Farm Baseball
This Farm division of Little League acts as a natural “next step” into baseball for graduating Teeballers. This division stresses skills development, tracking pitching and more “real game experience.” Unlike Minors, where players pitch to each other from a full 46 foot mound, a machine or coach pitches. No batter walks. Batters either hits or uses a tee on their last strike.
*League Age 8 year olds should attend Evaluations and are eligible to play in the Minors division. If you would like your 8 year old to be considered eligible for a Minors team, please contact our Players Agent and attend evaluations.
Who Can Play?
- “League Age” 6 – 8 year olds
- Players who are league age 6 and have played T-ball in an official Little League program will be placed in Farm
- Players who are league age 6 and have not played T-ball in an official Little League program will be placed in Teeball
- Other ages may play up or play down as appropriate
- New and experienced players are welcome
- Players are selected through mandatory assessments to ensure teams have balanced skill levels
What is included?- A jersey, hat, and socks that players get to keep!
- A team photo
- Use of basic playing equipment (bats, catchers gear, etc)
- Regular full field practices
- Full game schedule
- 1 manager and 2+ dedicated coaches per team
- All coaches are background checked with 1 or more coaches certified in CPR & First Aid
- Easy to use team specific web and mobile platform for schedules and communications
- Coaches share the umpiring responsibilities at this level.
What equipment is needed?
- Glove
- Baseball Pants (Grey Recommended)
- Cleats
- Hydration
- Groin Protector
Other recommended items include:
- Personal Batting Helmet (Strongly Encouraged)
- Batting Gloves
- Belt
- Sunglasses
- Equipment Bag
- Cooling Devices
Parent Expectations
Parents are expected to help with the following:
- Field care as directed
- Prompt drop off and pickup
Schedules
Games:
- 1-2 Farm games will typically be played per week usually on Monday, Wednesday/Thursday, and Saturdays. Games are played against other VRLL teams as set by the league
Practices:
- Typically, 1-2 per week during the season, as set by the head coach
- Blended use of full fields, training gear, and occasional batting cages
*Schedules are published once teams are created. All schedules subject to change.
Click here for the rules of play