BABE RUTH LEAGUE, INC.
*Babe Ruth League, Inc has not changed the playing age determination date for Cal Ripken Baseball or Babe Ruth Baseball.
Season of 2023:
Cal Ripken – Any player born prior to May 1, 2019 and on or after May 1, 2010 will be eligible for Cal Ripken Baseball League competition.
Cal Ripken Baseball Division - Ages 4-12
Keeping baseball FUN-especially in the early stages of youth baseball-is a primary concern of Babe Ruth League's Cal Ripken Division, which is comprised of the following divisions:
Majors (ages 11-12): The most experienced level of Cal Ripken Baseball, recommended for 11 and 12 year old players. Cal Ripken Baseball is played under the Official Baseball Rules, but implements some special rules as necessary for the development and welfare of this young age group. Under the Major Division, there are two formats, the Major/70 and Major/60 divisions. In both formats, games consist of six innings. In order to encourage the league to train more pitchers, there are rules that set the maximum number of innings a pitcher may pitch in a calendar week.
Minors (ages 9-10): Recommended for ballplayers ages 9-10. Players build and refine their fundamental skills while beginning to understand game strategy and teamwork. In most regions, participants first experience post-season tournament competition in this level, leading to the 10 Year-Old World Series.
Rookies (ages 7-8): Designed primarily for ballplayers ages 7-8, this division makes use of a pitching machine to allow for more hittable balls at the plate and more action in the field. Fear of actually being hit by a pitched ball is diminished. It makes the game safer and improves the playing confidence and ability of all participants.
Quickball (ages 4-6): Ballplayers ages 4-6 learn baseball fundamentals in a supportive team environment. Proven much more exciting and beneficial than t-ball, Quickball is a high-speed, low-pressure baseball training sport — a hybrid program for all ages that teaches but doesn't dictate. Mixing physically-active game play with individual accomplishment and style, Quickball is revolutionizing baseball programming for young players.
Babe Ruth – Any player born prior to May 1, 2010 and on or after May 1, 2008 will be eligible for Babe Ruth Baseball League competition.
Babe Ruth Baseball Division - Ages 13-14
Recommended for ballplayers ages 13-14. Featuring a 60' pitching distance and 90' base paths, this division introduces gameplay on a professional/regulation sized field.