This league is for players ages 4-6. They will learn hitting and fielding fundamentals in a supportive team environment. The primary goal is to provide an introduction to the fundamentals of baseball. We have found the experience of being a part of a team, learning to attend scheduled practices and games at this age is helpful in creating a baseline of experience as they progress through our program. We recommend players that are baseball age 5 or 6 complete at least one year of T-Ball.
T-ball teams practice once during week and play one game on the weekends.
This league is for players ages 7 and 8. A pitching machine is used to allow for more hittable balls at the plate and more action in the field. Rookie level introduces live coach pitch part of the way through the season. As a natural part of the program's progression, the use of a pitching machine and coach pitch supports the next step in the baseball players' skills. We recommend players that are baseball age 7 or 8 complete at least two years of Rookie-level baseball before moving up to Minors.
Rookie teams practice once during week and play one game on the weekends.
This league is for players ages 9 and 10. Players build and refine their fundamental skills while beginning to understand game strategy and teamwork. Players begin to experience real game scenarios as this is a 100% kid pitch league. Games consist of six innings and pitchers are limited (based on age) on number of pitches and innings pitched per week. Merrimack Youth Baseball suggests players that are baseball age 9 or 10 complete at least two years of Minors level baseball before moving up to Majors.
Minors teams practice twice a week and play one or two games a week which may include weeknights and weekends.
This league is for players ages 11 and 12. Games are played under official Cal Ripken Baseball rules, but implement special rules as necessary for the development and welfare of this age group. Games consist of six innings and pitchers are limited (based on age) on number of pitches and innings pitched per week. Merrimack Youth Baseball suggests that players that are baseball age 11 or 12 complete at least 2 years of Majors level baseball before moving up to Babe Ruth.
Majors teams practice twice a week and play one or two games a week which may include weeknights and weekends.
This league is for players ages 13-15. Games are played on a standard 90' diamonds under Official Baseball Rules used by Major League Baseball. Pitchers are limited (based on age) on number of pitches and innings pitched per week.
In previous years, we have assembled U10, U11, and U12 teams for competitive tournaments around the area. This league requires players to try out. Details will be announced in late March or early April.
In previous years, we have offered Rookie, Minors, and Majors fall programs with two or three teams in each league. Teams play surrounding towns and can expect 8-10 games.
If you would like your player to be evaluated to play in a league different than the one they're eligible for based on their Babe Ruth League Age, please register your player for the indicated league, and submit this form, which will be reviewed by the board.
If you require financial assistance, please contact info@myabaseball.com to discuss scholarship options.