Divisions of Play — Wade Hampton Little League

Wade Hampton Little League (WHLL) offers Spring and Fall seasons for children ages 4 to 13, with divisions in baseball and softball designed to match each player's age and skill level.

All players ages 4–6 begin in our T-Ball division, focused on building a strong foundation. Players age 7 and older may select either baseball or softball (softball is currently offered for girls only). All baseball divisions are coed.

Below is a quick breakdown of each division:

T-Ball

League Ages 4–6
Perfect for first-time players, the T-Ball division introduces the basic concepts of baseball and softball in a fun, encouraging environment.

• Focus on hitting, fielding, base running, and teamwork

• Batters hit exclusively off a tee using a Sof-T baseball

• All players bat each inning; small roster sizes for more playtime

• No scores, no standings, no evaluations

• Teams formed by the league

• Weeknight games typically begin between 5 and 6 PM

Coach Pitch

League Ages 6–8
This division introduces structured play while continuing to develop key baseball skills. A great entry point for both new and experienced young athletes.

• Coaches pitch up to 6 pitches per batter

• Maximum of 10 batters per inning

• Game consists of up to 6 innings

• Game scores and standings are kept in Spring

• Participation in Spring post-season tournament

• Weeknight games typically begin around 5 or 6 PM

• Players eligible for All-Star Tournaments in Spring

Minors

League Ages 8–10
In the Minors division, players begin pitching and catching while building upon the fundamentals they've learned in earlier divisions.

• Evaluations are required for all players

• Player pitching begins, stealing bases is introduced

• 5-run max per inning 

• Full baseball rules with a few exceptions

• Game scores and standings are tracked 

• Games typically start between 6 and 730 PM

• Players eligible for All-Star Tournaments in Spring

 Majors

League Ages 10–13
Majors is the most advanced division of our Little League program, closely resembling full-scale baseball or softball.

• Evaluations are required for all players

• Players focus on advanced skills and game strategy

• Games played using standard Little League rules

• Game scores and standings kept

• Weeknight games usually start at 7:30 PM

• Players eligible for All-Star Tournaments in Spring