The Tee Ball division is for boys and girls 'baseball' age 4-5 years old who want to learn the fundamentals of throwing, hitting, fielding, sportsmanship, and teamwork. Players learn how to hit a ball off a batting tee, run the bases and learn what the positions on the field are called. Tee Ball is an instructional program that allows for equal playing time for all players in attendance. A softer baseball is used during practices and games. Rules of the game may be varied to encourage instruction. Rosters may be composed of between 7-10 players, but MELL usually has teams with 9-10 players. Practices will be scheduled 1-2 times per week and will vary based on the coaches' calendar and field availability. You will not know the practice day or time until rosters are formed. This will be based on how many teams are in each division and who is coaching your team. Each team will play a 10-game season of 1-2 weekly games. Each game consists of a maximum of 3 complete innings and each game will be one hour. Game times will be 6:00 pm and 7:05 pm.

The Coach Pitch (Jr Machine Pitch) division is for boys and girls 'baseball age' 5-6 years old who are developing skills to hit a pitched ball at a lower speed (approximately 25 mph). The goal of this division is to develop hand-eye coordination & confidence by hitting a consistent pitch while promoting defensive development in traditional fielding positions. Because players are still learning the fundamentals of baseball, and to allow them to experience the value of teamwork, no standings are kept. Players league age 5 must have completed one season of TeeBall. 

All players are on the field on defense and all players will bat every inning. Batters will be given 5 pitches and if they are unable to get a hit, a hitting tee will be provided for the batter.

Rosters may be composed of between 8-12 players, but MELL usually has teams with 9-10 players. Practices will be scheduled 1-2 times per week and the schedule will vary based on the coach's calendar and field availability. You will not know the practice day or time until rosters are formed. This will be based on how many teams are in each division and who is coaching your team. Each team will play a 10-game season consisting of 1-2 games per week. Games will be approximately 1-hour and 15 minutes long, with game times of 6:00 pm and 7:20 pm.

The Coach Pitch Baseball program is for players 'baseball age' 7-8 years old. This coach pitch format has proven to develop players' defensive skills and provide more enjoyment versus a player pitch format. The Rookie division is an instructional program that allows for equal playing time for all players in attendance.

The diamond uses 60-foot base paths, and the pitching distance is 46 feet.

Players league age 7 will be evaluated and placed in the division that best matches their current skill level. Most 7-year-olds will be placed in Coach Pitch Baseball (7U), where players begin to field traditional positions and hit pitches from a coach. Some players may be placed in Junior Machine Pitch (6U) if additional development is needed.

Players league age 8 will be evaluated and placed in the appropriate division. Most 8-year-olds will be placed in the Rookie Player Pitch Division (8U), which introduces players to kid-pitch in a structured and instructional environment. Players who need more development may be placed in Coach Pitch (7U).

Players league age 9 will be evaluated and placed in either the Sandlot League Division (10U) or the Rookie Player Pitch Division (8U), depending on skill and experience. Sandlot is a full kid-pitch division with competitive play, while Rookie offers additional development before advancing.

Players league age 10 will attend evaluations and be placed in either the Sandlot League Division (10U) or Major League Baseball Division (12U). Placement will depend on skill level and performance during evaluations. Sandlot offers balanced development and competition, while Majors provides a more advanced level of play.

Players league age 11 will be evaluated and placed in either the Major League Baseball Division (12U) or Sandlot League Division (10U) based on experience and readiness. Majors is a competitive division with a draft format, while Sandlot offers continued development in a kid-pitch environment.

Players league age 12 will be evaluated for placement in the Major League Baseball Division (12U). This division is fully competitive and uses a draft system to form teams. It is the highest level of play offered in our league and prepares players for middle school and beyond.