Baseball & Softball
Baseball
Locations:
Clarke Field
High School Field
Houston Field
Park Ave Field
HYSA, Concord Little League, & Concord Northeast
If you are a resident of Hopkinton or Contoocook and have a child between the ages of 8 and 12 (birthdate on or before 9.1.2017) that's interested in playing baseball this spring, Hopkinton will now be participating in Concord Little League for the 2025 season. Click here to learn more and to register.
T-ball (boys and girls ages 7 and under): through HYSA
Rookie Baseball (boys ages 6 and 7): through HYSA
Concord Little League AAA & Majors (ages 8 –12): through Concord LL
Babe Ruth (boys ages 13–16): through Concord Northeast (CNE) click here to register
Levels of Play:
HYSA T-Ball: Generally for children ages 7 and under. T-Ball is a non-competitive teaching division, designed to instruct children in the fundamentals of baseball, to allow them to experience the value of teamwork, and give them the opportunity to develop baseball skills in a positive social environment with other children. Generally, T-Ball events occur just once per week on the weekend.
HYSA Rookie Baseball (Coach Pitch): Generally, for children ages 6–7. This is a developmental level which focuses on throwing, catching, and hitting. Mechanical pitching machines and/or coach pitching will be used, both in practice and for games. Games are normally held on Saturdays, with one or two practices scheduled per week. Players will need a glove. Cleats are optional.
Concord Little League AAA: 60’ field – Generally, for children ages 8–10. This level focuses on further development of skills. Games are normally held 2–3 times per week with practices held one or two times per week. Players will need a glove. Sliding shorts and athletic cups are recommended. Cleats are optional. Players’ skill level will be evaluated to achieve parity in team selection. Games will be held in Hopkinton and surrounding townships.
Concord Little League Majors: 60' field – Generally, for children ages 10–12. Games will be held 2–3 times per week. Practices are normally twice per week. This is a competitive level of play with an end of season playoff. Players will need a glove. Sliding shorts, athletic cup and cleats are recommended. Players’ skill level will be evaluated to achieve parity in team selection. Games will be held in Hopkinton and surrounding townships.
CNE Babe Ruth: 90' field – generally for players ages 13–15. Games will be held once or twice per week. Practices are normally twice per week. This is a more competitive level of play with an end of season tournament. Players will need a glove. Sliding shorts, athletic cup and cleats are recommended. Player’s skill level will be evaluated to achieve parity in team selection.
Contact: Chris Spofford, Baseball Commissioner at Chris.m.spofford@gmail.com.
Softball
Locations:
Blood Field
Clarke Field
Maple Street Field
Levels of Play:
Softball AA: Generally for girls ages 7–8. This is a developmental level which focuses on throwing and catching. Coaches use pitching machines for practices and games. Games are usually held Saturday mornings along with Thursday nights and are 3 innings long. Practices are generally held once or twice a week. Girls will need a glove. Cleats are optional.
Softball AAA: Generally for girls ages 9–10. Focuses on the further development of skills. Girls pitch to opposing teams (Pitchers rubber -35 feet, ball is 11 inches). Games are normally held on Saturdays and Tuesdays, with two practices scheduled per week. Girls will need a glove. Cleats are optional.
Softball Majors: Generally for girls ages 11–12. (Pitchers rubber- 40 feet, ball is 12 inches). Games will be held on Saturdays and Mondays/Wednesdays. Practices will be held twice per week. Girls will need a glove. Cleats are recommended.
Softball Babe Ruth: Generally for girls ages 13–16. Games will be held one or two times per week usually on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. Practices will be held twice per week if possible. Players will need a glove and cleats are recommended. Pitchers rubber is 43 feet and ball is 12 inches.
Contact: Skate Murdough, Softball Commissioner at skate@mcttelecom.com.
