WHAT IS BASEBALL LEAGUE AGE?
When registering for the spring season, a player will request a level of play at a particular level. But what level? The following provides an overview of Everett Little League Divisions.
While Little League International uses the "League Age" requirements to define eligibility for upper divisions, each little league is able to define their own age criteria to separate players for safe play in younger divisions.
"League Age" is determined by Little League International. Everett Little League is open to all children between the ages of 4 and 16 who reside in the boundaries, as defined by their residence or school address.
To determine your player's League Age click here: League Age Calculator
WHICH BASEBALL DIVISION SHOULD I CHOOSE?
In an effort to address the most common question among parents and players, we have outlined the appropriate division choices for your player below.
This intention of this outline is to help ensure players have a GREAT Little League season full of fun, personal/player development, and success (measured by fun and development),
Contact the Communications Director for questions or recommendations regarding the appropriate division.
*To request an exception to the outlined division eligibility below, please see important instructions below, then contact the Player Agent.
BASEBALL DIVISIONS AT EVERETT LITTLE LEAGUE
| Division | Age Range | General Grade Level |
| Tee Ball | 4-5 | Pre-K - K |
| Rookies | 6-7 | 1st - 2nd Grade |
| Farm | 8-9 | 2rd - 3rd Grade |
| AAA | 9-10 | 3rd -4th Grade |
| Majors | 11-12 | 5th - 6th Grade |
| Intermediate | 11-13 | 6th - 8th Grade |
| Juniors | 12-14 | 7th - 9th Grade |
| Seniors | 14-16 | 9th - 10th Grade |
TEE BALL (Ball hit from a batting tee) Ages 4-5
T-Ball is designed to be the first introduction to baseball. This is the appropriate division for league age players 4-5. All batted balls are hit from a stationary tee. While defense is taught and encouraged, there are no official "outs" and the offense hits through the entire rotation each half inning.
- When Tee Ball can be skipped: Only if the player's first season of baseball is age 6 or older.
- How Tee Ball teams are formed: Buddy/Coach requests are possible.
- Siblings: Guaranteed same team.
ROOKIES (Machine pitch) Ages 6-7
Rookies is the next step for baseball development at EvLL. Batters receive (up to) 5 pitches per at-bat from a pitching machine and 3 outs are played per half inning. Rookies is most often the appropriate division for league age players 6-7.
- When Rookies can be skipped: Only when the player's first season of baseball is at league age 9.
- How Rookies teams are formed: Buddy/Coach requests are possible.
- Siblings: Guaranteed same team.
FARM (
Coach Pitch & Kid Pitch) Ages 8-9
Farm is a hybrid division meant to bridge the skills gap between rookies machine pitching and AAA player pitching. Pitching machine or Coach pitch will be the source of pitching for the first three innings of each game, with both team's Managers agreeing on pitch delivery type prior to the game start. If both Team Managers are in agreement, Player pitching may begin in inning 4 of the game and remain as such through the remainder of the game. No walks are permitted with any pitching type. If a player is pitching and ball four occurs, the coach shall enter the game and pitch up to 3 additional pitches to the batter. The strike count shall carry over from player pitch. The at bat shall end on the sooner of (1) player putting the ball in play, (2) player swinging and missing at strike three, or (3) three pitches completed, and the ball is not put in play.
- When Farm can be skipped: Only when the player’s first season of baseball is above league age 9.
- How Farm teams are formed: by draft following evaluations
AAA (Player pitching) Ages 9-10 (11 & 12 with exception)
AAA introduces a traditional 3 strike/4 ball count with 4 balls resulting in a walk. Base runners can advance bases at their own peril once the ball passes home plate, or is hit into play and until the pitcher has the ball on the mound and ready to deliver the next pitch.
- When league age 8 players can play AAA: After completing a full season of Rookies, attending Rookies tryups AND upon attending a player evaluation session
- Player Evaluations: A skills-based evaluation will be held for all league age 9 - 12 players wishing to play Majors or AAA. The objective of this player evaluation is to help determine the appropriate division for all players to have the most fun season possible while ensuring opportunity to develop and succeed.
- How AAA teams are formed: Snake draft
- Siblings: Guaranteed same team
MAJORS Ages 11-12
Majors is fast-paced baseball following traditional rules. Players who are not drafted will be drafted to a AAA team. Returning majors players WILL be drafted to a Majors team.
- Player Evaluations: A skills-based evaluation will be held for all league age 9 - 12 players wishing to play Majors or AAA. The objective of this evaluation is to help determine the appropriate division for all players to have the most fun season possible while ensuring opportunity to develop and succeed.
- How Majors teams are formed : Snake draft
- Siblings: Guaranteed the same team, if both are drafted to Majors.
- *Note League age 12 players are generally assumed as Majors division and will be drafted following an evaluation. Some league age 12 players may best fit in AAA due to safety and comfort. If you have safety concerns for your league age 12 player don't hesitate to contact the VP of Baseball, Player Agent, and Information Officer. Please also add a note to your registration.
INTERMEDIATES (50ft. pitching/70ft. bases)
The Intermediate League level is a competitive level that continues to stress fundamental baseball with larger fields, and full baseball rules. Players who are league age 11 to 13 are eligible for selection to an Intermediate team.
- Typically 7th-8th grade.
- Home Games are played at Legion Memorial Park. District wide interleague play is expected during the regular season.
- This division allows for additional play opportunities for skilled players as a dual-rostered, age-eligible player. For more information, contact the Player Agent.
JUNIORS (60ft. pitching/90ft. bases)
The Juniors division is the first division that the game is played on 90' bases. Players can take leads and the game mimics the rules of higher levels of baseball. Players who are League Age 13 to 14 are eligible for selection to a Juniors team.
- Standard Baseball: 60'6" and 90 ft bases.
- Games are played at Legion Memorial Park. District wide interleague play is expected during the regular season.
- This division allows for additional play opportunities for skilled players as a dual-rostered, age-eligible player. For more information, contact the Player Agent.
SENIORS (60ft. pitching/90ft. bases)
The Seniors division continues the natural progression of baseball, with the game played on 90' bases. Players who are league age 15 to 16 are eligible for selection to a Seniors team. This division is by draft after an evaluation.
- Standard Baseball: 60'6" and 90 ft bases.
- Games are played at Legion Memorial Park. District wide interleague play is expected during the regular season.
- This division allows for additional play opportunities for skilled players as a dual-rostered, age-eligible player. For more information, contact the Player Agent.
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