9U Division Description

9U is an instructional and competitive division. 9U involves the use of a pitching machine in place of a pitcher. Batters are allowed 5 hittable pitches to put a ball in play.

Standard baseball fielder positions are used with the addition of a second center fielder. 2 coaches from the defensive team are permitted on the field during game play. Most other baseball rules are used. On average 9U teams play 1 game and have 1 practice per week.

Game scores and standings are kept.

WMBA offers REP and SELECT programming in this division whenever feasible.

Game/Practice (Tentative) Details

Monday or Tuesday (One practice per week), Thursday (Games) 

Plymouth/Chippawa/Maple

9U Equipment List

Bat (26-28, Drop 10)
Baseball Glove (8.5”-10”)
Batting Helmet
Water Bottle
Baseball pants (optional)
Cleats (optional)
Batting Gloves (recommended, optional)
Protective Cup/Sliding Short (recommended, optional)

Have questions or need more information contact us at: registration@wellandminorbaseball.ca