Girls Softball 2026 General Info:
Penfield Little League Girls Only Softball has the following 4 Divisions of Play:
- Rookies Softball, Birth Date in Years 2019, 2020 and 2021
Our introductory level of play will teach the girls the most basic fundamentals of fielding, throwing, hitting and running. Girls and coaches will have the option to hit off a coach pitching or a tee based on what’s best for that particular athlete. We will bat through the order each inning with no outs or runs being recorded. Teams can expect to play twice per week; once on a weeknight and once on Saturday.
- Machine Pitch Softball (for Girls Only), Birth Date in Years 2017 and 2018
This league is designed to help girls transition from coach pitch, base-to-base softball, to our competitive minors kid-pitch program. This league begins to teach the importance of proper baserunning and making the right play defensively. Players will be allowed to take extra bases, outs will be recorded and treated appropriately. The machine pitch element will help ensure consistent pitching from a 35-foot distance. Teams can expect to play twice per week; once on a weeknight and once on Saturday.
- Minors Player Pitch (11" Ball, Pitch Distance 35') Girls Only, Birth Date in Years 2015 and 2016
This is a modified version of regular softball. Girls are allowed to lead off once the ball crosses home plate. It is a player-pitch league with the exception of after ball 4. There are no walks in this league. A coach of the batting team will come in to pitch to his or her batter after the count reaches 4 balls. The batter retains the number of strikes on her and still may strike out. Games are umpired with scores and standings kept throughout the season. Regular season and post-season tournament champions will be crowned. Teams will play 2 or 3 games per week.
- Majors Player Pitch (12" Ball, Pitch Distance 40') Girls Only, Birth Date in Years 2013, 2014 and 2015
This is regular softball. Baserunners may leave on the release of the pitch. 100% player pitch. Batters walk on Ball 4. This league will be in a combined league with other local little league programs. The league typically includes Fairport & Pittsford Majors teams as well. Games will occur both in Penfield and in other host towns. League championships will be done in coordination with the other little leagues.
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