Development Division - Single A (ages 7-8, some 6s)
The Single A Division consists primarily of league age 7-year-old players. Eight-year-olds participating in their first season or looking to improve their fundamentals are placed in this division to prepare them for kid pitch the following year. This is an instructional division where players hit "live" Reduced Injury Factor (RIF) balls pitched by their own coach from a short distance. No scores are kept, but at this level three outs are recorded, which end each half inning. On defense each team is allowed up to ten (10) defensive positions. At this level the fundamentals of baseball continue to be reinforced and players are introduced to additional aspects of the game.
Development Division - Double A (ages 7-8, some 9s)
The Double A Division consists primarily of league age 8-year-old players and is the first introduction to “kid pitch” baseball where the players pitch to the opposing team. Nine-year-olds can petition to participate in this division if they do not feel they are ready for the Minors division. After 4 balls, the opposing coach will step in to finish, continuing with the same count. Strikeouts are introduced at this level. No scores are kept, but at this level three outs are recorded, which ends each half inning. On defense each team is allowed up to ten (10) defensive positions (4 Outfielders). At this level the fundamentals of baseball continue to be reinforced and players are introduced to additional aspects of the game.
Please note: Developmental divisions may be adjusted or combined if the Board determines it is in the best interest of the players, parents, and Saco Little League to do so.