Babe Ruth Division (14 & 15 Year Olds)

Philosophy & Objectives:

Players that continue to participate in Babe Ruth baseball will have mastered most of the skills and mental requirements that have been introduced and reinforced over the past 8 or 9 years. Player positioning is determined by ability to perform the requirements of the position consistently and successfully. It must be realized however that many of the players will have limitations of ability. For them, we intend to take great care to protect the teenager's self esteem while allowing those players that are likely to proceed into, or continue with high school level baseball, to have the opportunity to participate at the highest level possible. It is ever important to remember that by and large, this is a recreational baseball program. Once again, playing time will be earned by the player through ability, positive attitude, good effort and sportsmanship. Playing time shall not be increased, nor will it be decreased because of the players age. For the more talented player, additional opportunities to participate in a competitive environment will be provided via organized district all star games.

Key Initiatives:

• ^{Mastering the art of pitching}
  

• ^{Hitter recognition of breaking ball pitches}
  

• ^{Mastering outfield position skills}
  

• ^{Further development of the catcher's skills}