Junior Minor

Junior Minor is a second level instructional division of baseball.  This division is for players 6 years old who have played at least one year of tee ball and players 7-8 years old.  The players pitch for the first inning and then the coach pitches for the 2nd inning. They continue to alternate innings for the remainder of the game.  The Junior Minor division uses a regulation Little League baseball.

Season:

The Junior Minor season will begin around the second or third week of April. Practices will begin approximately two to three weeks before their first game, weather permitting. The players then play an average of two games per week (working around Memorial Day) for a total of 10-12 games. Southeast Polk Little League does do inter-league play to support smaller leagues in the area and provide players the opportunity to experience both home and away venues. At the conclusion of the regular season, all team will participate in the Travis Hough Memorial Tournament to crown a division champion.

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.  (Plastic spikes only)

Equipment:

Glove

  • Players need to have a glove

Balls

  • Southeast Polk Little League will provide the balls for practice and games

Bats

  • Players at the Junior Minor level should provide their own bats
  • Southeast Polk Little League will provide the coaches with 1-2 bats for players to use but it is much more helpful for the player to work on their swing using a consistent bat
  • 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 33 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 logo requirement for the Junior Minor division are as follows:
      • Note 1: Solid one-piece wood barrel bats do not require a USA Baseball logo in the Junior Minor Division
    • No bats baring the “USSSA” decal are allowed for Little League Play.
    • If you are purchasing a new bat for your player, we recommend you get a USA bat per the standards above so your player can use it for several years if they want. (Tee-ball bats are NOT allowed in the Minors division – ages 8 – 10)
    • Southeast Polk Little League Ground rules also allow the use of approved Tee-ball bats in the Junior Minor Division.
      • USABat standard Certified Tee-ball Bats (26″ and shorter) will feature the USA Baseball mark and text which reads only for use with approved Tee-balls.
      • Players may also use Tee-ball bats / other bats that were purchased or manufactured prior to 2018 when the new standard went into place.  (Exception: No bat with a USSSA stamp is allowed in any division of Little League)

Batting Helmets

  • Because of safety regulations, Southeast Polk Little League and all affiliated leagues are required to provide batting helmets
  • Your player is encouraged at the Junior Minor Level to provide their own batting helmet to provide for a better fit
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