⚾ UKC Baseball Division – Minors & Majors

Following Cal Ripken / Babe Ruth League Guidelines

The Upper Kittitas County Youth Baseball & Softball Association (UKCYBSA) Baseball Division provides a competitive yet development-focused experience that follows official Cal Ripken Baseball guidelines under the Babe Ruth League. Our goal is to teach the game the right way while ensuring a fun and supportive environment for all players.

Players are placed in either Minors or Majors based on league age (age as of May 1, 2025), skill level, and evaluation.

🔹 Minors Baseball (Ages 8–10)

League Age: 8–10
This is typically the first introduction to player-pitch baseball and live game scenarios. It’s structured to help young athletes gain confidence while learning key rules and teamwork.

Key Features:

• Pitching Distance: 46 feet

• Base Paths: 60 feet

• Umpired games using Cal Ripken Minor League rules

• Limited stealing (no stealing home)

• Dropped third strike and infield fly rule do not apply

• All players rotate through positions and play time is balanced

• Score is kept, but development is prioritized over winning

📝 Player Evaluations:
All registered Minors players will attend a player evaluation in late February to help us form balanced and fair teams across the division.

🔹 Majors Baseball (Ages 10–12)

League Age: 10–12
Majors offers a competitive experience with full Cal Ripken rules and prepares players for middle school and travel baseball.

Key Features:

• Pitching Distance: 50 feet

• Base Paths: 70 feet

• Lead-offs and stealing allowed

• Dropped third strike and infield fly rules apply

• Games may include interleague play and local travel

• Players are encouraged to learn positional roles and strategic play

• Tryout required for any player moving up from Minors

📝 Player Evaluations:
All Majors players must participate in the end-of-February evaluation to ensure teams are evenly balanced and that players are placed appropriately.

🛡️ Safety, Sportsmanship & Development

We prioritize:

• Sportsmanship and leadership on and off the field

• Equal opportunity for players to grow in multiple positions

• A strong partnership between coaches and parents

• Babe Ruth League pitch count and rest rules to protect young arms

📅 Schedule & Equipment

• Games and practices held at Roslyn Park and Memorial Park

• Expect 2–3 days a week for games and practices

• UKCYBSA provides: jersey and helmet

• Players should bring:
  ✅ Glove
  ✅ Cleats (no metal)
  ✅ Baseball pants
  ✅ Bat (optional, must be USA Baseball certified)

💬 Questions?

Reach out any time:
📧 [email protected]

We’re excited to help your player grow and succeed in UKCYBSA Baseball!