South Marple sponsors the following baseball divisions:
T-Ball – (Co-Ed Division) | Ages 4–5
T-Ball is the perfect introduction to baseball for young players. This division focuses on teaching the core fundamentals of hitting, fielding, and teamwork in a fun, supportive environment.
Players hit from a batting tee, helping them build confidence and develop proper mechanics. Players may experience some coach pitching toward the end of the season. depending on readiness. There are no game scores, standings, or umpires at this level—just learning, encouragement, and lots of fun on the field.
Teams will have practice/games weekly. Details to be shared closer to the start of the season.
Uniform: Players will receive a hat, shirt and pants.
Rookie - Machine Pitch- Ages 6–7
This division builds on T-Ball skills and introduces more game-like experiences. Players hit a pitched ball, from a machine, to help develop proper mechanics and confidence. Up to two coaches are on the field to guide and encourage players.
Focus is on learning rules, hitting mechanics, gain experience playing every position, and teamwork.
One game per week and at least one practice per week.
*7-year-olds have the option to play up in the Senior Farm Division. Any 7-year-old who wishes to play up MUST complete an in-person evaluation or email the league with the request . Senior Farm is a hybrid division with both machine pitch and kid pitch.
Uniform: Players will receive a hat, shirt and pants.
Senior Farm – Machine/Player Pitch | Age 8
This is the first division where players will pitch! This divisions puts emphasis on mastering fundamental skills, developing game strategies, and increased game style play. This is also the first level where umpires are used, and there will be playoffs.
Games will consist of a mix of kid-pitch and machine-pitch innings, with the number of kid-pitch innings increasing as the season progresses.
1-2 games per week, with at least 1 practice per week.
Uniform: Players will receive a hat, shirt, and gray drawstring baseball pants.
Minors Baseball | Ages 9–10
This is the first division where players pitch exclusively. In this division players will refine their skills and prepare for higher levels of play by reinforcing fundamental skills, developing position specific skills and situational awareness, and build on teamwork while experiencing the enjoyment of the game at a higher level of play.
1–2 games per week. with at least 1 practice per week.
Uniform: Players will receive a hat and shirt. You will be responsible for purchasing gray baseball pants.
Majors Baseball | Ages 11–12
Players in the Majors division should have mastered the basic skills of baseball and have a strong understanding of the game. This division emphasizes skill refinement and game strategy, preparing players for the challenges of more advanced baseball. Players will continue to learn position-specific skills, situational awareness, and teamwork, all while experiencing the excitement of competitive league play.
1-2 games per week, with a minimum of 1 practice per week.
Uniform: Players will receive a hat and shirt. You will be responsible for purchasing gray baseball pants.