Majors BaseballThe Majors baseball division promotes competition to a higher degree as compared to the Minor League. Within this more competitive environment, the emphasis remains on improving baseball skills, building individual self-esteem, promoting team camaraderie and emphasizing fair play. The division is designed to be both the satisfying culmination of some players' Little League careers and to prepare other players for higher levels of play including advancement in Little League Tournament play (or “All Stars”) at the end of the season and readiness to move up to play on the full 90 foot diamond.
In Majors, players tend to specialize at particular defensive positions, even during the regular season. Although this of course helps coaches field competitive teams for interlocking play, the main reason is to protect children from physical injury and embarrassing or unpleasant experiences.
The Minors level is open to Majors-age players who are still learning baseball fundamentals and not drafted to a Majors team.
Who can play?
- “League Age” 10 – 12 year olds
- “League Age” 9 year olds may be evaluated for the Majors Draft if requested by the parent
- New and experienced players are welcome
- Players are selected through a mandatory evaluation and subsequent draft process (players remain with their drafted team for the duration of their Majors tenure)
What is included?
- A jersey, hat, and socks that players get to keep!
- A team photo
- Use of basic playing equipment (bats, catchers gear, etc)
- Regular full field practices and batting cage access
- Robust game schedule
- Playoffs: League Playoff & Town Playoff
- 1 manager and 2+ dedicated coaches per team
- All coaches are background checked with 1 or more coaches certified in CPR & First Aid
- Easy to use team specific web and mobile platform for schedules and communications
- Knowledgeable adult umpire service used for all games
What equipment is needed?
- Glove
- Baseball Pants (Grey Recommended)
- Cleats
- Hydration
- Groin Protector
Other recommended items include:
- Personal Batting Helmet (Strongly Encouraged)
- Batting Gloves
- Belt
- Sunglasses
- Equipment Bag
- Personal Specialized Position Equipment
- Cooling Devices
*It is recommended that players wait to purchase new bats and gloves until they speak with a coach who can assist with proper sizing
Parent Expectations
Parents are expected to help with the following:
- Field care as directed
- Scorekeeping (one scorekeeper from the home team is required for a game to be played)
- Volunteering in the concession on a rotational basis
- Prompt drop off and pickup
Schedules
Games:
- 3 Majors games will typically be played per week usually on Monday, Wednesday and Saturdays. Games are played against other VRLL teams and Little Leagues throughout Greater Hartford/Tolland Counties, as set by the league
Practices:
- Typically, 2 per week during the season, as set by the head coach with 3+ in the preseason
- Blended use of full fields, batting cages, bullpens, and training gear
*Schedules are published once teams are created. All schedules subject to change.
Click here for the rules of play
