The fall baseball program is divided into leagues based on the league age (as of April 30 of the next year). In order to maintain the proper level of competition in each league and to allow developing players to benefit from playing with more experienced players, all players are required to play only in their proper and assigned league, except where a safety concern dictates playing in a lower division. All divisions from Tee-Ball thru Majors play 1 game per week on Saturdays. The Babe Ruth divisions (ages 13 thru 18) may play in a cross-town league with home and away games, where the teams will play two games a week on pre-designated days.
SUMMER/FALL SOFTBALL
For Additional information regarding Summer/Fall Softball programs reach out to our
Softball FB Page: Franklin Softball
Softball Liaison: Kathy Makowski ([email protected])
Baseball Fall Divisions:
| Division
|
Playoffs |
Age |
Game Days |
Games
Per Week |
Boys/Girls? |
| Tee-Ball |
|
4, 5 |
Saturdays - 9:30 or 10:00 am start |
1 |
Co-ed |
| Coach Pitch |
|
6, 7 |
Saturdays - 9:30 or 10:00 am start |
1 |
Co-ed |
| Minors |
|
8, 9, 10 |
Saturdays - 9:30 or 10:00 am start
| 1 |
Boys |
| Majors |
|
11, 12 |
Saturdays - 9:30 or 10:00 am start |
1 |
Boys |
| Seniors BR13-15 |
Yes |
13, 14, 15 |
Home games - SAT/SUN (game times vary)
Away games - TUE/WED/THU (6pm or later) |
2 |
Boys |
| Seniors BR16-18 |
Yes |
16, 17, 18 |
Home games - SUN (4 pm or later)
Away games - TUE/WED/THU (6pm or later) |
2 |
Boys |
Tee-Ball (ages 4, 5) : For the first timers including 4 and 5 year old. Instructional clinics with basic baseball knowledge including hitting/fielding drills for 6-7 weeks, followed by organized games for the last two weeks of the season. Players are required to have their own protective cup and a fielding glove. Cleats are recommended, however sneakers are ok too. Bats are provided during clinics. A shirt and a cap is provided. Players can wear any activity pants.
Coach Pitch (ages 6, 7) : For the first timers and those moving up from Tee-Ball. Instructional clinics combined with games with a focus on development. Pitching machine may be used. Players are required to have their own protective cup, cleats, bat, helmet and a fielding glove. A shirt and a cap is provided. Players can wear any activity pants.
Minors 46/60 field (ages 8, 9, 10): This division is where players are introduced to live pitching and real baseballs. One game every Saturday with all the applicable Minors division baseball rules. Players are required to have their own protective cup, cleats, bat, helmet and a fielding glove. A shirt and a cap is provided. Players can wear any activity pants. Typically one practice a week based on weather and daylight.
Majors 50/70 Field (ages 11,12): Players follow more advanced rules, including leading, stealing on a pitch, and pitching with runners on base rules (from the stretch), etc. Players may expect to focus on specific playing positions and to learn more advanced skills. One game every Saturday with all the applicable Majors division baseball rules. Players are required to have their own protective cup, cleats, bat, helmet and a fielding glove. A shirt and a cap is provided. Players can wear any activity pants. Typically one practice a week based on weather and daylight.
SENIOR LEAGUE 60/90 Field - Ages 13/14/15: A competitive division, playing in a league with teams from neighboring towns. Home and away games. Standings maintained, and end-of-season playoffs. Games are played on the major league 90 foot fields, and rules follow Babe Ruth guidelines. Players are required to have their own protective cup, helmet, bat, cleats, and a fielding glove. Uniform includes a cap and a shirt. Players may purchase their own pants. Typically one practice a week based on weather and daylight.
BABE RUTH LEAGUE 60/90 - 16/17/18: A competitive league that plays as part of a local network of teams, with home and away games each week. The season runs approximately 8-9 weeks and begins in mid September. Games are played on the major league 90 foot fields, and rules follow Babe Ruth guidelines. Some travel to surrounding areas (Bridgewater/Hillsborough/Readington/Flemington). Players are required to have their own protective cup, helmet, bat, cleats, and a fielding glove. Uniform includes a cap and a shirt. Players may purchase their own pants. Typically one practice a week based on weather and daylight.