Media Little League
Description of our Leagues
Players will be supplied a uniform shirt & hat and
are required to purchase white baseball pants (local sporting goods stores carry
these). Managers will schedule practices and inform all team members of schedule
for those practices and games. It is recommended for each player to bring their
own glove and bat, please see the manager if there are any hardships in
supplying any of needed items.
Major League
Commissioner
Scott Kotcamp
This is the highest most
competitive level of Little League baseball, with teams comprised primarily of
11 and 12 year old children. On a highly limited basis, using a skills
evaluation and specific parental consent, a small number of 10 year olds may be
considered eligible to play in the Major leagues. The teams are assembled using
a confidential draft selection process, using a number of skills-based
evaluation information to maximize parity among the teams. Normally players
remain on the same team from year to year until their little league eligibility
ends. There are post-season playoff games to determine a league champion. An
All-Star team is selected and plays in tournaments that lead to Williamsport
Pennsylvania and the Little League World Series.
American
League
Commissioner Joe Cavalcante
The
American League is comprised of players primarily 10-12 years old. On a highly
limited basis, including a skills evaluation and specific parental consent, a
small number of 9 year olds may be considered eligible to play on an American
League team. The teams are assembled using a confidential draft selection
process using a number of skill evaluation information to maximize parity among
the teams. Players do not remain on the same team from year to year. There are
post-season playoff games to determine a league champion. An All-Star team is
selected and plays in tournaments that lead to a Pennsylvania State
Championship.
National League
Commissioner Michael
DeCarlo
The National League is comprised of players
primarily 9 years old. Based on the number of teams and registered players,
along with the results of previous manager's evaluations and player's tryout
results, a sizable number of 8 year old players will be assigned to this league.
These teams are assembled using a modified draft process determined in advance
by the Player Agent. Players do not remain on the same team from year to year.
Scores and records are kept. Because of player's ages, certain rules are
modified to ensure safety and the highest level of play. There are post-season
playoff games to determine a league champion.
Continental
League
Commissioner Brad Zilch
The Continental
League is primarily for 7 year olds with a year of Tee Ball experience and those
8 years olds not assigned to the National League. Rules are modified; a pitching
machine is used to pitch to the batters. A modified Scoring system is used.
There are post-season playoff games to determine a league champion.
Rookie (Coach Pitch) League
Commissioner Kevin Skowronek
The Rookie League is primarily for 6 year olds with a
year of Tee Ball experience and those 7 year olds without Tee Ball experience.
Coach Pitch is designed as an extension of the Tee Ball League continuing the
introduction of baseball to learn the fundamentals of hitting and fielding. In
Coach Pitch, players hit a ball pitched by a coach. Scores and records are not
kept.
Tee Ball League
Commissioner Billy Ashton
The Tee Ball league is for players 4 and 5 year olds,
as well as 6 years olds without prior experience.
Tee Ball is designed as
an introduction to baseball for those who want to learn the fundamentals of
hitting and fielding. In Tee Ball, players hit a ball off a batting tee. The
primary goals of Tee Ball are to instruct children in the fundamentals of
baseball and to allow them to experience the value of teamwork. Scores and
records are not kept.