Mission Statement

Plain Local Baseball and Softball Association, Inc. is dedicated to providing the boys and girls of Plain Township and surrounding areas with a healthy environment in which they can experience the fun and excitement of playing quality organized baseball and softball. Our emphasis is on developing baseball and softball skills and good sportsmanship. Our goal is that every player is provided with the opportunity to develop to the best of his or her ability and to learn to maintain a balanced sportsmanlike attitude.

League programs

Tee-Ball is an instructional league for boys and girls who will have their 5th birthday before April 1st and will not turn 7 before August 1st. There is no pitching and players hit a safety ball from a rubber T stand. Informal environment with the intent to give each player experience in various positions during the season. Games are three innings and last approximately 2 hours. The season will conclude with a competitive tournament.

Coach Pitch is for children who will be at least 7 before August 1st and will not turn 8 before August 1st. Teams play against teams from local area leagues. A baseball is used, score is kept, umpires are present, and tournament games are played. Games are twice a week, seven innings or approximately 2 hours.

Girls Softball is for girls who will be ages 7 through 18 before January 1st (teams are by age). Defense consists of 9 or 10 players in the field based upon age. Teams play against teams from local area leagues. A softball is used, score is kept, umpires are present, and tournament games are played. Games are twice a week, seven innings or approximately 2 hours. Ages 7 and 8 play coach pitch, 9 and 10 play fast pitching, and ages 11-18 will play ASA Girls Softball

Pitching Machine is for players who will be at least 8 before August 1st and will not turn 9 before August 1st. To build the batter's confidence, the pitching in this league is performed by a pitching machine operated by a coach. There are 10 players on the field for defense, but all players are in the batting line up. Teams play against teams from local area leagues. A baseball is used, score is kept, umpires are present, and tournament games are played. Games are twice a week, seven innings or approximately 2 hours.

Instructional Pitching is for players who will be at least 9 before August 1st and will not turn 10 before August 1st. In this league, the players pitch and there are 10 players on the field for defense with all players in the batting line up. Teams play against teams from local area leagues. A baseball is used, score is kept, umpires are present, and tournament games are played. Games are twice a week, seven innings or approximately 2 hours.

Hot Stove League is for age levels 10 to 14. The season begins the first week of May and ends with tournaments in late July. The player's age on August 1st determines the level that is played. There are two leagues for players 15 and up (15-16 year olds and 15-18 year olds). Teams play official Hot Stove rules. The players pitch and there are 9 players on the field.

Hitting League is available to all registered Plain Local Baseball and Softball players ages 7 and up. This league starts in January and runs once a week for 7 weeks. The players are divided into teams of 3 or 4 and face other teams in the same age division. Teams square off in batting cages and points are awarded based on each hit. A tournament is held in the 7th week. This is a great opportunity for players to get some pre-season batting work in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.