The Minor League Division helps continue a player’s transition to traditional baseball. Little League International rules are fully enforced without modification.
The foundational principles of the Major League Division are:
Develop fundamentally sound ballplayers and prepare them for the next level.
Foster each player’s love for the game through encouragement and positivity.
Emphasize respect for coaches, teammates, umpires, and the opposition.
| DAYS: | MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY (3-4 practices/games per week) |
| TIME: | Generally between 5:15 & 9:30 p.m. |
| DATES (approx.) | April 15 – June 30 |
| DAYS: | 2 DAYS/WEEK (MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY) |
| TIME: | Generally between 5:15 & 9:30 p.m. |
| DATES (approx.) | July 15 – August 31 |
Games and practices will be held at:
Hamel Legion Park Fields
Quad Fields
Lighted Field
Hunter Lions Field
Other fields near Medina pending field capacity
See the Fields page for more information on these locations.
Some games may be played on a field in another community during interleague play. Please refer to that community’s league site for more details on the location of those fields.
Season fees may vary year-to-year and will be listed in registration.
Age Requirements:
Major League is for kids ages 10-12 (as of this year for Spring/Summer Season and as of next year for the Summer/Fall Season).
12-year-olds must play in Majors unless a waiver to play in Minors is signed by the Parent/Legal Guardian, League President, and District President.
11-year-olds are not guaranteed to play in Majors. Rather, based on the number of Major League teams, roster capacity, and skill evaluation, players may be placed in Minors.
Parent requests for an 11-year-old to play in Minors will also be considered.
10-year-olds may participate in Majors if they evaluate high enough and based on prior year coach feedback (if applicable).
9-year-olds are not eligible to play in the Major League.
Majors American Division:
This division is for the highest-skilled players based on evaluations and prior year coach feedback. Having a positive attitude, respecting coaches and umpires, supporting teammates, and committing to Hamel Baseball as first priority are other factors beyond baseball skill that are taken into consideration.
Majors National Division:
This division is for the next level of players based on evaluations and prior year coach feedback. Having a positive attitude, respecting coaches and umpires, supporting teammates, and committing to Hamel baseball as first priority are other factors beyond baseball skill that are taken into consideration.
Team Formation:
Evaluations are used to create balance among teams within each division. The Board reserves the right to make changes to teams in the event that team talent becomes imbalanced or if coaches are not disseminated equally.
See the Evaluations page for more information.
“Play with” requests will not be honored.
A progression of baseball skills will be taught in the Major League. Players will continue to rotate and experience all positions in practice. Coaches will continually evaluate each player’s skills and skill development during the season to ensure they are put in a position to succeed in games. All players may not play all positions in games and playing time may not be equal.
Coaches will focus on the things that ALL players can control:
Showing up on time
Positive attitude
Respect for coaches, the opposition, umpires, and teammates
Willingness to learn
Giving their best effort
Running hard on the base paths
Hustling on and off the field
Taking quality at-bats
Little League rules are fully enforced. It is up to coaches to know and understand the rules. The Little League rules app can be downloaded on iOS or Google Play devices.
(Link to download Little League Rules app)
Pitch Count Rules:
An example of a Pitch Count Tracker is provided below and can be downloaded and used during games.
See the Little League website for the full list of pitching and catching rules. If you have any questions, please ask the Major League Coordinator.
PITCH COUNT TRACKER
In the Major League, Hamel Baseball provides:
Baseballs (practice balls and game balls)
Catcher’s Equipment
Team Jersey
Team Hat
First Aid Kit
Coach’s Hat (rostered coaches only)
Coach’s Shirt (rostered coaches only)
Little League Patch
Players are required to supply their own:
Batting Helmet
Glove
Baseball bat (USA Baseball approved – “USAbat”)
Baseball or athletic pants (white or gray preferred)
Baseball socks and belt (to match jersey if possible)
Athletic Supporter and protective cup (optional, but required to play catcher)
Rubber cleated baseball shoes or athletic shoes
NOTE: Please write your child’s name on all personal equipment.
