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Wooden Bat League

Most athletes don’t get enough at-bats before outdoor season. The Wood Bat League fills the gap with a full season of competitive games.
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DATE/TIME

OCT. 12 - NOV. 19

Age Range

8U · 10U · 12U

Positions

All Positions

About Wooden Bat League

Wood Bat League

An indoor wood-bat baseball league for 8U, 10U, and 12U divisions, once a week at the PTC from October through November. Register as a full team, with friends, or as an individual — about six weeks of games plus playoffs. Teams are evaluated and matched against fair-level opponents in the first two weeks; every game has umpires, lineups, and a PTC instructor on the field. Wood bats demand better contact mechanics — work that transfers when athletes return to aluminum outdoors.

Season Dates

Oct. 12 - Nov. 19, 2026

TIME

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Age Range

8U · 10U · 12U

  • 30–50 at-bats per season against live pitching
  • Position rotation: athletes try positions beyond their primary spot every game
  • Led by instructors who’ve played at the highest level

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“We have played wooden bat league, done camps, and lessons. The facility is great, and the coaches are just as awesome. We’ve had different coaches for different things and I highly recommend this place for any kids wanting to further educate themselves in baseball.”

Alexandra Colussy | PTC Parent

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How it works

How the Wood Bat League works

Get matched, fairly

Teams are evaluated in the first two weeks and matched against opponents at their actual level — not their self-reported classification.
Every team competes against a fair opponent every game. No mismatches. No dominant team running through the season unchallenged.

• FIRST TWO WEEKS: EVALUATION

Play real games

Full games with lineups, umpires, and scoring. An instructor runs the game from the field, calling lineups and giving in-game feedback.
Athletes accumulate 30–50 at-bats per season facing live pitching and rotate through positions across games. The game moves fast enough that there’s no time to dwell on a bad at-bat or a missed play. Just the next pitch.
• 30–50 at-bats per season

Build for outdoor

Wooden bats and an intentional format. Athletes returning to aluminum outdoors find the transition works in their favor.
Position rotation across the season builds defensive awareness beyond an athlete’s primary spot. Six-and-under divisions play a modified format; all other divisions play standard rules.
• Open to all age groups and skill levels

HOW WE TEACH BASEBALL

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METHODOLOGY

OUR
METHOD:
R.E.I.

Athletes don't get better by accident. They get better when three things line up: the right instructor, the right environment, and the right information — at the right time. That's the framework underneath every program we run.

Relationship. Environment. Information.

01 / 03 R

RELATIONSHIP

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Athletes learn from people who've walked the same path. Small ratios (1:8), consistent coaching assignments, real mentorship.

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ENVIRONMENT

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Athletes don't fear failure. They fear judgment. Remove the judgment. What's left is freedom to get better.

03 / 03 I

INFORMATION

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The right instruction at the right time. Age-appropriate, skill-appropriate, delivered when the athlete is ready.

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OUR INSTRUCTORS

TAUGHT BY
THOSE WHO'VE
LIVED IT

Every instructor here played at the collegiate or professional level.

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The Wood Bat League runs a full season of competitive games with evaluation, fair matching, and instructor-on-field coaching.

8U · 10U · 12U

Age Range

8U · 10U · 12U

Starting At

$215/Athlete

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FAQ

Common questions

Yes — we accept athletes as young as 6 years old. Every game is supervised by a PTC instructor on the field, and umpires call every game. Athletes warm up in dedicated bullpens and cages — completely separate from the game field. Younger players play a modified format calibrated for their level.

Teams are grouped by age into 8U, 10U, and 12U divisions. Within each division, athletes are grouped by skill so every athlete plays at their level. Younger players (down to 6) play a modified format calibrated for their age.

Yes — we accept athletes as young as 6 years old. Every game is supervised by a PTC instructor on the field, and umpires call every game. Athletes warm up in dedicated bullpens and cages — completely separate from the game field. Younger players play a modified format calibrated for their level.

Pirates Training Center | Canonsburg - Contact Info

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Phone
724-873-9215
Facility Location
105 Springfield Drive,
Canonsburg, PA 15317

Operating Hours

Monday
3 PM – 8 PM
Tuesday
3 PM – 8 PM
Wednesday
3 PM – 8 PM
Thursday
3 PM – 8 PM
Friday
3 PM – 8 PM
Saturday
9 AM – 5 PM
Sunday
9 AM – 8 PM

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