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17 & 18 Year Old Baseball - Big League 

League Ages 17-18

 

Minimum Age Requirement

Your child must turn 17 years of age on or before April 30, 1999 in order to register for the regular Spring season.

Season

 

The regular spring season starts in April and runs through the beginning of June.  Pre-season practices begin in early March.

Practice

 

Multiple practices are scheduled prior to the season with usually one practice per week during the Regular season. 

Games

 

This is an interleague division.  Games are played against Big League teams within District 5. League participation varies from year to year.

Each team plays 12 to 18 games per season, depending on the number of teams. Three games are played each week.

Games played during the week occur on Wednesday and start at 7:30 PM.  Games played on the weekend are on Sunday and start at 2 PM.

Game length is typically 2 hours and can go no longer than two and a half hours, and consists of 7 innings.

Home games are played at Robious Complex and away games are played at the opponent’s field.

Uniforms

HLL provides a 2-button jersey, pants, socks and cap.

Parents must provide rubber or metal baseball cleats.

Playing Equipment

Parents must provide ball glove and bat.

Team

Teams usually consist of 12 to 18 players, a volunteer manager, two volunteer coaches and a volunteer team parent.

Volunteer Work/Fund Raising

HLL is an all volunteer organization. We need everyone’s help!  Parents are needed to serve one shift of concession stand duty during the season and to support HLL through fundraisers.

Click here for more information on HLL volunteer opportunities.

VP – 17 & 18 Year Old Baseball

Big League

Corey Labasky

 

 

 

17 & 18 Year Old Baseball - Big League - FAQ’S

 

Q: Do you keep score and are there umpires?

A: Yes. Every manager maintains a scorebook. League standings are kept to determine a regular season winner and to determine playoff games. There is a home plate umpire.

 

Q: Can I Manage or coach a team?

A: Yes, if positions are available. Prospective managers must complete an online application. If you would like to serve as a coach, then please note that on your child's spring online registration. All managers and coaches must be approved by the Huguenot Little League Board of Directors.

 

Q: On what size field does this division play?

A: The diamond is 90-foot and the pitching distance is 60 feet.

 

Q: Does my child have to pitch in this division?

A: Every player will have the same opportunity to learn pitching skills.  However, not every player will be required to pitch.

 

Q: Can my child play up?

A: Parents may request that their child play up one division level.  However to play up, a player must attend both the higher and lower division’s assessment and be drafted to the higher division.  If they are not drafted to the higher division, they must accept playing in the lower division.  All player assignments are ultimately determined by the Player Agent and President.

  

Q: Can I have my child play on a team with their friends?

A: Not unless they are drafted on to that team. In this age group, player's skills are evaluated in a skills assessment. Then a draft is held.

 

Q: What are the volunteer requirements?

A: Huguenot Little League is an all volunteer organization so there are many ways to volunteer. Help is always needed with registration, team parenting, assisting with pictures, opening day and fun day activities.  In addition, helping with post-season tournaments and working the concession stand are many of the ways to help support Huguenot Little League.