The Little League Baseball® program includes divisions for all children, ages 4–16. Baseball divisions consist of the following programs:
Learn more about each baseball division by clicking on the corresponding links above.
* Ages and Divisions for Fall Bal may differ
Tee Ball
Often, a family’s first introduction to Little League® is in the Tee Ball program. Tee Ball is the entry level division for players, ages 4-7. The experience is grounded in fun, fitness, and fundamentals while also being a key to growing a child’s love for the game.
The Little League Tee Ball program provides volunteer coaches with everything they need to create an environment where players will learn the skills of the game, while having fun and staying active. Parents and legal guardians of Tee Ball players are crucial to the extension of the program, and their satisfaction is equally important to its success. The outreach and inclusion of this division sets the foundation for continued participation in the local Little League program.
Each Little Leaguer is required to play one season of Tee Ball before being eligible to be evaluated by the local league officials for consideration to advance to a higher division of Little League baseball or softball.
The use of a robust 10-week Tee Ball program benefits the players and volunteer coaches, who typically are younger parents with little experience as coaches/managers. Coaches may elect to use their own program.
Tee Ball players use bats and balls designated specifically for use in this division. The roster size for a Tee Ball team averages 9-12 players, with a season featuring a combination of 3 practices or games per week. (One game during the week and one game on Saturday and one other day to practice). Weekday practices or games begin at 5:30 pm. Game times on Saturday will vary during daylight hours. Games and practices are usually 1.5 to 2 hours in length.
Parents are strongly encouraged to become involved in this entry level of Little League. After completing a Little League volunteer application and passing a required national background check, parents may become involved in practices, and be eligible as coaches, managers, umpires, local league board members and other volunteer positions within the league.
Rookie
Rookie Division is a machine pitch division and consists of players ages 5-8.
A player who is league-age 5 or 6 (use the Little League Age Calculator to determine your child’s League Age for the current year) for the current season and has played a year in Tee Ball is eligible to participate in this division.
Rosters may be composed of between 10 and 15 players with a season featuring a combination of 3 practices or games per week. (One game during the week and one game on Saturday and one other day to practice). Weekday practices or games begin at 5:30pm. Game times on Saturday will vary during daylight hours. Games and practices are usually 2 hours in length.
Parents are strongly encouraged to become involved in this level of Little League. After completing a Little League volunteer application and passing a required national background check, parents may become involved in practices, and be eligible as coaches, managers, umpires, local league board members and other volunteer positions within the league.
Minor Division
Minor Division is a player -pitch program and consists of players ages 8-11.
Rosters may be composed of between 10 and 15 players. The diamond used is a 60-foot diamond and the pitching distance is 46 feet with a season featuring a combination of 3 practices or games per week. (One game during the week and one game on Saturday and one other day to practice). Weekday practices or games begin at 5:30 pm. Game times on Saturday will vary during daylight hours. Games and practices are usually 2 hours in length.
Parents are strongly encouraged to become involved in this level of Little League. After completing a Little League volunteer application and passing a required national background check, parents may become involved in practices, and be eligible as coaches, managers, umpires, local league board members and other volunteer positions within the league.
Little League – Major Division
The Little League Baseball Division (also known as the Major Division) is for boys and girls ages 9 -12.
Rosters will be composed of 12 players with a season featuring a combination of up to 5 practices or games per week. Weekday practices or games begin at 5:30 pm. A second game every weekday will begin at 7:30 pm. Game times on Saturday will vary during daylight hours. Games and practices are usually 2 to 2.5 hours in length.
The diamond used is a 60-foot diamond and the pitching distance is 46 feet.
Martinsburg Little League will choose a Tournament Team (or “All Stars”) consisting of 8-10, 9-11, and 10-12-year-olds from within this division, and the 10-12-year-old team may enter the International Tournament.
The culmination of the International Tournament is the Little League Baseball World Series, featuring teams from around the world. All expenses for the teams advancing to the World Series (travel, meals and housing) are paid by Little League International.
Parents are strongly encouraged to become involved in Little League. After completing a Little League volunteer application and passing a required national background check, parents may become involved in practices, and be eligible as coaches, managers, umpires, local league board members and other volunteer positions within the league.
Junior Division
The Junior League Baseball Division is an Inter-League program for players ages 13-14, using a conventional 90-foot diamond with a pitching distance of 60 feet, 6 inches. Travel to surrounding Little Leagues for games makes for a more competitive program.
Rosters will be composed of 11-15 players with a season featuring a combination of up to 5 practices or games per week. Weekday practices or games begin at 6 pm. Game times on Saturday will vary. Games and practices are usually 2.5 to 3 hours in length.
The local league has an option to choose a Tournament Team (or “All Stars”) of 13-14-year-olds from within this division, and the team may enter the International Tournament.
The culmination of the International Tournament is the Junior League Baseball World Series, featuring teams from around the world. All expenses for the teams advancing to the World Series (travel, meals and housing) are paid by Little League International.
Parents are strongly encouraged to become involved in this teenage division of Little League. After completing a Little League volunteer application and passing a required national background check, parents may become involved in practices, and be eligible as coaches, managers, umpires, local league board members and other volunteer positions within the league.
Senior Division
The Senior League Baseball Division is for players 15-16 years old, using a conventional 90-foot diamond with a pitching distance of 60 feet, 6 inches. Travel to surrounding Little Leagues for games makes for a more competitive program.
Rosters will be composed of 11-15 players with a season featuring a combination of up to 5 practices or games per week. Weekday practices or games begin at 6 pm. Game times on Saturday will vary. Games and practices are usually 2 to 2.5 hours in length.
The local league has an option to choose a Tournament Team (or “All Stars”) of 15-16-year-olds from within this division, and the team may enter the International Tournament.
The culmination of the International Tournament is the Senior League Baseball World Series, featuring teams from around the world. All expenses for the teams advancing to the World Series (travel, meals and housing) are paid by Little League International.
Parents are strongly encouraged to become involved in this teenage division of Little League. After completing a Little League volunteer application and passing a required national background check, parents may become involved in practices, and be eligible as coaches, managers, umpires, local league board members and other volunteer positions within the league.