Baseball League Information
The Sycamore Baseball and Softball Association offers both recreational and competitive leagues for children from the age of 5 all the way through high school. The following is information regarding the different leagues of play offerred. Placement of players for baseball is based on the child's age as of May 1st .
2010 Baseball League Assignments
For the upcoming 2010 season, the following league/age assignments apply.
| Age |
Birth Date Range |
Typical Grade Level |
League Assignment (click on league name to register) |
| 5 |
5/1/04 - 4/30/05 |
Pre-Kindergarten |
Instructional |
| 6, 7 |
5/1/02 - 4/30/04 |
Kindergarten, 1st Grade |
Beginning Baseball |
| 8 |
5/1/01 - 4/30/02 |
2nd |
D-1 (Machine Pitch) |
| 9 |
5/1/00 - 4/30/01 |
3rd |
D-2 (Player Pitch) |
| 10 |
5/1/99 - 4/30/00 |
4th |
C-1 |
| 11 |
5/1/98 - 4/30/99 |
5th |
C-2 |
| 12 |
5/1/97 - 4/30/98 |
6th |
B-1 |
| 13 |
5/1/96 - 4/30/97 |
7th |
B-2 |
| 14, 15 |
5/1/94 - 4/30/96 |
8th and 9th |
A |
| 16, 17 |
5/1/92 - 4/30/94 |
10th and 11th |
AA |
League Information
The season for all leagues typically starts the 3rd week/weekend in April. The Sycamore-only leagues typically run through the end of the school year while older leagues can run through the end of June and into July based on tournament play and/or qualification.
| League (click on league name for more information) |
# Games |
Typical Game Night |
Opponents |
# Innings |
Field Configuration |
| Instructional |
6 |
Saturdays 1:00 |
Sycamore |
N/A |
|
| Beginning Baseball |
10 |
Thursday or Friday |
Sycamore |
5 |
60' bases |
| D-1 (Machine Pitch) |
10 |
Monday |
Sycamore |
5 |
60' bases
45' pitching |
| D-2 (Player Pitch) |
10 |
Thursday
Saturday (some) |
Sycamore |
5 |
60' bases
45' pitching |
| C-1 |
15 |
Saturday
Wednesday |
District -wide |
5 |
70' bases
48' pitching |
| C-2 |
15 |
Saturday
Tuesday |
District -wide |
5 |
70' bases
48' pitching |
| C-2 Competitive |
25-30 |
Tuesday
Thursday
Saturday |
City-wide |
6 |
70' bases
48' pitching |
| B-1 |
15 |
Saturday
Wednesday (some)
Monday (some) |
District -wide |
6 |
80' bases
54' pitching |
| B-2 |
15 |
Saturday
Wednesday (some)Monday (some) |
District -wide |
6 |
80' bases
54' pitching |
| B Competitive |
25-30 |
Tuesday
Thursday
Saturday |
City-wide |
7 |
80' bases
54' pitching |
| A |
15 |
Saturday
Tuesday
Monday (some) |
District -wide |
7 |
90' bases
60'6" pitching |
| A Competitive |
25-30 |
|
City-wide |
7 |
90' bases
60'6" pitching |
| AA |
15 |
Sunday (DH)
Thursday |
District -wide |
7 |
90' bases
60'6" pitching |
| AA Competitive |
25-30 |
|
City-wide |
7 |
90' bases
60'6" pitching |
Instructional
The Instructional league is designed to teach 5 year old boys and girls the fundamentals and prepare them for later participation in more advanced baseball or softball activities. The focus is on building skills in a fun learning environment. A combination of drills and game situations are used. A batting tee is used for hitting to make the game easier for beginners, or players can request a coach to pitch to them. The primary goals are to have fun and learn the game. The season for this league is typically 6 or 7 Saturday seassions in April and May.
League Coordinator:
Player Expectations:
Rules of Play:
Beginning Baseball
Our Beginning Baseball league is designed for 6 and 7 year olds and focuses on participation and skill development. This league is a combination of t-ball and coach-pitch.
League Coordinator:
Player Expectations:
Rules of Play: Beginning Baseball Rules
D-1 (Machine Pitch)
Our D-1 league is designed for 8 year olds and experienced 7 year olds. A pitching machine will be used instead of coach pitch.
League Coordinator:
Player Expectations:
Rules of Play: D-1 Rules
D-2 (Player Pitch)
Our D-2 league is designed for 9 year olds to prepare them for full baseball rules. All players who dress for the game play at least two defensive innings and bat sequentially in a total team batting order. The season for this league is typically from the end of March to the end of June and consists of approximately 12 games depending on the number of teams.
League Coordinator:
Player Expectations:
Rules of Play: D-2 Rules
Knothole Baseball - C1/C2
The C1 and C2 leagues are separate leagues for 10 and 11 year olds and emphasizes skill development and are played by regulation baseball rules as adapted by the Greater Cincinnati Knothole Baseball Association. Players will be arranged by previous team where possible. The Greater Cincinnati Knothole Association offers two levels of play: a recreation division and a more competitive "Division 1" league. The season for these leagues typically run from the end of March through the end of June. Tournament games can extend the season through mid-July.
League Coordinator:
Player Expectations:
Rules of Play: Greater Cincinnati Knothole Rules
Knothole Baseball - B1/B2
The B1 and B2 leagues are separate leagues for 12 and 13 year olds and emphasizes skill development and are played by regulation baseball rules as adapted by the Greater Cincinnati Knothole Baseball Association. Players will be arranged by previous team where possible. The Greater Cincinnati Knothole Association offers two levels of play: a recreation division and a more competitive "Division 1" league. The season for these leagues typically run from the end of March through the end of June. Tournament games can extend the season through mid-July.
League Coordinator:
Player Expectations:
Rules of Play: Greater Cincinnati Knothole Rules
Knothole Baseball - A/AA
The A and AA leagues are separate leagues for 14/15 and 16/17 year olds and emphasizes skill development and are played by regulation baseball rules as adapted by the Greater Cincinnati Knothole Baseball Association. Players will be arranged by previous team where possible. The Greater Cincinnati Knothole Association offers two levels of play: a recreation division and a more competitive "Division 1" league. The season for these leagues typically run from the end of March through the end of June. Tournament games can extend the season through mid-July.
League Coordinator:
Player Expectations:
Rules of Play: Greater Cincinnati Knothole Rules
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