1) T-Ball
For young players who require some training in basic baseball concepts and skills
2) 1A (Machine Pitch)
Player can catch most balls thrown to them overhand from 40'.
Throw accurately to a 40’ target.
Hit the ball regularly in T-Ball, and at least occasionally, out of the infield.
Catch fly balls with glove fingers facing up.
3) AA (Player Pitch)
Catch 75% of the balls thrown to them overhand from 50’.
Throw accurately to a 50’ target
Hit the ball regularly at the 1A level, and at least occasionally out of the infield.
Catch fly balls routinely with glove fingers facing up and throw with good form.
4) AAA (Player Pitch)
Catch, with ease, almost every ball thrown from 60 feet.
Throw a ball with good mechanics accurately to a receiver 60’ away.
Hit the ball regularly with some authority, and, at least occasionally, out of the infield at the AA level.
Routinely catch fly balls in a proper fielding position.
5) Majors (Player Pitch)
Meet all of the qualifications of AAA players (as described below).
Have had some success in AAA; or, if they never played in AAA, demonstrate through tryouts or their play at other levels or leagues that they could have.