Spring Baseball

About Spring Baseball

In the spring season, the NYAA participates in the Central Whitehall League (CWL) as well as the Lehigh Valley League (LVL). The  CWL consists of a 12 game schedule with a playoff tournament at the end of the season. The LVL will have a 14-16 game schedule with playoffs following the regular season for teams with a 0.500 record or better. As the LVL is a more competitive league, prior to each spring season, the baseball director and coaches from each level determine what division will place teams in the LVL season. All rules shall be according to the current issue of National Federation of State High School Associations Rule Book, except as noted in the approved bylaws of the PYL or LVL. All players on the game day roster will bat in the CWL (LVL has specific rules for this). All players may not sit two (2) consecutive innings. The free substitution rule shall be in effect at most levels if utilized by the coach. Each inning will be either 3 outs or a maximum number of runs per inning as defined by the CWL and LVL rules.

CWL and LVL Divisions

CWL and LVL Consists of the Following Divisions:

Biddy/Single A

A player should be turning 9 before May 1 of the current year and be no older than 10 before May 1.  The Biddy division competes on fields with 60' base paths and a 44' distance from the pitcher's mound to home plate. Practices and home games are held at the Northwestern Recreation Fields and Lyon Valley Baseball Field and will typically be 2 to 4 days per week. Practices will begin in late March/early April.

Midget/Double A (AA)

A player should be turning 11 before May 1 of the current year and be no older than 12 before May 1. The Midget division competes on fields with 70' base paths and a 48' distance from the pitcher's mound to home plate. Practices and home games are held at the Northwestern Recreation Fields and will typically be 2 to 4 days per week with practices beginning in late March/early April.

Knee-Hi/Triple A (AAA)

A player should be turning 13 before May 1 of current year and be no older than 15 before May 1.  The Knee-Hi division competes on fields with 80' base paths and a 54' distance between the pitcher's mound and home plate. Practices and home games will be held at the Northwestern Recreation Fields and will take place 3-4 days per week with practices beginning in late March/early April.  LVL is limited to players that are 13 or 14 only.

For more information, visit the Central Whitehall League or Lehigh Valley League sites.

Spring Registration Cost:

Fee + mandatory fundraiser (fee includes early bird discount)

Player Eligibility:

  • Knee Hi: A player may not play in the "AAA" Division if he/she turned 16 before May 1st.
  • Midget: A player may not play in the "AA" Division if he/she turned 13 before May 1st.
  • Biddy: A player may not play in the "A" Division if he/she turned 11 before May 1st.

If your player decides to move up a level within the program they will not be permitted to move back down in future seasons even though it may be age appropriate.

Once tryouts are complete we can not accept any new signups for teams that require tryouts.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Baseball Contacts
Name Position Phone Email
Teague Fatzinger Baseball Director 484-239-0039 baseballnyaa1@gmail.com
Jesse Maurer T-Ball/Grasshopper coordinator 570.810.9020 maurerjc13@hotmail.com
Jim Kester Legion /Connie Mack Director 484-515-9759 kesterjm@gmail.com