Our League

Mentor Baseball League offers a house league program for children ages 4-18+. The goals of our house league program are (1) to instruct our players on the fundamentals of baseball while at the same time making sure that they have fun, (2) to teach them sportsmanship and (3) to instill in them respect and love for the game of baseball. House league teams provide an opportunity for all children, regardless of competitive ability, to play baseball. Every child who registers is guaranteed a spot on a team. In addition, all players bat in the regular line-up and play at least half the game on defense.

Our house league coaches are the backbone of our program. They volunteer their time and effort because they love baseball and they love coaching. We want to be sure that we show the same level of dedication and support to our coaches as they show to our players and our organization.

Age Division Descriptions

T-ball is a non-competitive division that emphasizes participation, good sportsmanship and fun for younger children. Each inning, teams will bat once through their batting order. When in the field, players will be rotated around to different field positions each inning. Players will run the bases one base at a time with the last player of the inning rounding all of the bases. There are no outs, strike outs or walks and no score is kept. After the season, every player will receive a participation trophy.

Midget 6 is a non-competitive league emphasizing good sportsmanship, fundamental of baseball and understanding of the game as well as fun for players (who have already played 1 – 2 years of T-ball). In this league coaches pitch to the players. Each inning, players will bat once through their batting order. When in the field, players will be rotated around to different field positions each inning. For the first part of the season players will advance the bases one base at a time with the last player of the inning rounding all the bases and there will be no outs. Coaches will begin introducing multi-base running and outs toward the end of the season in July. There are 10 pitches, 5 pitch swing and miss strike outs, no score is kept. After the season, every player will receive a participation medal.

Midget 7 League is a non-competitive league emphasizing good sportsmanship, fundamental of baseball and understanding of the game as well as fun for players currently enrolled in 1st or 2nd grade (who have already played in the Midget 6 League). In this league coaches pitch to the players. This level will build off what was learned in Midget 6 Each inning, players will get two team outs when batting and 4 swinging Strikes . When in the field, players will be rotated around to different field positions each inning. For the first part of the season players will advance the bases one base at a time. Coaches will begin introducing multi-base running and outs toward the middle of the season. After the season, every player will receive a participation medal.

We are moving to all kid pitch. We are working with The High School coach’s to develop rules that will allow the game to move and be exciting for the players and fans.-Stay tuned for more information: We are also adding paid/certified adult umpires to this division.

Midget 8 is a semi-competitive kid pitch league focused on the fundamentals of baseball, understanding of the games and skill development. This will be the first year kid pitch is introduced to the pitcher and the batter. Kids will pitch 1 inning each of the first 3 innings and coaches will pitch the last 3 innings. In May teams will focus on skill development with practices/scrimmages to ensure skill development continues to progress. Throughout the season each team will have a practice/scrimmage night built into their schedule for every two games played. Each inning consists of 3 outs per side. Players are allowed 3 strikes. After 3 balls by a kid pitcher a coach will finish off the at bat. If there is another ball pitched a player can walk. Games will be six innings. Score will be kept; however, standings will not be recorded. This is to ensure that fun and skill development remain the priority. These are umpired games. After the season, every player will receive a participation medal.

Minor 9-10  is a competitive kid pitch league focused on continued player growth.  In May teams will focus on skill development with practices/scrimmages.  Each inning consists of 3 outs per side.  Players are allowed 3 strikes.  After 4 balls, a player can walk.  Games will be six innings, Score and standings will be kept.  These are umpired games.

The Major 11-12 League is a competitive kid pitch league focused on continued player growth.  In May teams will focus on skill development with practices/scrimmages. Score and standings will be kept.  These are umpired games.

The Pony 13-14 League is a competitive kid pitch league focused on continued player growth.  In May teams will focus on skill development with practices/scrimmages.   Games will be seven innings, Score and standings will be kept. 

The Colt 15-17 League is a competitive league focused on continued player growth.  These are full baseball games.

The Senior League is a competitive league focused on continued player growth.  These games are full baseball games.

Mentor Baseball Commissioners

Jeff Elly

President

elly0220@hotmail.com

Lou Kraska

Vice President

kraskambl@gmail.com

Paul Loach

Fields/Umpires

paulumpire@yahoo.com

Kevin Rhomberg

Indoor Facility

kdr18baseball@gmail.com

Joe Rhomberg

Travel Director

joerhomberg18@gmail.com

Matt Korma

T-Ball Commish

matt_koman@yahoo.com

Eric Nutter

6U Commish

ericnutter123@gmail.com

Ralph Mayo

7u commish

ralph.mayo@sbcglobal.net

Matt Korman

8u Commish

matt_koman@yahoo.com

Mike Wolain

8u Adviser/Web

wofamily1104@gmail.com

Brian Larich

9/10 Minor Com.

brianlariche.realtor@gmail.com

Dan Klasch

11/12 Maj. Com.

dklasch@gmail.com

Brian Larich

13/14 Pony Com.

brianlariche.realtor@gmail.com

Ron Cooper

15/18 Colt Com.

ron.cooper@proforma.com

Dan Sherik

18+ Senior Div.

d.sherrick0279@yahoo.com