Baseball
Welcome to the Forks Baseball Website
Welcome to the Forks baseball webpage. The number one goal of the Forks Baseball Program is to provide the opportunity for every child to play baseball regardless of their abilities. We try to provide something for everyone. We have teams and leagues for the player who wants to play school baseball or beyond as well as teams and leagues for the player who just enjoys playing baseball.
Forks Township Baseball Program also participates in the Fall under the North Bethlehem Little League District 20 . This program is for those who want to continue playing baseball during the fall months, typically starts after Labor Day and ends around Halloween each year. Also, as part of Forks Township Baseball program is our Winter Indoor Training Sessions. The Winter Baseball program is provided for those interested in continuing skills and techniques for fielding, hitting and overall mechanics. Winter Indoor baseball training sessions are for age/divisions K – 2; and 3 – 7 which typically starts end of January through March of each year up to the beginning of the spring season.
Forks baseball is part of the Greater Easton Area Baseball League. The teams/levels are set on age. Below are the age requirements for each level.
T-Ball = Must turn 5 before May 1st, Can't turn 7 before April 30th
Rookie = Can't turn 8 before April 30th
Farm = Can't turn 9 before April 30th
Minors = Can't turn 11 before April 30th
Majors = Can't turn 13 before April 30th
Bushkill = 13-14 year olds - Can't turn 15 before April 30th
Bushkill = 15-16 year olds - Can't turn 17 before April 30th
Connie Mack Competitive = Can't turn 17 before April 30th (Tryouts and cuts possible)
We are always looking for coaches, if you are interested in coaching either as a head coach or assistant please email me.
Your comments are welcomed. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions please don't hesitate to contact me. This is your baseball program. We are looking forward to a fun and enjoyable season.
Paul Pastrick
forksyouthbaseball@gmail.com
T-ball
The primary goals of T-ball is to instruct the children in the fundamentals of baseball and to allow them to experience the value of teamwork.
Age - T-ball is for boys in Pre-K and Kindergarten (Must turn 5 and cannot turn 7 before April 30th)
Season - T-ball runs from mid-April to the first week of June. We typically have 1-2 practices a week.
We play 8 games
- Games are to last 4 innings or 1.5 hours
- Running batting order - every player bats every inning
- Players moved around to experience every position
Players are provided Hat and Jersey. Each coach will be equipped with a couple of helmets and team bats.
You will need: glove and cleats (or sneakers)
Coaches Needed: Parents are strongly encouraged to become involved at this introductory level. We can assist you with drills, tools, etc..
Rookie
Welcome to Rookie Baseball
The primary goal at this level is to develop the fundamentals, sportsmanship, teach rules of the game and have fun.
Age: Rookie ball is for 7 year old players (Can't turn 8 before April 30th)
Season games will start beginning of April (weather permitted) and run thru first week of June. Typically have two practices a week until games begin.
We play a 10 game season:
- Games last 6 innings or 1.5 hours
- Continuous batting order
- inning ends after 3 outs or all players have batted
- Coach Pitch - If batter does not hit ball after 5 pitches the ball
- should be placed on Tee
- No leading, stealing, bunting or sliding
- All players should receive equal playing time and be moved around to give them experience at every position
Player will receive a hat and jersey. Each coach will be equipped with a couple of helmets and team bats.
You will need: Glove, baseball pants and cleats.
If purchasing a bat please make sure it has USA stamp on it.
Farm
Welcome to the Farm Division.
At this level Season begins with coach pitch and transitions to kids pitching the second half of the season. Kids will continue to build on fundamentals, sportsmanship, learning the rules and having fun
Age: Farm Division is for 8 year old players. (Can't turn 9 before April 30th)
Season begins in early April (weather permitted) and runs thru 2nd week of June
We play 12 games at this level
- Games last 6 innings or 2 hours
- Continuous batting order using roper rotation
- switch sides after 3 outs or 10 batter rule
- Coaches Pitch - 3 swinging strikes- your out
- Begin developing catchers
- 2nd half of season, kids will begin pitching
Players will receive hat and jersey. Each coach will be equipped with a couple of helmets and team bats.
You will need: glove, baseball pants, and cleats
If you are purchasing a bat, please make sure it has a USA stamp on it
Minors
Welcome to the Minors.
Games: Season games will start around mid April and run thru then end of June.
Play 16 games, 6 innings per game
Competitive baseball with playoffs
Ages: 9 and 10 year old players. (Can't turn 11 before April 30th)
Players receive a hat (can keep) and a Jersey (must be returned). Coaches will be equipped with team helmets and bats and catchers gear.
You will need: glove, pants, and cleats.
If purchasing a bat please make sure it is USA certified.
Majors
Welcome to the Majors.
Games:
Season games will start around mid April and run through the end of June.
Play 16 games, 7 innings per game
Competitive baseball with playoffs
Ages
11 and 12 year old players. (can't turn13 before April 30th)
Players receive a hat (can keep) and Jersey (must be returned). Coaches will be equipped with team helmets, bats and catchers gear.
You will need: glove, baseball pants and cleats
If purchasing a bat please make sure it is USA Certified.
Bushkill/Connie Mack Ages 13-16
Bushkill/Sr Bushkill/ Connie Mack
Ages 13-16 can participate in Forks Recreation Baseball. We play in one of two leagues (Bushkill or Connie Mack). Connie Mack has replaced Legion Ball
It is important that you register during January sign ups even if you are trying out for the high school team. This gives us the ability to get potential numbers so we can notify leagues we plan on participating, establish coaches, etc.
This age group is playing regular baseball rules, 90 ft bases, 60ft 6in pitching mound.
Bushkill Jr 13-14 year old players (Can't turn 15 before April 30th)
Bushkill Sr 15-16 year old players (Can't turn 17 before April 30th)
- Both Bushkill teams run from early May to the end of June.
- There are no tryouts or cuts
Connie Mack 15-16 year old players (Can't turn 17 before April 30th)
- This team is a combined effort with the city of Easton.
- It is a highly competitive team. There will be tryouts and potentially cuts
- The season begins after the high school baseball season ends.
- If you made the high school team you are automatically eligible for this team.
Home games will be played at Community Center field 6 or at Meco field or Hackett Park
Quick Links
1700 Sullivan Trail #171, Easton PA 18040