6U - Co-ed Tee-Ball
Tee-ball introduces young players to the basics of baseball. Basic hitting, fielding, throwing, catching and running skills are emphasized. At this age group we allow 4 - 6 year olds to learn the game of baseball in a fun, non-competitive environment. Games are 2 innings in length. Outs and runs are not recorded and each team bats their entire lineup in each inning. At this age level, a coach will sit on a bucket 20 feet from home plate and give the player a chance to hit a pitched ball. If the player is not able to hit the ball after 6 pitches then we put the ball on a tee for the player to hit. A softer compression ball is used at this age level for the player's safety. Games are played on 50 foot bases.
8U Ripken Rookie
The Rookie League is a machine pitch league for 7, 8, and some 9-year old players. The primary goal of Rookie League baseball is to provide individualized instruction to our players, emphasizing the fundamentals of the game (hitting, throwing, catching, and running). Additionally, this league represents the first level in the organization where the children are introduced to competitive baseball although scores are not kept. Games are played on 60 foot bases.
10U Ripken Minors
Minors baseball will transition kids from the pitching machine to live kid pitch. Players will expand from baseball basics to a more competitive and skilled league that will emphasize proper hitting techniques, base running, pitching and lead runner fielding situations. The league is designed for 9 and 10 year old players. Scores & standings are kept and an end of season playoff tournament is completed. Games are played on 60 foot bases.
12U Ripken Majors
This is the first baseball age group where most official baseball rules apply (leading off, stealing, etc...). Scores & standings are kept and an end of season playoff tournament is completed.Games are played on 70 foot bases.
14U and 16U Babe Ruth
Age Eligibility
- For the spring season, 14U is open to any player who is 14 years old or younger on May 1 of that year. For the spring season, 16U is open to any player who is 16 years old or younger on May 1 of that year.
- For the fall season, FCBRB uses next spring's ages (based on the May 1 2026 year for Fall 2025 date) to determine eligibility.
14U and 16U is played on a full sized regulation diamond. 90’ bases and 60’6” Mound Distance from Home Plate. All regular baseball rules apply.
Teams will participate in the Frederick County Babe Ruth League (FCBR). Score and Standings are kept and maintained by the FCBR Board and an End-of-Season Tournament is held. This is a recreational league with two divisions per age group (American and National) that are divided based on skill level of teams.
Please note that participation in this league requires a higher level of commitment from Volunteer Coaches, Players and Families alike. Games are played against other Frederick/Carroll County Baseball Organizations. (Walkersville, Mt. Airy, Thurmont, Westminster, Taneytown, Middletown, etc.) Travel to these other locations is frequent and regularly during weeknights.
Spring: Season begins early April. Up to 20 Regular Season games and End-of-Season Tournament. Multiple weekday games and weekend games. Practice days. Spring Season is very competitive.
Fall: Season begins Mid to Late August. Anywhere from 16-18 Games (depending on team number) and End-of-Season Tournament. Weekday games are limited to the early part of season (Start to Mid September) the rest of the season will be composed of Doubleheaders every Saturday and/or Sunday.
