The PYA offers Player Pitch Leagues from recreational teams to advanced teams.

League Description:

Player ages:  9-14 years old and Girls High School ages 15-18.  Players are separated so that 
                        the boys will play baseball and the girls will play softball.

Pitching:         Player Pitch – Balls and Strikes are called by umpires.  Outs are 
                        recorded.

Catching:       Players will be catching and are required to wear the proper protective 
                        catchers gear.

Infield:            Players develop skills to play defense at Pitcher, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd and 
                       Shortstop.  

Outfield:         3 outfielders are played.

Games:          Teams will play 6 home games and 6 away games.  Home games are played at 
                        the Pacific Youth Association Fields on S. 6^th Street in Pacific, MO.  Away 
                        games are scheduled throughout the St. Louis County Athletic Association 
                        (Eureka, Pond, Ellisville, Ballwin, Manchester and Valley Park).  Games last 1 
                        hour and 45 minutes.  

Goals:             Coaches attempt to instill advanced skills in baseball and softball.  Players will 
                        learn the advanced defensive position play. They will also learn advanced 
                        offensive skills bases through the use of base coaches.