Minors (Player Pitch) is for kids ages 8-10 (as of August 31). This division is played with traditional Little League rules meaning players pitch to each other and score is kept. Focus is placed on learning to play games, play as a team, and to improve individual skills of hitting, catching, throwing, and pitching. Teams are assembled via a draft process, by the volunteer head coaches, the EJLL Player Agent, and the EJLL board (if necessary). The draft is intended to create balanced teams with similar skill levels among the teams. Participant pairing requests are typically not considered at this level.
This division typically offers an opportunity for selected players to join an All Star team at the end of the season. All Star teams practice nightly during the month of June and participate in Little League sanctioned tournament play until they are eliminated or progress to the next tournament. All Star participation includes additional costs (scholarships are available).