The Pioneer Baseball League’s House Ball Minors is the introductory-level kid-pitch baseball for players ages 9-10. This division is equivalent to AA Ball in Little League. Emphasis is on teaching baseball fundamentals and developing pitchers and catchers. Run limits and other rules are used to keep games moving and allow kids an opportunity to learn multiple positions. Scores and standings are kept, and post-season play includes a playoff. The House Ball Minors Division is competitive with outs, runs, wins, and losses. All players must be assessed and be drafted by Managers/Coaches into this division. Please note: 8-year-olds are eligible for this division depending on the number of open roster spots, but they are also required to attend assessments and be drafted in order to move up from House Ball Rookies Division.
> $185 (Early Bird Registration Fee), $195 (Regular Registration Fee) per season
> Registration for each season begins a couple of months prior to season start
> For scholarship information, click here →
> 10 practices & games
> Uniform: team hat and team jersey
> House ball community equipment
> Field maintenance
> County fees
> Insurance
> Administrative support
> Minors play in the spring and fall seasons
> 10 games and practices
> Spring season begins mid-March until the first week of June
> Fall season begins mid-August until the first week of November
> Players should expect 1 fielding practice and 1 batting practice during the week
> Practices typically last about 90-120 minutes
> Practice nights and times are based on the assigned coach’s preference/availability
> Games are on Saturdays and last about 2 hours
> Game schedule will be finalized and released after teams have been formed
> Games are on Saturdays and some weeknights
> Games are either 6 innings or max 2 hours and 15 minutes, whichever comes first
> Steals are allowed, but only after the ball has crossed the plate
> Each inning has a limit of 4 runs per team, except the last inning when runs are unlimited
> Clermont Park (see map here)
> Games might also occur at Beulah Park
> 60-ft base paths and 46-ft pitching distance
> Each player is provided with a team hat and
a team jersey
> Cleats are strongly encouraged at this age
> Players will need their own pair of gray baseball pants
> Each player will need a batting helmet, a glove, and a USA Baseball-labeled bat. Bats may have a barrel of up to 2 5/8″
> Each team will have a set of team catcher’s gear for those playing catcher, but personal catcher’s gear is allowed
> The league provides a couple of bats and helmets for the team to borrow and use throughout the season
> After registration has closed, teams are formed after a skills assessment and draft by the Managers/Coaches. Assessments are not a tryout, but a way for talent to be divided evenly among the teams for a more competitive assessment.
> Jay Warden
> minors@pblva.org
> $185 (Early Bird Registration Fee), $195 (Regular Registration Fee) per season
> Registration for each season begins a couple of months prior to season start
> For scholarship information, click here →
> 10 practices & games
> Uniform: team hat and team jersey
> House ball community equipment
> Field maintenance
> County fees
> Insurance
> Administrative support
> Minors play in the spring and fall seasons
> 10 games and practices
> Spring season begins mid-March until the first week of June
> Fall season begins mid-August until the first week of November
> Players should expect 1 fielding practice and 1 batting practice during the week
> Practices typically last about 90-120 minutes
> Practice nights and times are based on the assigned coach’s preference/availability
> Games are on Saturdays and last about 2 hours
> Game schedule will be finalized and released after teams have been formed
> Games are on Saturdays and some weeknights
> Games are either 6 innings or max 2 hours and 15 minutes, whichever comes first
> Steals are allowed, but only after the ball has crossed the plate
> Each inning has a limit of 4 runs per team, except the last inning when runs are unlimited
> Clermont Park (see map here)
> Games might also occur at Beulah Park
> 60-ft base paths and 46-ft pitching distance
> Each player is provided with a team hat and a team jersey
> Cleats are strongly encouraged at this age
> Players will need their own pair of gray baseball pants
> Each player will need a batting helmet, a glove, and a USA Baseball-labeled bat. Bats may have a barrel of up to 2 5/8″
> Each team will have a set of team catcher’s gear for those playing catcher, but personal catcher’s gear is allowed
> The league provides a couple of bats and helmets for the team to borrow and use throughout the season
> After registration has closed, teams are formed after a skills assessment and draft by the Managers/Coaches. Assessments are not a tryout, but a way for talent to be divided evenly among the teams for a more competitive assessment.
> Jay Warden
> minors@pblva.org
