LBSC Rec Boys League

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LBSC offers recreational baseball programs from Pinto thru Pony baseball. Younger divisions typically play all games at LBSC while older divisions may play with other local community organizations. We look forward to having you join us this season!

Please see attached for a few frequently asked questions about our league: Lemont Baseball and Softball Club/Lemont Lightning | FAQ's (lemontbsc.org)

$250.00 Per Player - **EARLY BIRD (Before 1.1.25): $225.00**

For multiple player discounts on Pinto-aged players and above, please contact Mark Menconi for additional information at markmenconi@sbcglobal.net

• Designed for ages 7 and 8
• Focuses on advancing basic baseball skills
• Gameplay features coaches and player pitching (as ability permits). The game set-up is 3 outs per inning and no stealing.
• Competition is not emphasized
• Teams meet twice a week. Early in the season is 1 or 2 practices a week, transitioning to a practice/game mix.
• All present players on the roster will bat in a rotational order.
• There is a 4th outfielder in play so that 10 kids are playing instead of 9, maximizing playing opportunities/development.
• Pitching Distance - 38 ft, Base Distance - 60 ft.
• Max pitcher innings is 1 inning, a single pitch counts as an inning.
• No bunting, no drop 3rd Strike, and no infield fly rules are in play at this level.
• Games are 6 Innings

• Designed for ages 9 and 10
• Focuses on advancing baseball skills and learning game situations.
• Games feature player pitching, limited stealing, and scorekeeping.
• Standings are maintained and there is a year-end championship tournament
• Teams meet twice a week. Early in the season is 1 or 2 practices a week, transitioning to practice/game mix.
• Full Kid Pitch
• There are no leadoffs, but players are allowed to steal after the ball crosses home plate. Players can not steal home.
• Pitching Distance - 46 ft, Base Distance 60 ft.
• The recommended max pitch count per a day is 75 Pitches (3 innings max)
• Bunting is allowed, but there are no "dropped 3rd strike" and "infield fly" rules in play at this level.
• Games are 6 innings

• Designed for ages 11 and 12
• Focuses on teaching all aspects of the game of baseball
• Standings are maintained and there is a year-end championship tournament
• Teams meet twice a week. Early in the season is 1 or 2 practices a week, transitioning to practice/game mix.
• Lead Offs and Balks are now in place. Players can now steal home. The game now starts to resemble professional baseball rules.
• Dropped 3rd strike and infield fly rules are now in place.
• Pitching Distance - 50 ft, Base Distance 70 ft
• The Recommended max pitch count per a day is 85 pitches (4 innings max)
• Games are 6 innings

• Designed for ages 13 and 14
• Focuses on teaching all aspects of the game of baseball
• Standings are maintained and there is a year-end championship tournament
• Teams meet twice a week. Early in the season is 1 or 2 practices a week, transitioning to practice/game mix.
• Lead Offs and Balks are now in place. Players can now steal home. The game now starts to resemble professional baseball rules.
• Dropped 3rd strike and infield fly rules are now in place.
• Pitching Distance 54 ft, Base Distance 80 ft.
• The recommended max pitch count per a day is 95 pitches. (4 innings max)
• Games are 7 innings