimum-play requirements will be in effect. Coaches should play the kids in all positions they can safely and effectively play. The level of competition increases in the second half of the season, when team records determine post-season park tournament seeding. Game scores and season standings are kept. Post-season Park championship games and City-County championship games (for District Park champions) will be played. City-County tournament rules may vary slightly from TBLL regular season rules.

Softball Juniors
Juniors include ages 13-14: This is a highly competitive division. The size of the playing field increases significantly; base paths are now 90 ft. Usually, 'interlock' games with Junior teams from other parks are incorporated into the season schedule. Leading off and stealing are allowed. Time-permitting, seven 3-out innings are played each game. Starting players or their substitutes bat in a 9-player lineup. Regular positions are played on defense; minimum-play requirements will be in effect. The level of competition greatly increases the second half of the season, when team records determine tournament seeding. Game scores and season standings are kept. Post-season Park championship games and City-County championship games (for District Park champions) will be played. City-County tournament rules may vary slightly from TBLL regular season rules.

Baseball Minor C
Minor C is an instructional "coach-pitch" division for league age 6 year olds who have completed 2 seasons of TBall, and league age 7 and 8 year olds. There are no walks or strikeouts in the Minor C division. There is no bunting, no leading off, and no stealing. All players on the team bat during an inning, but Outs will be recorded. All players will play in a defensive position. Coaches will rotate players in all positions in which they can Safely play. Games are 3 innings long. Nobody keeps score and there are no season standings.

Baseball Minor B
Minor B is also an instructional league for experienced league age 7-8 yr olds, and inexperienced 9 yr olds. Minor B is entirely 'kid-pitch in the spring. The goal is to prepare players for the faster-paced and competitive baseball they will experience in Minor A and Majors. Infield and outfield positions have a critical responsibility when a pitch is thrown. Defensive players can no longer be spectators. There are strikeouts and walks. Time-permitting, five 3-out innings are played each game. There is no leading off or stealing. All players bat in the lineup the whole game. Bunting is allowed. Ten positions are played on defense. Extra players will sit on the bench during defense, but minimum-play requirements will be in effect. Coaches will play the kids in all positions; they can safely play. Game scores and season standings are kept. Post-season Park championship games will be played in the spring seasons. Playing formats may be adjusted, with league approval, and manager consensus (managers are reminded that players develop faster and almost always respond well when challenged).

Baseball Minor A
Baseball Minor A is for league ages 9-10. In Minor A, the focus is on defense, pitching, catching, aggressive base-running, hitting, and bunting in order to prepare them for the Majors division. Before a pitch is thrown, players should know what to do if the ball comes to them and if it does not come to them. There are strikeouts and walks. There is no leading off, but stealing is allowed. Time-permitting, six 3-out innings are played each game. All players bat in the lineup the whole game during the regular season. Regular positions are played on defense; minimum-play requirements will be in effect. Coaches should play the kids in all positions they can safely and effectively play. The level of competition increases in the second half of the season, when team records determine post-season park tournament seeding. Game scores and season standings are kept. Post-season park championship games and City-County championship games (for District park champions) will be played. City-County tournament rules may vary slightly from TBLL regular season rules.

Baseball Majors
Baseball Majors division is for players 11-12 years old. This is a highly competitive division. There is no leading off, but stealing is allowed. Time-permitting, six 3-out innings are played each game. All players bat in the lineup the whole game during the first half of the regular season, after which substitution rules go into effect. Regular positions are played on defense; minimum-play requirements will be in effect. Coaches should play the kids in all positions they can safely and effectively play. The level of competition increases in the second half of the season, when team records determine post-season park tournament seeding. Game scores and season standings are kept. Post-season park championship games and City-County championship games (for District park champions) will be played. City-County tournament rules may vary slightly from TBLL regular season rules.

DUE TO FIELD CONSTRAINTS - 50/70 AND JRS BASEBALL ARE COMBINED WITH other Little Leagues.

Baseball Intermediate (50/70)
Intermediate 50/70 division is for players 11-13 years old. This is a highly competitive division. There is no leading off, but stealing is allowed. Time-permitting, six 3-out innings are played each game. All players bat in the lineup the whole game during the first half of the regular season, after which substitution rules go into effect. Regular positions are played on defense; minimum-play requirements will be in effect. Coaches should play the kids in all positions they can safely and effectively play. The level of competition increases in the second half of the season, when team records determine post-season park tournament seeding. Game scores and season standings are kept. Post-season Park championship games and City-County championship games (for District Park champions) will be played. City-County tournament rules may vary slightly from TBLL regular season rules.

Baseball Juniors
Juniors include ages 13-14: This is a highly competitive division. The size of the playing field increases significantly; base paths are now 90 ft. Usually, 'interlock' games with Junior teams from other parks are incorporated in to the season schedule. Leading off and stealing are allowed. Time-permitting, seven 3-out innings are played each game. Starting players or their substitutes bat in a 9-player lineup. Regular positions are played on defense; minimum-play requirements will be in effect. The level of competition greatly increases the second half of the season, when team records determine tournament seeding. Game scores and season standings are kept. Post-season park championship games and City-County championship games (for District park champions) will be played. City-County tournament rules may vary slightly from TBLL regular season rules.