The American League is for school ages Kindergarten through 12th grade (see Colt for exceptions on older ages). All divisions except Colt have minimum participation rules. All players register with LSBA.
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Registration opens 8am February 1 this year for the Spring Season. Click AL Registration Link above to register. American League is our Spring/Summer recreational league.
Online registration is by credit card only. Refunds are offered through March 8 but there will be a $50 cancellation fee.
American League registration ends March 8 but a late fee of $25 will be assessed starting March 1. Once late sign ups start each year, you are no longer guaranteed a spot in the league and you may lose your spot on the team from the previous season. Don't wait to sign up!
If you have any questions, please head out to the Parent Info Tab first before contacting someone. A lot of questions can be answered on the Parent Info Tab .
Important American League Dates:
Player Assessment Day will be March 23, 2024. This is for players Mustang 9 and older who have not been frozen by their prior year's coach. Please visit Parent Info Tab and the Often Asked Questions. The exact times will be posted in the Latest News section on the home page.
The American League season games generally start the first week of May every year.
Please note: American League may play games on both weeknights and weekends.
Important American League Manager Dates (These dates only apply to Managers/Head Coaches):
All Dates will be on the Important Dates Tab.
The American League Manager's Meeting is TBD. (All Managers should attend.)
The American League Player Draft will be held March 25.
The American League 1st and 2nd Year Mandatory Manager training is TBD.
The American League Manager training is TBD. For Managers 3+ years managing not required but recommended.
* Select the division name for more information on that division.
T-Ball - This division is for players who turn 5 prior to August 1 this year. It is a non-competitive training division, no scores are kept, and the fundamentals of baseball are taught. The baseball is hit off a tee, all players play in the field at least every other inning and all teams bat the roster. Players are placed on teams by the Division Representative. Parents may request that a player be placed on a specific team and, if possible, the request will be honored.
Coach Pitch - This division is for players who turn 6 prior to August 1 this year. It is a non-competitive training division, no scores are kept, and the fundamentals of baseball are taught. Coaches pitch to the batter, all players play in the field at least every other inning and all teams bat the roster. Players are placed on teams by the Division Representative. Parents may request that a player be placed on a specific team and, if possible, the request will be honored.
Rookie 7 - This division is for players who turn 7 prior to August 1 this year. It is a non-competitive training division, no scores are kept, and the fundamentals of baseball are taught. A pitching machine is used, all players play in the field at least every other inning and all teams bat the roster. Players are placed on teams by the Division Representative. Parents may request that a player be placed on a specific team and, if possible, the request will be honored.
Pinto 8 - This division is for players who turn 8 prior to August 1 this year. A pitching machine is used, all players play in the field at least every other inning and all teams bat the roster. Players are placed on teams by the Division Representative. Parents may request that a player be placed on a specific team and, if possible, the request will be honored.
Mustang 9 - This division is for players who turn 9 prior to August 1 this year. Players are assigned to a team through either a draft, recruitment (three per team from their Pinto team), or sponsor designated player (one per team). Each player must play at least every other inning in the field and players bat the roster.
Mustang 10 -This division is for players who turn 10 prior to August 1 this year. Players are assigned to the team they played with in Mustang 9. New players are assigned through a draft. Each player must play at least every other inning in the field and players bat the roster.
Bronco 11- This division is for players who turn 11 prior to August 1 this year. Players are assigned to a team through either a draft, recruitment (four per team from their Mustang 10 team), or sponsor designated player (one per team). Each player must play at least two innings in the field in before the completion of the fifth inning and players bat the roster.
Bronco 12 -This division is for players who turn 12 prior to August 1 this year. Players are assigned to the team they played with in Bronco 11. New players are assigned through a draft. Each player must play at least two innings in the field in before the completion of the fifth inning and players bat the roster.
Pony - This division is for players who turn 13 or 14 prior to August 1 this year. Players are assigned to a team through either a draft, recruitment (five per team from their previous year team), or sponsor designated player (one per team). Each player must play at least two innings in the field before the completion of the fifth inning and players bat the roster.
Colt - This division is for players who turn 15-18 prior to August 1 this year or have graduated this year. Players are assigned to a team through either a draft, recruitment (six per team from their previous year team), or sponsor designated player (one per team). All games are in Lee’s Summit. The Colt season will not start until High School baseball in LSR7 is complete.
* Select the division name for more information on that division.