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Tuesday doubleheaders, 80-foot bases, and the bridge to high school baseball.
13U Baseball is where La Crescent players begin their transition toward high school-level play. With 80-foot base paths and a 55-foot mound, the diamond starts to feel like what you see on TV. Arm strength and footwork must level up to match.
The doubleheader format on Tuesday evenings is intentional — two games at a stretch mirror what players will experience in high school and tournament settings. Managing energy, staying mentally locked in through two games, and recovering between games are real life skills coaches develop here.
Mound development is critical at 13U. Pitchers begin to differentiate their repertoire beyond fastball — off-speed pitches and location are coached. Catchers take on a leadership role calling pitches (with coach input) and managing the pitching staff. Metal spikes are allowed starting at 13U.
| Base path | 80 feet (SRAA 13U/14U Silver) |
| Pitching mound | 55 feet (SRAA) |
| Format | Tuesday doubleheaders — 6 innings per game |
| Time limit | 80 minutes per game — dead stop at 7:00pm / 8:30pm |
| Mercy rule | 10 runs after 4 innings; 15 runs after 3 innings |
| Pitch counts | 95 max/day across both games — full rest schedule enforced |
| Bat drop | -8 max, barrel 2¾" max. Max length 36". |
| Stealing | Free stealing — leadoffs allowed |
| Balks | Fully enforced |
| Metal spikes | Permitted at 13U and above |
| Dropped third strike | In effect |
| Infield fly rule | In effect |
Pitch Count / Arm Protection
SRAA limit: 95 pitches per day (across both games combined). Rest rules: 1–20 pitches = 0 days rest; 21–45 pitches = 1 day rest; 46–60 pitches = 2 days rest; 61–75 pitches = 3 days rest; 76–95 pitches = 4 days rest. Pitchers appearing in game 1 count toward daily total.
Coach's Note
"The jump from 50 to 55 feet on the mound (and 60/65/70 to 80 feet on the bases) is often underestimated. Infield arm strength gaps show up fast. Run long-toss routinely through the first two weeks of the season. Pitch counts apply across the entire doubleheader — a pitcher who throws 60 in game 1 has only 35 remaining for game 2. Keep a running tally in the scorebook across both games."
Players born in 2013 or 2014 are eligible for 13U Baseball (must turn 13 by March 1, 2026). Players who turn 14 after March 1, 2026 may also play 13U.
Bat
30"–32" bat, drop -8 max, barrel 2¾" max, max length 36". USA Baseball certified or BBCOR for players prepping for high school.
Official USA Baseball approved bat list
Glove
11.5"–12.75" glove depending on position.
What to Bring