| 4U (T-Ball) | $125 | 13 | This is a true T-Ball league where the batter will hit off of a tee. Runs and outs are not kept and there are no umpires. Players will advance one base at a time, unless they hit a home run over the fence and/or they are the last batter in the lineup. We do not play with a catcher, but do play all other positions. The coaches will run both the practices and the games.
Games are 3 innings in length and played to a time limit of 60 minutes. An inning consists of each team batting through their entire lineup. Practices are usually 2-3 times per week before games start, and then usually once per week. Games are played primarily on Saturday, with the occasional Sunday and weeknight game. We aim to play at least 10 games in a season, weather permitting.
There are NO assessments for this league with teams being created by the League Director. Teams will usually have between 8 to 9 players, with a maximum of 10 (unless exceptions are made). This league does not have an end of season tournament. All players will receive a Jersey, Pants, Socks, Hat and a Trophy at the end of the season. |
| 5U (Rookie) | $155 | 8 | This is a beginner league and an introduction to coach pitch. Each batter will receive 3 pitches from the Coach, and if they do not hit a tee will be brought out for them to hit off of. Runs and outs are not kept and there are no umpires. Players will advance one base at a time, unless they hit a home run over the fence and/or they are the last batter in the lineup. We do not play with a catcher, but do play all other positions. The coaches will run both the practices and the games.
Games are 3 innings in length and played to a time limit of 60 minutes. An inning consists of each team batting through their entire lineup. Practices are usually 2-3 times per week before games start, and then usually once per week. Games are played primarily on Saturday, with the occasional Sunday and weeknight game. We aim to play at least 10 games in a season, weather permitting.
There are NO assessments for this league with teams being created by the League Director. Teams will usually have between 8 to 9 players, with a maximum of 10 (unless exceptions are made). This league does not have an end of season tournament. All players will receive a Jersey, Pants, Socks, Hat and a Trophy at the end of the season. |
6U, 7U, and 8U
Coach Pitch Leagues | $200 | 6U - 6
7U - 7
8U - 12 | These are our Coach Pitch Leagues where a coach from their team will pitch to all batters. Runs and outs are kept in these leagues and will be played with at least one umpire. Each batter will receive 5 pitches from the coach, and the player must hit one of these 5 pitches. A batter will be out if they do not swing at their last pitch, or after a swinging strike three. Players are not limited to one base and may advance based on their hit. Score is kept to a max of 5 runs per inning.
Games are 6 innings or time limit of 1:15. Games may also end when a team is mathematically eliminated due to max runs per inning. Base paths are set at 60'. All positions are fielded in these leagues and will be played with 4 outfielders. Practices are usually 2-3 times per week before games start, and then usually once per week. Games are played primarily on Saturday, with the occasional Sunday and weeknight game. We aim to play at least 10 games in a season, weather permitting.
Players will have assessments for coaches, and are selected to a team via a coaches draft. We can not guarantee requests to be paired with a friend, but requests are noted at the time of the draft. Siblings will always be placed on a team together. Teams will be made up of no more than 12 players. These leagues do have an end of season single elimination tournament. All players will receive a Jersey, Pants, Socks, and Hat. Players will receive either a Trophy or Ring (Tournament Finalist and Champion) at the end of the season. |
9U and 10U
Intro to Kid Pitch | $225 | 9U - 11
10U - 10 | These are our introduction to Kid Pitch Leagues. Runs and outs are kept in these leagues and will be played with at least two umpires. There will be 9 defensive positions fielded and open substitutions will be made for players on the bench. A continuous batting order is used so all players on the roster will bat. There will be no leadoffs in this league, but will introduce the Infield Fly and Dropped Third Strike at the 10U league. Score is kept to a max of 5 runs per inning.
Games are 6 innings or time limit of 1:30. Games may also end when a team is mathematically eliminated due to max runs per inning. Base paths are set at 60' and a pitching distance of 46'. Practices are usually 2-3 times per week before games start, and then usually once per week. Games are played primarily on Saturday, with the occasional Sunday and weeknight game. We aim to play at least 10 games in a season, weather permitting.
Players will have assessments for coaches, and are selected to a team via a coaches draft. We can not guarantee requests to be paired with a friend, but requests are noted at the time of the draft. Siblings will always be placed on a team together. Teams will be made up of no more than 12 players. Depending on registration, these leagues may be combined into one league and will play by the 9U rules. These leagues do have an end of season single elimination tournament. All players will receive a Jersey and Hat. Rings will be awarded only to the end of season tournament Finalist and Champions at the end of the season. |
12U
Core Kid Pitch | $225 | 5 | This is our core Kid Pitch League. Runs and outs are kept in these leagues and will be played with at least two umpires. There will be 9 defensive positions fielded and open substitutions will be made for players on the bench. A continuous batting order is used so all players on the roster will bat. This league adds leadoffs, pickoffs, and balks. Score is kept to a max of 7 runs per inning.
Games are 6 innings or time limit of 1:45. Games may also end when a team is mathematically eliminated due to max runs per inning. Base paths are set at 70' and a pitching distance of 50'. Practices are usually 2-3 times per week before games start, and then usually once per week. Games are played primarily on Saturday, with the occasional Sunday and weeknight game. We aim to play at least 10 games in a season, weather permitting.
Players will have assessments for coaches, and are selected to a team via a coaches draft. We can not guarantee requests to be paired with a friend, but requests are noted at the time of the draft. Siblings will always be placed on a team together. Teams will be made up of no more than 12 players. This league does have an end of season single elimination tournament. All players will receive a Jersey and Hat. Rings will be awarded only to the end of season tournament Finalist and Champions at the end of the season. |
| 14U Inter-Park | $250 | 9 | In the Fall of 2024, Hobgood joined an Inter-Park League for our 14U players aimed to continue to provide time to develop their skills, and an opportunity to see where they stand as they will face off against teams from some of our surrounding parks. These parks include, but are not limited to, West Cobb, Hopewell, Kennesaw, Acworth, Smyrna and Roswell parks.
Games are 7 innings or time limit of 1:45. Basepaths are set at 80' and the pitching distance is 54'. All practices will be held at Hobgood and are usually 2-3 times per week before game start, and then usually once per week. Games are played throughout the week and will be split with half of all games being played at Hobgood and the other half at the other team's field. We aim to play between 10-14 games in a season, weather permitting.
Players will have assessments for coaches, and are selected to a team via a coaches draft. We can not guarantee requests to be paired with a friend, but requests are noted at the time of draft. Siblings will always be placed on a team together. Teams will be made up of no more than 12 players. This league does have an end of season double elimination tournament. All players will receive a Jersey and Hat. |
13U-16U Juniors
16U-18U Seniors | $250 | 9 | These leagues are designed for players looking to continue their playing experience beyond the age of 12. This is where players get experience on a true large field with players getting the chance to play to the NFHS Rulebook. Our Juniors league will play at 54' pitching distance and 80' basepaths, with our Seniors playing to the full diamond of 60'6" pitching distance and 90' basepaths.
Games are 7 innings or a time limit of 1:45. There are no max runs per inning in these leagues. Practices are usually 2-3 times per week before games start, and then usually once per week. Games are played primarily on Saturday, with the occasional Sunday and weeknight game. We aim to play at least 10 games in a season, weather permitting. All games and practices will be held at Hobgood Park for this league.
These leagues are unique from all other Hobgood Leagues in that teams may be formed either via assessments and a coaches draft or are pre-formed without a draft. You do not have to be part of an existing team to play in either of these leagues. |