County Baseball
County, or Rec-level Baseball has four age groups in the Spring, and five in the Fall:
10U: 10 & Under
12U 12 & Under
15U: 15 & Under
18U: 18 & Under
Fall Baseball: 8U/Coach Pitch: 8 & Under
*In the Fall, our 8U/Coach Pitch teams play in the Anne Arundel County Co-op against other Anne Arundel County teams.
Age determination is August 31 of the upcoming Spring year. More skilled players are encouraged to play up if appropriate. At 10U and above levels, all games are pitched by players.
Fields
- 8U - Play on 60 foot basepaths with coaches pitching from a shortened distance. Games are at Edgewater Park and practices could be at Edgewater Park, Loch Haven Park or Riva Park.
- 10U - Play on 60 foot basepaths and 46 foot distance from pitcher's mound to home plate. Practices and home games are at Loch Haven and Riva Parks. Away games will be played at other Anne Arundel County area organizations fields.
- 12U 0 Play on 70 foot basepaths and 50 foot distance between the pitcher's mound and home plate. Practices and games are at Loch Haven and Riva Parks. Away games will be played at other Anne Arundel County area organizations fields.
- 15U/18U - Play on 90 foot basepaths and 60'6" distance from pitcher's mound to home plate. Practices and games are at Loch Haven and Riva Parks. Away games will be played at other Anne Arundel County area organizations fields.
Leagues/Competition/Team Assignments
8U/10U/12U/15U/18U will all play games in the Anne Arundel County Co-op among other Rec-level teams. Players will be assigned: first based on coach or friend request; second based on school and address; third age/experience to fill out rosters. Depending on the number of players and teams, an evaluation will be offered to disperse talent equally among teams.
Typically teams will practice twice per week. In the Fall, games start the Sunday after Labor Day through the first weekend of November, with on game a week on Sundays. In the Spring, games are typically on Saturdays and on weeknight later in the season. Games start in early April and run through Mid-June, including playoffs for each age level.
Equipment & Uniforms
8U/10U/12U: Players are required to provide their own baseball glove and shoes/cleats. Cleats should only be molded or plastic cleats. Any player-provided bats must be USA Baseball approved bats. Players will receive a full uniform for the Spring Season including hat, uniform shirt, pants, belt and socks. In the Fall, hat and uniform shirts are supplied. Players should provide their own gray baseball pants, socks and belt.
15U/18U: In addition to molded or plastic cleats, metal cleats are permitted for 15U/18U only. Bats can be approved by USA Baseball or BBCOR .50(-3).
Spring Registration Fees
10U/12U - $200
15U/18U - $225
Late fees apply after February 19th, 2024
