|
Age on July 31, 2005 |
Letter for Age Group |
Age Appropriate League |
Description |
Tryout NOT required to play in: |
Tryout IS required to play in: |
|
5
6 |
n/a
n/a |
T-Ball
T-Ball |
Instructional League – An introduction to baseball.
Players hit from a tee. Emphasis on basics and safety. Typically,
numerous parents/coaches are on field for encouragement and instruction.
Team rosters are balanced. |
T-Ball
T-Ball |
n/a
Farm |
|
7
8
|
n/a
E |
Farm
Farm |
Instructional League – Emphasis on age appropriate
fundamentals. Coach pitch. No score keeping. Weekly practice in addition
to one weekly game. Team rosters are balanced. |
Farm
Farm |
n/a
AA |
|
9
|
D |
AA |
Instructional League – AA uses a pitching machine
during the start of the season to help develop consistent batting
mechanics. During remainder of season, live pitching is used to develop
pitching mechanics and prepare the players for hitting in AAA. Greater
emphasis on play making and development of fielding skills. Competitive
environment used to teach strategy. Team rosters are balanced.
|
AA |
AAA or Majors |
|
10 |
C |
AA or AAA |
AAA uses live pitching to continue the refinement
of skills and knowledge of the facets of the game. League is still
primarily instructional. Players should have opportunities to play a
variety of positions. Team rosters are balanced.
|
AA or AAA |
Majors (if not on a Majors team last year) |
|
11
12
|
B
A |
AAA or Majors |
Majors is a competitive league. Emphasis on
refinement of skills and playing within a team structure. Minimum play
rules and roster batting in effect. Live pitching throughout the season.
Two games and typically on practice per week. Team rosters selected by
draft. |
AAA |
Majors (if not on a Majors team last year) |
