Baseball divisions consist of the following programs:
Tee Ball (Ages 4 -7) For our younger players just starting out in baseball, tee ball is the entry level division that focuses on fun and the basic fundamentals. Tee ball is co-ed, but if your daughter is interested, CLL Softball may also be offering a tee ball program if there is enough interest.
Rookie - Coach Pitch (Ages 6 - 8) In Rookie ball, coaches pitch to players, with hitting off a tee still an option if/as needed. This level of play still focuses on teaching the fundamentals of baseball.
Farm - Player Pitch (Ages 7-10) Primarily player pitch with the option of coach pitch. Farm is for those who are ready to play with outs, balls and called strikes. At this level of play, teams begin to keep score and the focus is on developing as baseball players and learning to love the game of baseball.
Minor (Ages 8-11) This is the first “competitive” baseball division. It is entirely player pitch, where players add to their skills by learning how to make competitive plays, steal bases, and win or lose. Ten-run rules are in effect at this level. The regular season ends with a playoff to determine Corvallis Little League’s Minor League championship team, followed by the potential for postseason tournament play against teams from other districts.
Major (Ages 9-12) Majors is our most competitive level within Corvallis Little League. It is intended for players who have mastered the fundamentals and are ready to challenge themselves against the best little leaguers in town. Most players will have played at least 2-3 seasons. Similar to minors, the season ends with a playoff to determine Corvallis Little League’s Major League championship team, followed by the potential for postseason play against other districts. At the highest levels, Little League’s postseason tournaments culminate in the Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA.
Intermediate (Ages 12-13) Depending on interest and availability, Corvallis Little League can offer Intermediate Level baseball for players to develop skills with larger base paths, longer pitching distances, and diverse challenges as they prepare for high school baseball. Travel is required beyond Corvallis on a weekly basis to play games solely against Intermediate Level teams from other districts.