⚾ Baseball Summary
After Tee Ball, Baseball players follow the Softball path outlined below.
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Early Development (Ages 4–10)
Players begin on the Little League 46/60 field, where pitching distance is 46 feet and bases are 60 feet apart. This smaller playing area supports learning fundamentals, developing arm strength, and building confidence.
Divisions at this level include:
- Tee Ball
- Sluggers (Coach Pitch)
- A (Coach Pitch)
- AA (Player Pitch)
- AAA (Competitive Minors)
Minors – Sluggers (Ages 5-6)
- Played on the 46/60 field
- Tee hitting to start; coach pitch may be introduced
- Simple gameplay and instructional focus
- Smooth transition from Tee Ball
Minors – A Division (Age 7)
- Still played on the 46/60 field
- Coach pitch with some limited player pitching later
- Introduction of game structure
- May include playoffs
Minors – AA Division (Age 8)
- Still played on the 46/60 field
- Player pitching begins
- Modified rules to support learning
- Playoffs and summer tournament teams available
Minors – AAA Division (Ages 9-10)
- Still played on the 46/60 field
- Competitive play increases
- Full game rules (with some adjustments)
- Often the final step before Majors
- Playoffs and tournament teams may be available
Majors (Ages 10–12)
- Still played on the 46/60 field
- Highest level of traditional Little League play
- Pathway to the Williamsport Tournament (12U LLWS)
Intermediate 50/70 (Ages 11–13)
- Moves to a larger 50/70 field: 50‑foot mound, 70‑foot bases
- Introduces leading, pickoffs, and advanced gameplay
- Serves as a transitional level toward full‑size baseball
Juniors & Seniors (Ages 12–16)
These divisions use the full‑size 60/90 field, matching middle school, high school, and beyond.
📌 Middle School Baseball Note
Beginning in 6th/7th grade, when baseball becomes a school sport for most players, all games are played on the regulation 60/90 field.
This aligns directly with the Juniors and Seniors divisions in Little League.