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FALL BASEBALL PROGRAM


2025 FALL BASEBALL PROGRAM
INFORMATION & FAQs


What is Fall Ball? Is it different than “Spring” / the “Regular Season”?

Fall Ball is a developmental baseball program offered to provide players the opportunity to get additional instruction and reps in between seasons. Players who attend practices regularly should further develop their fundamental skills, gain further understanding and insight into baseball rules and mechanics, and hopefully, advance their overall level of skill and play such that they are prepared to play at their respective division level when the Spring 2026 season begins in February. 

Fall Ball is less competitive (no playoffs, coaches umpire the games) than the regular season as the focus is on overall player development and growing each player’s love of the game! We want all Fall Ball players to feel confident and excited for the Spring season!

**We can only open Fall Ball registration for each of the respective Divisions (AA, AAA, and/or Majors) if we have a Manager and Coaching staff committed for a team. Each team will consist of fourteen (14) players with a Manager and two (2) coaches. If you do not see your child’s respective Division listed on the registration page, we do not have a Manager and/or a Coaching staff confirmed yet. 

Are you interested in coaching or managing a team? Know someone who is? If so, please contact Rocco Souza ([email protected]) and Ellen Mauldin ([email protected]) via email.

Who can play?
Any player 
eligible for the Spring 2025 season, that has not since moved or changes schools is eligible to register for Fall Ball.

- ANY PLAYER League Age 4-7 that has never played Little League may register for Fall Baseball or Softball, regardless of address.
Boys & girls League Age 8 through 12 that live or attend school within our League boundary may register for Fall Baseball**. 
Girls League Age 8-12 that live or attend school within our League boundary may register for Fall Softball

Not sure of your player’s League Age? Click this link to check: https://www.littleleague.org/downloads/2025-baseball-age-chart/

Unsure if you live within our residential boundary and/or if you child’s school is located within our boundary? Please use the Little League League Finder to confirm.

WHEN DOES THE SEASON START AND FINISH? WHAT DOES THE SCHEDULE LOOK LIKE?
The Fall Baseball Season officially begins September 9, 2025 and runs through November 9, 2025 for all Divisions.

MINOR DIVISION (T-Ball & A Ball - Players League Age 4 through League Age 7)
Players League Age 4-7 will register for the 2025 Fall Baseball Development Sandlot Camp 
There will be two (2) 90-minute to 2-hour sessions scheduled per week, based on Manager and Coach availability.
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The Baseball Development Sandlot Camp Manager may schedule game scenario scrimmages either during, and/or in addition to the 2 sessions per week.

AA, AAA, & MAJORS 
Players in the AA, AAA, and Majors Divisions will have (2) practices per week and (1) game per week.
Games will always be on SUNDAYS, starting September 15, 2025.
The game schedule will include Home games and “Interlock” games. Interlock games are scheduled with other local Little Leagues and may take place at either team’s respective field(s).

MAJORS FALL PRACTICE SQUAD 

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST & WHAT DO PLAYERS NEED?

Registration for all Divisions is$225 per player.
Each player will receive a hat and a dri-fit team jersey/shirt.
- Families will be responsible for sourcing socks, pants, and a belt for their player per the Team Manager’s direction.

**Please note that no refunds will be issued after teams are formed. Requests for withdrawal/refunds after registration closes (prior to teams being finalized) will be at the League's discretion. If approved, a $50 cancelation fee will be applied. 

Financial assistance is available to those with demonstrable need.
For more information about the Financial Assistance Application process, click
HERE.

HOW DO I KNOW WHICH DIVISION TO CHOOSE FOR MY PLAYER?

Not sure of your player’s CURRENT League Age? Click this link to check: https://www.littleleague.org/downloads/2025-baseball-age-chart/

To confirm your player's Little League Age for the 2026 Season, click here: https://dt5602vnjxv0c.cloudfront.net/portals/10921/docs/2026-baseball-age-chart.pdf

MAJORS - COMPETITIVE TEAM 
The 2025 Fall Ball Major division is for current Little League age 10-12 year olds and players who will be Little League Age 10, 11, or 12 for the 2026 Season that wish to be considered for placement on a Majors Team for the Spring 2026 season. This division is for players with at least 1 year of AAA experience. If a player is new to Little League, he/she should only register for Majors if he/she is League Age 12. This division will play weekly games.

MAJORS PRACTICE SQUAD - Development Training - *NO Competitive Gameplay*
The MAJORS PRACTICE SQUAD is for players that are currently League Age 10-12 or will be League Age 10-12 for the Spring 2026 Season that wish to be considered for the Spring 2026 Majors Draft and have other commitments during the Fall Season (e.g. Travel Baseball, Soccer) that preclude them from participating consistently on the competitive Majors Fall Baseball team.

The Practice Squad will have two (2) on field practice/development sessions per week focused on further development of the baseball skills, including focused training at specific positions (infield, outfield, pitching, and catching), required to be competitive at the Majors level during the regular season and in post-season/tournament play.

*Players on the Majors Practice Squad can, if interested, be entered into the Fall Ball "Major Player Pool" to fill in for players on the Majors Fall Baseball team that might be unavailable to play in that week's game.


AAA - PLAYER PITCH
The 2025 Fall Ball "AAA" division is for for current Little League age 9-11 year olds and players who will be Little League Age 9, 10, or 11 for the 2026 Season. Returning players should have previous AA and/or AAA experience. If your player wishes to be considered for the Spring 2026 AAA Draft, it would be a good idea to play AAA during the Fall Season, especially if he/she played in the AAA division during the Spring 2025 season. 

AA - COACH/PLAYER PITCH
The 2025 Fall Ball "AA" division is for is for for current Little League age 7-9 year olds and players who will be Little League Age 7, 8, or 9 for the 2026 Season. This division is for players with at least 2 years of Minor Division (T-Ball and/or A Ball) experience. Any player who wishes to be considered for the Spring 2026 AA Division Draft should register for this Division, especially if they are coming from the "Little Field".

MINOR DIVISION (T-BALL & A BALL) - FALL DEVELOPMENT SANDLOT CAMP
The Fall Baseball Development Sandlot Camp is for new and returning players that are CURRENTLY League Age 4-7 and/or will be League Age 4-7 for the 2026 Season. Players who are new to baseball and those with less than two (2) seasons of experience playing in the Minor Division should sign up for this Division.


**The league and coaches may opt to move players to doffetent divisions at their discretion; with the ultimate goal to ensure team composition that supports a positive learning experience for all. Further, the we may make changes to the available divisions/teams dependent on sign-ups and Manager/Coaching Staff commitments.

REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)

Prior to registering your player League Age 8 or older, please gather the following documents, complete all required forms, and have each ready to be uploaded at the time of registration. These documents are REQUIRED by Little League International and must be provided prior to your player being assigned/drafted to a team, without exception

For a list and more information regarding the required documents, click here —-> Little League Residence and School Attendance Eligibility Checklist

Birth Certificate: Submitted once, when your player is registered for the first time. 

Three (3) Proof of Residency Documents, according to the procedure outlined  here. Please have these documents scanned and ready to upload prior to registration. These documents must be submitted to each player’s account every time your player registers for an available season. Residency documents MUST be dated February 1, 2025 or later.

OR 

If your child attends a school located within our League Boundary, submit a 
SCHOOL ENROLLMENT FORM  (easiest  and most preferred - Click  here). Once you submit this form, you do not have to verify eligibility in subsequent seasons if your child has not changed schools. 

AND 
A Little League Medical Release Form, linked here. Please complete all fields of this form (either online or by hand) and sign prior to uploading to your player’s account. This document must be submitted to each player’s account every time your player registers for an available season and MUST be dated JULY 21, 2025 or later. Previous seasons' forms will not be accepted.

QUESTIONS?
Contact [email protected] for all baseball/player related questions.
Contact [email protected] with any registration related questions.

Contact

SAN JOSE AMERICAN LITTLE LEAGUE (SJALL)
PO Box 28599 
San Jose, California 95159

Email: [email protected]

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