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Frequently Asked Questions
How do the evaluations work?
Dear Parents and Players,
Every year the RBA Majors conducts player evaluations (tryouts)
to help determine who will make up the forty to fifty players who
will be drafted into the Majors. The number of players selected
is dependent on the number of Little League Age 11Õs and 12Õs
that are returning to play in the Majors. We have ten teams of
eleven players or one hundred and ten players in the Majors
each year.
The evaluations consist of hitting, running, throwing and
fielding drills. Three independent evaluators (no children in the
program or specific interest) view the players performing these
drills. The evaluators are charged with selecting the best sixty
or so players who can potentially play in the Majors.
There are occasions when a player who cannot attend the
evaluations is included in the draft pool. This may occur
because a player is out of town, competing in another sport, is
ill or injured. There are also occasions when a player is not
selected by the independent evaluators and is placed in the pool.
This may occur because a player is ill or injured or simply had an
extremely poor tryout. In these cases, only players who are
clearly Major League caliber, based on prior performance, will be
included in the pool. This evaluation is made by experienced
coaches who know the players.
Once the draft pool is determined, the ten coaches draft the
players using: 1) rating information provided by prior season
coaches; 2) their observations during the evaluations; 3) their
observations during prior baseball seasons; 4) information they
have received from others. Although all 12 year-olds wanting
to play in the Majors will be drafted to a team, first time Major
League 12 year-olds must attend the evaluations.
The Majors is a competitive league and the coaches want to field
the best team that they can. The objective of the evaluations
and the draft is to have the best one hundred and ten 10, 11,
and 12 year olds playing in the Majors. The system is not
perfect but over the years it has proven to be the fairest way to
make our evaluations.
The evaluations are closed to parents because of the distractions
of parents coming and going and because we believe there
would be added pressure on the players and the process in
general. Two representatives from each team, the league
president and the evaluators are the only adults in attendance.
Playing in the Majors may not be best for your child. There are
several benefits of playing in the Minors, including: 1) more
playing time (the Majors requires only three innings of play per
player while the average player in the Minors will play four
innings. Every player also bats in the lineup.); 2) more potential
to play infield positions; 3) better opportunity to hit the ball and
be a contributor to the team. IÕm sure there are other benefits
as well.
The Majors draft is not the cut line for years to come. Many
players improve their play by playing during the summer,
playing Sunday baseball and attending clinics (such as PBI).
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank you.
Tim Johnson
Ramsey Little League Majors President
Email: tjohnson@clgfinancial.com
Phone: 201-236-0726
Evaluation Schedule
Saturday February 9th (Boys)
9:00 am --- Last name begins with A - F
10:30 am --- Last name begins with G - M
12:00 pm --- Last name begins with N - Z
2:30 pm --- Babe Ruth
Sunday February 10th (Girls)
12:00 pm - Junior Softball
2:00 pm - Senior Softball
If you cannot attend the evaluation please notify Tim Johnson at
201-236-0726.
If my son wants to play in the minor leagues does he have to attend the evaluation?
No. Participation in the evaluations is only required if your son wants to get assigned to a major league team.
Does my daughter have to play rec in order to be eligible to play on the travel teams?
Yes, with the exception being that your daughter could not play rec due to illness or injury.
How do I register my children?
You have three ways to register. You can register online. You can register in person. (The in person registration will take place at Smith School, dates TBA) You can fill out the old fashioned form and mail it in. We would like to encourage the online registration if at all possible. The online transactions are safe and secure. Please reach out to us with any questions.
Can my daughter play baseball instead of softball?
Yes, although it is not recommended. Ramsey has had a very successful and demanding softball program for many years.
What jewelry can be worn during games?
Only eyeglasses and sunglasses are permitted.
Do I have to wear a hat?
Team hats are provided, are part of the uniform, and must be worn during games.
Do I need my own bat to play softball?
No, ASA regulation bats are provided by the League, however, players are not precluded from bringing their own regulation bats.
Can I wear my soccer cleats or my sneakers?
Yes. Sneakers or multi-purpose cleats made of molded rubber or plastic are the only type shoes to be worn at practice and games.
Metal spikes are only allowed in the Babe Ruth league.
Can my son who is 5 and will be in kindergarten in Sept. attend the clinic?
No, the Clinic is for children who are currently enrolled in Kindergarten.
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