11U Mosquito

GENERAL INFORMATION

Born in Years: 2013 & 2014
Ages (as of Jan. 1st): 9 – 10 yrs

Player Evaluations: To be Announced

Description:

  • Base paths are set at 60 feet and pitchers throw from 46 feet.
  • Games are a minimum of five (5) and not more than six (6) innings in length.
  • 11U (Mosquito) division is a fun transition to learning the skills to play real baseball including pitching, back catcher, hitting a pitched ball, stealing bases and backing up other positions.
  • A regular baseball is used at this level.
  • Pitch count rules are in effect to protect the young pitcher’s arms from injury.
  • No lead offs are allowed and players cannot steal until the ball crossed the plate on a pitch.
  • The Spring Season runs from early April to mid/late June.
    • Evaluations are held before the season starts for player placement in the appropriate grouping and to ensure balanced teams.
  • Summer Ball will be offered for both 1st and 2nd year 11U players along with a third team consisting of both age groups if there is enough interested players to fill a team. Players must have been registered in Spring season to be eligible for summer teams.
    • Evaluations and selection are conducted in mid June and play during the month of July.
    • Full commitment is required/expected by players for Summer Ball.

Equipment Required:

  • glove
  • cleats (rubber)
  • protective jock/jill
  • baseball pants
  • batting helmet.