UNDERSTANDING THE PINTO DIVISION
Pinto division (coach-pitch) is for 7 and 8 year old players. Coaches pitch soft-core balls overhand, a batter is out only after 6 missed pitches. There are 3 outs per side per inning. The entire team bats throughout the game; a 5-run per inning mercy rule is in effect. Ten players are in the field. Games consist of 6 innings and all players have a minimum of 3 innings per game, as long as they meet league rules regarding attendance and behavior. There are two games per week. We keep score and have standings with playoffs at the end of the season.