Anthracite Baseball Association

The Anthracite Baseball Association is for players age 4-16, born within 5/01/2008 to 4/30/2021. 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 Junior Divisions. (T-Ball/Rookie/Minor/Major Seasons vary in length)

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

• Ages 13-16 will play in the Teener Division. (May-June)

 

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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Junior Division

• Age: 4-12

• Sub-Divisions: T-Ball, Rookie, Minor, Major

• Season Length: Varies by level

• Opening dates:

  • Majors - Friday, April 25

  • Minors - Monday, May 5

  • Rookie/T-Ball - Saturday, May 3

• Game start: 6:00pm

• Bat type: USA 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: TBD

• Opening date: Monday, April 14

• Game start: 5:45pm

• Bat type: BBCOR or USA -5

• 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: Monday, May 26

• Game start: 5:45pm

• Bat type: BBCOR

• 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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