Machine Pitch Division:
Bryan Day - Commissioner (machinepitch@dyaa.net)
Age (As of 4/30/2012)
7 and 8. A limited number of 9s may play as appropriate. 6 year olds may not play this level.
Ability/Experience
Players with previous organized baseball experience and some beginners. 7 year olds must have played as 6s and learned the basic skills to play at this level. Must be able to react to a hard hit ball in the field. Younger, beginning 9s may consider playing this level.
Player Evaluations
None
Team Selections
Teams selected by coaches. Typically 11-12 players per team. Requests to be placed with a small number of friends or siblings can usually be accommodated. Note we are limiting requested player groupings to a maximum of 4 players. Team rosters will be balanced by ages.
Schedule
Teams selected week of March 12. Practices begin March 19. Opening Ceremonies is April 14. Games played April 9 – May 25.
Practices and Games
Two practices per week prior to the season. One practice per week after games begin. One weeknight game and one Saturday game each week. Practices held at fields in the Dilworth area. Games played at Freedom Park fields off of East Blvd.
Game Details
A mechanical pitching machine is used to pitch to the hitter. The machine is set at the same speed for all players. Players get a maximum of 5 pitches, and are out after three swinging strikes. 10 players play in the field each inning. Innings end after 3 outs or 5 runs. Games are 5 innings or a 90 minute time limit.
Post-Season Play
Challenge play is available for 7s and 8s.