Below is the current 8U Kid Pitch schedule along with important rule highlights for the upcoming season.

You can easily search for division-specific events by selecting “8 & Under Kid Pitch” in the search settings under Class. Please note that dates and locations are subject to change. Use the app search for the most up-to-date listings.

8U Kid Pitch Schedule

April

• April 11 – Calera / Alabaster
• April 18 – Oxford
• April 18 – Prattville
• April 25 – Clay
• April 25 – Enterprise

May

• May 2 – Clay / Irondale
• May 2 – Wetumpka
• May 9 – Wetumpka / 17 Springs
• May 9 – Albertville / Boaz / Rainbow City
• May 16 – Vestavia / Clay / Irondale
• May 16 – Muscle Shoals
• May 23 – Vestavia / Irondale
• May 23 – Wetumpka
• May 30 – DIAMOND CUP STATE TOURNAMENT (Vestavia area)

June

• June 6 – Oxford / Lincoln
• June 13 – Boaz / Gadsden / Rainbow City
• June 13 – Wetumpka
• June 20 – Clay / Irondale
• June 20 – Enterprise
• June 26–28 – BATTLEGROUND WORLD SERIES: THE LAST STAND (Wetumpka area)

July

• July 25 – Gardendale

8U Kid Pitch – Rule Highlights

Official rules can be found here.
8U Kid Pitch is Rule 11 on page 10. Below are key highlights:

• 60’ base paths
• Pitching distance: 40’
• 75-minute time limit
• 7-run limit per inning
• 9 defensive players on the field
• Baserunners may not leave the base until the pitch reaches home plate
• Runner on 3rd may only advance on a ball put in play or a base award
• Batter is out on strike three, even if the pitch is not caught

If you have any questions, please contact your Alabama USSSA Baseball staff or use the app for event details and updates.

We look forward to a great 8U Kid Pitch season!

Alabama USSSA Baseball