NMLL Baseball Divisions (2026)

T-Ball (Ages 4–7, Coed)

• Purpose: Instructional, beginner-friendly division focused on fundamentals in a high-success environment (hitting from a tee).

• Eligibility: Ages 4–7 as of Aug 31, 2026 (4-6 year-olds with no prior experience should play T-Ball).

• Schedule: April–June; typically one practice + one game per week (mainly weekdays; occasional Saturday events/makeups).

• Locations: Mike Lansing T-Ball Fields

• Team Setup: Small rosters; friend/coach requests accepted. 

• What’s Provided: Team jersey, cap.

• What You Provide: Helmet, bat, cleats, pants, socks, glove.

• Notes: Fun, non-competitive; volunteering as coach/assistant encouraged.

• Cost: $175

Coach Pitch / Machine Pitch (Ages 6-9)

• Purpose: Transitional instructional setting with moderate competition. Coaches pitch first (tee may be used if necessary) and progressing to machine.

• Eligibility: Ages 6–9 (with few exceptions).

• Schedule: April–June; practices and games mostly weekdays, some Saturdays.

• Locations: Mike Lansing T-Ball Fields.

• Team Setup: Friend/coach requests accepted.

• What’s Provided: Jersey, cap.

• What You Provide: Helmet, bat, cleats, pants, socks, glove.

• Notes: Designed to build on T-Ball skills, increase in competitiveness, possible end of season tournament.

• Cost: $200

Minors - Player Pitch (Ages 8-11, mainly 9-10)

• Purpose: Instructional and developmental, but moderately competitive; follows Little League rules. Scores/standings are kept. Includes end of season tournament.

• Eligibility: Ages 8–11. All players must tryout, non-drafted 8-9 year olds will be placed in CMP.
  

• Schedule: Mid-March - late June; ~18–20 games, weekday evenings + Saturdays.

• Locations: Northwest Open Space + metro area road games.

• Practices: 1–4 per week, coach’s discretion.

• Team Formation: Tryouts + Draft. No friend/coach requests. 

• Postseason: Eligible for All-Stars (district, state).

• What’s Provided: Jersey, cap.

• What You Provide: Cleats, pants, socks, belt, bat, helmet, glove, protective cup.

• Cost: $250

Majors (Ages 10–12; mainly 11–12)

• Purpose: Competitive environment. Focus on skill advancement. Scores/Standings are kept, no per-inning run rules. Includes end of season tournament.

• Eligibility: Ages 10–12. All players must tryout -- non-drafted 10-11 year olds will be placed in Minors.
  

• Schedule:  Mid-March - late June; ~18–20 games, weekday evenings + Saturdays.

• Locations: Northwest Open Space + metro area road games.

• Practices: 1–4 per week, coach's discretion.

• Team Formation: Tryouts + Draft. No friend/coach requests. 

• Postseason: Eligible for All-Stars (district → state → regional → national).

• Cost: $250

Intermediate (50/70, Ages 11–13)

• Purpose: Transitional division; full baseball rules, 50’ mound & 70’ bases, leading off/stealing allowed.

• Eligibility: Ages 11–13, mosty 13-year-olds.

• Schedule: Mid-March - late June; ~18–20 games, weekday evenings + Saturdays.

• Practices: 1–4 per week, coach’s discretion.

• Team Formation: Draft/try-out required.

• Postseason: Eligible for All-Stars (district, state).

• Cost: $250

Juniors (Ages 13–14)

• Purpose: Competitive teen division; traditional rules with 90’ base paths.

• Eligibility: Ages 13–14.

• Schedule: Mid-March - late June; ~18–20 games, weekday evenings + Saturdays.

• Practices: 1–4 per week, coach’s discretion.

• Team Formation: Assessment + draft required (unless returning to same team).

• Postseason: Eligible for All-Stars (district, state).

• Cost: $250

Seniors (Ages 15–16)

• Purpose: High school-level play with advanced rules and competition.

• Eligibility: Ages 15–16.

• Schedule: Mid-May–late June; ~15–18 games, including weekday evenings and Saturday double-headers. Inter-league with metro-area teams.

• Practices: 1–4 per week.

• Team Formation: Preseason assessment + draft required (unless returning to same team).

• Postseason: Eligible for All-Stars (district, state).

• Cost: $250