Baseball Divisions & Age Chart
All Divisions of Baseball at South Wall Little League are structured to provide the best opportunity for the children to learn and most importantly have fun!
Note: Ages are based on the Little League Baseball® Age Determination Date. Click Here for more info.
Tee-Ball
Ages: 4 – 5 :
Field: Field #2
- Safety Baseball used (softer than regular baseball).
- Recommended for all 1st year players between the ages of 4 – 5.
- Players are taught the fundamentals of catching, throwing, and hitting.
- All players field and bat each inning.
- There are no outs; players advance 1 base at a time.
- A tee will be used for batting.
- Halfway through the season, 1–2 innings of “Coach Pitch” can be introduced at the coach’s discretion.
- There will remain “no outs” during coach pitch, and if a child struggles, a tee can/should be used.
- Typically, 3 innings are played.
Rookie 6
Ages: 6 – 7
Field: Field #1
- Safety Baseball used (softer than regular baseball)
- Recommended for:
- All 6 year olds.
- 7 year olds that are either just starting out or are not yet comfortable with using a regulation baseball.
- Focus on fundamentals, catching, throwing and hitting as well as the introduction of fielding and base running.
- Focus on putting the ball in play and teaching situational awareness.
- This level incorporates 3 outs per inning (or batting one time through the order).
- Includes advancement beyond first base if the ball is hit into the outfield.
- 4 innings coach pitch; a tee is used as necessary.
Pioneer
Ages: 7 – 8
Field: #7 (46/60)
- Regulation baseball is used.
- Recommended for:
- 7 year olds that have already played 1 season of Rookie 6 or are ready for the next level of baseball.
- 8 year olds that are not yet comfortable to play in the Minors.
- Focus on core fundamentals as well as the next level of fielding and base running.
- Players may advance at will on a ball in play, with the exception of an overthrow by the fielder.
- Play on a regulation Little League size field with a focus on better understanding of the game and making the right decisions on a ball in play, whether it is base running or fielding.
- 6 inning game (time permitting) with 2 innings of Coach Pitch; 3 innings of Kid Pitch and 1 inning of Coach Pitch.
- Teams are formed by the Pioneer Commissioner with oversight from the SWLL Player Agent. The goal of this league is to introduce competitive baseball with evenly matched teams. Requests to play with friends or for a specific coach are difficult to honor at this age level.
Minor
Ages: 9 – 10 (* 8's see notes)
Field: #3 (46/60)
- All 9 & 10 year old players will play at the Minor level.
- 8 year olds are welcome to be evaluated and considered to play up at the Minor level.
- League discretion will be based on the number of players and teams formed as well as the child’s ability.
- 6 innings games (time permitting).
- All innings are kid pitch.
- Minors is a competitive division with standings kept, playoffs, and a league champion crowned
- Minors includes in-season games vs North Wall LL that could be played @ North Wall LL.
- Certified Little League umpires officiate all games.
- Teams are drafted by the Managers (with oversight from the Minors Commissioner and the SWLL Player Agent) with the goal of having a fair, competitive league. Therefore, requests to play with friends or for a specific coach are not an option at this level.
Major
Ages: 11 – 12 (* 10's see notes)
Field: #8 (46/60)
- All 11 – 12 year old players will play at the Major level.
- 10 year olds are welcome to be evaluated and considered to play at the Major level.
- League discretion will be based on the number of players and teams formed as well as the child’s ability.
- 6 inning games (time permitting)
- All innings are kid pitch.
- Majors is a competitive division with standings kept, playoffs, and a league champion crowned.
- Majors includes in-season games vs North Wall LL that could be played @ North Wall LL.
- Certified Little League umpires officiate all games.
- Teams are drafted by the Managers (with oversight from the Majors Commissioner and the SWLL Player Agent) with the goal of having a fair, competitive league. Therefore, requests to play with friends or for a specific coach are not an option at this level.
Junior
Ages: 13 – 15
Field: #5 (60/90 field)
- All 13 – 15 year old players will play at the Junior level.
- In-season games are likely to include other local Little Leagues, though travel proximity is close (North Wall, Tri-Shore, Howell, etc.)
Senior
Ages: 15 – 16
Field: #5 (60/90 field)
- All 15 – 16 year old players will play at the Senior level.
