Frequently Asked Questions

Can I still register for Fall 2024 at MPLL? 

Registration is open through Friday, July 19 at midnight. If space is available in a division after we determine teams, there will be a $50 fee for late registrations.

What are the Fall 2024 season dates? 

Regular season games (Minors and Majors will follow a TBD tournament schedule)

• August 17 - opening weekend
• August 24 - week 2
• August 31 - no games/Labor Day
• September 7 - week 3
• September 14 - week 4
• September 21 - week 5
• September 28 - week 6
• October 5 - no games/1st weekend of fall break
• October 12 - no games/2nd weekend of fall break
• October 19 - week 7
• October 26 - week 8
• November 2 - backup weekend in case of rainouts

Can my child be on a team that practices on the days that work best with our schedule? 

Practice days are selected by coaches after registration closes and rosters are constructed. Once you receive your practice day, if you have a serious conflict that would prevent your child from playing baseball at MPLL, email mccabeinfo@gmail.com and we'll do our best to help. A $50 change fee will be assessed for any player who changes teams after rosters are set and practice schedules are announced.

What happens now that we've registered?

Once coaches receive their final rosters, they'll be in touch to introduce themselves and share season details. The league will keep communicating as well via e-newsletter and our social channels. 

What if I need to cancel a registration?  

You can cancel your registration anytime. For the Fall 2024 season, a $50 fee will be deducted from the refund of all registrations cancelled after rosters have been announced. 

What if I need to switch teams after we receive our roster?

We will do our best to accommodate necessary changes, depending on availability. A $50 change fee will be assessed for any player who changes teams after rosters are emailed. A $50 change fee will be assessed for any player who changes teams after practice schedules are announced. 

Do all practices and games take place at McCabe Park? 

Practices and games take place at either McCabe Park or other nearby fields depending on space and availability.

What clothing does my player need?

All players will receive a hat and jersey/shirt. Parents are responsible for pants, belt, socks, sliding pants (if applicable), cleats and equipment.

All players must wear closed-toe / athletic shoes at all practices and games. Metal cleats are not allowed. Baseball pants are required for Minors and Majors divisions during practices and games (to be able to slide). Players in lower divisions are encouraged to wear baseball pants to protect their legs, but athletic shorts or pants are also allowed. cleats, sliding pants, protective cups, etc. 

What equipment does my player need?

• Each player will need their own baseball glove and helmet
• Personal bats, cleats and baseball bags/backpacks are recommended but not required
• All bats must be USA Branded bats

Bats must conform to USA BAT standards and have the USA BAT manufacturer stamp on it. The length of a bat cannot exceed 32 inches. Please note, that USSSA BPF 1.15 bats are strictly prohibited. Please consider using a permanent marker to write your player's name on all equipment and water bottles. 

How many players are on each team?

MPLL aims to have 12 players max on each roster.

Does MPLL offer financial assistance or need-based scholarships?

Yes.  MPLL does offer financial assistance and wants to make sure that every child that has a desire to play baseball is able to do so. Please email mccabeinfo@gmail.com for more information.

Can I sponsor a team? 

MPLL offers local business owners the opportunity to have their logo on team jerseys and/or park signage that's viewed by the thousands who pack the greenway each week. Sponsorships are a critical part of the overall financial support necessary to give the more than 450 players and their families of the McCabe Park Little League a quality season. In addition to helping provide uniforms and equipment, sponsorship support helps us maintain fields and facilities, provide scholarships to those in need, invest in new resources and equipment and provide ongoing operational support. If you'd like to sponsor a team, please email mccabeinfo@gmail.com.

How do I volunteer to help out? 

MPLL is a volunteer-run organization and welcomes new volunteers!  Please email mccabeinfo@gmail.com if you're interested.

Is there a Lost and Found? 

Yes, and it's always full of water bottles and hats with no names on them! During the season, the Lost and Found is just outside the concession stand at the big field. 

What is your weather policy?

Click here for the MPLL Weather Policy.

What division should my player be in?

Click here for updated descriptions of each division + a helpful table based on birth date and baseball experience. If you have questions, ask your previous coach, if applicable, or email us at mccabeinfo@gmail.com.

How do I know if my child is ready to move up to the next division? 

This is the most common question we get during registration, and it’s an important one: It affects the amount of fun and sense of accomplishment your child will feel throughout the season and helps keep our league balanced. The McCabe Park philosophy is this: If they’re not ready, don’t rush them (no matter how much FOMO you feel).

If you can answer yes to these questions, consider a move up:

· Has your player mastered all skills required in the current division?

· Is your player showing willingness to work harder and focus?

· Does your player meet challenges and take criticism (relatively) well?

If your answer to any of these questions is no, consider another season in your current division:

· Is your player still building skills needed to succeed in the current division?

· Is it physically safe to move your player up — i.e. will he/she be able to handle faster pitches/baseballs coming at them?

There’s no one-size-fits-all right time to move a player up — it comes down to whenever that player (not the team) is developmentally ready. This helps keep baseball fun and appropriately challenging for all.

If you have questions, ask your previous coach for an honest recommendation or email us at mccabeinfo@gmail.com.

Which divisions have a draft? 

Minors and Majors teams are formed by a draft. You cannot request coaches or teammates in these divisions, or bring in a fully formed team. 

How are non-draft teams formed? 

Teams for Tee Ball, Lower Coach Pitch and Upper Coach Pitch are formed based on coach requests, player requests, schools and other factors. MPLL attempts to accommodate coach and player requests but cannot guarantee that all requests can be accommodated.  

Do I have to request a teammate or coach to register?

Not at all.  You do not have to request a teammate or coach for your player.  All players who register will be placed on team.

I plan to coach: Can I bring a whole team? 

We welcome whole team requests for all non-draft divisions (Tee Ball, Lower Coach Pitch and Upper Coach Pitch). If a group/school wants to bring a team to MPLL, a full roster should be submitted for approval to mccabeinfo@gmail.com before anyone on the team registers.