The Major League is our highest and most competitive level of play. All 11 and 12 year olds are eligible to qualify for the Major League. Space for 11-year-olds is limited. 11-year-olds not drafted into Major will be drafted into AAA. Player Agents and League Directors may work with parents to place 12-year-olds, who they believe would have a better overall experience, in AAA. Major League is played with a pitching distance of 50 feet and base paths of 70 feet (50/70).
In addition to the larger field dimensions in Major League, other rule differences include:
Runners may lead off (requiring pitchers to hold runners on base).
Runners may attempt stealing at any time.
Pitchers can execute pick-offs and balks will be called.
Headfirst slides are permitted (as long as the base runner is not wearing a cage on his/her helmet).
A batter may advance to first on a dropped third strike under certain circumstances.