Baseball
Baseball
The Beaver Dam Youth baseball program mission is to make sure that our players enjoy the game of baseball; nothing more, nothing less. Along the way, we try to teach the fundamentals of baseball, teamwork, and the confidence to succeed.
Coach Pitch: Boys ages 5-7 . This is an advanced division of T-ball for boys to continue playing baseball. This division starts to prepare players to bat against live pitching from a coach to give boys experience hitting the ball out of the air. This division uses RIF-5 (Reduced Injury Factor) softer baseballs. Some advanced defense and team skills are also incorporated to help players transition to the next baseball division. Games will be played on WEDNESDAY evenings beginning in late May and ending in late July. Boys 5 years of age signing up for this division must have at least one year of playing experience with BDYBS. Boys 6 years of age with no experience should sign up for T-ball. Boys 7 years of age with no experience should play in the Coach Pitch league.
Single A (formerly Rookies): Boys ages 7-8. This division is a live, player pitch league. Players learn to hit against live pitchers and use a regular, hard baseball. Players begin playing in certain positions and learn how to run the bases, including how to properly slide into a base. Games will begin in early May and will be played on Monday and Wednesday evenings (with some Friday games in May). Boys 7 years of age signing up for this league must have at least one year of playing experience in the Machine Pitch league.
Double A (formerly Minors): Boys ages 9-11. This division builds on the skills learned in Single A and begins teaching players position-specific skills, base running, stealing, and bunting. This division starts competitive baseball while giving players an opportunity to learn and play each position. Games will begin in early May and will be played on Monday and/or Wednesday evenings (with some Friday games in May). All boys 9 years of age will play in Double A. Boys 10 & 11 years of age will be placed in Double A or Triple A based on their skill level.
Triple A (formerly Majors): Boys ages 10-12 This division is the top level for youth baseball players and is designed to transition players to the Juniors level. This division teaches advanced base running, drop third strike, advanced hitting, and advanced fielding skills. Games will begin in early May and will be played on Monday and/or Wednesday evenings (with some Friday games in May). All boys 12 years of age will play in Triple A. Boys 10 & 11 years of age will be placed in Double A or Triple A based on their skill level.
Juniors: Boys ages 13-14 This division allows players 2 years of playing on a 60ft/90ft diamonds before high school play. Players in this division will learn how to play regulation baseball in preparation for High School play. Players will use 2 5/8 bats (Drop 3). This division plays teams from neighboring towns. Game schedules will be determined once we know how many teams will be in the league.
Bat Information
Beginning in 2018 Little League has adopted the USA Baseball Bat Standard. All bats used in our league games and practices will be required have the USA Baseball Stamp. Bats with USA Baseball Stamp OR USSSA Baseball Stamp are allowed at the BOYS Triple A and Juniors Levels.
