EBSA Baseball
In all the baseball leagues of the Evanston Baseball and Softball Association, every registered player plays in every game that he or she attends.We also know that the better a player’s skills, the more fun the game will be. So we emphasize teaching the game as well as playing. In all EBSA programs, scholarships are available for all who need them.
Our leagues:
| Rookie League: Ages 5-6 | | Rules |
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More Rookie League Information
- The Rookie League is a wonderful introduction to the sport.
(Girls interested in softball should play in the Rookie League, with the
option of switching from baseball to softball at age 9.) Games are
Saturday morning at 9, with a midweek game after school is
out.Teams have 12 players, ensuring the most possible
individual attention. A batting T is used to emphasize the
importance of learning a proper swing, with some pitching
by coaches. If your child is 5 he or she can absolutely learn
baseball skills.
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| Farm League: Ages 7-8 | | Rules |
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More Farm League Information
- Coaches pitch in this developmental league for boys and girls age 7-8.
Games are played at 1 pm on Saturday afternoons, with one midweek game after school ends.
Emphasis is on the fundamentals of the game with children playing all the positions.
Innings are over when three outs are made. For many children the Farm League is their
entry point to baseball. Important Note: There are two Farm League divisions, Farm-Orange
for 8-year-olds and Farm-Blue for 7-year-olds. This age-group division ensures a higher
quality of instruction and play for youngsters in both groups, and the introduction of age-appropriate
skills.
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| Middle League: Ages 9-10 | | Rules |
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More Middle League Information
- The Middle League is another fine entry point to the game. The Middle
League plays at 10:45 on Saturdays, with one midweek game. Players pitch and innings are over when
there are three outs or five runs are scored. Umpires work each game and the season ends with a
championship tournament. Teams are formed with the objective of evenness and balance.
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| Major League: Ages 11-12 | | Rules |
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More Major League Information
- While most players in the Major League have prior baseball experience,
we have seen many youngsters start the game at the Major League level if they have the desire and
athletic ability. Games are played on Saturday afternoons, with one or two games midweek. Leadoffs
and base stealing become part of the game. All games are umpired. Innings end with three outs or
when the roster bats. Teams are formed with the objective of evenness and balance. A championship
tournament ends the season.
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| Pony League: Ages 13-15 | | Rules |
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More Pony League Information
- In this league, all the rules of baseball are in force, including leadoffs
and stealing. Teams are formed with the objective of evenness and balance. Umpires work all games.
Some Pony League games are played under the lights at James Park. Up to three games are played each
week, typically with one weekend game and one or two in midweek.
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