This is the entry-level division (league ages ~4-7) focused on fun, fitness and fundamentals. At this level, the goal is to introduce children to the game in a positive, low-pressure environment (for example, hitting off a tee rather than live pitching) and emphasize basic skills like batting, throwing, running bases, and teamwork. Ideal for players new to baseball who will benefit from structured learning and parental/community involvement.

This division is part of the “Minor” grouping (generally league ages ~5-12) and allows for variations such as coach-pitch or machine-pitch for younger or less experienced players. Here players begin to transition from Tee Ball fundamentals toward more game-like situations: they’ll face coached or machine-delivered pitches, begin learning positions, game rules and more structured practice. It’s a developmental stage where the focus is on skill growth, comfort with the sport, and having fun as the next step up.

Within the Minor grouping, this variant shifts into player-pitch territory: meaning instead of coach or machine, players are pitching. The age range still falls under the broader Minor Division (league ages ~7-12) per LLI guidelines. At this level, the game becomes more like “regular” baseball: players pitch, batters hit pitched balls, fielders are expected to perform more independently, and coaches focus on developing tactical understanding and mechanics of the game.

Also known as the “Little League” division (not to be confused with organizational name), this level is for league-ages ~9-12 (though local leagues may specify 10-12 or 11-12). This is a more competitive level where rules and field dimensions approach standard youth baseball: pitching distance of 46 feet, base paths of 60 feet in many cases. Here players are expected to have mastered fundamentals and now refine skills such as stealing, more advanced fielding, base running strategy, team defense/offense, etc. It often is the gateway to tournament play or higher levels.

This division is designed as a transition between the “Major” field size and the larger fields used in junior/senior divisions. It typically covers league-ages ~11-13. Here the field dimensions are modified (50-foot pitching distance, 70-foot base paths) and more advanced rules may be introduced (leading off, pick-offs, stealing). It’s for players ready to step up from the standard Little League field but not yet to full high-school dimensions.

This is the upper level within the Little League Baseball structure (league-ages ~13-16). At this level players compete on full-sized fields (90-foot base paths, pitching distance 60 ft 6 in) and the game is quite advanced: strategy, speed, strength, teamwork and training are elevated. It’s a stepping-stone toward high-school baseball and serious competitive play for motivated players.