Baseball Ages 13+

baseball for ages 13+

FALL UPPERS (Overview)
This is an instructional program for boys and girls aged U13-17. We play on the big field with leading, stealing, 90 foot bases, 60.5 foot pitchers mound, and other MLB rules. While we play real games and keep score, the Fall is about 13 year-olds gaining experience and confidence on the big field and gives the older kids a chance to hone their skills, try-out a new positions and mentor the younger kids etc. Teams are made up mostly of GVLL kids with some other downtown players sprinkled in (most other downtown programs do not offer Fall Ball). We do not play against other leagues.

more information: Fall Schedule | More about the mixed ages | Questions/Contact

SPRING JUNIORS & SENIORS (Overview)

For the Spring, Uppers players are split into two divisions: Juniors and Seniors. Juniors are U13-14. Seniors are U15-17. Both divisions are inter-league where we play against teams from other little leagues in District 23.

more information: Spring Juniors Schedule | Spring Seniors Schedule | Questions/Contact

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Fall Uppers Schedule
The teams play (1) seven inning game each weekend at either Pier 40 or Randall’s Island (most likely Pier 40).

Fall Mixed Ages
While 13 year olds playing with 17 year olds may sound intimidating, it’s really not at all! The younger kids look up to the older kids and learn to push themselves harder than when they were in little league. The older kids mentor and take the younger ones under their wings. Everyone is incredibly supportive and encouraging of each other … We pause games to provide immediate instruction and feedback Fall ball is always a great learning and fun experience for all. And coaches know to keep things fair. For example, if a 16-year-old is pitching and a younger kid is hitting, the coaches remind the older kids to slow it down.

Fall Uppers Contact
Fall Uppers is coordinated by Frank Saracino who has been running Fall Uppers for over a decade. Frank also manages GVLL’s Seniors team in the Spring, and is entering his 17th year as a GVLL baseball manager. Frank’s kids previously played for GVLL, however he no longer has kids in the system. He stays involved given his love for the game, league and the kids. If you have any questions about Fall Uppers please contact Frank at [email protected].

Spring Juniors Schedule

The Juniors teams play 1 game per weekend at various fields (Central Park, Pier 40, Inwood Hill Park, Murray Bergtraum, and others) with one weekday scrimmage at Pier 40 amongst the downtown teams. Play is both fun and competitive with the season ending with playoffs between the top 6 teams in the division.

Spring Seniors Schedule
The Seniors team plays 1 game per weekend in Central Park and holds 1 practice during the week at Pier 40.

Juniors & Seniors Contact Info.

The Spring Seniors Division is run by WSLL, and GVLL's team is coached by Frank Saracino.

The Spring Juniors Division is run by GVLL, coordinated by GVLL parents JoAnna Laskas and John Browne who organize the GVLL teams as well as the inter-league schedule. If your player "graduated" from Majors last Spring, they will play Juniors this Spring and you can reach out to JoAnna and John for any questions you may have about Juniors!