Spring registration usually opens in mid-late October and runs through the early spring.

In the spring, there are a few divisions noted below. Please note that new-to-baseball players are welcomed and can join the league at any age.

Whiffle ball (new for 2024!)

Whiffle ball is focused on providing a fun introduction to baseball for 4-year olds. Players will receive a jersey and hat and will participate in weekly events (games/practices) each Saturday.

We are still working out the details, but the general plan is to have a short 30 minute practice before a 30-45 minute "game" on Saturdays.  Games will likely be three innings, and each player will bat each inning. Outs will not be recorded, gloves are optional and not necessary, and parent participation in the field is highly encouraged.  If the team finishes early, additional innings can be played based on team interest.

We try our best to group players from the same school or friends together on teams. Friend requests can be submitted during registration.

Of course, player/parent participation in the fun Opening Day ceremony, Player Appreciation Day, and other league events is highly encouraged.

Registration will close mid-late February.  Please spread the word to other players and families!

T-Ball

This division is primarily for 5-year olds and players hit a ball off the tee. Most games are 4 innings, and each player will get to bat each inning.

We try our best to group players from the same school or friends together on teams.  Friend requests can be submitted during registration.

In T-ball, there is usually one practice during the week and one game on Saturdays. Games are often played at the Upper Laurel campus field or the Encinal outfield.

Registration will likely close mid-late February.  Early Bird pricing is available through 12/31 each year.  Please register early as it helps the league plan.

Please spread the word to other players and families!

Coach Pitch

This division is primarily for 6-year olds. Similar to T-Ball, games are often 4-innings long, and each player will get to bat each inning. In this division, coaches will gently pitch the ball to their players about 5 times. If the player doesn't make contact, the ball will be placed on a tee so the player can successfully hit the ball.

We try our best to group players from the same school or friends together on teams.  Friend requests can be submitted during registration.

In Coach Pitch, there is usually one practice during the week and one game on Saturdays. Games are often played at the Upper Laurel campus field or the Encinal outfield.

Registration will likely close mid-late February.  Early Bird pricing is available through 12/31 each year.  Please register early as it helps the league plan.

Please spread the word to other players and families!

Machine Pitch

Machine Pitch is primarily focused on 7-8 year olds, and is a significant step-up from Coach Pitch in terms of game pace and competitive play.

In this division, a pitching machine is used to pitch the balls to the player, which provides reasonably consistent placement of pitches. During games, an umpire will feed the machine so the player can try to get a hit.  If the player swings three times without hitting the ball, they will be called out, so this is a step closer to regular baseball although players can't walk or steal. More info is on the Machine Pitch rules page.

There is usually one practice during the week or on Sunday, with one game during the week on Tues, Wed, or Thursday around 5PM, and then another game on Saturday. Games are played at Encinal Field, which has just had some major upgrades made to the dugouts.

To keep teams balanced, teams are organized through a draft process.  Players must attend the Player Evaluation Day, and then the coaches and the board will facilitate a process to form teams.  Coaches are usually organized in pairs ahead of the draft and will work as a team to draft their players.

While sometimes it can be disappointing for some players not to have all of their friends drafted onto the same team, it is a great way to meet other players and families in the league. As the players move on to Minors and Majors, most players and families have gotten know many other players in the division and this helps build the community spirit.

Registration will likely close mid-January. Early Bird pricing is available through 12/31 each year.  Please register early as it helps the league plan.

Minors

Minors is primarily focused on players who are 9-10 years old. Again this division is a large step up from the lower Machine Pitch division.  Most notably, kids will start learning how to pitch, and there are other base running rules that increase the pace of the game like stealing and tagging up.  More info can be found on the Minors rules page.

Similar to Machine Pitch, there is usually one practice during the week or on Sundays, with one game during the week on Tues, Wed, or Thurs and another on Saturdays.  Games are played at the Homer Field at Willie Mays Ballpark, which is located inside Holbook Palmer Park.  This field was re-constructed in 2015 and features a grass infield, bullpens, and a outfield fence (Home Runs are possible)!

Teams are formed using a draft process, and players must attend Player Evaluation day so the coaches can use that info to help shape their teams.

Registration will likely close mid-January. Early Bird pricing is available through 12/31 each year.  Please register early as it helps the league plan.

Majors

Majors is primarily focused on players who are 11-12 years old. This is the top division that plays games with in the M-A program and for the 12's, this year is equivalent to their "senior" season.

Again, Majors is a step up in play from the Minors division and includes new rules. Overall, the bar for play is raised in this division and there are a lot more defensive plays as well as the excitement of more home runs!  More information can be found on the Majors rules page.

Similar to Machine Pitch, there is usually one practice during the week or on Sundays, with one game during the week on Tues, Wed, or Thurs and another on Saturdays. Games are played at Burgess Park.

Registration will likely close mid-January. Early Bird pricing is available through 12/31 each year.  Please register early as it helps the league plan.

District 52 Juniors

The D52 Juniors program is focused on 13-14 year olds, who have the opportunity to play other nearby Little League programs on the District level.  Some teams include Redwood City, Alpine, Hillsborough, San Mateo, Palo Alto, and more.

In this division, the players will play on fields that have the pitchers mound set further back and also a longer distance between the bases.  Games are often played at the larger Burgess field (near the soccer fields), Nealon Park, or at the fields of other Little League programs.

Challenger

The Challenger division is focused on providing a fun baseball experience for athletes with disabilities. The age range for this division is wide - please contact the registrar at registrar@mabaseball.org for more details. There is no registration fee.

Practices are often held at Holbrook-Palmer park and games can be played there or against other leagues. Please contact us anytime for more information.