SPRING REC BASEBALL

2023 Spring Recreational Baseball

Overview

Mudsock Youth Baseball is a volunteer organization established to provide recreational and travel baseball opportunities to players living within the Hamilton Southeastern School District. Play is offered for athletes in pre-kindergarten through high school.

Divisions
Our recreation league has adopted the rule that we will separate our kids by age. Exceptions will be made for those players wishing to play with players in their grade. To request an exception, please fill out the form here.

5U (formerly known as Pre-K League, 5/1/2017 - 4/30/2018)
6U (formerly known as Kindergarten League, 5/1/2016 - 4/30/2017)
8U (formerly known as 1st^t/2nd Grade League, 5/1/2014 - 4/30/2016)
10U (formerly known as 3rd/4th Grade League, 5/1/2012 - 4/30/2014)
12U (formerly known as 5th/6th Grade League, 5/1/2010 - 4/30/2012)
14U (formerly known as 7th/8th Grade League, 5/1/2008 - 4/30/2010)
High School

Open Spring Registration runs from January 1st – January 31st. Registration will be accepted online at www.myathletics.com . Spring fees (early bird pricing) will be as follows:

$110 – 5U, 6U
$135 – 8U
$150 – 10U – 14U
$125 – High School

Refunds
January 1 – February 15 – Refund after $32 non-refundable is subtracted.
February 16 – March 15 – 50% refund after $32 non-refundable is subtracted.
March 16 – March 31 – 25% refund after $32 non-refundable is subtracted.
After March 31 – No refund.

Overview of Recreational Offerings

5U and 6U
These are non-competitive, coach-pitch divisions that will use a tee when needed. This league emphasizes teaching the fundamentals of the game of baseball in a fun and enjoyable atmosphere. EVERY participant of this division will receive a season-end award.

8U – 12U
Each age group (8U, 10U, 12U) will be broken down into the following divisions:

Red: This is the most competitive division involving the higher skilled players. Players in this division will be determined by a draft of coaches in this division. To be considered to play in this division, EVERY player will be required to attend the designated evaluation session.

White: A highly competitive division with players determined by a draft of coaches in this division. To be considered to play in this division, EVERY player will be required to attend the designated evaluation session.

Blue: A competitive league for players not drafted into the Red or White Divisions. It is VERY IMPORTANT that every player attend the designated evaluation session to help in the draft process. Evaluation scores will help to ensure a better playing experience for ALL, as the teams will be divided as fairly as possible based on evaluation scores. Rules for this divisions are designed to highly promote the development of players, in a relaxed environment.

14U
This is a competitive, instructional league geared toward the older age groups. Players in this league will be determined by a draft of coaches in this league based off player evaluations. Awards will be given to the first and second place finishers in the end-of-the-season tournament for each division. An All-Star team will be selected within each division, as the interest exists.

High School
This is a competitive, instructional league geared toward the high school players.

FAQS

When is Spring baseball season?
Spring season runs from late March thru early/late June depending on the league.

Do I need to attend Spring evaluations?
The leagues are divided into 3 categories: Red, White, and Blue. Athletes will be placed in divisions according to skill level and the number of divisions may vary each year and by age group.

What equipment do I need?
Baseball glove, baseball cleats, baseball pants. The league will provide bats, if you do not have one, helmets, baseballs and first aid kits. Baseball jersey, cap and socks are included with your registration fee. Effective spring 2021, any USA Certified Bat may be used in rec league play. USSSA Bats are not allowed for use in rec league play. A link to approved bats which may be used in rec league game play can be found here.

What is the time commitment?
In general, your team will meet two to three times per week, usually a weekday or two and Saturday.

Do you offer travel baseball?
Yes! We offer travel baseball for ages 7U through 14U. Our teams are known as the Fishers Express. Tryouts for are generally held in August. For more information, please see the travel section of our site.