- Welcome to Saratoga Little League and AA Baseball 2010!
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Players and parents, welcome to AA Baseball !
The “AA” baseball division allows players to learn more about hitting, catching, fielding, throwing and pitching. As always, the emphasis will be on teamwork, sportsmanship and creating a positive experience for all players. AA introduces player pitching and bunting, two exciting elements, to the game of baseball. Saratoga Little League places a high priority on developing pitchers starting in AA. Stealing bases is not allowed which helps pitchers and catchers focus on developing their skills with less pressure.
The AA coaches and board members understand that the players are here to have fun and to enjoy time with their friends. In AA we continue to work with players on their basic skills while enjoying a season with playoffs, which makes for a great baseball experience. In the spirit of developing players in a wider array of positions and skills, we are not keeping regular season standings. This and other local rules will facilitate and promote player rotation in the field and batting order. Playoffs will use a “Round Robin” format.
We thank all parents for their support in the stands and their volunteer efforts. Please “Honor the Game.” A successful season is measured by the number of players who continue to play next season.
Sincerely
Bill Inserra
AA Commissioner 2010
- Description
- AA is also considered a developmental Division with an increased level of competitive play compared to the Farm Division. Coaches’ are encouraged to emphasize player instruction and development. Players range from 8* - 10 years old. Live pitching is introduced with walks being limited to two per inning per team. Players are placed on teams based upon evaluation ratings and team needs. Each player must play a minimum of four innings in a six-inning game. Ten players are assigned to field positions each inning, and all roster players bat whether assigned to a field or not. Standings are not kept during the regular season. Upon completion of the regular season, a post-season playoff tournament is held. The First and Second Place teams from this tournament receive trophies.
- Skill Goals
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- Develop batting skills through proper stance and determination of pitches to swing at.
- Develop fielding skills (infield and outfield positions, making the play at the correct base, backing up plays at the plate and in the field).
- Develop base running savvy (when to run and listening to the 1st and 3rd base coaches).
- Develop proper sliding technique.
- Develop tracking skills for catching fly balls.
- Pitchers learning proper throwing mechanics.
- Develop good sportsmanship and respect for umpires.
- Division Rules
- AA play is goverened by the rules established by Little League Baseball as well as the Local Saratoga Little League Rules.
- All-Star Tournament
- At the end of the year there is an inter divisional All-Star tournament for kids 9 and older. All-Star Selection infomation is available on line.
* For an 8 year old to be eligible to try out for the AA division, he/she must be recommended by the division commissioner and receive a 2/3 vote of approval from the Operations Committee. For the Commissioner to recommend a player, the player must be considered an “impact player” who will be drafted within the first half of the draft.
In "Double-A" you can pitch and also bunt... but no stealing.