Brownstown Little League: Baseball/Softball Divisions
This is a non-competitive league for 5, 6, and 7 year olds. Coaches pitch to their own team and will also use a batter's tee. Basic skills and teamwork are taught and refined as players gain a better understanding throughout the year.
Games: 2 games per week (Mon. & Sat.)
FARM BASEBALL
Although still a developmental league, this is a competitive league played with a regulation hard ball for 7 & 8 year olds. Live pitching is a key component of the game. Player's basic skills are still developing; howver they should be able to hit a pitched ball and field ground and fly balls with some regularity and confidence.
Games: 2 per week (Thurs. & Sat.)
FARM SOFTBALL
Although still a developmental league, this is a competitive league played with a regulation softball for 7 & 8 year olds. This is a natural step up from Coach Pitch. The leagues focus is very much about learning the basics of softball and the program will be expanding on the fundamentals.
Games: 2 per week (Thurs. & Sat.)
MINOR BASEBALL
This is a competitive league for 9 & 10 year olds. Players should know the rules and general tactics of competitive baseball. Additional strategies and tactics such as bunting, stealing, cut-off plays, etc., are introduced at this level.
Games: 2 per week (Weds. & Sat.)
MINOR SOFTBALL
This is a competitive fast pitch softball league for girls ages 8 to 10 year olds. This level is for those girls who understand the basics of the game of softball and are working on improving their skills and knowledge of the game.
Games: 2 per week (Wed. & Sat.)
MAJOR BASEBALL
Major League Baseball is a competitive, advanced play league with strong competition for 11 & 12 Year olds. Skill knowledge of the game is much higher than that of the Minor League. Play and pitching is faster and more consistent. Strategy is an integral component of the game.
Games: 2 games per week (Tues. & Fri.)
MAJOR SOFTBALL
This is a competitive, advanced play fast pitch softball league for girls ages 10 to 12 years old. Skill level and knowledge of the game is much higher than that in the Minor League. The pace of play and pitching are faster and more consistent. Strategy is an integral component of the game.
Games: 2 per week (Tues. & Fri.)
JR. BASEBALL
13 TO 14 YEARS OLD
SR. BASEBALL
15 TO 16 YEARS OLD
SR. SOFTBALL
FAST PITCH SOFTBALL FOR GIRLS AGES 13 TO 16 YEARS OLD
BIG LEAGUE BASEBALL
16 TO 18 YEARS OLD
BIG LEAGUE SOFTBALL
FAST PITCH SOFTBALL FOR GIRLS AGES 16 TO 18 YEARS OLD
