T-Ball - Spring 2021

Players 5 and 6 years of age as of May 1, 2021.

In-town non-travel program.

Games are held Saturday morning/eary afternoon at Cow Pond Field in Groton and will not conflict with soccer.  Practices are held during the week at a time convenient for parents and the coach.

The T-Ball program is designed to be non-competitive yet fun. No score is kept, and all games end in a tie. Baseball basics and terminology are introduced. Players will learn basic batting stance and swing, begin using their gloves to catch and field, be introduced to proper throwing mechanics, run the base paths, and play games with mixed infield/outfield positions.

The focus is on having fun, while learning the basics of baseball.

Base Cost: $85.00

Opened: 01/11/2021
Late date/fee: 03/01/2021$20.00
Closes: 03/03/2021

Open to: Boys & Girls
born between: 05/02/2014 and 05/01/2017

Coach-Pitch 2021 - Spring Season

Players 7 and 8 years of age as of May 1, 2021.

In-town, non-travel program. 

Games are held Saturday morning/eary afternoon at Cow Pond Field in Groton and will not conflict with soccer.  Practices are held during the week at a time convenient for parents and the coach.

The Coach-Pitch program is designed to be non-competitive. Players are introduced to safe/out baseball concepts. Players learn all the infield and outfield positions. Coaches play the pitching position and catcher play is introduced. Pitching may be introduced during the 2nd half of the season.

The focus is on having fun, while learning the basics of baseball.

Base Cost: $100.00

Opened: 01/11/2021
Late date/fee: 03/01/2021$20.00
Closes: 03/03/2021

Open to: Boys & Girls
born between: 05/02/2012 and 05/01/2014

Minors - Spring 2021

Players 9 and 10 years of age as of May 1, 2021.
 

This is the first age group where players pitch to opposing teams.

All Minors teams participate in the Macintosh League that includes travel to neighboring towns (past teams have been from Ayer, Littleton, Harvard, Townsend, Ashby, Pepperell, and Shirley).

Scores and standings are maintained by the Mac League and playoffs follow the regular season schedule. 

Base Cost: $135.00

Opened: 01/11/2021
Late date/fee: 03/01/2021$20.00
Closes: 03/03/2021

Open to: Boys & Girls
born between: 05/02/2010 and 05/01/2012

Majors 2021 - 60s and 70s - Spring Season

All players will be assessed on past Coach evaluations and will be placed on a team commensurate with their ability, subject to the number of registrations.

Cal Ripken Majors 60:  Players 11 and 12 years of age as of May 1, 2021.  More competitive play with standard 60 foot basepaths and 45' distance to pitcher's mound.

Cal Ripken Majors 70:  Players 11 and 12 years of age as of May 1, 2021.  Most competitive level of play in Macintosh league.  Field dimensions are expanded to provide for 70' basepaths and 50' to pitcher's mound.  Rules change to allow for leading and enforcement of balk rules.  Dimension and rules changes are designed to help kids transition to the larger diamond. 

All Majors teams participate in the Macintosh League that includes travel to neighboring towns (past teams have been from Ayer, Littleton, Harvard, Townsend, Ashby, Pepperell, and Shirley).

Scores and standings are maintained by the Mac League and playoffs follow the regular season schedule. 

Available roster slots are limited and filled by coaches' selection during an evaluation process.  Any player not selected for Cal Ripken Majors 70 based on evaluations is placed on a Cal Ripken Majors 60 team.

Base Cost: $145.00

Opened: 01/11/2021
Late date/fee: 03/01/2021$20.00
Closes: 03/03/2021

Open to: Boys & Girls
born between: 05/02/2008 and 05/01/2010