Why Are Evaluations Necessary?
One of Little League’s requirements is to hold player evaluations annually for all divisions except T-Ball. These evaluations ensure that teams are formed as evenly as possible and that players are placed in the appropriate divisions. Please note, evaluations are not tryouts—all registered players will be assigned to a team. It’s very important for players to attend these evaluations to facilitate proper team placement.
What Equipment Does My Child Need?
Mandatory: Players must bring their own glove and helmet.
Recommended: Cleats are highly encouraged for all kid pitch players. Baseball pants should also be worn. If you don’t have pants yet, we recommend checking with your coach about the preferred color for this season.
Optional:
Players are encouraged to bring their own bat, but the league will provide a few bats for each team. Bats for T-Ball, Machine Pitch, and Minors divisions must have the
USA Baseball certification logo.
Intermediate players can use both USA Baseball and BBCOR bats, but parents should consult with coaches before purchasing these larger and heavier bats.
Juniors players are required to use BBCOR bats.
The league will provide each player with a jersey and hat, along with safety and game equipment such as balls and catcher’s gear.
Parent Meeting During Evaluations While players are being evaluated, there will be a parent meeting in the pavilion at Schrom Hills Park. During this meeting, we’ll discuss key information about the upcoming season, including:
- Volunteer opportunities and the parent involvement requirement for this year.
- How you can help support the league throughout the season.
At least one family member should attend this meeting. We will keep it brief to ensure parents can also watch the evaluations.
Coaching Needs
A big thank you to the parents who have already volunteered to coach this spring—your support is greatly appreciated! However, we are still looking for additional
head coaches for our Intermediate division. If you’re interested in coaching, please contact Jake Lappi at
[email protected] to learn more.
Evaluation Schedule
Dates and Times:
March 22nd
9:00–10:00 AM: Machine Pitch Division
12:00–1:00 PM: Kid Pitch (Minors Division)
Note: Pitchers may need to stay a bit longer for additional evaluations.
T-Ball Evaluations: Held in early April. Specific dates to be announced.
Location: Schrom Hills Park (6915 Hanover Pkwy, Greenbelt, MD 20770) Parking: Please note that construction may be occurring on the left side of the parking lot. Use the right side for parking, as it’s closer to the meeting area.
Details:
Registration will take place at the picnic pavilion.
Each child will receive a number and proceed to the field for evaluation by coaches.
After evaluations, coaches will work together to organize teams. Once teams are finalized, coaches will reach out to families with practice and game schedules.
Special Notes:
If you have specific team requests (e.g., for siblings or carpooling), please email [email protected]. We will do our best to accommodate requests, but our primary goal is to create balanced teams based on player skills—not location preferences.
Requests MUST be in no later than the Thursday before Your Players Division Evaluation.