Baseball / Softball

Baseball, Tee-ball, and Softball are offered in the Spring and Fall. Games are generally played at Mulberry Recreation Center and Lenoir Optimist Park. See below for league schedules and details.

About the League

The following information is about the baseball /softball league:

  • The league plays in the spring from May to June. Registration is in January and February.
  • The league plays in the fall from September to October. Registration is in July and August.
  • The cost is $25.00 for city residents and $50 for non-city residents

Baseball / Tee-ball Divisions

DivisionAge
Co-Ed Tee Ball/Coach Pitch4 to 5 year old boys and girls
8U/Coach Pitch6 to 8 year old boys
10U9 to 10 year old boys
12U11 to 12 year old boys
15U (Spring Season Only)13 to 15 year old boys


Softball Divisions

DivisionAge
8U/Coach Pitch6 to 8 year old girls
10U9 to 10 year old girls
12U11 to 12 year old girls


Rules

The following are some rules for when you visit the Mulberry Recreation Center:

  • Mulberry Recreation Center and Optimist Park Fields and Facilities are smoke, vape, and tobacco free.
  • No pets allowed

Bat Rule Change for 2019 Season

This rule affects players in the 8U Boys, 10U Boys, 12U Boys , and 15U Boys:

  • All bats must have the USA Bat Stamp on them.
  • Bat Barrel/Diameter: Up to 2 5/8 inches
  • Bat Length:
    • 8U and 10U: Cannot exceed 33 inches
    • 12U and 15U: Cannot exceed 36 inches