TBall

Ages 4 & 5

This level is designed to introduce players to the game of Baseball.  Players are instructed on the beginning fundamentals of baseball like throwing, baserunning, fielding and hitting from a Tee.  They learn about team discipline and basic rules of the game.

The teams play at South River School on weekday evenings and Sunday mornings at the Baseball Complex at 230 Webster Ave.  Games are 3 Innings or 1 Hour.  Every player gets up each inning, there are no outs and no score kept.  This is designed to truly understand the basics.

Instructional Baseball is designed for ages 4 and 5 year-old players.

Note: Starting with the Spring 2017 registrations a $25 Town of Marshfield User Fee will be added to the base cost of each individual player registration.  $5 of the fees go to cover enhanced background screening and SafeSport training for all coaches.

Base Cost: $90.00

Opened: 12/09/2022
Closes: 04/01/2023

Open to:
born between: 05/01/2017 and 08/31/2019

Rookie Division

Coach/Kid Pitch

Ages 6 & 7

Rookie Level is a coach/kids pitch level.  All games are 6 Innings*.  The players bat and field like real baseball.  Players must make contact to get on base, there are NO WALKS, only 3 outs and only 3 strikes.  Coaches pitch Innings 1-4 and the kids pitch Innings 5 & 6.  There are called 3^rd strikes when kids pitch and the team will only bat to 3 outs or through the batting order, whichever comes first. 

There are no stealing or extra bases taken and most of the time no score is kept.  This level is designed to expand on basic fundamentals, while introducing player to the full game.

The teams play one weeknight game and one Saturday game at Eames Way or Daniel Webster Fields.

Rookie is designed for ages 6 & 7**; however, players must be comfortable with the basics of hitting, catching and throwing, understand the bases, positioning, basic rules of game, and be comfortable with live pitching.

*Games are 6 Innings or just under 2 hours (whichever comes first)

**MYBL Rules:  Baseball Age is determined as players age on April 30,2020.

Note:  Starting with the Spring 2017 registrations a $25 Town of Marshfield User Fee will be added to the base cost of each individual player registration.  $5 of the fees go to cover enhanced background screening and SafeSport training for all coaches.

Base Cost: $180.00

Opened: 12/09/2022
Closes: 04/01/2023

Open to:
born between: 05/01/2015 and 08/31/2017

AAA

2nd Grade 8 year olds only

AAA League Level is for 8 year old players only.  Games will be played under MYBL Minor baseball rules, full kid pitch and limited stealing at the Grace Ryder field.  Scores and records are kept with standings and playoffs for teams.  All players are expected to be able to have basic throwing, catching and hitting.  However, this is recreational baseball and all levels are encouraged and welcomed. 

Teams are selected by a coach’s draft that evenly distributes the talent levels amongst the teams for fairness. Any parental, player placement, request must be approved by the Division Director and the BoD of MYBL.  Coaches will only be allowed to secure their own children and those of two of their assistant coaches.  All other players will be subject to a draft.

*Games are 6 Innings or just under 2 hours (whichever comes first)

**MYBL Rules:  Baseball Age is determined as players age on April 30,2020.  There is No “playing up” at this level.

ALL players will be considered for selection on the Friendship League Teams.  

Note:  Starting with the Spring 2017 registrations a $25 Town of Marshfield User Fee will be added to the base cost of each individual player registration.  $5 of the fees go to cover enhanced background screening and SafeSport training for all coaches.

Base Cost: $180.00

Opened: 12/09/2022
Closes: 04/01/2023

Open to:
born between: 05/01/2014 and 08/31/2015

Minors

Ages 9 & 10

Minor League Level is for 9 amd 10 year old players.  Games will be played under MYBL Minor baseball rules, full kid pitch and limited stealing.  Scores and records are kept with standings and playoffs for teams.  All players are expected to be able to have basic throwing, catching and hitting.  However, this is recreational baseball and all levels are encouraged and welcomed. 

Teams are selected by a coach’s draft that evenly distributes the talent levels amongst the teams for fairness. Any parental, player placement, request must be approved by the Division Director and the BoD of MYBL.  Coaches will only be allowed to secure their own children and those of two of their assistant coaches.  All other players will be subject to a draft.

*Games are 6 Innings or just under 2 hours (whichever comes first)

**MYBL Rules:  Baseball Age is determined as players age on April 30,2020.  There is No “playing up” at this level.

ALL players will be considered for selection on the Cal Ripken Tournament Team+ in their respective age groups.  11-13 players from the each of the 8 and 9-year-old levels will be selected by their coaches and MYBL BoD, to represent Marshfield in the Cal Ripken State Tournament Team.

+ Starting in 2020 the Cal Ripken Tournament Team will be an extension of the 2020 Spring season and play in early Summer.  It is separate from Marshfield Summer Travel Teams.

Note:  Starting with the Spring 2017 registrations a $25 Town of Marshfield User Fee will be added to the base cost of each individual player registration.  $5 of the fees go to cover enhanced background screening and SafeSport training for all coaches.

Base Cost: $190.00

Opened: 12/09/2022
Closes: 04/01/2023

Open to:
born between: 05/01/2012 and 08/31/2014

Majors

Ages 11 - 12

Major League Level is for 11 and 12 year old players.  Games will be played under MYBL Major baseball rules, full kid pitch and stealing.  Scores and records are kept with standings and playoffs for teams.  All players are expected to be able to have basic throwing, catching and hitting.

Teams are selected by a coach’s draft that evenly distributes the talent levels amongst the teams for fairness. Any parental, player placement, request must be approved by the Division Director and the BoD of MYBL.  Coaches will only be allowed to secure their own children and those of two of their assistant coaches.  All other players will be subject to a draft.

The Major Division will be limited to 4 or 5 teams and is played on a 50/70 “pony” diamond.  Games will be played on Rec 2 and Rec 3 and some travel to surrounding towns.  This level incorporates leading and consists of more advanced pitching, hitting and fielding.  MYBL Major 50/70 Rules apply.

*Games are 6 Innings or just under 2 hours (whichever comes first)

**MYBL Rules:  Baseball Age is determined as players age on April 30,2020.  There is No “playing up” at this level.

ALL players will be considered for selection on the Cal Ripken Tournament Team + in their respective age groups.  11-13 players from the each of the 11 and 12 year old levels will be selected by their coaches and MYBL BoD, to represent Marshfield in the Cal Ripken State Tournament Team.

+ Starting in 2020 the Cal Ripken Tournament Team will be an extension of the 2020 Spring season and play in early Summer.  It is separate from Marshfield Summer Travel Teams.

Note:  Starting with the Spring 2017 registrations a $25 Town of Marshfield User Fee will be added to the base cost of each individual player registration.  $5 of the fees go to cover enhanced background screening and SafeSport training for all coaches.

Base Cost: $190.00

Opened: 12/09/2022
Closes: 04/01/2023

Open to:
born between: 05/01/2010 and 08/31/2012

Babe Ruth

Ages 13-15

Babe Ruth is for ages 13-15.  It is full baseball rules played on the 90-foot diamond.  Games are played at Grace Ryder, Marshfield High School Baseball Complex and travel to surrounding towns.  Players that are age 13 after May 1, 2020 (typically in the 7^th Grade) are eligible to play at the Babe Ruth Level, however they give up 12-year-old Cal Ripken Tournament Team Eligibility.

**MYBL Rules:  Baseball Age is determined as players age on April 30,2020. 

ALL players will be considered for selection on the Cal Ripken Tournament Team + in their respective age groups.  11-13 players from the each of the 13-14-15-year-old levels will be selected by their coaches and MYBL BoD, to represent Marshfield in the Babe Ruth National Tournament Team.

Note:  Starting with the Spring 2017 registrations a $25 Town of Marshfield User Fee will be added to the base cost of each individual player registration.  $5 of the fees go to cover enhanced background screening and SafeSport training for all coaches.

Base Cost: $190.00

Opened: 12/09/2022
Closes: 04/01/2023

Open to:
born between: 05/01/2007 and 08/31/2010