The PONY national organization (MBYB is a PONY organization) determines "league age" by a by a player's age on April 30th - see below for 2026 Season League Age Chart

The Spring 2026 Season is based on Spring 2026 ages.

Shetland 6U Minors: (Tee ball)
The Shetland division is for youth league age 5 and 6. This division is designed to build fundamentals and confidence in the young players. Hitting is performed from a tee.  As the season progresses, the coach may opt to go to coach pitch, soft toss pitching or machine pitch.
Typically players are in Pre-K & Kindergarten (or younger 1st graders).
Game length: 3 innings or 1 hour (whichever comes first)

Shetland 6U Majors (More Experienced Shetland players - Machine Pitch)
The Shetland "Majors" division is for the more experienced players who are league age 5 and 6. This division will hold assessments, draft teams and begin with players hitting off the machine for a Pinto "light" experience to continue to build fundamentals.
Minimum 1-2 seasons of experience recommended.
Typically players are in Pre-K & Kindergarten (or younger 1st graders).
Game length: 3 innings or 1 hour (whichever comes first)

Pinto 8U: (Machine Pitch)
The Pinto division is for youth who are league age 7 and 8. Hitting fundamentals are developed by using a pitching machine during the games.
Typically players are in 1st & 2nd grade (or younger 3rd graders).
Game length: Up to 6 innings. No new innings after 1 hour 45 minutes, maximum of 2 hours 10 minutes.

Mustang 10U: (Kid Pitch)
The Mustang division is for youth league age 9 and 10. Players pitch from 46 feet and the base paths are 60 feet.
Typically players are in 3rd & 4th grade (or younger 5th graders).
Game length: Up to 6 innings. No new innings after 1 hour 50 minutes.
 
Bronco 12U: 
Bronco division is for youth league age 11 and 12. Bronco players pitch from 50 feet and base paths are 70 feet.
Typically players are in 5th & 6th grade (or younger 7th graders).
Game length: Up to 7 innings. No new innings after 2 hours 15 minutes.




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