Lake City Youth Softball Baseball Association

Baseball

Boys ages 7-15 – starts in mid-late May – ends in mid-late July.

Most teams participate in The Zumbro Valley League which is based out of South Eastern Minnesota and features multiple age divisions. The league consists of 20+ associations and is broken out into regional divisions of 6-8 teams per division. Teams will play 12-14 game regular season schedule and a double-elimination post-season tournament.

We also are a member of the Metro Baseball League and participate at some ages depending upon skill level of the group. The league consists of 50+ associations and is broken out into regional divisions of 9-12 teams per division. Teams will play a 16 game regular season schedule and a single-elimination post-season tournament, as well as the August classic.

You can expect to have at least one game night per week, at least one practice night per week, but may be more than that when the season is in full swing. Each coach will get their schedule planned and communicated as soon as they have it. Coaches try to remain consistent each week with what nights are scheduled but may have to deviate based upon field availability and weather.

8U: This is for 7 and 8 year olds, This group will play in the Winona County League. It is an instructional program with the emphasis on baseball fundamentals and participation. There is no pitching, players will hit off a pitching machine. Game nights consist of one 4-5 inning game. (8-12 dates) – May play in up to 2 tournaments.

9U: Typically plays in the ZVBL with live pitching and play the full game of baseball, minus stealing. Game nights consist of two 5 inning games. (6-8 dates) – Plays in WSD Tourney, ZVL Tourney and up to 1 more.

10U: Typically plays in the ZVBL with stealing bases, however no leading off. Game nights consist of two 5 inning games. (6-8 dates) – Plays in WSD Tourney, ZVL Tourney and up to 1 more.

11u: This group will play in the MBL in 2020. Game nights consist of one or two 6 inning games. (8-12 dates) – Plays in WSD Tourney, MBL Tourney and Farmington Tourney.

12u: Typically plays in the ZVBL and play on 75 foot bases. Game nights consist of two 5 inning games. (6-8 dates) – Plays in WSD Tourney, ZVL Tourney and up to 1 more.

13u: Typically plays in the MBL or ZVBL and play on 75 foot bases. Game nights consist of one or two 6 inning games. (8-12 dates) – Plays in up to 2 tourneys.

15u: Plays in the MBL or ZVBL and play varsity level baseball. Game nights consist of one or two 6 inning games. (8-12 dates) – Plays in up to 2 tourneys.

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