Cal Ripken Division

Ages 4 - 12

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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 Major, Minor, Rookie, and T-Ball Divisions.

Major 70: The most experienced level of Cal Ripken Baseball, recommended for 11 and 12 year old players is the Ripken Major 70 Division played with field dimensions of 70 base paths and a pitching distance of 50 feet. Leagues and players that participate in the Major 70 program make the transition to the 90 foot diamond much more easily.

Major 60: Cal The game is played on a 60-foot diamond with a pitching distance of 46 feet recommended for ages 10 -12 year old players.  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.  Regulation games consist of six innings or four innings if a game is called.  Special base running rules are also in effect.

Minor: Recommended for 9 and 10 year olds.  Among teammates of their own age and experience level, players continue building and refining their fundamental skills while they begin to understand game strategy.  It is at the minor league level that players first experience post-season tournament competition, with district, state, and regional levels of play.

Post Season Opportunities: State and Regional Tournaments for 8, 9,10-11 & 12 Year olds are held each year and World Series tournaments are held for the 10 & 12 year old ages. The 11 & 12 yr old age groups have tournaments at both the 60 & 70 foot field dimensions. Leagues may enter teams into both tournaments if they so desire. Area winners advance to State tournaments where the winners advance to Mid-Atlantic Regional tournaments.