Key Contacts:

Vice President:  Thomas Rule

Hobgood Registrar:  Lori Bane


League Directors:

T-Ball (3 - 4 YOs) - Garrett Wilson

Rookie (4 - 6 YOs) - Garrett Wilson

A (5 - 7 YOs) - Thomas Rule

AA (6 - 8 YOs) - Thomas Rule

AAA (8 - 11 YOs) - Tim Smith

Major (10 - 12 YOs) - Greg Shewfelt

Intermediate (11 - 13 YOs) - Lance Masters

Junior  (13 - 14 YOs) - Tim Smith

Senior  (15 - 17 YOs) -  Lori Bane

Specific League Information (Please note that Players will be placed in leagues based on the 2021 Little League Age Chart for our FALL 2020 Season.  As clarification, the league's age groups listed are based on your player's age on August 31, 2021.:

                                                                                       2021 Little League®Age Chart
                                                                                      FOR BASEBALL DIVISION ONLY
                                               Match month (top line) and box with year of birth. League age indicated at right.

Rookie League (Age group:  4 - 6 YOs)  (Cost $155.00) (LD: Garrett Wilson) Practices and games will be played on both Hobgood Field #6 and/04 Hobgood Field #8:

This league is for beginner players. It is a Coach's pitch league, where the batter receives three pitch from the Coach and they don't hit it a tee is brought out for them to hit off of. Runs and Outs are not kept in this league, players advance one base at a time, and there are no umpires. Games are 3 innings in length (Time limit of games is 1:15) An inning consist of each team batting through their entire line-up. Players advance once base at a time (unless they hit a homerun over the fence and/or they are the last batter in the line-up). We don't play with a catcher but field all other positions.  Teams are formed by the League Director and teams usually have between 9 to 10 players. There are NO assessments for this league. The Coaches run the practices and games. Practices are usually two or three times a week before the first game and no more practices, except possibly during FALL BREAK; once Games Start. Games are usually two times a week, primarily Saturdays (Sunday games will happen on occasion, as well) and another day during the week. We usually play between 9 and 12 games (depending on the weather.)  This league doesn't have an end of the season tournament. As part of your registration the park provides the following:  Game Jersey, Game Pants, Socks, hat and a trophy at the end of the season.

A League (Age group: 5 - 7 YOs) (Cost $195.00) (LD: Thomas Rule) Practices and games will be played on Hobgood Field #7:

This league is for players who have played baseball prior to this season. This is a Coach pitch league, but outs and scores are kept in this league and games are player with an umpire. Batters receive 5 pitches from the coach. A player must hit one of five pitch thrown to them at the plate or they will be counted out. The third swinging strike is an out. A batter must swing at the 5th pitch or they will be called out. Players are not limited to one base and may advance based on their hit. Score is kept to 7 runs per inning max. Games are 6 innings or time limited at 1:20. (Games will also end when a team is mathematically eliminated due to max. runs per inning) Bases are 60'. All positions are fielded. Players are selected through a draft and this league will have assessments. Teams will be made up of 12 players. Practices are usually two or three times a week before the first game and no more practices, except possibly during FALL BREAK; once Games Start. Games are usually two times a week, primarily Saturdays (Sunday games will happen on occasion, as well) and another day during the week. We usually play between 9 and 12 games (depending on the weather.)  This league does have an end of the season tournament.   Seeding for the end of the season tournament will be based on a blind draw.  As part of your registration the park provides the following:  game jersey, game pants, socks, hat and a trophy or ring at the end of the season.

AA League (Age group: 6 - 8 YOs) (Cost $195.00) (LD: Thomas Rule)  Practices and games will be played on Hobgood Field #12 (down near Bascomb Elementary):

This league is a little more advanced than our Single A league but played under the same format. This is a Coach pitch league. Outs and scores are kept in this league and games are player with an umpire. Batters receive 5 pitches from the coach. A player must hit one of five pitch thrown to them at the plate or they will be counted out. The third swinging strike is an out and no walks are allowed. A batter must swing at the 5th pitch or they will be called out. Players are not limited to one base and may advance based on their hit. Score is kept to 7 runs per inning max. Games are 6 innings or time limited at 1:20. (Games will also end when a team is mathematically eliminated due to max. runs per inning). Bases are 60'. All positions are fielded. Players are selected through a draft and this league will have assessments. Teams will be made up of 12 players. Practices are usually two or three times a week before the first game and no more practices, except possibly during FALL BREAK; once Games Start. Games are usually two times a week, primarily Saturdays (Sunday games will happen on occasion, as well) and another day during the week. We usually play between 9 and 12 games (depending on the weather).  This league does have an end of the season tournament.  Seeding for the end of the season tournament will be based on a blind draw.  As part of your registration the park provides the following:  Ggame jersey, game pants, socks, hat and a trophy or ring at the end of the season.

AAA League (Age group:  8 - 11 YOs) (Cost $195.00) (LD: Tim Smith) Practices and games will be played on Hobgood Field #11:

This is the introduction to Kid Pitch League.  It is designed for players who are new to Kid Pitch and/or whose skill sets are not advanced.  There are no leadoffs allowed in this league.  This league will play on Field 11.  Players are selected through a draft and this league will have assessments. Teams will be made up of 12 players.  There will be 9 defensive players in the field and substitutions will be made for players on bench.  Continuous batting order is used so all players on roster will bat.  Score is kept to 5 runs per inning max. Games are 6 innings or time limited at 1:30. (Games will also end when a team is mathematically eliminated due to max. runs per inning)  Scores, standings and pitch counts are recorded throughout the season.  Practices are usually two or three times a week before the first game and no more practices, except possibly during FALL BREAK; once Games Start. Games are usually two times a week, primarily Saturdays (Sunday games will happen on occasion, as well) and another day during the week. We usually play between 9 and 12 games (depending on the weather).  This league does have an end of the season tournament.  Seeding for the end of the season tournament will be based on a blind draw.   As part of your registration the park provides the following:  game jersey, game pants, belt and hat.  A trophy or ring will be awarded ONLY to the End of Season Tournament Finalist and Champion. (No participation Trophies for players in this league.)

Major League (Age group:  10 - 12 YOs) (Cost $220.00) (LD: Greg Shewfelt) Practices and games will be played on Hobgood Field #10:

This is the core Little League Kid Pitch League for 10, 11, and 12 year olds.  It is designed for any 12 year old player and more advanced 10 and 11 year old players.  There are still no lead offs in this league, and the dimensions are still set at 46' pitching mound and 60' base paths.  This league will play on Field 10. Players are selected through a draft and this league will have assessments. Teams will be made up of 12 players. There will be 9 defensive players in the field and substitutions will be made for players on bench.  Games are 6 innings or time limited at 1:30.  Continuous batting order is used so all players on roster will bat.  Scores, standings and pitch counts are recorded throughout the season.  Practices are usually two or three times a week before the first game and no more practices, except possibly during FALL BREAK; once Games Start. Games are usually two times a week, primarily Saturdays (Sunday games will happen on occasion, as well) and another day during the week. We usually play between 9 and 12 games (depending on the weather).  This league does have an end of the season tournament.  Seeding for the end of the season tournament will be based on a blind draw.  As part of your registration the park provides the following:  game jersey, game pants, belt and hat.  A trophy or ring will be awarded ONLY to the End of Season Tournament Finalist and Champion. (No participation Trophies for players in this league.)

Intermediate League (Age group: 11 - 13 YOs) (Cost $220.00) (LD: Lance Masters) Practices and games will be played on Hobgood Field #5:

This is the Kid Pitch League designed for easier transition to the full-size baseball field.  It is meant for more advanced 11 and 12 year old players or 13 year old players who are not ready to make the jump to the "Big" field.  Leadoffs are introduced in this league, and the dimensions move up to 50' pitching mound and 70' base paths.  This league will play on Field 5.  Players are selected through a draft and this league will have assessments. Teams will be made up of 12 players. There will be 9 defensive players in the field and substitutions will be made for players on bench.  Games are 6 innings or time limited at 1:40.  Continuous batting order is used so all players on roster will bat.  Scores, standings and pitch counts are kept and there is an end of season tournament.  Seeding for the end of the season tournament will be based on a blind draw.  Practices are usually two or three times a week before the first game and no more practices, except possibly during FALL BREAK; once Games Start. Games are usually two times a week, primarily Saturdays (Sunday games will happen on occasion, as well) and another day during the week. We usually play between 9 and 12 games (depending on the weather).  As part of your registration the park provides the following: game jersey and a hat.  A trophy or ring will be awarded ONLY to the End of Season Tournament Finalist and Champion. (No participation Trophies for players in this league.)


Junior League (Age group: 13 - 14 YOs) (Cost $240.00) (LD: Tim Smith) Practices and games will be played on Hobgood Field #9:

The field is set at 60' Pitching Mound and 90' Base paths.  This league will play on Field 9.  Players are selected through a draft and this league will have assessments. Teams will be made up of 12 players. There will be 9 defensive players in the field and substitutions will be made for players on bench.  Games are 7 innings or time limited at 1:50.  Continuous batting order is used so all players on roster will bat.  Scores, standings and pitch counts are kept and there is an end of season tournament.  Seeding for the end of the season tournament will be based on a blind draw.  Practices are usually two or three times a week before the first game and no more practices, except possibly during FALL BREAK; once Games Start. Games are usually two times a week, primarily Saturdays (Sunday games will happen on occasion, as well) and another day during the week. We usually play between 9 and 12 games (depending on the weather).  As part of your registration the park provides the following:  game jersey and a hat.  A trophy or ring will be awarded ONLY to the End of Season Tournament Finalist and Champion. (No participation Trophies for players in this league.)

Senior League (Age group: 15 - 17 YOs) (Cost $240.00) (LD: Lori Bane) Practices and games will be played on Hobgood Field #9: 

This is High School Baseball rules.  The field is set at 60' Pitching Mound and 90' Base paths.  This league will play on Field 9.  Players may be selected through a draft, Head Coach may bring 10 players with final team spots being assigned by the league and/or player assignments by the League Director. Teams will be made of at least 12 players.  There will be 9 defensive players in the field and substitutions will be made for players on bench.  Games are 7 innings or time limited at 1:50.  Continuous batting order is used so all players on roster will bat.  Scores, standings and pitch counts are kept and there is an end of season tournament.  Seeding for the end of the season tournament will be based on a blind draw.  Practices are usually two or three times a week before the first game and no more practices, except possibly during FALL BREAK; once Games Start. Games are usually two times a week, primarily Saturdays (Sunday games will happen on occasion, as well) and another day during the week. We usually play between 9 and 12 games (depending on the weather).  As part of your registration the park provides the following:  game jersey and a hat.  A trophy or ring will be awarded ONLY to the End of Season Tournament Finalist and Champion. (No participation Trophies for players in this league.)