Eligibility

Kids league age 9-11 (age as of August 31). Select players age 10 may be selected to the Majors through the draft.

Overview

Where the rubber meets the road—or, rather, the pitcher’s cleat meets the rubber. The boys have been looking forward to this moment. To take to the mound or test their mettle at the plate—a face-off among friends and schoolmates. Kid Pitch is a fun and entertaining ride for players and fans alike.

Young pitchers will learn proper form and how to make adjustments to correct for inaccuracy. Batters will learn to recognize and time good pitches and avoid the occasional wild one. Skill development continues for fielding and play-making. And on the base-running front, players are allowed to steal bases for the first time (a treat for one and all). Score-keeping, standings, and playoffs make for a more competitive level of play.

Season

Player evaluations are typically conducted in late February or early March. Practices typically begin around the end of March. Games typically start in early to mid April and go until early to mid June. Games are twice per week - one weeknight per week (the specific weeknight will vary week to week) and one on Saturday (the Saturday game times will vary from week to week).

Field Dimensions

Pitching distance is 46 feet and base-paths are 60 feet.

Game Duration

Games are six innings or two hours, which is reached first.

Rules

The rules are located here.


Contact

James Spinelli
Director, Minors Baseball
[email protected]