The Junior Division is for 13 & 14 year olds. This division is preparing the players to transition to high school and is very competitive. Players must try-out and be drafted to a team. Once you are drafted to a team, you are on that team until you move on to Seniors. Games are 7 innings (mercy rule 10 runs ahead after 5 innings). Time limits may be imposed for scheduling purposes. Standings are kept and used for Tournament of Champions seeding and the next year’s draft. There is a 9 batter line-up with substitutions. Players are guaranteed only 1 at bat and 2 innings on the field. There will be players that will only play the minimum and no more. Head first sliding, metal cleats, leading off, balks, and on deck batters are used in this division. 14 year olds who play high school ball will rejoin their Junior team at the conclusion of the high school season. Play takes place at Bill Martin Park and surrounding parks.
