Hamel Baseball

The Major League Division is the intermediate level into traditional baseball in which kids pitch and Little League rules are fully enforced into game play. 

The focus of Majors is to continue to develop fundamentally sound ballplayers while doing so in a positive and encouraging approach that aims to continue growing a love for the game.  In addition, in the spirit of competition, sportsmanship is greatly emphasized. 

The goal of the program is to get kids to progress naturally and prepare them for the Junior Leagues.

Major teams can expect to practice and/or play up to 4-5 times per week.

The teams in the Major League level will play against other in-house Hamel teams and neighboring Little League teams. 

Major League level teams will compete in District 1 end of the season tournaments.  Weekend play is likely for the postseason tournament.

Participants will be eligible for selection to All Star teams which will be formed toward the end of the regular season. Refer to the All-Star Page for more information.

Games and practices will be held at the Hamel Hunter Field off Hunter Lane and the Hamel Lighted Field off of Brockton Lane N in Hamel. 

Additionally, games will be played at neighboring Little League communities as scheduled.

Fee

$225 per player

Registration

Age Requirements*:  Major League Division is primarily for kids 11-12 as of April 30, 2012.

*Please note: 10 year-olds wishing to play Majors must be evaluated in the top 10% of eligible Majors participants.  Not all 11 year-olds may play in Majors, rather based on parent request or skill evaluation, players may be put on Minor League teams.

Team Formation

Teams will be comprised of no more than 12 players.

Evaluations are used to create more balance among teams.  If possible, Major teams will stay intact from year to year, only adding players when space on a team becomes available.  However the HAC Board reserves the right to make changes to teams in the event that team talent become imbalanced or if coaches are not disseminated equally.

"Play with" requests will not be honored.

A progression of more moderate baseball skills will be taught at the Majors.  Whether in a game or practice, each player will also be encouraged to pitch and play catcher.

Little League rules are in force, including pitch counts, bunting, strikeouts and walks.  Continuous batting lineups will be used.  Umpires are used.

Regardless of outcome, coaches will focus on the things that players can control—showing up on time, running hard on the base paths, hustling onto and off the field, taking quality at-bats and giving their best effort.

At the Major League level, Hamel Baseball provides:

• Baseballs (practice and official game balls)
  
• Catcher’s Gear
• Team Jersey (to be returned after the season)
• Team Cap

Players are required to supply their own:

• Helmets (royal blue preferred)
• Glove
• Baseball bat(s)
• Baseball pants (gray)
• Athletic Supporter and protective cup
• Rubber cleated baseball shoes
• Baseball sox and belt (royal blue)
  

NOTE:  Please write your child’s name on all personal equipment.