Ages 10-12
Majors Director: Jack Heilman |
Minors Director: Tim Horn | 610-405-5374
The 10-12 year olds play in the Majors & Minors.
Little League, International, has mandated that all twelve year old players must play in the Major's 10-12 year-old program unless both the parent/player agree to opt-out and play in the 10-12 year-old Minor's program. Minimum playing time in the Major's is two defensive innings and one at-bat and in the Minor's it is a continuous batting order and all players are in the lineup. The Minor's also has a three defensive innings minimum mandatory play per game. If you are uncertain where you want your son to play, please contact Perry Cozzone by February 15 to discuss. All players are required to attend at least 2 of the 3 tryouts (see "Calendar").
Remember, the umpires in both the Major's and Minor's are unpaid and volunteer their time so please treat them with respect.
All players are expected to wear white pants purchased by the parent. If there is a specific request by the parent for the League to provide pants, please contact your manager, who should then, in turn, contact the Director for baseball pants. Please provide size and adult/youth.
The Majors consists of the American and National Leagues with the following teams:
The Minors consists of nine teams in 2010:
The Major League Program is the highest level of play for boys 10-12 years of age who play on the Little League playing field. Players must attend two tryouts and must be drafted to play at this level. Player skill levels are usually advanced and, while enjoyment is still promoted, the competitive aspect of the sport increases significantly. Games are played, "to win", for the first time; therefore scores and division standings are tracked.
At this level, the minimum playing rule is three innings and one at bat but many players enjoy more playing time. Ten year-old players at this level typically play the minimum playing rule as they grasp the cerebral concepts of the game.
At the completion of the Major League season, a post-season tournament is held within ESLL with the winning team receiving a trophy. In addition, a Major Division ten year old and eleven year old All Star Team will be selected representing ESLL ending play in the Pennsylvania State Tournament. A Major Division twelve year old All Star Team will also be selected from each league to represent ESLL ending play in the Little League World Series.
Trained volunteer umpires enforce a combination of rules put forward by the Little League Charter and the Local Board and one parent from the home team is expected to umpire in the field for each game. Game scores and league standings are tracked and the winner of each League will compete in a one-game championship at the end of the year near mid to late June. The winner of the American versus National Championship Game may play West Side Little League's regular season winner sometime in late June. There will be approximately eighteen to twenty regular season games.
Games are played two to three times per week and parents/players can expect one practice per week in the Majors program. Practices will start in March and regular season games will end in mid-June whereby playoffs and the Championship are then played. Games are at 6:00 on weekdays and various times on Saturday's. Arrive time is usually about one hour before game time for warmups. Saturday rainouts are typically played on the very next day, Sunday, or the following Sunday.
Tryouts dates are under Calendar. Players must attend two sessions to qualify for the Majors program. Players can expect to hear from Managers within five days of the last tryout. Players not chosen for the Majors will be drafted into the Minors in mid-March so players can expect to hear from their coaches within five days of the draft.
The League will provide game jerseys, socks and hats. Parents are expected to provide, but not limited to, white baseball pants, a glove/mitt, a cup and plastic spikes (shoes).
Minors Division
The Minor League Program (10-12 years of age) is a place where boys can play baseball in a more relaxed atmosphere. Players at this level, while just as skilled at the Major League level, have the chance to further develop their level of play. These players are eligible to tryout for the Major League Division in subsequent years and must be selected to play at that level.
Post-season play is determined at the beginning of the season.
Little League International rules state that no League Age 12 year-olds are allowed to pitch in the Minors.