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. Each team will be assigned a practice time to be led by the parent coaches.
Pre-season will include a team practice at The Yard lead by IBA coaches. Practice times will be assigned once teams are formed and will take place in April.
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: Two indoor pre-season practices at IBA facility. Additional pre-season practices will be at the discretion of the team coaches and often dependent on weather. In-season practices will include one team practice per week. Additional 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 2026 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 13 through June 6, 2026
Evaluation Details:
Date: March 14 or 15, 2026
Location: TBD
Key Dates:
Registration closes March 6, 2026
Player evaluations March 14 or 15, 2026
Managers Meeting/Draft – week of March 16, 2026
Team practices begin in April
Opening Day – TBD
Games begin – April 13, 2026
Pinto All-Star Games at Roemer – June 6, 2026
Pinto League Rules
For additional details please read the Frequently Asked Questions. If you still have questions, please email us at pinto@wilmettebaseball.org