League Ages 4–6

Placement in The Sluggers Program is based on a player's League Age, which may differ from their actual age. League Age is determined by Little League Baseball and Softball age charts and is used to ensure players are placed in the appropriate division.

Use the Little League Age Calculator to determine your child's League Age before registering. Please note that Baseball and Softball use different age charts, so be sure to select the correct program when calculating your child's age.

Little Sluggers – Baseball & Softball

League Age: 4–5

Baseball is coed; Softball is for girls.

Overview

Little Sluggers is an introductory, non-competitive division designed to teach the fundamentals of baseball and softball in a fun and supportive environment. Players will learn basic skills including throwing, catching, fielding, hitting, and base running while developing confidence, teamwork, and a love for the game.

All players bat from a tee, and the focus is on skill development, participation, and having fun.

Spring Schedule

Families can expect:

1 session during the week
1 session on Saturdays

Each session consists of approximately:

30 minutes of skill development
30 minutes of game-style scrimmages

Fields

Church Field
Football Field

Equipment

Players will need:

A baseball/softball glove
A batting helmet

Plymouth Little League will provide beginner bats for player use or you can purchase your own!

Recommended: Baseball/softball cleats.

For additional equipment recommendations, please visit the Parent Resources & Equipment Guide page.

Sluggers – Baseball & Softball

League Age: 6

Baseball is coed; Softball is for girls.

Overview

The Sluggers division builds upon the fundamentals introduced in Little Sluggers by incorporating coach pitch and an introduction to the pitching machine. Players continue to develop core skills including throwing, catching, fielding, hitting, and base running while progressing from tee hitting to coach pitch.

As the season progresses, players are introduced to the pitching machine to help prepare them for the next level of play. Games remain instructional and non-competitive, with all players batting each inning and rotating through defensive positions to maximize learning and participation.

Spring Schedule

Families can expect:

1 session during the week
1 session on Saturdays

Fields

Church Field
Football Field

Equipment

Players will need:

A baseball/softball glove
A batting helmet
A bat
A fielding mask (softball only)

These items will be needed for the second half of the season as players progress to coach pitch and pitching machine activities.

Recommended: Baseball/softball cleats.

For additional equipment recommendations, please visit the Parent Resources & Equipment Guide page.