WISCONSIN (SPECTRUM NEWS) -- Lower levels of baseball and softball are coming back to life across the state of Wisconsin. It won't look exactly the same as before but organizers are thrilled to bring a slice of normal back this summer.

In Appleton, there are signs of life at ball fields. After a long isolation this spring, many ball players are busy knocking the rust off their games. Appleton Little League recently announced they are going forward with their baseball and softball seasons.

“These kids have lost their spring and they’ve lost a lot of their summer. I think getting them outside and getting them in the sun, it’s going to be healing both mentally, physically, and a little bit of spiritually too," said Kevin Kosktelecky, Appleton Little League President.

Games will start at the end of June. Fields will be limited. Twenty fields run by the city and Appleton Area School District which are normally used, haven't been opened yet. That leaves the league with only five fields to play on. In the dugouts, masks will be worn and players will be kept socially distant. Each team will use their own set of balls while on defense. The league wants families to be safe, but still enjoy the games.

“Don’t bring brother and sister if they’re just going to be running around. If anybody is sick in the family…players, parents, grandparents, keep them at home. We don’t want large crowds this year but we want people who want to see the games to come to the games,” said Kostelecky.

At a higher level, the Northwoods League features top college players from across the country. The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders along with four other Wisconsin teams will start playing again in July. Team Vice-President Ryan Moede hopes to play fifty games within fifty days.

“We want to be part of the fabric of this community. We want to be a bright spot that fans can look forward to coming to the ballpark. Something that the people in the community can rally around. I think in this time, that’s what people need,” said Moede.

Crowds will be limited to 25% of stadium capacity. Workers will wear masks and sanitation will be a priority for the team.

“We’ll have spaced out concessions where people are standing, guards in between. We’re going cashless payments so everything will be credit card,” said Moede.

One bright spot will be the talent level in the league. According to Moede, most of the top college talent normally plays in the Cape Cod League. Their season has been canceled and the Northwoods league will absorb many of those players. Wisconsin baseball fans should see some heavy hitters.

“The quality of competition will probably be the highest i would think that it’s ever been. You’re going to see some guys that are probably going to be future major leaguers in a couple years playing this summer,” said Moede.

Fans separated by empty rows and seats won't look exactly the same as it has in the past, but baseball will be back.

“Just to give them a little bit of normalcy with as abnormal as this is, it’s going to be a very cool thing," said Koskteleky.