Rookie is the introductory level to competitive baseball. For the first time, your child's games look and feel like "real" baseball. Coaches focus on developing a more comprehensive understanding of the game and building sound fundamental mechanics. This is also the first time many players experience being called out, losing a game or not getting to play "their" position. These can be difficult experiences and parents are encouraged to treat them as teachable moments. In an effort to promote healthy competitive play, establishing equity between teams is a priority at the Rookie level. Subsequently, the honoring of requests to have players on the same team cannot be guaranteed.

There is a one year overlap in ages between the Clinic and Rookie Divisions. Players who have played one year in Clinic and are ready to handle a more competitive environment are encouraged to register for Rookie instead of another year of Clinic.

• Recommended for players who are 7 or 8 years old as of May 1, 2024. See Age Chart.
• The TRC recreational baseball is an "equal participation" program for all committed and participating players regardless of skill and experience level. All players play equal time in the field and play the infield and outfield in each game.
• Practices begin in April.
• During the first half of the season, all pitching is full distance, overhand coach pitch. In the second half of the season, the first three innings of each game is player pitch (with the last two innings still being coach pitch).
• Please note: Teams at the Rookie division and higher are assembled via a draft, therefore teammate and coach requests cannot be guaranteed.