About Fall Ball

The goals of Fall Ball are to:

1. Have fun playing Baseball.
2. Adjust to playing up in another division.
   
3. Continue the learning and skill development
4. Provide an outdoor sports option during the fall season.

FAQs

Q: Which division should my kid play in?  Single A, Machine Pitch, AA, AAA, Majors, 50/70 or Juniors?
A: Fall ball is a great opportunity to prepare for the next level of baseball. With some exceptions, your kid should sign up for the division they intend to play in the following Spring. When you register on our website, you will be limited to only a few options, possibly only one option depending on your child's league age.

Q: When is it?
A: Practices start in early September. The season starts Mid-September and ends early December.

Q:  What does it cost?
A: Non-competitive divisions (PeeWee/Farm) are $105 and Competitive Divisions (Majors, AAA, AA Rookie) are $160

Q: How is it different than the spring season?
A: Fall ball is typically more casual and more focused on instruction rather than competition. We do not track wins and losses. Due to kids “playing up” (see below), the level of baseball is at or slightly below the level of play at DRLL within the same divisions. Coaches are encouraged to move the kids around to various positions and give everyone who wants it a chance to pitch and play key positions.

Q: Where are practices? 
A: DRLL competitive divisions will practice at the Eastmark fields. Non-competitive divisions (PeeWee/Farm) will practice at green belts in the area around Eastmark. 

Q: Where are games?
A: All Games from all divisions will be at Eastmark Fields. 

Q: Can I form a team?
A: No.We do not accept team registrations. There are no evaluations or draft. Teams will be formed by the Fall Board and use data from the Spring to ensure competitive parity.

Q: Can I request a teammate or coach? 
A: Yes, but we cannot guarantee .We will do our best to accommodate any request we can. 

Q: If my kid “plays up” will he/she automatically get to play that higher level in Spring?
A: No. The level your child plays in Fall has no bearing on the level they play in Spring. They must still meet age and tryout requirements in Spring, even if they played that level in Fall.

Q: What's the difference between Fall and Spring ball?
A: Fall ball is more casual and relaxed than Spring ball and the focus is on learning rather than wins, losses and standings. If you're new to Little League, fall ball is the perfect opportunity to expose your child to Little League baseball without the competitive atmosphere of Spring baseball. In Fall ball, no standings are kept, and players are encouraged to try out new positions and generally prepare for playing up in the next division.

Q: Are there tryout/evaluations in Fall Ball?
A: No, kids are free to play at the level they select as long as they are playing in a division within their age range and there are no safety issues.

Q: What if my kid plays soccer, other sports, or can’t make it every weekend?
A: Fall Ball is a more flexible program than Spring and many kids play two, if not three sports during the fall. If your child will make more than half the Fall Ball season, you should sign up, your manager will understand.

Q: What level should my kid sign up for?
A: Generally, kids should sign up for the division they intend to play for in the Spring.

Division Summary

Below is a summary of each program available. Rules for each division can be found here. Additional details are also provided in each division section below.

PeeWee Division

This division is for players who are beginning to learn the fundamentals of throwing, catching, hitting, baserunning, and being part of a team. All skill levels are welcome!

- Players league ages: 4 - 6 (click here to determine league age)
- Rosters are typically 10-12 players per team
- 12 games in a season (no post-season)
- Games are approximately 1 hour
- All players bat every inning
- All players play the field every inning
- No score is kept

Farm Division

This division is for players who have advanced beyond tee ball and are ready to start hitting live pitching. The division is entirely coach pitch. Players will continue to develop the fundamentals of throwing, catching, hitting, base running, and being part of a team. All skill levels are welcome!

- Players league ages: 5-7 (click here to determine league age)
- Rosters are typically 10-12 players per team
- 10 games in a season (no post-season)
- Games are approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes
- All players bat every inning
- All players play the field every inning
- No score is kept

Rookie Division

The Rookie division is a transition period between machine pitch and player pitch. The games are played on 50 feet baseball diamonds with an umpire. The goal of Rookie is to introduce the players to hitting off of live pitching, develop game skills and knowledge, and to prepare them for our Minors division. The first 2 innings of each game is player pitch followed by machine pitch. All skill levels are welcome to register. All players will play. A draft is held in the spring season based on player evaluations / tryouts. 

- Players league ages: 7-9 (click here to determine league age)
- Rosters are typically 10-12 players per team
- 12 games in the regular season followed by a double elimination post season tournament
- Game score is kept
- Games are approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes
- All players bat every inning
- 10 players in the field
- Normal rules of baseball are followed

AA Minors Division

The minors division is real baseball played on a 60 foot diamond.  Players pitch all innings and umpires are in the field.  All skill levels are welcome to register. All players will play. 

- Players league ages: 8-10 (click here to determine league age)
- Rosters are typically 10-12 players per team
- 12 games in the regular season followed by a double elimination post season tournament
- Games are approximately1 hour and 45 minutes
- All players bat every inning
- 9 players in the field
- Normal rules of baseball are followed

AAA Minors Division

Similar to AA Minors but the next aged division.  All skill levels are welcome to register. All players will play. 

- Players league ages: 9-11 (click here to determine league age)
- Rosters are typically 10-12 players per team
- 12 games in the regular season followed by a double elimination post season tournament
- Games are approximately1 hour and 45 minutes
- All players bat every inning
- 9 players in the field
- Normal rules of baseball are followed

Majors Division

The Majors division is the final age group for the 60 foot diamond.  Players pitch all innings and umpires are in the field. A draft is held in the spring season based on player evaluations / tryouts. All skill levels are welcome to register. All players will play. 

- Players league ages: 11-12 (click here to determine league age)
- Rosters are typically 10-12 players per team
- 12 games in the regular season followed by a double elimination post season tournament
- Games are approximately 2 hours
- All players bat every inning
- 9 players in the field
- Normal rules of baseball are followed