Baseball Division Descriptions
Pee-Wee / T-Ball (5 & 6 years old):
Designed to ease beginning players into the game of baseball, boys and girls play together and learn the basic fundamentals of throwing, catching and hitting. Games are an hour long, and every player bats and plays in the field each inning. Players hit a soft, cloth-covered ball (Incrediball) from a hitting tee. Game scores are not recorded.
Bantams / Coach Pitch (7 & 8 years old):
These players are learning the fundamentals of the game. As with the Pee Wee division every player bats each inning. A reduced injury ball (RIF level 5) is used. Coaches pitch to their players and are allowed in the field during the game to assist players in their defensive assignments. Game scores are not recorded.
Minors (9 & 10 years old):
Players in this league should know the fundamentals of the game. Coaches begin assigning player's positions, but each player is given the opportunity to play most defensive positions during league play. Player's pitch to the batters, and stealing and bunting are introduced at this level.
Majors (11 & 12 years old):
As an advanced division to Minors, the participants are playing at a more competitive level. Players who are 9 and 10 years old are eligible to play in this league, but must be selected by a Manager to "play up".
Juniors (13 & 14 years old):
The Juniors league offers an advanced level of baseball. Players are expected to know the basics of the game. The Junior League plays on a regulation-sized field with a 90-foot baseline and a 60-foot, 6-inch pitching mound distance.
Seniors (15 & 16 year old):
The Seniors league offers an advanced level of baseball for high school students aged 15-16 years old. The season will start after the high school baseball season and will consist of a ~10 game schedule. This league plays a competitive game of baseball and players are expected to know the basics of the game. Senior league games will play on a regulation-sized field with 90-foot baselines and a 60 foot 6-inch pitching distance.
An All-Star Tournament team will be selected for this league to participate as the Host Team in the 2010 Senior Central Regional Tournament sponsored by DBLL and played in Columbia, MO. The players and coaches will select the All-Star team. Player vote determines the first 6 players and the All-Star manager along with help from league coaches will make the remaining selections. The All-Star team will have the opportunity to advance to the World Series tournament. Age and residential boundaries are strictly enforced.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the birthday cut-off date for determining division eligibility?
April 30 is the date used by Little League to determine a player's division age. Click here to see the Baseball Division Age Chart.
When will we find out our team and coach?
Team rosters will be completed in early March. Coaches will contact their players soon after they have been given their rosters.
When do practices and league play begin?
Practices may begin in late March. League play for both baseball and softball begins May 2 and will end in early July.
When are practices scheduled and how often will we practice?
Practice dates and frequency are determined on a team by team basis by each coach.
How many games will each team play?
The number of games scheduled is determined by the number of teams in each division. In the past, schedules have consisted of 16 games.
Will a league's games be assigned to specific days of the week?
No. Games will be scheduled throughout the week for every league. No games will be scheduled on Sunday. Some Saturday games may be scheduled but should be rare this year.
How many games per week will be scheduled for my team?
A team will typically play 2 games per week.
Send your questions to registration@danielboonell.org
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