Baseball Leagues

Compare youth baseball leagues — ages, field dimensions, and key rule differences.

Little League

Ages 9-12

Base Paths60 ft

Mound46 ft

✗ Leading✓ Stealing✗ Dropped 3rd Strike✓ Infield Fly Rule✗ Balks Enforced

PONY Baseball

Ages 9-14

Base Paths70-80 ft

Mound48-54 ft

✓ Leading✓ Stealing✓ Dropped 3rd Strike✓ Infield Fly Rule✓ Balks Enforced

Travel / USSSA

Ages 8-14

Base Paths60-90 ft

Mound46-60 ft

✓ Leading✓ Stealing✓ Dropped 3rd Strike✓ Infield Fly Rule✓ Balks Enforced

High School (NFHS)

Ages 14-18

Base Paths90 ft

Mound60 ft 6 in

✓ Leading✓ Stealing✓ Dropped 3rd Strike✓ Infield Fly Rule✓ Balks Enforced