Intermediate (50/70)

Intermediate, or 50/70, is a division is for players age 11 – 13 years old.  As the name indicates, this is an intermediate division, serving as a transition between the majors, or Little League Division, and Juniors. “50/70” refers to the pitch distance of 50 feet and the base path distance of 70 feet. Up to this point, players have been on a 46/60 field. This division introduces players to “open base” rules, allowing them to lead-off from bases and steal on the pitch. It also introduces pitchers to throwing from the stretch. This allows players to play the same version of baseball they see players from high school and up but offers a smaller scale field to adjust to it.

Season:

The season will begin in mid-April. The 50/70 division requires inter-league play, typically with Johnston Little Leagues. There will 2 weeknight games per week. Most, if not all games, played at Doanes Park will begin at 7:30 pm or 8:00 pm. Games at other parks will begin at either 6:00pm or 8:00pm. This is an exciting opportunity for players to experience playing under the lights.

All-Stars:

All players living within the Southeast Polk Little League boundaries, or attending a school within the boundaries, will be eligible for All-Stars. Teams are decided based on coach nominations and a voting process. If picked for All-stars the player will be expected to be available for practices and games from late June through mid to late July (depending on how far they get in the tournament).

Uniform:

A jersey and hat will be provided.  Players should check with their coach for the color of baseball pants they will need.  Players will need cleats.  This division allows metal spikes, however, it is recommended that players stay with plastic cleats.

Equipment:

Glove

  • Players are required to have a glove

Balls

  • Pleasant Hill Little League will provide the balls for practice and games

Bats

  • Players at the 50/70 level should provide their own bats
  • ALL LITTLE LEAGUE BATS MUST MEET LITTLE LEAGUE’S “USA BASEBALL BAT STANDARDS”
    • Official Little League Bat Standards can be found on the Little League Website under Bat Rules.
    • For a list of approved bats through the USABat Standard please visit usabat.com
    • Please note, the below information was copied from the Little League website and was accurate as of the date of publishing.  If there is a discrepancy between what is on this site and what is on the Little League website, the Little League website will always be considered to be correct.
    • Bats shall not be more than 34 inches in length, nor more than 2 5/8 inches in diameter at its smallest part
      • If wood, not less than 15/16 inches in diameter (7/8 inch for bats less than 30″) at its smallest part
      • Wood bats taped or fitted with a sleeve may not exceed 18 inches from the small end.
    • Bats must have the “USA Bats” logo to be approved for Little League Play
    • Exceptions to the USA Bats requirement for the Intermediate (50/70) division are as follows:
      • Note 1: Solid one-piece wood barrel bats do not require a USA Baseball logo in the Intermediate (50/70) Division
      • Note 2: Bats meeting the Batted Ball Coefficient of Restitution (BBCOR) performance standard are allowed in the Intermediate (50/70) Division.  Such bats shall be so labeled with a silkscreen or other permanent certification mark.
        • The certification mark shall be rectangular, a minimum of a half-inch on each side and located on the barrel of the bat in any contrasting color.
        • Aluminum/alloy and composite bats shall be marked as to their material makeup being aluminum/alloy or composite.
          • This marking shall be silkscreen or other permanent certification mark, a minimum of one-half-inch on each side, and located on the barrel of the bat in any contrasting color.
    • No bats baring the “USSSA” decal are allowed for Little League Play.

Batting Helmets

  • At the 50/70 Level the player should provide their own batting helmet to provide for a better fit
  • Because of safety regulations, Southeast Polk Little League and all affiliated leagues are required to provide batting helmets in case a player forgets theirs
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