Due to a recent player injury, the Frankfort Force 13U full time travel baseball team is looking or 1 player. We are a competitive high silver level team that has been established and together for 4 seasons now. Looking for a player who can pitch and play outfield. If you're interested in joining our team please contact Trey Harrington (708) 526-3163 trey.harrington@comcast.net or Paul Nieckula (708) 359-3107 for a private tryout.

FRANKFORT BASEBALL
2023 SPRING REGISTRATION
NOW OPEN!

The 2023 Registration is now open for the In- House Spring / Summer Season.

Please note a change in birthdate requirements for registration below. 

Registration closes February 15th
 

Below is a brief description of the different divisions we offer within Frankfort Baseball. Frankfort Baseball offers a baseball program designed to provide the opportunity for our players to build their skills in a fun, yet competitive environment.  Generally, practices begin in April and games begin in May and end by July 1st. Teams are assigned in March. Managers will contact players when practices begin in early spring. Frankfort Baseball provides a hat, jersey and socks to players in Shetland, Morgan, Pinto, Mustang and Bronco leagues. Players are responsible for baseball pants and cleats.  Please wait until you are assigned a team before purchasing your pants.  

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	The Shetland Division is for players that are 4 or 5 years old as of 08/31/2023. The Shetland division is a T-ball division.  Coach pitch is introduced half way through the season.  At this level players are introduced to the very basics of baseball. This league does not keep score or record outs and uses a continuous batting order where every player bats every inning. A softer safety baseball is used.
MORGAN	The Morgan Division is for players that are 6 years old as of 04/30/2023. At this level players continue their basic skill development in an instructional format, where coaches pitch to the players for the first half of the season and players pitch the second half.  Rules are modified for the youngsters to incorporate fun with player development appropriate for this age group. A softer safety baseball is used.
	The Pinto Division is for players that are 7 or 8 years old as of 04/30/2023. At this level players are exposed to more facets of the game of baseball, including pitching, walks, extra-base hits and use of a regulation baseball. There are some Rules that are modified for the youngsters to incorporate fun with player development appropriate for this age group.
	The Mustang Division is for players that are 9 or 10 as of 04/30/2023. The Mustang Division players make a big step towards a more complete level of baseball. It is a competitive division, where umpires call the game and scores and league standings are kept. Stealing is allowed only after the pitch has reached the batter. Games are pitched entirely by the players.
	The Bronco Division is for players that are 11 or 12 as of 04/30/2023. The Bronco Division is where you begin to play more competitive baseball and follow the rules of Major League Baseball closely. Players are allowed to lead-off and steal from all bases, and the diamond is now 70 feet. Managers have the opportunity to execute the finer tactics of advanced baseball.
	The Pony Division is for players that are 13 or 14 as of 04/30/2023. The Pony Division is a competitive division best characterized by fewer players, fewer teams, and bigger fields. By now the players should have an understanding of the rules of the game and acquired the skills and attitude necessary for a more competitive game of baseball. Regular Major League rules are used. The diamond is now 80 feet. Emphasis is placed not only on individual skill development, but, also on team strategies. Players will adjust to larger fields, stronger defenses, and more experienced pitchers and are motivated by their eagerness to play baseball.  Pony Championship Game will be played at Slammers Stadium in Joliet!
	The Colt Division is for players that must be a registered High School Freshman or Sophmore in the term ending in May not to exceed 18 years as of 4/30/2023. The Colt Division is a competitive division played on a Major League sized field.
	The Palomino Division is for players that must be a registered High School Junior or Senior in the term ending in May not to exceed 19 years as of 4/30/2023. The Palomino Division is a competitive division played on a Major League sized field.
COLLEGIATE EAGLES	If you are interested in Collegiate Eagles, please contact Scott Kendrick at

Bats - All Bats must be certified with a USA Bat Stamp per Pony Rules

• Barrel Size: 2 ¼” and 2 5/8” barrel bats are OK. 2 -3/4” barrel is NOT allowed.
• BBCOR Stamp: If a bat is -3 it must be BBCOR certified (does not require the USA Bat Stamp) – This is per Pony Rule 8.C.2 and 8.C.3, 2018 rulebook.
• Legal Bats - USA stamped, BBCOR stamped and wood bats
• Bats with the USSSA stamp or BPF 1.15 are NOT allowed

Official Pony Rulebook:

Welcome to another exciting year of Frankfort Baseball!

From everyone on the Board, I would like to thank you for your support of one of our community’s finest organization. Frankfort Baseball is a self-funded, not-for-profit organization providing nearly 1,000 youths 5-18 years old the opportunity to play baseball, make friends, and learn sportsmanship.Click here to view our offering on some new sponsorship opportunities 

Karrie Cummings - Director of Sponsorship/Fundraising