Pinto 2nd & 3rd Grade
Pinto baseball league is an instructional league which strives to teach 2nd and 3rd graders the fundamentals of baseball in a fun and competitive environment. The goal is to play as close to a real game of baseball as is possible within the physical abilities of the players in this age group.
This is a training league and the development of players’ skills, baseball IQ and sportsmanship are the prime goal of the managers and coaches. All registered players will play in every game they attend and managers will rotate players through a variety of positions.
Pre-season will include team practices at The Yard lead by IBA coaches. Practice times will be assigned once teams are formed and will take place in April.
The season also includes six weeks of IBA lead skills clinics which will focus on correct mechanics of hitting, catching, throwing and pitching. The skills will be reinforced throughout the season both in team practices and in game settings.
Following player evaluation, 2nd and 3rd grade players will be combined on teams via a draft. All efforts will be made to create balanced teams to ensure competitive games throughout the season.
Games will be played on a 9U size field as defined by LSFBL (bases 60’ apart and a pitching distance of 44’) and 9U bat rules will be enforced.
Ages: 2nd and 3rd grade
Practice: Generally, two times per week during pre-season. In-season practices will include one IBA lead practice plus team practices as arranged by team managers. In-season practices are subject to field availability and manager's discretion.
Games: Generally, two games per week weather permitting. Schedules are set once teams are finalized and will be available on the WBA website and through the TeamSideline App.
Where: Hibbard/Rec Center, Howard Park. Teams will play one game at Roemer Park.
Team Formation: Mandatory player evaluation followed by draft.
Cost: $390 for 2024 season includes hat, jersey, belt and socks. (White pants and mitt to be provided by player).
Season Dates: April 8 through June 8, 2024 (preseason practices begin in April).
Evaluation Details:
TBD
Date: March 9th
Location: St. Josephs Gym (1740 Lake Ave, Wilmette)
Time Slots: Please try to come to your assigned time slot
A-F 8:00am
G-L 9:00am
M-R 10:00am
S-Z 11:00am
Key Dates
- Registration closes March 3, 2024
- Player evaluations March 9, 2024
- Managers Meeting/Draft – week of March 11
- Team practices begin in April
- IBA Clinics April 2024
- Opening Day – April 13, 2024
- Games begin – April 8, 2024
- Pinto All-Star Games at Roemer – June 8, 2024
Pinto House League Rules
For additional details please read the Frequently Asked Questions. If you still have questions, please email us at pinto@wilmettebaseball.org