Age:

Grades 5-6 typically ages 11 – 12. However, some 13-year-olds may play.

Philosophy:

The Pepper League is a recreational program. The purpose and spirit of the Pepper League is to teach and play baseball, not necessarily winning. The league does not keep win/loss records. The Pepper league has no state or national affiliation. All 11- & 12-year-olds who are interested in playing baseball will sign up for the Pepper program. Those who wish a more competitive program can choose for an evaluation to play on an age-appropriate competitive team. Those who are selected will play games in and around Dane County, which includes tournaments on many weekends. All others will be placed on a Pepper League team.

Season:

The season begins the first Tuesday after school is completed. The season runs for 7 weeks. Games are on Tuesday and Thursday’s. Game times will be 6 or 8PM. Teams play 11-14 games. Times and diamonds will be determined by MBSC. The season culminates with an All-Star game for all players in the program, played in early August. All players present will be divided into 4 teams for an "end of the year celebration" game. This will be followed by hot dogs and soda for all players in the program.

Team Composition:

The league director, without consideration to talent levels organizes teams.