Age Matrix

A BRIEF HISTORY

Organised baseball has been played in Queensland since 1937 with the early clubs springing up around Brisbane’s inner suburbs.

Both men and women play baseball in Australia and as a result, the Queensland  Women’s team compete in the annual Australian Women’s National Titles, with an Australian Women’s Team being selected to represent Australia at the World Women’s Baseball Championships. Australia is currently ranked second in World Women’s Baseball. Baseball Queensland also enters the Junior teams in the U16 and U18  National Titles in January each year. The Queensland U18 team took out the National Championship in 2008 and again in 2009. The Queensland U16 team claimed the title of National Champions in 2019.

Baseball Queensland Staff

About Baseball Queensland

A Brief History

Organised baseball has been played in Queensland since 1937 with the early clubs springing up around Brisbane’s inner suburbs.

Both men and women play baseball in Australia and as a result, the Queensland  Women’s team compete in the annual Australian Women’s National Titles, with an Australian Women’s Team being selected to represent Australia at the World Women’s Baseball Championships. Australia is currently ranked second in World Women’s Baseball. Baseball Queensland also enters the Junior teams in the U16 and U18  National Titles in January each year. The Queensland U18 team took out the National Championship in 2008 and again in 2009. The Queensland U16 team claimed the title of National Champions in 2019.

WHO CAN PLAY?

Baseball caters to boys and girls of all ages. Our club competitions fall into the following age groups:

Under 8 T-Ball

For boys and girls aged from four to seven years of age. Tee ball is a modified game of baseball that allows children to develop fundamental skills and learn the basic concepts and rules of the game in a friendly, family oriented environment. Batters hit the ball from a tee to start each play. Teams consist of six players which allows for maximal individual participation.

U10 Rookie Ball

Rookie ball is a form of baseball where coaches pitch to their own team in order to increase the chances of success for young hitters. Teams generally consist of nine or ten players.

Little League (U12)

This is the first age group where the players pitch against the opposing team and the game more closely resembles true Baseball. Little Leaguers that are selected to play for their League (Region) at the District (State) titles have the opportunity to play (all expenses paid) in Hong Kong (Asia-Pacific Little League Titles) and Williamsport P.A. U.S.A. in the Little League World Series.

Baseball – U14, U16, U18 and U20 age groups

From the age of 12 boys and girls can play in age specific Baseball competitions. Players in these age groups are also eligible for selection to play in the annual age specific State and National Titles. Australia also send an U17 and an U19 Team to the Junior World Championships. Many young Australian players that represent their State go on to have lucrative professional Baseball careers with professional baseball organisations in America, Japan and Europe.

Seniors

Senior Men’s, Women’s and Mixed Competitions are also played at all levels from beginners of all ages to Majors competitions.

OFFICIALS

There are many ways besides playing to get involved in Baseball. In order for a game of baseball to be played you need Umpires to call the game and keep it fair for both teams. Accredited Umpires can earn money officiating games. Scorers are also required to record the game and keep results. Volunteers are also welcome in many roles from ground staff to canteen and committee members.

Your skills are valued when you volunteer.

Baseball Queensland Staff