To assist managers/coaches to have enough players to field a team for games. Note, the Pool Player process is a common practice throughout Little League Baseball.
Which Divisions can use Pool Players?
Juniors, Intermediates, Majors, AAA, AA, and A-Ball
Where do the players come from?
Juniors – From active CCLL Juniors Rosters
Intermediates – From active CCLL Intermediate Rosters
Majors – From active CCLL Majors Rosters
AAA – From Active CCLL AAA Rosters
AA – From Active CCLL AA Rosters
A - From Active CCLL A Rosters
How does a manager request a player?
Send an email to CCLL Player Agent Robin Cruzen to request a pool player. The player agent will contact the player(s) and assign as needed.
Pool players should be utilized when a team has fewer than 10 players.
Once confirmed, pool players cannot be canceled.
When can a manager contact the PA to request players?
As soon as you know you are in need. The sooner the better!
Can Managers/Coaches request the player(s) they want?
No, Player Agent will assign the players. The Player Agent uses a preset list of players and calls them in order.
What are these Do’s and Don’ts of these players?
Pool Players are prohibited during the Mid Season Classic and End of Year Tournament
Make your requests as early as possible.
These players can play any position other than pitcher
Pool players must play at least nine consecutive defensive outs and bat once.
They must bat at the bottom of the order after all regular team members
If you have 2 Pool players they bat in the last 2 spots
You cannot recruit players to play for your team; only the PA can assign players, not on your active Roster.
You cannot cancel a pool player once the player has been confirmed
