Key Contacts:

Vice President:  Thomas Rule

Hobgood Registrar:  Lori Bane


League Directors:

T-Ball (3 - 4  YOs) - Joslyn Stemple

Rookie (4 - 6  YOs) - Joslyn Stemple

A (5 - 7  YOs)  - Thomas Rule

AA (6 - 8  YOs) -Brett Ruffino

AAA (8 - 11 YOs)  - Lance Masters

Intermediate (11 - 13  YOs)  -  Greg Shewfelt

Junior  (8th Graders)  -  Lori Bane

Senior  (9th, 10th, 11th, & 12th Graders)  -  Mitch Reed

Specific League Information (Please note that Players will be placed in leagues based on the 2022 Little League Age Chart or their grade in the 2021-2022 School year.)  As clarification, the league's age groups listed below are based on your player's age on August 31, 2022.

Rookie League (Age group:  4 - 6 YOs)  (Cost $155.00) (LD: Joslyn Stemple) 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 pitches from the Coach and they don't hit it a tee is brought out for them to hit from. 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 home run 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 usually once a week, 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 pitches 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 5 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 usually once a week, 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 for the Fall 2021 season.  As part of your registration the park provides the following:  game jersey, game pants, socks, hat, and a trophy (All players will receive a trophy at the end of the season, either a participation trophy or a trophy/ring for being the End of Season Tournament Finalist and/or Champion).

AA League (Age group: 6 - 8 YOs) (Cost $195.00) (LD: Brett Ruffino)  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 pitches 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 5 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 usually once a week, 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 for the Fall 2021 season.  As part of your registration the park provides the following:  Game jersey, game pants, socks, hat, and a trophy (All players will receive a trophy at the end of the season, either a participation trophy or a trophy/ring for being the End of Season Tournament Finalist and/or Champion).

AAA League (Age group:  8 - 11 YOs) (Cost $195.00) (LD: Lance Masters) 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 usually once a week; 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 for the Fall 2021 season.   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 or Divisional Cups for players in this league.)

Intermediate League (Age group: 11 - 13 YOs) (Cost $220.00) (LD: Greg Shewfelt) 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 1:45.  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 for the Fall 2021 season.  Practices are usually two or three times a week before the first game and usually once a week; 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 or Divisional Cups for players in this league.)


Babe Ruth Baseball - Ages 13-15 (Cost $240.00) (LD: Lori Bane) Practices (Carmel Elementary) and games will be played on Hobgood Field #9:

Founded in 1951, Babe Ruth Baseball League was created for ballplayers ages 13-15 who wished to continue their baseball playing experience beyond the age of 12. This is where players get their baseball cleats muddy for the first time on standard 90' diamonds under Official Baseball Rules used by Major League Baseball. In this division, teams are eligible to enter tournament competition and move along the tournament trail, culminating in a World Series. Three World Series are held in this division: one for 13 Year-Old players, one for 13 and 14 Year-Old Players, and the renowned 13-15 World Series.

Babe Ruth Baseball - Ages 16-18 (Cost $240.00) (LD: Mitch Reed) Practices and games will be played on Hobgood Field #9: 

The highest and most accomplished level in Babe Ruth Baseball. A favorite among high school players and coaches, this division prepares players for collegiate recruiting and the professional draft. This division allows players a chance to compete through a tournament trail to reach the 16-18 Year-Old World Series.