Nixon-Smiley Little League
Located in Nixon, TX, Nixon-Smiley Little League is dedicated to building champions both on and off the field. Our organization focuses on fostering youth development through baseball and softball, providing a positive and supportive environment where young athletes can learn essential life skills such as teamwork, discipline, and perseverance. With a strong commitment to our mission, we aim to cultivate not only skilled players but also responsible and confident individuals who will carry these values beyond the game.
"Building Champions On and Off the Field"
T-Ball
T-Ball is the entry-level division of Nixon-Smiley Little League, designed for young children who are just beginning their baseball journey. Aimed at players aged 4 to 6, T-Ball introduces the basic fundamentals of the game in a fun and supportive environment. The focus is on teaching the basics of hitting, fielding, and running the bases, all while emphasizing teamwork and sportsmanship.
Coach Pitch
Coach Pitch is the next step for young players, typically aged 6 to 8, who have progressed beyond T-Ball and are ready for a slightly more challenging experience. This division focuses on refining the basic fundamentals of baseball and softball, such as hitting, fielding, and base running, while introducing the concept of live pitching.
Minors
The Minor League Division is designed for players aged 8 to 10 who are ready to take on a more competitive and structured level of play. In this division, players begin to face pitching from their peers, which helps them further develop their hitting, pitching, and fielding skills.
Majors
The Major League Division is tailored for players aged 10 to 12 who have developed a strong foundation in baseball or softball and are ready to compete at a higher level. In this division, players face more advanced pitching and experience a faster-paced game that mirrors the full complexity of the sport.
Juniors
The Junior League Division is for players aged 12 to 14 who are transitioning from Little League to more advanced levels of baseball or softball. This division introduces players to a full-sized field with 90-foot base paths and a pitching distance of 60 feet, 6 inches, providing a more authentic baseball experience. The game’s pace is faster, and players are challenged to refine their techniques in hitting, pitching, fielding, and base running to meet the demands of a regulation-sized field.