Youth Umpires
Saratoga Little League Youth Umpire Program Information click here
- Welcome to Saratoga Little League and Majors Baseball 2010!
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The season is about to begin for 2010 and I look forward to a competitive season within our own Major league games and during our interlock games with Quito. Our managers, coaches, players and parents have committed their time and effort to ensure an exciting baseball season. I would like our baseball family to always keep in mind good sportsmanship throughout the season. Be respectful of our umpire staff, our competitors and have fun on the field!
This season we look forward to featuring a game of the week, posting team stats, field conditions and local league rules on the website. Please visit the website often to get updates from "your" league. We appreciate players, coaches, parents and fans to all "honor the game" rules and sportsmanship.
Dinesh Bettadapur
2010 Majors Commissioner
- Description
- Majors is for children 11 to 12 years old and is considered a highly competitive Division. Managers draft players based upon tryout ratings and their individual team needs. Each player must play a minimum of three innings in a six-inning game. Coaches focus on developing individual and overall team skills to field the most competitive team. Nine players are assigned to field positions and all 12 players bat with the exception of inter-league games where local rules may vary. Game scores and standings are recorded. The First place team is awarded a trophy. Upon completion of the regular season, a post-season playoff tournament is held. The First and Second Place teams from the tournament receive trophies. The First Place team from the tournament advances to the District Level Tournament of Champions (TOC’s)
- Skill Goals
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- Develop batting mechanics (bunting, driving, making adjustments to speed etc.) and pitch selection.
- Develop accurate throws from outfielders to proper cutoff person.
- After fielding the ball knowing where to make the throw and getting it there. Develop fielding strategies based on skills.
- Reading signals from Coach/Manager and implementing directives.
- Arm strengthening and accuracy thru practices (long toss).
- Working as a team to get outs.
- Pitching emphasis is to continue developing pitch variety with good mechanics (fastball 2 seam/4 seam, change-up, cutter, slider etc.) and injury prevention/arm care.
- Catcher skills include developing pitch calling skills, accurate throws to all bases, minimize pass balls, etc.
- Good Sportsmanship!
- Division Rules
- Majors 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. All-Star Selection infomation is available on line.