UNFORTUNATELY WE HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO NOMINATE A BIG LEAGUE SIDE THIS SEASON. Please contact our Registrar at pds_registrar@yahoo.com, or our Junior Baseball Coordinator at pdsjuniorbb@gmail.com for more information or to see what your options are.
Big League is for players who are aged between 15 and 18 by the 31st August 2021, however the team usually consists of players aged 16 to 18 years due to the increased pitching and base distances.
  • The game is played on a full-sized 90ft diamond just like seniors
  • Pitching distance is 60ft just like seniors
  • Runners can lead off bases and may attempt to steal at any time
  • An on-deck batter is permitted 
  • There are still restrictions on the number of pitches a Pitcher can throw in any one game and is still age dependent.
  • Every player on a team roster shall be included in the team’s batting line-up for the full duration of the game.
  • There are minimum participation requirements for all players in this age group.
  • There are no catching restrictions.
GAMES AND TRAINING

​Games
All Big League divisions are played on a Saturday afternoon at 3:30pm.  PDS Big League team will play all metropolitan teams in the Division and games will either be home at Lakelands Oval or away depending on fixtures and teams in the competition.
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Training
Training times and schedules will be determined by the team and coach at the start of each season. 
CLUB UNIFORM
  •  Cap - $35 - Available from the club
  • Uniform top - provided by the club
  • White baseball pants - mandatory
  • Navy blue socks
  • Navy blue belt

Protective Gear
  • Protective cup - mandatory
  • Mouth guard - optional

If your child is interested in playing, please contact our Junior Baseball Coordinator for any information on pdsjuniorbb@gmail.com
Want to take your Big League experience further? You have 3 exciting options available to you.
Big League Club Championship Team 
The more competitive and skilled players can try out for the Big League Club Championship Team (formerly called the ALLSTARS).  ​
  • Consists of our top 12-14 players who are selected from our Big League 1 or 2 players. (Ages of 15 to 18 years).
  • The playing format of this competition is still to be defined. 
  • There will be an added extra cost to participate in this team. 
  • Players from this team also help to form our Big League Charter Team which competes in the Big League State championships held over the long weekend in January.
Pro League
Pro League is one of BWA's Primary team based Talent ID and development programs, also providing an international tournament pathway program for 16-18 year olds.
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With any 16 year old being eligible to be drafted having been selected for their BL Charter team or the Tiger Academy team that competes at BL State Championships, all players can put their name forward to be identified, scouted and selected by one of four of the highest profile and qualified scouting teams assembled in Australia.

This is a program all 16-18 year olds should make a priority. 
​Further Information for Pro League can be found by clicking here
Charter- Coastal Bay Sharks
  • Consists of up to 12-14 of the top players from the Big League Teams from within PDS, Secret Harbour Pirates and Rockingham Rams
  • This team will compete at The Big League State Championships over the May Long Weekend. Location is yet to be confirmed.
  • Possibility in travelling to National Championships
  • There is an added cost to participate in this.
Coastal Bay Sharks Baseball Charter can be found by clicking here
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