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Nov, 2025

Pinto and Pony plans for Spring 2026

New for Spring 2026: Pinto Division Split League Format

We’re excited to introduce a new split league format in our Pinto division this season, designed to better support players at different stages of development.

  • Pinto Junior is ideal for younger or less experienced players ages 6–8 (as of April 30, 2026) who are ready to move beyond tee-ball but aren’t quite ready for full kid-pitch games. This level includes called strikes and balls, base running beyond one base, and Coach pitching (no tee).
  • Pinto Senior will follow Pinto division rules, with kid-pitch introduced midway through the season for a more advanced level of play.

Registration Details:

  • Families with league age 6-year-olds (age 6 as of April 30, 2026) can choose to register for either Shetland or Pinto.
  • League age 7–8-year-olds will register for Pinto, and can indicate interest in the Pinto Junior level during registration.

All Pinto players will be invited to attend tryouts in mid to late January. These are fun and low-pressure sessions that help us create fair and balanced teams.



Pony Division


To improve the overall experience in our Pony division, we are adjusting our spring format based on recent seasons with frequent guest players and overlapping commitments (travel and middle school). These changes are designed to keep teams balanced, prioritize safety, and maintain a community-centered environment all while still providing opportunities for players who want additional competitive reps as they prepare for high school baseball.

Teams

  • We expect 2–3 teams depending on registration numbers.

  • No tryouts for returning players and no draft this season. We’ll assign balanced rosters to keep the competition even and fun.

Season Schedule

  • ~6 league games from mid-March through the weekend before Memorial Day.

  • Possible Interlock games with other local leagues (Rodeo, and possibly others).

Tournament Teams

  • We’ll form up to two tournament teams based on registration and interest.
    Format will be Green/Gold or 13U/14U, depending on where the numbers land.

Participation is opt-in. We’ll aim for a spot for everyone who wants one, while keeping player safety at the forefront for any travel-ball events.

Contact us

El Cerrito Youth Baseball

PO. Box 194 
El Cerrito, California 94530
Email: [email protected]

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