Proper field dimensions are crucial for player safety, skill development, and game flow. Just like in soccer, baseball fields should be scaled to match the age and physical capabilities of the players. Below is a breakdown of standard field sizes by age group, along with guidelines for setup.
Tee Ball (Ages 4–6)
- Base Path: 50 feet
- Pitching Distance: 35 feet (coach pitch or tee)
- Outfield Fence: 150–200 feet
Coach Pitch / Machine Pitch (Ages 6–8)
- Base Path: 60 feet
- Pitching Distance: 40–46 feet (coach or machine pitch)
- Outfield Fence: 180–200 feet
Minors (Ages 9–10)
- Base Path: 60 feet
- Pitching Distance: 46 feet
- Outfield Fence: 200–225 feet
Majors (Ages 11–12)
- Base Path: 60 feet
- Pitching Distance: 46 feet
- Outfield Fence: 200–225 feet
Intermediate (50/70) (Ages 12–13)
- Base Path: 70 feet
- Pitching Distance: 50 feet
- Outfield Fence: 225–275 feet
Juniors / Pony League (Ages 13–14)
- Base Path: 80–90 feet
- Pitching Distance: 54–60.5 feet
- Outfield Fence: 275–300 feet
High School & Up (Ages 15+)
- Base Path: 90 feet
- Pitching Distance: 60 feet 6 inches
- Outfield Fence: 300–400 feet