Fastball
Fall Baseball Season
September-October
The game’s focus is on getting kids to hit the ball and field the ball more than in a standard game.
This is the perfect fall ball option so the players can finish the summer and go into the winter having seen more pitches and having fielded many more balls than they would have playing standard 9 vs 9 baseball.
What is Fastball?
Everyone knows “practice makes perfect”, but game reps are what take kids to the next level.
Unlike regular youth baseball with 2 teams of 12-14 players playing 9 vs 9, Fastball uses 3 teams of 5-6 players at at a time, which means:
- There are fewer players so there’s less sitting
- Quicker games …and the most important part: More reps!
This game is all about maximizing action—giving kids more chances to hit and field than in a standard game. It’s the perfect fall ball option, helping players finish the summer strong and head into winter with more at-bats, more fielding experience, and more confidence than traditional 9-on-9 baseball allows.
The rules
3 teams of 5 take the field at the same time: 1 at bat, 1 in the infield, 1 in the outfield
3 balls for a walk, 2 strikes for an out (unlimited fouls)
The batting team goes until they get 3 outs. When 3 outs are made, the batting team moves to the infield, the infielding team moves to the outfield, and the outfielding team goes to bat
Games end when each team of 5 has had 3 at bats or at an hour and a half of play.
Schedule & Registration Details
Please select the division in which your child is currently playing in this season. Note: It’s possible they will play in another division, depending on registration numbers. They will be placed by the program director.
Fastball will run September – October. Dates TBD.
No refunds for weather or missed sessions.
1.5hr sessions at Loyola Park.