Minor SINGLE A – League Age: 6 & 7

Experience Level:

• Beginner players with little to no prior baseball experience.

Format:

• Coach pitch only. This division introduces players to fundamentals in a supportive environment focused on learning, teamwork, and fun.

Focus Areas:

• Basic skill development (throwing, catching, hitting, running)
• Introduction to defensive positions
• Learning teamwork and sportsmanship
• Building confidence and a love for the game

Team Formation:

• Teams assembled by Player Agent & League President after upper-division drafts for balanced rosters.

Buddy Requests:

• One reciprocal buddy request honored when possible (both players must request each other).

Minor Double AA – League Age: 7 & 8

Eligible Players:

• Primarily for players age 7 & 8
• League age 9-year-olds not drafted into AAA remain, but are ineligible to pitch
• Safety is a key factor in keeping 9-year-olds in AA
• Players moving down from AAA are ineligible to pitch

Format:

• Kid pitch for the first 3 innings, day 1
• Remaining innings are coach pitch to support transition and safety

Focus Areas:

• Continued development of fundamental skills
• Understanding defensive positions
• Introduction to consistent defensive plays
• Preparation for upper divisions

Team Formation:

• Teams created by Player Agent & League President after upper-division drafts.

Buddy Requests:

• One reciprocal buddy request will be honored when possible.

AAA – Eligible Players

Eligible Players:

• Primarily for players age 9 & 10
• All 10-year-olds drafted into AAA
• Some 9-year-olds may remain in AA to further develop
• 11-year-olds not drafted into Majors play AAA
• 8-year-olds may play up only in rare cases

Format:

• Kid pitch only, with faster gameplay and fewer restrictions

Focus Areas:

• Fundamental advancement
• Game strategies and decision-making
• Offensive and defensive awareness
• Preparation for Majors

Team Formation:

• Teams created through a draft managed by Player Agent.

MAJORS – League Age: 11 & 12

Eligible Players:

• Primarily for players age 11 & 12
• All 12-year-olds drafted into Majors
• 11-year-olds not drafted remain in AAA
• 10-year-olds may play up only in rare cases

Format:

• Kid pitch only with higher skill levels and faster pace

Focus Areas:

• Advancement of skills and fundamentals
• Consistent pitching and hitting
• Understanding advanced strategy
• Preparation for tournaments and post-season

Team Formation:

• Teams formed through draft managed by Player Agent.

50/70 (INTERMEDIATE) – League Age: 13

Eligible Players:

• Primarily for players age 13
• 12-year-olds may play up only in rare cases

Format:

• Larger fields (50 ft pitching / 70 ft bases)
• More advanced strategic play

Focus Areas:

• Transition to larger field
• Advanced pitching, hitting, and defense
• Strategy and game awareness
• Prep for higher divisions

Team Formation:

• Draft held if two teams are possible
• Teams capped at 14 players
• Waitlist may be created if registrations fall in between

JUNIORS – League Age: 14

Eligible Players:

• Primarily for players age 14
• 13-year-olds may play up only in rare cases

Format:

• Full-size fields with high school/pro baseball distances

Focus Areas:

• Adjustment to regulation field
• Advancement of pitching, hitting, and defensive skills
• Mastery of advanced strategy and game awareness
• Preparation for high school baseball

Team Formation:

• Draft held if two teams are possible
• Teams capped at 14 players
• Waitlist may be created; placement determined by registration date

CHALLENGER – Ages 6–22

• The Challenger Division provides an adaptive baseball program.
• Contact the Player Agent for information on participating in Vacaville American Little League’s Challenger program.