13U Program - San Diego Hawks Baseball
*** Player will be still be 13 years old on April 30, 2027.
NOTE: Players officially "age up" Labor Day weekend, but within Hawks Baseball we use the new age when referring to our Summer (through August) baseball programs.
*** This page includes additional information that is not otherwise covered on OUR PROGRAM or TEAMS pages.
NOTE: Players officially "age up" Labor Day weekend, but within Hawks Baseball we use the new age when referring to our Summer (through August) baseball programs.
*** This page includes additional information that is not otherwise covered on OUR PROGRAM or TEAMS pages.
San Diego Hawks 13U Program
Our plan is to have 2 or 3 teams at the 13U level with very experienced coaches and competitive teams.
More information and details will be provided as part of the Tryouts process.
Our plan is to have 2 or 3 teams at the 13U level with very experienced coaches and competitive teams.
More information and details will be provided as part of the Tryouts process.
WHAT IF MY 13U ELIGIBLE PLAYER IS AN 8TH GRADER?
Short answer : It is recommended they play 13U baseball. That is the age and for most, their physical development reflects their age. My son was in this same situation and took this path, and was ready for high school baseball --- culminating in all league recognition as a Senior.
Getting players ready for high school baseball is a priority. As the Freshman manager at Del Norte High School, I [Mark Strauch] see what it takes to compete at the high school level. Our goal as an organization is to make sure our players make the high school team, but as importantly --- are key contributors on their teams during their high school years.
All incoming 8th graders should swing a Drop 3 bat as much as possible whether they are playing 13U or 14U (required).
JANUARY INFLEXION POINT & OPPORTUNITIES TO JUMP TO 14U
Some teams will just to start playing on the bigger field (60/90) so this can become a moot point for our 8th graders wanting to play on the bigger field.
Based on physical and mental readiness for the "big field" (14U is played with 90' bases, and the mound is 60'6" from home plate --- vs 13U at 80' and 54' respectively), some players may choose to make the jump to 14U in January. Below is our 2024/25 Transition Plan.
IMPORTNANT NOTE: For all of our 13U and 14U teams, we make our full travel ball schedule the priority as players get closer to competing in high school baseball. Some players may choose to play Little League to get extra reps, but our goal is to get players ready for high school baseball and beyond (not the priority for rec baseball).
Short answer : It is recommended they play 13U baseball. That is the age and for most, their physical development reflects their age. My son was in this same situation and took this path, and was ready for high school baseball --- culminating in all league recognition as a Senior.
Getting players ready for high school baseball is a priority. As the Freshman manager at Del Norte High School, I [Mark Strauch] see what it takes to compete at the high school level. Our goal as an organization is to make sure our players make the high school team, but as importantly --- are key contributors on their teams during their high school years.
All incoming 8th graders should swing a Drop 3 bat as much as possible whether they are playing 13U or 14U (required).
JANUARY INFLEXION POINT & OPPORTUNITIES TO JUMP TO 14U
Some teams will just to start playing on the bigger field (60/90) so this can become a moot point for our 8th graders wanting to play on the bigger field.
Based on physical and mental readiness for the "big field" (14U is played with 90' bases, and the mound is 60'6" from home plate --- vs 13U at 80' and 54' respectively), some players may choose to make the jump to 14U in January. Below is our 2024/25 Transition Plan.
IMPORTNANT NOTE: For all of our 13U and 14U teams, we make our full travel ball schedule the priority as players get closer to competing in high school baseball. Some players may choose to play Little League to get extra reps, but our goal is to get players ready for high school baseball and beyond (not the priority for rec baseball).