Majors vs. Intermediate (50/70) vs. Juniors – Parent Guide

Helping families understand the next step after age 12

Majors → Intermediate (50/70) → Juniors

Understanding the Next Step After Majors

When players finish their final year of Majors (League Age 12), the next division available through Little League is Intermediate (50/70).

Intermediate is designed specifically to bridge the gap between the small-field Majors and the full-size Juniors field. It is the recommended and appropriate division for all League Age 13 players.

Why Intermediate (50/70) Is the Right Next Step

The jump from the Majors field to the full-size Juniors field is extremely large.

Intermediate gives 13-year-olds:

• A gradual, confidence-building transition

• A slightly bigger field that develops arm strength and reaction time

• Familiar coaches, friends, and Little League structure

• Valuable reps that support both rec and travel ball

• Continued opportunities for All-Stars

It keeps players in the community, with their friends, while preparing them for high school baseball.

Field Size Comparison

Majors

• Pitching distance: 46 ft

• Base paths: 60 ft

Intermediate (50/70)

• Pitching distance: 50 ft

• Base paths: 70 ft

Juniors

• Pitching distance: 60 ft 6 in

• Base paths: 90 ft (full-size field)

The jump from 60 ft bases (Majors) to 90 ft bases (Juniors) is significant. Intermediate provides the ideal step between the two.

Who Should Play Where

• League Age 13: Strongly recommended to play Intermediate

• League Age 14–15: Juniors

What to Expect in Intermediate (50/70)

• Games are played against other nearby leagues in Section 5

• Not all games will be at Fisher — travel to other local fields is typical

• Players face slightly longer throws and bigger leads/steals

• Still Little League: community, fun, friends, and great development

• Works well alongside travel ball schedules

What to Expect in Juniors 

(Juniors is typically for League Age 14–15 players. Note that 15 year olds cannot pitch.)

Juniors is played on a full-size, 90-foot field — the same size used in high school.

In Juniors, players can expect:

• A full 90 ft field and 60’6” pitching mound

• Larger roster sizes and increased competition

• Games played across District 12, often at multiple league fields

• Faster pitching and more advanced game play

• More strategic base running and defensive positioning

• Metal bats depending on local rules (varies by league/district)