Albany LL offers recreational baseball for boys and girls ages 5-12. In addition we offer a more competitive option for players ages 11-12 or who will turn 13 between 5/1 and 8/31. Players ages 8-12 will be asked to attend an on-field player evaluation.

The league is divided into the following divisions (all ages are as of 8/31):

Minors divisions (T-Ball, Rookie, A, AA, AAA) (Ages 5-11)

Players between 5 and 9 years of age will be placed in AA, A, Rookie or T-ball based on age, player experience, player preference and evaluation by the division commissioners and the player agent.

• T-ball is for 5-6 year-olds and 6 year-olds who are new to baseball
• Rookie is for 6-year-olds who have played a season of T-Ball and 7-year-olds who are: (a) new to baseball; (b) requesting to play Rookie; or (c) recommended to play Rookie based on prior year league evaluations 7-year-olds who have previously played Rookie may be assigned to Rookie for a second year based on skill level or preference.
• A ball is primarily for 7-year-olds with previous experience and 8-year-olds with limited experience
• AA teams will be composed of players ages 8 and 9 and will be formed based on player evaluations to foster competitive balance
• AAA teams will consist of players between the ages of 9 and 11. Players under 9 may request to be considered for AAA.

Majors division (Ages 10, 11, 12)

• All 12-year-olds will be placed in the Majors division
• Based on player evaluations, 10-11-year-olds will be placed in the Majors or the AAA division.

Intermediate division (11s, 12s & 13s)

For players who would like a more competitive experience on a larger diamond (70 ft. bases, 50 ft. pitching distance vs. the standard 60 ft.-46 ft.) with leads and steals.

• Players must be 11 or 12 years old as of August 31 or turn 13 between May 1st and August 31.
• 11 and 12 years old will be assigned to the intermediate division based on evaluation by the division commissioner and the player agent.

Registering for the intermediate division does not guarantee placement in the division. Players age 11 or 12 not selected for the Intermediate division will be offered a place in the recreational Majors division.

Challenger Division

For youth who have a variety of disabilities, enabling them to play baseball in an environment that accommodates and celebrates their abilities. Parents/guardians are asked to participate as “Buddies” whenever possible.

Our co-ed teams are made up of players ages 5-18. No previous baseball experience is required. Our season runs from March through June

Thanks for participating in Albany Little League! We look forward to a fantastically fun and exciting season!