Baseball Field Dimensions by Age Group

Little League (Ages 9-12)

Bases are set 60 feet apart with the pitching mound at 46 feet from home plate. The outfield fence is typically 200 feet from home.

Intermediate Division (Ages 11-13)

A transitional format: bases at 70 feet, pitching at 50 feet. This bridges the gap between Little League and full-size diamonds.

High School and College

Standard dimensions: 90-foot base paths, 60 feet 6 inches from the pitcher rubber to home plate. Outfield fences range from 300 to 400 feet.

Key Measurements

• Home plate to second base diagonal: 127 feet 3.375 inches (standard)
• Pitchers mound height: 10 inches above the field
• Batters circle diameter: 26 feet
• Foul line extension: minimum 250 feet

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