Divisions and Rules

5/6U T-Ball Rules and Information

The following rules and regulations will serve as a guideline to how the 5/6U T-Ball league will operate. Parents may also download the official guidelines, rules and regulations packet. 

1. Games will consist of 60 minutes. When time expires, finish the current inning.
2. Score will not be kept for 5U T-Ball.
3. Each inning will end after 7 runs scored or 3 outs are made, whichever comes first.
4. No more than five players in the infield at any time. The four infielders must be positioned in the dirt part of the infield. Four outfielders max and they must be lined up in the grass of the outfield. There will be no catcher. The pitcher must be in the dirt part of the pitcher area.
5. There are no plays at home plate even in the event of a force (safety)
6. Runners may not advance on overthrows. Once the ball is considered overthrown, time shall be called by umpire.
7. A batted ball must contact the grass line in front of home plate to be considered a fair ball.
8. A pitcher must throw to a base on a fielded hit ball. A pitcher may not tag a runner out. If a pitcher tags a runner out, time will be called, and all runners will be safe.
9. Play will be stopped when the lead runner stops trying to advance and the ball is under control in the infield by an infielder.
10. Batters may receive 6 swings max.
11. Outfielders may not make a play in the infield. Outfielders must throw the ball to the infield.
12. Infielders must line up pre-swing in the dirt.
13. In the event of a tie after time expires or the 6-inning limit, play 1 extra inning using rule 3 of the General Rule section.
14. Only 1 coach may be allowed on the field of play during the game on defense. That coach must be positioned in the outfield. The rest of the coaches must remain in their dugout for the defensive half of the inning.

6U Modified Coach Pitch Rules and Information

The following rules and regulations will serve as a guideline to how the 6U Modified Coach Pitch League will operate. Parents may also download the official guidelines, rules and regulations packet. 

1. Games will consist of 60 minutes. If a game ends in a tie, play 1 extra inning using the extra inning rule.
2. Each inning will end after 7 runs scored or 3 outs are made, whichever comes first.
3. Each batter will get the first 3 pitches from a coach, and then the batter will get 2 swings from a tee. If after those 2 swings from a tee, the ball is not put into play, the batter is out via strikeout.
4. Coach must throw from the rubber.
5. Coach must exit the playing field if the ball is put into play.
6. The adult pitcher must position himself/herself as not to cause obstruction once the ball is hit. If the coach causes obstruction, obstruction shall be called. First offense: Warning. Second offense: removal from the game as a pitcher.
7. If a batted ball contacts the coach pitching, it will be declared a dead ball. Batter would get back in the box for another pitch.
8. When the coach pitcher is in the game, the player pitcher must lineup on either side of the adult pitcher.
9. No more than 6 players in the infield at any time, including a catcher, who will be positioned behind home plate when the coach is pitching and stand by the backstop when the player is using a tee. 4 outfielders to be used.
10. Tight bases. No stealing. No leading off. No intentional walks.
11. No dropped third strike advance by the batter. No Infield Fly Rule. No bunting.
12. No infielder may line up any closer to the batter than the pitcher. (30 ft.)
13. Umpire will call time to stop play when the lead runner stops trying to advance and the ball is in control by an infield player in the infield.
14. Runners may advance at risk a maximum of one base on an overthrow to any base. (Example: Batter hits it to third baseman. Third baseman overthrows first base. Runner may only advance to second base)
15. The player playing pitcher shall not leave the pitching area/circle until the ball is hit.

7/8U Coach Pitch Rules and Information

The following rules and regulations will serve as a guideline to how the 7/8U Coach Pitch League will operate. Parents may also download the official guidelines, rules and regulations packet. 

1. Games will consist of 6 innings or 1 hour 20 minutes, whichever comes first.
2. Umpire will keep swing count and call balls and strikes.
3. Adult pitcher must pitch from the 40’ pitching rubber and must exit the field of play after batter makes contact. He/she must stay off field while ball is in play.
4. The adult pitcher must position his self/herself as not to cause obstruction once the ball is hit. If the coach causes obstruction, obstruction shall be called.
5. Adult pitcher cannot instruct any player on the field while he is in the field of play. First offense: warning. Second offense: removal from the mound for the rest of the game.
6. When the coach pitcher is in the game, the player pitcher must lineup on either side of the adult pitcher.
7. Tight bases. No stealing. No leading off.
8. No dropped third strike advance by the batter. No Infield Fly Rule. No bunting.
9. 4 outfielders to be used.
10. No infielder may line up any closer to the batter than the pitcher.
11. Umpire will call time to stop play when the lead runner stops trying to advance and the ball is in control by an infield player in the infield.
12. The player playing pitcher shall not leave the pitching area/circle until the ball is hit.
13. The batter shall receive 6 pitches. 6 pitches max. If the 6^th pitch is fouled, that batter is declared out.
14. A player may only be intentionally walked one time per game as announced by the defensive team.
15. A courtesy runner for catcher of record from the previous inning may be used. The courtesy runner shall be the last batter not on the bases.

Minors (Kid - Pitch 9/10U) Rules and Information

The following rules and regulations will serve as a guideline to how the Minors Kid-Pitch League will operate. Parents may also download the official guidelines, rules and regulations packet. 

1. Games will consist of Minor League: 6 innings or 1 hour 30 minutes. Whichever comes first.
2. No balks in 8/9/10U.
3. Intentional walks may be utilized. The 4 pitches do not need to be thrown. Notify the plate umpire the intent, and that batter shall receive first base. Pitches do not count for the pitcher.
4. Base path and Pitch distance:
5. Minor League/Major League Baseball 46’ pitching and 65’ base paths
6. Mercy rule
   • Minor League

   • 15 after 3 innings or 8 after 4 innings

7. Leadoffs/Steals:
   • Minor League - will be allowed.
   • Runners may steal any base once the pitcher lefts his or her front foot.
8. Dropped Third Strikes
   • Minor League: Dropped third strikes will be allowed.
9. Infield Fly is to be called for Minor League, Major League and Senior League ages.

Majors (Kid - Pitch 11/12U) Rules and Information

The following rules and regulations will serve as a guideline to how the Minors Kid-Pitch League will operate. Parents may also download the official guidelines, rules and regulations packet. 

1. Games will consist of Major League: 6 innings or 1 hour 30 minutes. Whichever comes first.
2. Balks are called.
3. Intentional walks may be utilized. The 4 pitches do not need to be thrown. Notify the plate umpire the intent, and that batter shall receive first base. Pitches do not count for the pitcher.
4. Base path and Pitch distance:
5. Major League Baseball 50’ pitching and 70’ base paths
6. Mercy rule
   • Major League

   • 15 after 3 innings or 8 after 4 innings

7. Leadoffs/Steals:
   • Major League - Leadoffs are legal.
   • Runners may steal any base at the risk of being tagged out.
8. Dropped Third Strikes
   • Major League: Dropped third strikes will be called and shall be viewed as Major League Baseball rules.
9. Infield Fly is to be called for Minor League, Major League and Senior League ages.

Seniors (Kid - Pitch 11/12U) Rules and Information

The following rules and regulations will serve as a guideline to how the Seniors Kid-Pitch League will operate. Parents may also download the official guidelines, rules and regulations packet. 

1. Games will consist of Major League: 7 innings or 1 hour 30 minutes. Whichever comes first.
2. Balks are called.
3. Intentional walks may be utilized. The 4 pitches do not need to be thrown. Notify the plate umpire the intent, and that batter shall receive first base. Pitches do not count for the pitcher.
4. Base path and Pitch distance:
5. Senior League Baseball 54’ pitching and 80’ base paths
6. Mercy rule
   • Senior League

   • 15 after 3 innings, 12 after 3, or 8 after 5 innings

7. Leadoffs/Steals:
   • Senior League - Leadoffs are legal.
   • Runners may steal any base at the risk of being tagged out.
8. Dropped Third Strikes
   • Senior League: Dropped third strikes will be called and shall be viewed as Major League Baseball rules.
9. Infield Fly is to be called for Minor League, Major League and Senior League ages.