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T-Ball:Ages 4-7
T-Ball: A program recommended for 4, 5, and 6 year olds to teach the
fundamentals of hitting and fielding. All batters will hit the ball from a
batting tee which is adjusted to a height that allows the batter to
swing level. All rostered players present for the game bat in order,
whether playing defensively or not. Each player plays a minimum of
two innings defensively An adult coach is stationed beyond the
infielders in order to provide instruction to all defensive players. The
primary goal is to begin to instruct young players in the fundamentals
of baseball in a supportive team environment.
fundamentals of hitting and fielding. All batters will hit the ball from a
batting tee which is adjusted to a height that allows the batter to
swing level. All rostered players present for the game bat in order,
whether playing defensively or not. Each player plays a minimum of
two innings defensively An adult coach is stationed beyond the
infielders in order to provide instruction to all defensive players. The
primary goal is to begin to instruct young players in the fundamentals
of baseball in a supportive team environment.
Cactus:Ages 7-8
Rookie: Designed primarily for 7, and 8 year olds. Dr. Robert Brown,
former president of the American League formulated the concept of
the Rookie League, a pitching machine program. Babe Ruth
League quickly embraced this concept and established the rookie
league as a division. By controlling the pitches with a pitching
machine, there is more action at the plate and in the field. Fear of
being hit by a pitched ball is diminished. It makes the game safer
and improves the playing confidence and ability of all participants. It
removes the boredom - which is often the result of either
overpowering or inadequate pitching - by throwing only strikes.
Fewer errors and greater throwing accuracy are the result of
increase in activity. The program receives high praise from
coaches, players, parents, and league officials. The rookie league
is an excellent way to continue teaching the fundamentals of the
game and building player confidence.
former president of the American League formulated the concept of
the Rookie League, a pitching machine program. Babe Ruth
League quickly embraced this concept and established the rookie
league as a division. By controlling the pitches with a pitching
machine, there is more action at the plate and in the field. Fear of
being hit by a pitched ball is diminished. It makes the game safer
and improves the playing confidence and ability of all participants. It
removes the boredom - which is often the result of either
overpowering or inadequate pitching - by throwing only strikes.
Fewer errors and greater throwing accuracy are the result of
increase in activity. The program receives high praise from
coaches, players, parents, and league officials. The rookie league
is an excellent way to continue teaching the fundamentals of the
game and building player confidence.
10 & Under Baseball
Minor: Recommended for 9 and 10 year olds. Among teammates of
their own age and experience level, players continue building and
refining their fundamental skills while they begin to understand
game strategy. It is at the minor league level that players first
experience post-season tournament competition, with district, state,
and regional levels of play.
their own age and experience level, players continue building and
refining their fundamental skills while they begin to understand
game strategy. It is at the minor league level that players first
experience post-season tournament competition, with district, state,
and regional levels of play.
12 & Under Baseball:Ages 11 & 12
Major 60: The most experienced level of Cal Ripken Baseball,
recommended for 11 and 12 year old players. Cal Ripken Baseball
is played under the Official Baseball Rules, but implements some
special rules as necessary for the development and welfare of this
young age group. The game is played on a 60-foot diamond with a
pitching distance of 46 feet. In order to encourage the league to train
more pitchers, there are rules that set the maximum number of
innings a pitcher may pitch in a calendar week. Regulation games
consist of six innings or four innings if a game is called. Special
base running rules are also in effect
recommended for 11 and 12 year old players. Cal Ripken Baseball
is played under the Official Baseball Rules, but implements some
special rules as necessary for the development and welfare of this
young age group. The game is played on a 60-foot diamond with a
pitching distance of 46 feet. In order to encourage the league to train
more pitchers, there are rules that set the maximum number of
innings a pitcher may pitch in a calendar week. Regulation games
consist of six innings or four innings if a game is called. Special
base running rules are also in effect
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13 Year-Old Baseball:Age 13 Click here for League Info.
Junior Division Baseball:Ages 14-15
Senior Division Baseball:Ages 16-18
Junior Division Baseball:Ages 14-15
Senior Division Baseball:Ages 16-18
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T-Ball and Cactus overlap depending on the skill level of the player.
| *Your age as of April 30 is your "Baseball Age"-meaning the age you play under for the season. If a senior boy does not turn 19 until AFTER April 30 he is still age-eligible to play. *As long as any boy or girl is 4 ON OR BEFORE April 30, they are age eligible to play T-Ball. *For softball, the play age is Jan.1. You register as whatever age you are on Jan. 1, regardless of your birthday. |
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Keeping baseball FUN, especially in the early stages of youth baseball, is a
primary concern of Babe Ruth League's Cal Ripken Division which is
comprised of Major, Minor, Rookie, and T-Ball Divisions.
primary concern of Babe Ruth League's Cal Ripken Division which is
comprised of Major, Minor, Rookie, and T-Ball Divisions.
Updated May 18, 2008