Baseball What is Mustang 10U

Mustang 10U is the division where young players (generally ages 9–10) begin playing “real” baseball (i.e., full baseball rules (with a few youth-sized adjustments)). The division is intended as a transition from more introductory levels into the full game, with scaled-down field dimensions that suit smaller players but allow real game elements (force plays, double plays, base running, strategy) to become viable.

Field & Game Specifications

Base paths: 60 ft.

Pitching distance: 46 feet from the plate to the pitcher’s rubber

Fair-play / home-run area: Within first- and third-base foul lines, with recommended outfield fence or marked line roughly 200 feet from home plate. A fly ball over that distance counts as a home run. Minimum recognized home-run distance: 175 ft; recommended 225 ft down the lines, 275 ft to center when possible.

Field setup: Use regulation-size bases, home plate, and pitcher’s rubber; mound is raised (gradual slope up to ~4 inches) above base paths.

Game Play & Rules Highlights

Players pitch (kid-pitch), per standard baseball rules (with additional PONY modifications as needed).

All standard baseball plays are possible: force plays, double plays, steal attempts (as permitted by local league), tag plays, situational plays, etc. 

Substitutions, re-entry, and other PONY-specific rules may apply (per the PONY rulebook), but the game is essentially played under the same framework as “real” baseball

Why Mustang 10U matters

This division allows 9- and 10-year olds to play the “real game,” building on fundamentals but incorporating full-game dynamics. It develops baseball IQ, introduces real-game tempo and strategy, and serves as a bridge to older youth divisions while still adapting field size to players’ capabilities.