Rutland Little League Baseball: Welcome

Historical records show that organized baseball has been played in Rutland, Mass., since at least 1903. In May 1952 the first Board of Directors for the Rutland Boys Baseball League were elected, and the league was incorporated with the state of Massachusetts as an official nonprofit organization in 1971. In 1989 the Rutland Boys Baseball League was restructured into Rutland Little League Baseball, Inc., and was chartered with Little League Baseball, Inc. of Williamsport, Penn. (Read more about our history by clicking on “History of Rutland Baseball” on the menu to the left.) In recent years, the league has lent its support to Rutland's softball program for girls.

Today, more than 400 boys and girls participate in Rutland Little League Baseball. In the 2012 season, the league sponsored 12 Tee-Ball teams (instructional level ages 4-6), eight AA teams (coach-pitch teams for ages 7 and 8), seven AAA teams (Little League minors level, ages 9 and 10), five LL teams (Little League majors level, ages 11 and 12), four Babe Ruth teams (ages 13-15), and the inaugural season of its first Big League team. The number of teams has grown steadily in the past five years, and Rutland Little League expects that trend to continue in the coming season.

Congratulations to the following players for their great accomplishments in our annual Pitch, Hit and Run competition. Thank you to all who participated.

Age 7/8 Bracket

All Around Champion - Tevin Mazyck

Pitch Champion - Tim Putnam

Hit Champion - Tevin Mazyck

Run Champion - Tevin Mazyck

Age 9/10 Bracket

All Around Champion - Preston Lacroix

Pitch Champion - Preston Lacroix

Hit Champion - Michael Simes

Run Champion - Preston Lacroix

Age 11/12 Bracket

All Around Champion - Zack Rutherford

Pitch Champion - Zack Rutherford

Hit Champion - Jason Madden

Run Champion - Joe Schwartz

Picture Day is Sunday May 19, at Memorial Field. Here is what you need to know...

- Paper order forms will be available from Team Managers onor after Parade Day.

- This year the Photography vendor will be providing an online ordering option. You can register online and build your own package by going here: https://opr.sportography.com/OPR/?a=20004&e=2129. You will need to register online BEFORE May 19th.  If you register online, there is no need to fill out the paper form. 

- Time slots will be provided by team managers as soon as they are available. PLEASE arrive early to ensure all teams can get a full team picture and keep the process moving along.  

Saturday May 4th, 2013 is Rutland Little League Baseball's Parade Day!!

All teams will be marching from Memorial Field down to Marsh Field where the kids will be greeted by The AmCat, partake in a short ceremony and enjoy many other activities such as the Pitch, Hit & Run and Moonwalk. 

All kids, parents, and coaches are encouraged to hang out and enjoy the festivities of this annual event. The Snack Shack will be open for concessions, selling hamburgers, hotdogs, candy, popcorn, ice cream novelties, cotton candy and Parade Day Specials: Home-Run Brownie Sundaes, Orange & Root-Beer Floats! We'll also have cake pops and cupcakes made by Owl and the ***Cat Cakes! RLLB Vehicle Magnets, RLLB T-Shirts "Parents Spirit Wear" (Adult Sizes ONLY). Please help support RLLB! Coaches should find their sign at Memorial by 12:00pm.

Players should arrive at Memorial Field at 12:15pm.

Parade will start promplty at 12:45pm - the procession will circle the track at Memorial Field and then head down Memorial Drive to Pommogussett Road and then to Marsh Field.

ALSO, PLEASE NOTE:

Managers, RLB would like to do a Can drive to assist the Rutland Food Pantry, We would like you to send an Email to all of your kids parents asking that each bring a can or nonperishable food item to Parade Day. We will have several boxes set up at Memorial Field to collect these items.

Also please get the word out to all of your teams parents that we have tickets to the Pawtucket Red Sox on June 6th Game time 7:05 PM. Tickets are Family tickets and the cost is $24.00 This will get up to 6 people in with this one ticket. Tickets will be available at the Snack Shack on Parade Day. Or they can email Jeremy Lucas at jeremy3020@charter.net .  

Coaches & Managers: Please pick up your Picture Forms at the Snack Shack!!!

Hope to see you all there! 

As we get ready for a new season of baseball, stay up to date on the latest happenings by "liking" us on Facebook!  Stay tuned for registration information regarding the 2013 season!

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The 2013 Rutland Little League season is right aound the corner! Our local sponsors make it possible for the children in our community to come together to learn and play baseball. If you are a local business we hope you will take a moment to read our welcome letter and consider sponsoring us for the upcoming season. If you know of a local business and your child plays baseball, please encourage them to join us!

Click here to learn more and download our sponsorship form.