Spring

Little League Programs

Overview of Divisions

Division	Primary Age Group	Description
T-Ball	4-5	Players use a soft baseball and hit from a batting tee
Coach Pitch	6	Coaches pitch from a short distance
American League (AL)	7-8	Machine pitch
National League (NL)	9-12*	Player pitch
Major League (ML)	10-12*	Most competitive Little League player pitch
Junior/Senior League	13-16	Traditional baseball on a full-size field
Softball	7-16	Coach or Player Pitch, depending on age
All-Stars	8-16	Teams compete against other leagues in the Summer

* In Fall, NL and ML are split into 9-10 and 11-12 year-old age groups

For Spring Only: Please note that the Little League age for a baseball player is the actual age of a child on August 31 of the current year. The Little League Age for a softball player is the actual age of a child on December 31 of the previous year.

For Fall Only: Please note that the Little League age for a baseball player is the actual age of a child on August 31 of the following year. The Little League Age for a softball player is the actual age of a child on December 31 of the current year.

The official Little League Age Determination charts can be found here.

Baseball

T- Ball
Little League Ages 4-5
T-Ball is for all boys and girls ages 4 and 5. Players will learn the fundamentals of fielding, running and hitting (off a tee). The primary goals are to instruct children in the fundamentals of baseball and to allow them to experience the value of teamwork. T-Ball rosters are typically composed of 10-12 players per team. Parental involvement is important to get the most out of a T-Ball season.

No Tryout/Evaluation	2-3 weekly games/practices
Teams assembled by League Commissioner	All players utilize a tee for batting
Buddy requests permitted	No end of season tourney
Age-appropriate smaller field	All events at Randolph Park
Typically 15+ teams in the Spring

Coach Pitch
Little League Age 6
The primary goal in the Coach Pitch league is to provide a developmental setting for players who aren't ready for machine pitch and also not challenged by playing another season of T-Ball. A strong emphasis in Coach Pitch is making sure players have an enjoyable experience while continuing to learn the fundamentals of the game. 6 year-olds with prior experience in T-Ball and those new to the sport will play in this division.

Tryout/Evaluation required	2-3 weekly games/practices
Teams assembled by League Commissioner	All events at Randolph Park
No buddy requests	End of season tourney
Age-appropriate smaller field	Smaller rosters for better experience
Typically 10+ teams in the Spring	Coaches pitch from a short distance to build confidence with "live" pitching

American League (AL)
Little League Ages 7-8

The American League is home for all of our league's 7 and 8 year-olds. The use of a pitching machine builds confidence at the plate and keeps games moving along. Players will continue to develop their fielding and baserunning skills in a fun, yet competitive environment. Note that skilled 6-year-olds who have played at least one season of T-Ball can request a tryout to determine if they are ready for the AL.

Tryout/Evaluation required	1-2 practices and 1-2 games per week
Teams are drafted by coaches	High quality pitching machines ensure a smooth pace of play
No buddy requests	Single elimination end of season tourney
46' mound, 60' bases	All games at Randolph Park
Typically 15+ teams in the Spring

National League (NL)
Little League Ages 9-12
The National League is Little League baseball at its core. Live pitching and baserunning (no leads) adds a level of realism to the game and prepares all players for middle school and beyond. All 9 year-olds play in the National League. 10, 11, and 12 year-olds that are not drafted in the Major League will play in the NL.

Tryout/Evaluation required	2 practices and 2 games per week
Teams are drafted by coaches	Live pitching and baserunning
No buddy requests	Single elimination end of season tourney
46' mound, 60' bases	All games at Randolph Park
Typically 12+ teams in Spring

Major League (ML)
Little League Ages 10-12

Major League baseball is the most competitive league for our 10-12 year-old players during the Spring. The Spring season has 8 teams managed by dedicated volunteers, many of whom have been coaching with MPTLL for over 20 years. Once a player is drafted by a ML team they remain with that team until their Little League career is complete (after their 12 year-old season).

Tryout/Evaluation required	2 practices and 2 games per week
Teams drafted by coaches	Live pitching and baserunning
No buddy requests	3 game guarantee end of season tourney
46' mound, 60' bases	All events at Randolph Park
8 teams, players remain w/ team thru 12 yo season

Junior and Senior Leagues
Little League Ages 13-16
Junior (13-14) and Senior (15-16) League teams play traditional baseball similar to middle school and high school teams. The squads are managed by highly experienced coaches that have been with our program for many years. Like our younger age groups, All-Star teams are formed every Summer to compete for District and State championships.

Tryout/Evaluation required	2-3 games per week in season
Balanced teams assembled by coaches	Traditional baseball on a full-sized field
60' mound, 90' bases	Home field at Independence Park
Typically 3-4 teams per season	Away games played within a short drive

Softball

MPTLL's softball teams compete with other teams in the area in the CharMeck Girls Softball Association. For more information, please visit our softball page.

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