Jimmy Fund Little League presented by Franklin Sports provides more than 5,000 Little League baseball and softball players throughout New England the chance to continue playing after their regular season ends while fundraising for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.  Since 1987, the hard work and winning spirit of the coaches, parents, and, most importantly, the players, have raised more than $5 million for the Jimmy Fund.  

 

Salem participated in Jimmy Fund for the first year in quite some time in 2021. Combined, the teams raised $10,000 for the Jimmy Fund, our 10-year-old team was a top fundraising team and got tickets to the Sox game, with 2 of our players getting to go on the hallowed ground of Fenway before the game for recognition. This is made to be a FUN baseball season, to enhance your skills and play some ball. Wins and losses do not matter. Multiple teams won prizes in 2022 as well, with the 12 year old team going to catch a Red Sox game at Fenway!

We're aiming to form teams for all 3 divisions that Jimmy Fund Baseball offers: 12-year-olds, 11-year-olds. and 10-year-olds.

Depending on the number of players and available coaches, we may have multiple teams per age group. Teams will be grouped as closely by age as possible—ideally by a single year. If necessary, we’ll combine ages (e.g., 11s with 12s), but never more than a two-year age span. If we don't have enough 10s, 9-year-olds will play with 10s. Typically, we have a 12-year-old team and a 10-year-old team.

Player-pitch divisions only — open to anyone who played Minors or Majors in Spring 2025, or new players age 9+ (Little League age).

No Coach Pitch or Farm divisions.

All skill levels welcome — this is not an All-Star tournament.

Each team plays 10 games (5 home, 5 away).

Major League Baseball rules apply, including the dropped third strike rule.

Jimmy Fund Championship: This Jimmy Fund League is a chance to continue the season for those who want to, and is a fundraiser for the Jimmy Fund. Typically, since the pandemic, there has not been a championship/playoff. If that does come back, the top 2 teams in each division who raise the most money for the Jimmy Fund may compete in a one-game championship — this is not based on win/loss record. That means a team could go 0–10 and still make the championship if they raise the most money.

We may apply for a city permit to tag for the Jimmy Fund (date TBD), and players are strongly encouraged to do individual fundraising as well.

10s – Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays; 11s – Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays; 12s – Slotted in around the others

Players will not be moved down to a lower age division. Playing "up" only occurs if headcount demands it (e.g., 10s moving to 11s if numbers are uneven).

Larger rosters (14–15 players) to accommodate summer vacations.

Salem teams will compete against other District 16 leagues (Peabody, Lynnfield, Saugus, Swampscott, Nahant) and possibly District 12 (Medford, Malden, Everett, Somerville, East Boston). Away games may be in any of those towns.

$150 team entry fee

$350 umpire fees (split between two teams per game)

$200 for baseballs (30 total)

$400 for team shirts and hats

For a 12-player team, this comes out to about $92 per player, plus a $3 Sports Connect transaction fee.

Any extra funds after bills are paid will go directly to the Jimmy Fund and be distributed evenly across all teams' fundraising efforts.

Because we’re coordinating with multiple leagues, we have a very short window to finalize team entries. ✅ Registration Deadline: June 15 at 12:00 PM

(Registration will open soon on our website.)

If you're interested in helping coach or manage a team, we need volunteers ASAP to make this season happen.