Use this chart to determine your player's League Age

*League Age is different than actual age. Please see the chart above.

This is a fun drill-and-repetition-focused program to introduce your child to the game of baseball. Teams of 12 will play 6 vs. 6, while the other players take turns rotating to outfield stations with various drills.

• Players will:
  • hit off the tee only
  • be introduced to the positions of the game
  • learn the bases and how to run them
  • learn how to work together as a team

Commitment

Games are 45 minutes and each team will play an 8-game schedule. Games will be played on Saturdays at either McCabe Little Field or another field within our league's boundary. Teams will also practice 1 time per week.

Equipment

At minimum, each player needs a baseball glove and helmet. Personal bats and cleats are not required but recommended.

*League Age is different than actual age. Please see the chart above.

6U Coach Pitch is for ballplayers with 1-2 seasons of Tee Ball experience who have a basic understanding of the structure of a baseball game and demonstrate increasing awareness and a desire to improve their baseball skills. The division will follow the same rules as the former Lower Coach Pitch division.

- This is not a competitive division, which means teams will not keep score, and there are no strike outs. 

- Each team bats through the order before switching sides. 

- Each player receives four pitches. If they do not make contact after four pitches, they get to hit off of a tee. 

- Coaches serve as umpires and are instructed to reward defensive players by calling baserunners out when they are tagged out or put out by a force out. 

A 6U Coach Pitch baseball player is ready to advance to 7U Coach Pitch when they've played at least one season of 6U, and...:

- Offensively, they typically do not require the use of the tee (i.e., fewer than once per game).

- Defensively, they understand the rules of baseball, can play a game of catch with peers with no fear of injury, and can successfully complete a throw and catch at least half of the time.

- These criteria likely to apply to 10% or fewer of League Age 6 ballplayers.

*League Age is different than actual age. Please see the chart above.

7U Coach Pitch is for ballplayers with 1-2 seasons of 6U Coach Pitch (formerly Lower Coach Pitch) experience who have a clear understanding of the rules of baseball and are prepared to play "real" baseball. The division will generally follow the rules of the former Upper Coach Pitch division, with a few modifications that decrease the level of competitiveness.

- This is a competitive division, which means teams will keep score, and there are strike outs. 

- Each team bats until they commit three outs or score five (5) runs. 

- Each player receives up to five pitches. A strike out is a combination of three swinging strikes. 

- There are official umpires and outs will be closely monitored. 

- One key difference from former Upper Coach Pitch division: On an overthrown ball directed at any base, the umpire will immediately call "time" and reward each runner one additional base. As such, players will be encouraged to attempt throws as the play will be called dead in the event of an overthrow, eliminating the risk of multiple bases taken on subsequent overthrows.

A 7U Coach Pitch baseball player is ready to advance to 8U Coach Pitch when they've played at least one season of 7U, and...:
- Offensively, they are making consistent contact and strike out at a rate of less than 1 in every 3 at bats (i.e., less than once per game).
- Defensively, they demonstrate situational awareness (i.e., "I know my role on every play"), can play a game of catch with their hardest-throwing peers with no fear of injury, and successfully complete a catch and throw the majority of the time.
- These criteria likely to apply to 10% or fewer of League Age 7 ballplayers.

*League Age is different than actual age. Please see the chart above.

8U Coach Pitch is for ballplayers with 1-2 seasons of 7U Coach Pitch (formerly Upper Coach Pitch) experience who have a clear understanding of the rules of baseball and are prepared to play competitive baseball games. The division will generally follow the rules of the former Upper Coach Pitch division, with a few modifications that increase the level of competitiveness.

- This is a competitive division, which means teams will keep score, and there are strike outs. 
- Each team bats until they commit three outs or score five (5) runs.

- One key difference from former Upper Coach Pitch: In the final inning, there is no run limit, but each team can only bat through its lineup once.
- Each player receives up to five pitches. A strike out is a combination of three swinging strikes.
- There are official umpires and outs will be closely monitored. 

- Another key difference from former Upper Coach Pitch: There is no limit to bases taken on an overthrow. The play will continue on an overthrow and any subsequent overthrows, and "time" will not be called until all runners have stopped advancing for fear of being tagged out.

*League Age is different than actual age. Please see the chart above.

Unlike the format we used in Fall 2024, Spring 2025 will return to a format of one or two games a week and players will be on the same team the entire season.

In Minors, teams are selected by a draft - no coach or teammate requests can be made during registration or otherwise.

Minors is:

• designed for players with previous baseball experience
• for players who have developed strategies to overcome any fear of the baseball (in all aspects: fielding, catching and hitting)
• for players who know how to practice (kids are kids, but the player can consistently listen to coaches, follow instruction, etc.)
• for players who strive to compete, get better and be a good teammate
• Players can:
• catch 6 out of 10 fly balls
• hit 50% of pitches at speeds of 30 to 35 mph 
• field and accurately throw 7 out of 10 ground balls from 2nd base to 1st base
• show situational awareness as well as focus and anticipation between pitches

Minors is a competitive division and will follow typical baseball rules. Umpires call balls and strikes and players may steal bases (no leading off).  Teams are selected by a draft (no coach or teammate requests during registration).

There are 10 defensive positions. Players will be moved around during each game throughout the season. Teams swap sides after scoring five runs or getting three outs, whichever happens first. 

*League Age is different than actual age. Please see the chart above.

Unlike the format we used in Fall 2024, the Spring 2025 season will be run on a traditional team and schedule format.

Teams will be selected by a draft, and players will remain on the same team throughout the entire season. No coach or teammate requests can be made during registration or otherwise.
 

Teams will play two games per week (typically, one weekday and one on Saturday), and have one practice per week.

Who's eligible? The McCabe Majors division is open to all League Age 12 players, any 10-11 League Age players from the Majors 2024 fall season and others who showcase an advanced skillset. Please email mccabeinfo@gmail.com for more information if you believe the Spring 2025 Majors Division is right for your child.

Playing time. Majors is a competitive division and will follow Little League's official rules. Unlike in lower divisions, there are just 9 players on the field at a time, not 10. Umpires call balls and strikes and players may steal bases (no leading off). There are 9 defensive positions. All players in the Majors will have at least 1 at-bat per game and at least 2 defensive innings per game.