Anthracite Baseball Association

The Anthracite Baseball Association is for players age 4-16, born within 5/01/2009 to 4/30/2022. We provide youth baseball divisions including Junior, Pioneer, Teener and Senior level play. It does not include youth softball level divisions.

 

• Ages 4-12 will play in the Lower Level Divisions. (T-Ball/Minor/Major in Little League "LL", Junior in ABA, Seasons vary in length)

• Ages 13-14 will play in the Pioneer Division. (April thru May)

• Ages 13-16 will play in the Teener Division. (May thru End of July)

• Fall Baseball has (2) divisions. Ages 9-11 for Junior and 12-16 for Senior. (End of August thru October)

 

Players age 13-14 can play in both the Pioneer and Teener level divisions. The Teener game season starts right after Pioneer.

 

If a 15-16 year old plays for the local high school teams (JV or Varsity), they must play for that team during that time.

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T-Ball thru Junior Divisions

• Age: 4-12

• Sub-Divisions: T-Ball (LL), Minor (LL), Major (LL), Junior (ABA)

• Season Length: Varies by level

• Opening dates:

  • Junior: 5/8/26

  • Majors (LL): 4/13/26

  • Minors (LL): 5/2/26

  • T-Ball (LL): 5/16/26

• Game start: 5:30 until May 1, 6:00pm after May 1

• Bat type: USA Stamp Little League Approved

• Cleats: Molded plastic (NO METAL)

• Distance in feet (Pitching/Bases): 46'/60'

• Helmet: C-Flap is required (What is a C-Flap? See image)

 

Pioneer Division

• Age: 13-14

• Season Length: Until end of May

• Opening date: 4/20/26

• Game start: 5:30 until May 1, 6:00pm after May 1

• Bat type: BBCOR, USA Stamp or wood

• Cleats: Metal or molded

• Distance in feet (Pitching/Bases): 60'-6"/90'

• Helmet: C-Flap is recommended, but not required

 

Teener Division

• Age: 13-16

• Season Length: 8-9 weeks

• Opening date: 5/26/26

• Game start: 5:45pm

• Bat type: BBCOR or wood (No USA Stamp)

• Cleats: Metal or molded

• Distance in feet (Pitching/Bases): 60'-6"/90'

• Helmet: C-Flap is recommended, but not required

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We recommend a personal batting helmet for each player. See the C-flap rules in each division.

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At minimum, teams will purchase hats and jerseys and distribute to the players. For pants, ask the coach when you are contacted for more information.

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