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 a team practice at The Yard led 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: Thornwood Park.  Teams will play one game at Roemer Park.

Team Formation: Mandatory player evaluation followed by draft.

Cost: $430 for 2025 season includes hat, jersey, belt and socks and 6 IBA lead team practices. (White pants and mitt to be provided by player).

Season Dates: April 14 through June 7, 2025

Evaluation Details:

TBD

Date: March 8-9, 2025

Location: TBD

Key Dates 

Registration closes March 2, 2025

Player evaluations March 8-9, 2025

Managers Meeting/Draft – week of March 10, 2025

Team practices begin in April

IBA Clinics begin April

Opening Day – April 12, 2025

Games begin – April 14, 2025

Pinto All-Star Games at Roemer – June 7, 2025

Pinto League Rules

For additional details please read the Frequently Asked Questions. If you still have questions, please email us at pinto@wilmettebaseball.org