Players who are registered in a player-pitch Little League Division (AA, AAA, Majors) must attend an evaluation. All registered players make teams and evaluations are used to balance teams and simply gauge your player's skill level. Evaluations are for AA-Majors only, Little League Age 8-12. Lower division players are not evaluated. Advanced League Age 7 players may attend evaluations but must be drafted in order to play AA. Undrafted League Age 7 -8 players are guaranteed placement in lower divisions.
The draft is where the managers of the competitive divisions (AA, AAA, Majors) pick their teams for the season. They make their player selections based off of their evaluation notes and past seasons watching the players in the league. The draft is done to help maintain a competitive playing field across all teams.
Spring Evaluation
Evaluations will be at the Villa Park Little League fields at Cerro Villa Middle School.
See the news section on the home page for evaluation and makeup dates (if announced). Exact times for players is posted on the website and emailed out a few days prior to the evaluations.
Players League age 8-12:
Note: 7 year olds who wish to play in the AA division, can also try out for a chance to be drafted to the AA division. Participating in evaluations does not guarantee placement in a specific division.
AA Field
- 7 & 8 year old’s
- 9 year old’s
Majors Field
- 11 year old’s
- 12 year old’s
- 10 year old’s
An evaluation schedule will be sent out as the date approaches. Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled evaluation time.
What to Bring/Wear
Players will need to bring their own glove and wear plastic/rubber/tpu cleats. Players are also encouraged to bring their helmet and bat (only USA Baseball bats are permitted). Helmets and bats will be available for those players that do not bring them.
A baseball hat and pants are recommended.
About Villa Park Little League Evaluations
Evaluations will include throwing, fielding, catching, and batting.
- Batting– An adult will live pitch (AA) or machine pitch (AAA and Majors) to the players.
- Outfield – Players will field fly balls hit from home to the outfield.
- Fielding – Ground balls will be hit to the players at shortstop who will then field the balls and throw to first.
If you have any questions please contact our Player Agents at [email protected].