Divisions

Age Division Overview

Division Overview:

T-Ball Division: T-Ball [Ages: 4-5] (Cal Ripken Baseball)

Practices Optional, Game Time: approximately 1h, 15m

A Tee is used to develop swing (5 misses = strikeout)
An inning ends when all players batted
Outs made in the field will NOT be counted
Extra bases can be taken on outfield hits only
Max of 10 fielders (P, C, 4 in- and 4 out-fielders)
Typical season consists of 10-16 completed games based on weather

Rookie Division: Rookie [Ages: 6-8] (Cal Ripken Baseball)

Practices Optional, Game Time: approximately 1h, 30m

A pitching machine is used (5 pitch MAX)
Foul balls do NOT count toward any of the pitches
Introduction to baseball fundamentals
An inning ends with 3 outs OR all players batted
Outs made in the field will be counted
Extra bases can be taken on outfield hits only
Max of 10 fielders (P, C, 4 in- and 4 out-fielders)
Typical season consists of 10 completed games

Minor Division: Minors [Ages: 8-9] (Cal Ripken Baseball)

Game Time: approximately 2h

Competitive play is encouraged
Strategy and situational play is highlighted
An inning ends with 3 outs OR when 4 runs scored
Base stealing is allowed and Bunting is introduced
A continuous batting order is used
Max of 9 fielders (P, C, 4 in- and 3 out-fielders)
Game time: 6-innings or 1h 50m (start of last inning)
Typical season consists of 10-12 games

Major Division: Majors [Ages: 10-12] (Cal Ripken Baseball)

Game Time: approximately 2h

Competitive play is showcased
Regular baseball rules apply
A 9-player starting line-up is used
Swing players are used (3-inning min. per player)
A 10-run rule applies after the 4^th inning
Game time: 6-innings or 1h 50m (start of last inning)
Eligible for Cal Ripken sanctioned tournaments
Typical season consists of 12-15 games

Babe Ruth Division: Babe Ruth [Ages: 13-15] (Babe Ruth Baseball)

Game Time: approximately 2h

Competitive play is showcased
Regular baseball rules apply
A 10-run rule applies after the 5^th inning
Game time: 7-innings or 1h 50m (start of last inning)
Games can be played in neighboring towns
Typical season consists of 10-12 game

Detailed House Rules by Division

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