Players born between 9/1/2014 and 8/31/2015
Overview
Pinto Baseball is a hybrid kid/coach pitch league. Transitioning a player from t-ball to kid pitch can be very challenging. This league aims to make that challenge easier by gradually transitioning kids from hitting a baseball off a coach to kid pitch baseball. There are 14 regular season games, followed by a single elimination tournament. Teams will form mid-late March with the season approximately lasting from early April to mid-June.
Gameplay
Games are six innings with 5-run limits per inning. Games typically last between 90 and 120 minutes. Oak Park is a large community, so the skill level will be wide ranging, but coaches will focus on teaching fundamentals.
Time Commitment
Time commitment is approximately 4 to 6 hours/week between games and practices.
How Teams are Made
While we can’t promise honoring teammate requests, we try to do our best at this age level. Please don’t hesitate during registration to request a teammate or two as we try to make teams have a competitive balance, but also based on player teammate requests. We typically are able to honor over 80 percent of requests. This is the last baseball league where teammate requests are routinely honored.
Coaches - Please volunteer
Our entire baseball and softball organization is composed of volunteers. Last year, our organization had over 300 volunteer coaches. The skill level of our coaches ranges from “former professional player” to “never played.” All of our volunteer coaches must pass a background check and take a Safe Sport Certification. We offer help and guidance for coaches who have little to no experience. Some of our very best coaches have no experience but are great human beings who understand what it means to be a leader and make a fun and rewarding experience for their players. Contact the VP of Baseball for more information.
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