DIZZY

DEAN BASEBALL

“FUN, CHARACTER, WINNERS”

By: Billy J. Powell Commissioner ‐ 97/98

Dizzy Dean Baseball is not for coaches, parents, or spectators. Dizzy Dean Baseball is for the youth that play the game. One of the greatest outlets for youth is baseball. As a professional, Dizzy Dean played baseball for the love of the game and with the enthusiasm, intensity and energy of the youth that play the game today. He played because it was fun. We must continue to make baseball a fun game without placing undue pressure and stress on our youth. Our youth come first, winning second. When you build the character in a youth, you build a winner.

There was no organized baseball in Arkansas while Dizzy Dean was growing up and he was denied the opportunity to play baseball as a young boy. It was Dizzy Dean’s dream that one day every young person would have the opportunity to play baseball. We, the National Board of Directors of Dizzy Dean Baseball, Inc., are dedicated to giving our youth this opportunity and promise to provide them with the best baseball program available today. This was Dizzy Dean’s dream; this is what Dizzy Dean Baseball is about.

Danny Phillips Commissioner

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Baden Inside Front Cover Dizzy Dean Letter 1 Table of Contents 2‐3 Communicable Disease Procedures 4 Child Abuse / Molestation 5 Louisville Slugger Ad 6 Disclaimer, Safety Equipment, Rules Notice 7 Operational Control Statement 8‐9 Legal Disputes 10 Mizuno Ad 11 Officers, Deputy Commissioners 12 Parliamentarian, Historian, Publicity, National Board 13 National Board Members 13‐15 State Presidents 15 State Director Coordinators 16 State Directors 16‐19 League Age Chart 19 Committees 20 Deceased National Board Members 21 Honorary National Board Members 22 Gold Circle Club Members 22 Scholarship Winners 23 Scholarship Application Contacts 24 Dizzy Dean Prayer 25 Dizzy Dean Baseball Organizational Structure 26‐29 Let ‘em Play Ad 30 ProTime Sports Ad 31 Florida Ad 32 Common Rule Index 33 Common Rules 34‐52 Official Measurements 37 A.D. Starr Ad 53 Georgia Ad 54 Georgia Champions 55 Platinum Sports Ad 56 Dizzy Dean Approved Baseballs 57 Farm League Rules 58‐66

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Champion Awards Ad 62 Rawlings Ad 63 Southpaw Web Designs Ad 67 The Game Ad 68 Atlanta Braves Ad 69 Mississippi Ad 70 Mississippi Champions 61 Minor League Rules 72‐76 Tennessee Ad 77 Tennessee Champions 78 Diamond Ad 79 Freshmen Rules 80‐83 Florida State Champions 84 Sophomore Rules 85‐89 Junior & Senior League Rules 90‐95 SteelBerry Trading Pins Ad 92 Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum Ad 96 David’s Seeds Ad 97 6 Year Old World Series Photo & Information 98‐99 Alabama Ad 100 Alabama Champions 101 7 Year Old World Series Photo & Information 102‐103 8 Year Old World Series Photo & Information 104‐105 9 Year Old World Series Photo & Information 106‐107 Minor League World Series Photo & Information 108‐109 11 Year Old World Series Photo & Information 110‐111 Freshmen League World Series Photo & Information 112‐113 11 Year Old World Series Photo & Information 114‐115 Sophomore League World Series Photo & Information 116‐117 Junior League World Series Photo & Information 118‐119 Senior League World Series Photo & Information 120‐121 Repicci’s Ad 122 Qualite Ad 123 Southern Athletic Fields Ad 124 Sadler Ad Inside Back Cover PowerAde Ad Back Cover

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COMMUNICABLE DISEASE PROCEDURES

While risk of one athlete infecting another with HIV/AIDS during competition is close to non‐ existent, there is a remote risk that other blood borne infectious diseases can be transmitted. For example, Hepatitis B can be present in blood as well as in other body fluids. Procedures for reducing the potential for transmission of these infectious agents should include, but not be limited to, the following:

1. The bleeding must be stopped, the open wound covered and if there is an excessive amount of blood on the uniform, it must be changed before the athlete may participate.

2. Routine use of gloves or other precautions to prevent skin and mucous membrane exposure when contact with blood or other body fluids is anticipated.

3. Immediately wash hands and other skin surfaces if contaminated (in contact) with blood or other body fluids. Wash hands immediately after removing gloves.

4. Clean all contaminated surfaces and equipment with an appropriate disinfectant before competition resumes.

5. Practice proper disposal procedures to prevent injuries caused by needles, scalpels and other sharp instruments or devices.

6. Although saliva has not been implicated in HIV transmission, to minimize the need for emergency mouth‐to‐mouth resuscitation, mouthpieces, resuscitation bags, or other ventilation devices should be available for use.

7. Athletic trainers/coaches with bleeding or oozing skin conditions should refrain from all direct athletic care until the condition resolves.

8. Contaminated towels should be properly disposed of/disinfected.

9. Follow acceptable guidelines in the immediate control of bleeding and when handling bloody dressings, mouth guards and other articles containing body fluids.

Additional information is available from your state high school association and from the National Federation.

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CHILD ABUSE / MOLESTATION STATEMENT

1. Dizzy Dean Baseball, Inc. abhors all forms of child abuse including verbal abuse, physical abuse, emotional abuse, and sexual abuse and is committed to addressing these concerns by providing risk management guidelines that will lessen, but not totally eliminate the chance of an occurrence. Failure of leagues to implement these risk management precautions may expose such leagues and their officials, volunteers, and other representatives to significant legal liability.

2. Dizzy Dean Baseball, Inc. has no operational control over league security including the selection of volunteers associated with independent leagues, which are affiliated with its program. Therefore, it is the sole responsibility of the independent league to take action to adopt and implement sound risk management precautions.

3. Dizzy Dean Baseball, Inc. strongly recommends that all leagues adopt and implement a child abuse / molestation risk management program. Guidelines for establishing such a program are available on the Dizzy Dean Baseball website or a league may develop a similar comprehensive program.

4. Elements of a sound child abuse / molestation risk management program are as follows:

a) Screen all volunteers who have repeated access to youth by requiring completion of a volunteer application and by running a criminal background check. All criminal background checks indicating a conviction involving crimes against a minor must result in disqualification of the volunteer. In addition, other charges and convictions may be an indication of an unfit volunteer and may result in disqualification.

b) Distribute materials to educate administrators, volunteers, and parents on the warning signs of child abuse / molestation and how to respond to an allegation.

c) Appoint a conduct official to administer the program and to be the primary contact for allegations of child abuse / molestation.

d) Encourage the use of a “buddy system” where a non‐related adult is never alone with a single child.

e) Encourage the use of take home/pickup policies to ensure that a single child is not being transported by a volunteer as a result of a parent failing to pick up a child in a timely fashion.

f) Prohibition of any overnight sleep over event at any official’s house.

g) Limiting the distribution of directories / rosters with names, phone numbers, addresses, and pictures to persons on a “need to know” basis.

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DISCLAIMER

Dizzy Dean Baseball, Inc., is not responsible for non – related activities at Dizzy Dean Tournaments. Furthermore, Dizzy Dean Baseball, Inc., expressly disclaims any and all liability for injuries sustained at hotels, dormitories, restaurants, swimming pools, water parks or other fun parks, beaches, lakes or other recreational activities engaged in by coaches, players, family members or other spectators away and separate from the playing field of the Dizzy Dean Tournament.

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Any and all safety equipment specified by Federal, State, or Local legislation will be required.

RULES NOTICE

Any rule not covered under an age group playing section:  See next age group and or official baseball rules as published by Major League Baseball, Inc.  See your State Director for clarification.

To obtain a copy of the Girls’ Softball Rulebook contact any National Director or Email a request with name and address to: [email protected]

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OPERATIONAL CONTROL BY DIZZY DEAN BASEBALL, INC.

FOR THE PURPOSE

OF LIABILITY

1) As concerns all pre‐season activities, regular season, intraleague tournaments,

and all other league activities; Dizzy Dean Baseball, Inc. shall have no

operational control or responsibility over the following:

a) Premises: including but not limited to playing fields, practice fields, player

dugouts, spectator areas, concession areas, parking lots, adjoining

areas, and player or spectator entertainment areas whether on site or

off site.

b) Activities: including but not limited to preseason and off‐season meetings and

preparation, try‐outs, practices, games, intraleague tournaments,

fundraising activities, banquets, team or league outings and all

other activities that are team or league approved and travel to and

from the above.

c) Actions: including all actions (including inactions) or decisions on a league

or team level that are initiated by league or team officers, directors,

administrators or volunteers.

2) As concerns all‐star tournaments including sub‐district, district, area, regional,

state, and World Series, Dizzy Dean Baseball, Inc. shall have no operational

control or responsibility over the following:

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a) Premises: including but not limited to practice areas, spectator areas,

concession areas, player accommodations, and player or spectator

entertainment areas whether on site or off site.

b) Activities: including but not limited to activities within housing, player or

spectator entertainment on site or off site, outings, and travel to and

from the above.

c) Actions: including all actions (including inactions) or decisions initiated by

the tournament host or by team volunteers or employees.

3) Dizzy Dean Baseball, Inc. has operational control and responsibility only to the

extent of requiring that any violations of official rules and regulations be

corrected in accordance with the official rules and regulations.

a) Dizzy Dean Baseball, Inc. has joint operational control and

responsibility with the tournament host over all game playing

fields and dugout areas for all‐star tournaments including sub

district, district, area, regional, state and World Series.

4) Since Dizzy Dean Baseball, Inc. is primarily an “all volunteer” organization with

limited resources, it is not responsible for taking affirmative action to police all

premises, activities, and actions from compliance with the official rules and

regulations except as outlined under 3. a) above. However, Dizzy Dean Baseball,

Inc. will make best efforts to enforce all such official rules and regulations once a

violation has been brought to its attention.

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DIZZY DEAN BASEBALL, INC. LEGAL DISPUTES

Section 1. To encourage reasonable discussions between actual parties to legal disputes regarding DIZZY DEAN BASEBALL, INC., sanctioned activities; to prevent additional disputes between parties to legal disputes; to limit contact and communication between parties to a legal dispute when legal counsel to all parties are not present; and to establish procedures for the suspension from DIZZY DEAN BASEBALL, INC. activities of those who are involved in legal disputes with DIZZY DEAN BASEBALL, INC.

Section 2. Effective November 8, 2010, any Dizzy Dean National Board Member Official, Dizzy Dean State Official, Participant, Official, Team, Coach, Sponsor, Related Party (including but not limited to parents of Participants, Officials, etc.) or any other person who threatens legal action against Dizzy DEAN BASEBALL, INC., files a legal action against Dizzy DEAN BASEBALL, INC., or has a lawyer contact DIZZY DEAN BASEBALL, INC. regarding a dispute of any kind shall be automatically suspended from all DIZZY DEAN BASEBALL, INC. activities until such legal discussions with Dizzy DEAN BASEBALL, INC. are concluded to the satisfaction of Dizzy DEAN BASEBALL, INC. National Board.

Further, if a legal action against Dizzy DEAN BASEBALL, INC. is filed by a Dizzy Dean National Board Member Official, Dizzy Dean State Official, Participant, Official, Team, Coach, Sponsor, or Related Party (including but not limited to parents of Participants, Officials, etc.), or any other person against Dizzy DEAN BASEBALL, INC., that person’s (or any Related Party’s) team and each of its members may be suspended from all DIZZY DEAN BASEBALL, INC., activities until such legal actions with Dizzy DEAN BASEBALL, INC. are resolved to the satisfaction of Dizzy DEAN BASEBALL, INC. National Board.

Further, should any Dizzy Dean National Board Member Official, Dizzy Dean State Official, Participant, Official, Team, Coach, Sponsor, Related Party (including but not limited to parents of Participants, Officials, etc.) or any other person who sues a Dizzy Dean National Board Member Official, Dizzy Dean State Official or other DIZZY DEAN BASEBALL, INC. affiliate with respect to a dispute related to a DIZZY DEAN BASEBALL, INC. sanctioned activity, may be suspended in their sole discretion by Dizzy DEAN BASEBALL, INC. National Board.

Further, the Commissioner of Dizzy Dean Baseball, Inc. will be responsible for issuing the suspension until such time as it can be confirmed by the National Board of Directors at the Annual Meeting or at a special meeting called for this purpose.

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DIZZY DEAN BASEBALL, INC. P.O. Box 856, Hernando, MS 38632 FARM LEAGUE: 5 ‐ 8 Yrs. Old MINOR: 9 ‐ 10 Yrs. Old FRESHMEN: 11 ‐ 12 Yrs. Old SOPHOMORE: 13 ‐ 14 Yrs. Old JUNIOR: 15 ‐ 16 Yrs. Old SENIOR: 17 ‐ 19 Yrs. Old

OFFICERS

COMMISSIONER…………………………………………………………………….DANNY E. PHILLIPS 2153 Paris Cove, P.O. Box 856, Hernando, MS 38632 DDB: 662/429‐4365 / Home: 662/429‐7790 Email: [email protected] PRESIDENT…….…………………….……….…………………….…….………………………… JIM WAHL 509 Krystal Lane, Birmingham, AL 35217 Cell: 205/613‐0327 Email: [email protected] VICE‐PRESIDENT………………………………………………...………….………………… BOBBY DUNN 5900 Hickory Hill Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416 Home: 423/344‐6210 / Cell: 423/596‐1353 / Fax: 423/344‐2158 Email: [email protected] SECRETARY………………….…………………………………………………………….BILLY J. POWELL 2490 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Eupora, MS 39744 Home: 662/258‐7626 TREASURER……………………………………………………………………………...HOUSTON SUGGS P.O. Box 24, Cassville, GA 30123 Home: 770/382‐9904 / Cell: 770/606‐4621 Email: [email protected]

DEPUTY COMMISSIONERS Billy J. Powell……………………………………………………………………………Home: 662/258‐7626 2490 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Eupora, MS 39744 Joe Chandler…………………………………………………………………………………Cell: 205/919‐1091 9643 Ridge Way, Kimberly, AL 35091 Email: [email protected] Chris Landry……………..…………………………………………………………………Cell: 678/531‐2291 1607 Chesterfield Ct., Woodstock, GA 30189 Email: [email protected] Dent L. Tullis………………………….………Home: 850/874‐9908 / Cell: 850/814‐2950 / Fax: 850/874‐9601 7743 Betty Louise Drive, Panama City, FL 32404 Email: [email protected]

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PARLIAMENTARIAN

Roger Faw………………………………………………………………………………… Home: 410/922‐8133 P.O. Box 1729 /Sykesville, MD 21784 Email: [email protected] HISTORIAN

Dent L. Tullis………………………….………Home: 850/874‐9908 / Cell: 850/814‐2950 / Fax: 850/874‐9601 7743 Betty Louise Drive, Panama City, FL 32404 Email: [email protected] COMPTROLLER

Peggy Ramsey…………………………….……………………… Home: 662/283‐4445 / Cell: 601/573‐5624 P.O. Box 308, Winona, MS 38967 Email: [email protected] PUBLICITY AND ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO COMMISSIONER

Bobby Dunn……………………………………Home: 423/344‐6210 / Cell: 423/596‐1353 / Fax: 423/344‐2158 5900 Hickory Hill Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416 Email: [email protected] NATIONAL BOARD MEMBERS ALABAMA Joe Chandler…………………………………………………………………………………Cell: 205/919‐1091 9643 Ridge Way, Kimberly, AL 35091 Email: [email protected] Jim Dunn………………………….……………………………….Home: 205/854‐7769 / Cell: 205/585‐3866 1613 Hideaway Drive, Birmingham, AL 35235 Email: [email protected] Donnie R. Stone………………………….……………………….Home: 205/647‐0238 / Cell: 205/743‐9180 8757 Hamby Rd., Kimberly, AL 35091 Email: [email protected] Tommy Todd………………………………………………………………………………..Cell: 205/821‐6185 2100 Grandview Trail, Smoke Rise, AL 35180 Email: [email protected] Jim Wahl……………………….……………………………………………………………..Cell: 205/613‐0327 509 Krystal Lane, Birmingham, AL 35217 Email: [email protected] FLORIDA Dan Martin…………………………………………………………Home: 727/329‐8435 / Cell: 727/422‐3760 10897 105th St. North, Largo, FL 33773 Email: [email protected]

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Grady Moore……...Home: 850/381‐0609 / Work: 850/271‐5547 / Fax: 850/271‐8551 / Cell: 850/819‐7216 1712 Stephens Avenue, Panama City, FL 32401 Email: [email protected] Dent L. Tullis……………………..…………Home: 850/874‐9908 / Cell: 850/814‐2950 / Fax: 850/874‐9601 7743 Betty Louise Drive, Panama City, FL 32404 Email: [email protected] GEORGIA Lamar Childers…………………………………………………...Home: 706/802‐4206 / Cell: 770/715‐3637 118 Morgan Drive, Rome, GA 30165 Chris Landry……………..…………………………………………………………………Cell: 678/531‐2291 1607 Chesterfield Ct., Woodstock, GA 30189 Email: [email protected] Frank Seabolt………..…………………………………………….Home: 706/935‐3272 / Cell: 423/580‐3067 431 Wood Yates Rd., Ringgold, GA 30736 Email: [email protected] Houston Suggs………..……………………………………………Home: 770/382‐9904 / Cell: 770/606‐4621 P.O. Box 24, Cassville, GA 30123 Email: [email protected] Willis Waters…………….………………………………………..Home: 770/479‐5621 / Cell: 770/354‐8134 511 Scott Mill Road, Canton, GA 30114 Email: [email protected] LOUISIANA Sunny St. Pelcovich………………………..………………..Home/Fax: 601/795‐8277 / Cell: 504/723‐7832 23 Louis Drive, Poplarville, MS 39470 Email: [email protected] MARYLAND Roger Faw………………………………….………………………………………………Home: 410/922‐8133 P.O. Box 1729, Sykesville, MD 21784 Email: [email protected] MISSISSIPPI Richard Ellis………Home: 662/226‐2919 / Work: 662/227‐3450 / Cell: 662/417‐4685 / Fax: 662/227‐3449 276 Salem Ch. Rd., Grenada, MS 38902 Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Brent Frey………………………………………………………………………………….Home: 662/418‐7004 P. O. Box 5327, Mississippi State, MS 39762 Email: [email protected]

Danny E. Phillips………………………………………………..Home: 662/429‐7790 / DDB: 662/429‐4365 2153 Paris Cove, P.O. Box 856, Hernando, MS 38632 Email: [email protected]

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Billy J. Powell…………………………………………………………………………….Home: 662/258‐7626 2490 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Eupora, MS 39744 Peggy Ramsey…………………………………………………….Home: 662/283‐4445 / Cell: 601/573‐5624 P.O. Box 308, Winona, MS 38967 Email: [email protected] TENNESSEE Ronald Berry………………………………………………………………………………Home: 423/894‐0689 6104 Marietta Street, East Ridge, TN 37412 Email: [email protected] Bobby D. Dunn…………………………….Home: 423/344‐6210 / Fax: 423/344‐2158 / Cell: 423/596‐1353 5900 Hickory Hills Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416 Email: [email protected] Gary St. Clair……………………………………………………………………………..Home: 423/385‐6302 5011A Harley Ln, Chattanooga, TN 37416 Email: [email protected] STATE PRESIDENTS ALABAMA………………………………………………………………………………………… JIM DUNN 1613 Hideaway Dr., Birmingham, AL 35235 Home: 205/854‐7769 / Cell: 205/585‐3866 Email: [email protected] FLORIDA …………………………………………………………………………………… GRADY MOORE 1712 Stephens Ave, Panama City, FL 32401 Cell: 850/819‐7216 / FAX: 850/271‐8551 Work: 850/271‐5547 / Home: 850/381‐0609 Email: [email protected] GEORGIA…………………………………………………………………………………… CHRIS LANDRY 1607 Chesterfield Court, Woodstock, GA 30189 Cell: 678/531‐2291 Email: [email protected] LOUISIANA……………………………………………………………………… SUNNY ST. PELCOVICH 23 Louis Drive, Poplarville, MS 39470 Home/Fax: 601/795‐8277 / Cell: 504/723‐7832 Email: [email protected] MISSISSIPPI…………………………………………………………………………… TOMMY BLEDSOE 4489 Red Oaks Drive, Horn Lake, MS 38637 Cell: 901/606‐6392 Email: [email protected] TENNESSEE………………………………………………………………………………… DANNY CROWE 7606 Royal Harbor, Ooltewah, TN 37363 Cell: 423/421‐9352 ~ 15 ~

STATE DIRECTOR COORDINATORS ALABAMA……………….…………………………………………………………………. TOMMY TODD 2100 Grandview Trail, Smoke Rise, AL 35180 Cell: 205/821‐6185 Email: [email protected] FLORIDA…………………………………………………………………………………… DENT L. TULLIS 7743 Betty Louise Drive, Panama City, FL 32404 Home: 850/874‐9908 / Cell: 850/814‐2950 / Fax: 850/874‐9601 Email: [email protected] GEORGIA……………………………………………………………………………… SHANE CHAMPION 4850 Pinehurst Circle, Acworth, GA 30101 Home: 770/975‐1981 / Cell: 404/925‐4206 Email: [email protected] LOUISIANA……………..……………………….………………………………………………COREY BUIE 2129 South Glencoe, Gretna, LA 70056 Cell: 504/912‐5977 Email: [email protected] TENNESSEE………………………………………………………………………………..RUSTY ROMITO 831 McHann Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37412 Home: 423/629‐8896 / Cell: 423/280‐0615 STATE DIRECTORS ALABAMA (Farm League 5‐8)………………………………………………………………… SONJA HARD 701 South Houston Street, Scottsboro, AL 35768 Work: 256/912‐0554 / Cell: 256/738‐2422 Email: [email protected] ALABAMA (Minors)…………………….………………………………………………… MIKE CALVERT 367 County Road 234, Cullman, AL 35057 Home: 256/287‐2388 / Cell: 601/278‐0555 Email: [email protected] ALABAMA (Freshmen)…………………………………………………………………… TRAVIS MANN 746 Doss St., Kimberly, AL 35091 Cell: 205/746‐0152 Email: [email protected] ALABAMA (Sophomores)………………………………………………………………………MATT DILL 205 Pitts Drive, Columbiana, AL 35051 Cell: 205/966‐1041 / Home: 205/669‐0838 Email: [email protected] ALABAMA (Juniors, & Seniors)…………………………………………………………...TRAVIS MANN 746 Doss St., Kimberly, AL 35091 Cell: 205/746‐0152 Email: [email protected]

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ARKANSAS……………………………………………………CONTACT NATIONAL COMMISSIONER FLORIDA ‐ DISTRICT 1………………………………………………………………… JASON ROBERTS 4826 Shane Way, Pace, FL. 32571 850/418‐5560 Email: [email protected] FLORIDA ‐ DISTRICT 2..………………………………………………………………………TIM LEIWIG 912 Myers Park Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32301 Home: 850/891‐3878 / Cell: 850/510‐5966 Email: [email protected] FLORIDA ‐ DISTRICT 3……………………………………………………………………… BILLY KING 2638 Emily Lane, Jacksonville, FL 32216 Home: 904/725‐5145 / Cell: 904/553‐6348 Email: [email protected] FLORIDA ‐ DISTRICT 4………………….……………………………………………… DENT L. TULLIS 7743 Betty Louise Drive, Panama City, FL 32404 Home: 850/874‐9908 / Cell: 850/814‐2950 / Fax: 850/874‐9601 Email: [email protected] FLORIDA ‐ DISTRICT 5…………………………………………………………………… DAN MARTIN 10897 105th Street North, Largo, FL 33773 Home: 727/329‐8435 / Cell: 727/422‐3760 Email: [email protected] GEORGIA ‐ DISTRICT 1………………………………………………………………. ROBERT SEXTON 159 Austin Circle, Rossville, GA 30741 Home: 706/861‐7796 / Cell: 423/593‐2132 GEORGIA ‐ DISTRICT 2………………………………………………………………… DWAYNE PERRY 16 Joe Stella Drive, Cartersville, GA 30121 Home: 770/975‐9837 / Cell: 770/315‐6625 GEORGIA ‐ DISTRICT 3…………………………………………………………………… TERRY DARBY 372 Shady Brook Drive, Canton, GA 30114 Home: 770/479‐4626 / Cell: 404/403‐9531 GEORGIA ‐ DISTRICT 4…………….……………………………………………… PAT CASTLEBERRY 3 Crestwood Court, Cartersville, GA 30121 Home: 770/382‐1343 / Cell: 770/655‐2137 Email: [email protected] GEORGIA ‐ DISTRICT 5……….…………………………………………………MARTIN CHEATHAM 417 River Circle, Bremen, GA 30110 Cell: 770/328‐1095 / Work: 770/537‐4222 Email: [email protected] GEORGIA ‐ DISTRICT 6……………..……………………………………………RITCHIE ANDERSON 1417 Frogtown Rd., Dahlonega, GA 30533 Cell: 706/429‐6676

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GEORGIA ‐ DISTRICT 7……………..…………………………………………………….GEORGE PAGE P. O. Box 1746, Valdosta, GA 31603 Office: 229/259‐3507 / Cell: 229/300‐1865 Email: [email protected] LOUISIANA……………..……………………….……………………………………DANNY E. PHILLIPS 2153 Paris Cove, P.O. Box 856, Hernando, MS 38632 DDB: 662/429‐4365 / Home: 662/429‐7790 Email: [email protected] LOUISIANA……………..……………………….…………………………………SUNNY ST. PELCOVICH 23 Louis Drive, Poplarville, MS 39470 Home/Fax: 601/795‐8277 / Cell: 504/723‐7832 Email: [email protected] MARYLAND…………………………………………………………………………… WILLIAM E. ALLEN 4516 Allen Rd., Randallstown, MD 21133 Home: 410/922‐8133 MARYLAND……………………………………………………………………………… MICHAEL RITKO 1229 Kendrick Road, Rosedale, MD 21237 Home: 410/687‐9037 MISSISSIPPI (Farm League, Minors)…………….……………………………………… BILLY POWELL 2490 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Eupora, MS 39744 Home: 662/258‐7626 MISSISSIPPI (Freshmen & Sophomores)……………………………………………… PEGGY RAMSEY P.O. Box 308, Winona, MS 38967 Home: 662/283‐4445 / Cell: 601/573‐5624 MISSISSIPPI (Juniors & Seniors)………………………………………………………...RICHARD ELLIS 276 Salem Ch. Rd., Grenada, MS 38902 Home: 662/226‐2919 / Work: 662/227‐3450 / Fax: 662/227‐3449 Email: [email protected] or [email protected] NORTH CAROLINA……..……………………….………………………………………….EDDIE ALLEN 1788 Dickey Road, Murphy, NC 28906 Home: 828/644‐9626 / Cell: 828/644‐8105 TENNESSEE (Farm League 5‐6)………………………………………………………...GLENN ALMOND 3252 51st St., Cleveland, TN 37312 Cell: 423/618‐0878 TENNESSEE (Farm League 7‐8)…………………………………………………………… CHRIS HARDEN 6452 Grazing Lane, Birchwood, TN. 37308 Cell: 423/774‐5513 Email: [email protected] TENNESSEE (Minors)……………………………………………………………………… LEE BRADFORD 5913 Grasshopper Road, Birchwood, TN 37308 Home: 423/242‐8684

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TENNESSEE (Freshmen)……………………………………………………………………… MARK BISHOP 1074 Reynolds Bridge Road, Benton, TN 37307 Home: 423/338‐5212 / Cell: 423/715‐7007 TENNESSEE (Sophomores)…………………………………………………………………ROY HINDMAN 8077 Eureka Road MN Charleston Tn 37310 Home: 423/479‐9271 / Cell: 423‐715‐1436 Email: [email protected] TENNESSEE (Juniors)……………………………………………………………………… JERRY HARRIS 133 CR 257, Niota, TN 37826 Cell: 423‐506‐8518 Email: [email protected] TENNESSEE (Seniors)……………………………………………………………………… PAPPY CROWE 207 Hayens Dr., Johnson City, TN 37601 Home: 423/929‐3791

League Age Chart for 2012 You’re Age Born On or Between: Group May 1, 2006 April 30, 2007 5 May 1, 2005 April 30, 2006 6 May 1, 2004 April 30, 2005 7 May 1, 2003 April 30, 2004 8 May 1, 2002 April 30, 2003 9 May 1, 2001 April 30, 2002 10 May 1, 2000 April 30, 2001 11 May 1, 1999 April 30, 2000 12 May 1, 1998 April 30, 1999 13 May 1, 1997 April 30, 1998 14 May 1, 1996 April 30, 1997 15 May 1, 1995 April 30, 1996 16 May 1, 1994 April 30, 1995 17 May 1, 1993 April 30, 1994 18 August 1, 1992 July 31, 1993 19

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COMMITTEES BASEBALL RULES COMMITTEE Bobby Dunn (Chairman) Richard Ellis Grady Moore Joe Chandler Chris Landry Tommy Todd Frank Seabolt

SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE Joe Chandler (Chairman) Houston Suggs Grady Moore Gary St. Clair Richard Ellis Dent Tullis Peggy Ramsey

CONSTITUTION COMMITTEE Roger Faw (Chairman) Donnie Stone Billy Powell Sunny St. Pelcovich Jim Dunn Houston Suggs Dan Martin Brent Frey Lamar Childers Ron Berry

SOFTBALL RULES COMMITTEE Bobby Dunn (Chairman) Gary St. Clair Peggy Ramsey Chris Landry Dent Tullis Willis Waters Tommy Todd Donnie Stone Billy Powell

FINANCE COMMITTEE Peggy Ramsey (Chairman) Frank Seabolt Houston Suggs Ron Berry Jim Dunn Donnie Stone Brent Frey Gary St. Clair

ETHICS COMMITTEE Danny Phillips (Chairman) Houston Suggs Dent Tullis Billy Powell Jim Dunn Donnie Stone Roger Faw Sunny St. Pelcovich

WORLD SERIES COMMITTEE National Executive Board

ADS-PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE Bobby Dunn Chris Landry Danny Phillips

BUSINESS COMMITTEE Billy Powell (Chairman) Bobby Dunn Danny Phillips Jimmy Wahl Houston Suggs Chris Landry

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Deceased National Board Members

Bob Arceneaux Ted Bates Robert R.J. Blakeney James T. Tom Bryant Charles Red Drake Glenn W. Fuller A.C. Ty Gauldin Reese Griffin John Guthrie John Hall E.C. “Buttermilk” Johnson C.C. “Bud” Newell Jim Nichols H.J. “Foots” Pearson Marion Pearson E.E. Reno A.L. Rigsby Ray Shepherd W.C. Comer Sims Martin Smith D. B. Stewart Mike Stouflett Wm. E. “Bill” Taylor Gordan Turner Jimmy Wright

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HONORARY NATIONAL BOARD MEMBERS

Emily Blakeney Jean Hall Lucy Reno Frances Arceneaux Mary Shepherd Judy Johnson Nell Bryant Jeanette Taylor Sadie Stoufflet Carol Pearson Eleanor Sims Inez Pearson Mirian Rigsby Phillis Bates

GOLD CIRCLE CLUB MEMBERS

Bobby Raborn Earl Rayburn P.O. Box 2261 437 County Road 775 Pascagoula, MS 39567 Ooltewah, TN 37370 (601) 762‐7635 (423) 336‐3056

Joedy Bates Richard Rogers 249 Midway Avenue 8 Cutoff Lane Rossville, GA 30741 Fayetteville, TN 37334 (706) 866‐1907 (931) 433‐4678

Bill Norton James Jones 114 Norton Trail 361 Crestwood Drive Ringgold, GA 30736 Decatur, TN 37322 (706) 937‐4539 (423) 334‐5539

PAST COMMISSIONERS

A.C. “Ty” Gaulden William E. “Bill” Taylor J.T. “Tom” Bryant Sunny St. Pelcovich Marion P. Pearson, Sr. Billy J. Powell Joedy F. Bates

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2011 Dizzy Dean Scholarship Winners ALABAMA Trey Higginbotham * Jeffery Lankford Ryan Densmore * Michael Burrow Mason Davis * Trenton Covington Joshua Grooms * Braden Glass Jarvis Williams * Brooks Phillips FLORIDA Tyler Bailey * Meagan Creel Joshua Davis * Shelby Ruppel Dakota Spikes * Jared Moseley Travis Mosely GEORGIA Corey Hammack * Matthew Holden Bradley Mason * Matthew Murdoch Matt Osbourn * Benjamin Sparks Riley Sparks LOUISIANA Taylor Eymard MISSISSIPPI Drew Allison * Curtis Haynes Hayden Hendrix * Shay Marlaw Ryan Mayfield * Brock Ward TENNESSEE Jacob Brock * James Miles Arlandus Mosley * Sahadut Mughal Nicholas Romito * Garrett Skipper

In Honor of Ty Gaulden Dizzy Dean’s First Commissioner

Note: Deadline to submit applications for scholarships is June 15th of the current year. Applications must be submitted for scholarship renewal.

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Scholarship Application Contacts

In order to insure proper receipt and processing, please submit your scholarship application to the appropriate contact for your state (listed below). Scholarship Applications must be submitted/renewed by June 15th of the current year. For additional questions or information, contact the scholarship committee representative for your state.

ALABAMA & LOUISIANA………………………………………………………………… JOE CHANDLER Cell: 205/919‐1091 9643 Ridge Way, Kimberly, AL 35091 Email: [email protected] FLORIDA…………………………………………………………………………………….GRADY MOORE 1712 Stephens Ave, Panama City, FL 32401 Cell: 850/819‐7216 / FAX: 850/271‐8551 Work: 850/271‐5547 / Home: 850/381‐0609 Email: [email protected] FLORIDA…………………………………………………………………………………… DENT L. TULLIS Home: 850/874‐9908 / Cell: 850/814‐2950 / Fax: 850/874‐9601 7743 Betty Louise Drive, Panama City, FL 32404 Email: [email protected] GEORGIA…………..…………………………………………………………………… HOUSTON SUGGS Home: 770/382‐9904 / Cell: 770/606‐4621 P.O. Box 24, Cassville, GA 30123 Email: [email protected] MISSISSIPPI………………………………………………………………………………… PEGGY RAMSEY Home: 662/283‐4445 / Cell: 601/573‐5624 P.O. Box 308, Winona, MS 38967 MISSISSIPPI…………………………………………………………………………………RICHARD ELLIS Home: 662/226‐2919 / Work: 662/227‐3450 / Cell: 662/417‐4685 / Fax: 662/227‐3449 276 Salem Ch. Rd., Grenada, MS 38902 Email: [email protected] or [email protected] TENNESSEE………………………………………………………………………………… GARY ST.CLAIR Home: 423/385‐6302 5011A Harley Ln, Chattanooga, TN 37416 Email: [email protected]

To contribute to the Dizzy Dean Scholarship Fund Contact:

Danny Phillips 662/429‐7790 Email: [email protected] or Houston Suggs 770/606‐4621 Email: [email protected]

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DIZZY DEAN BASEBALL PRAYER

Oh Lord, it is with joy we begin this year of Dizzy Dean Baseball. We always want your blessings and pray for You to give us a desire to make a happy season of games. Help us to be more thankful to You by strengthening our minds, morals and bodies.

Oh God, we thank You for the many blessings You have given us. We pray that the Holy Spirit will lead in the guiding and training of young people in the enjoyable game of baseball. Help us to always remember that growing a strong moral character is very important. Oh God, we ask You to be with our young people that they may always keep their bodies in good physical shape, to always be mentally active, to always play the game fair and square to the very best of their ability. Help them to always be good sportsmen so that they may develop mentally, physically and spiritually even as did our dear Lord whose holy name we pray.

Amen.

Glen Fuller Past National Director, GA (Deceased National Board Member)

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DIZZY DEAN BASEBALL, INC. Dizzy Dean Baseball has been organized as a youth baseball program for all youth regardless of sex, religion, race or color, five (5) through nineteen (19) years of age.  The game is played on a baseball field suitable to the physical development of growing youngsters.  The main purpose of this program is to expand Dizzy Dean Baseball and to provide a recreational outlet for as many youth as possible with emphasis being on local league play rather than tournament play. However, state tournaments and Dizzy Dean World Series are for leagues wishing to participate. The actual playing of Dizzy Dean Baseball is the same as in professional groups except that monetary fines and similar penalties are omitted and coverage, which fits the amateur game, is provided.  Appropriate suspensions are allowed. Leagues affiliating themselves with this program must comply with a basic set of rules and regulations as outlined in this booklet. DIZZY DEAN BASEBALL, INC. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE ARTICLE 1 Team Structure Section 1. The team shall be the smallest unit of organization and shall be governed by those active in the program who make up the managing personnel. Each team may have a manager and three (3) coaches. The manager will be the official in charge of the team, and the responsibility for the team will be that of the manager. The coaches will assist the manager. A team board of directors is optional. The above rule will apply to communities that are only able to field one team, such as where four or more communities come together to form a league. Communities that plan to field a complete league composed of at least four teams will begin their organization with Article II that follows (Refer to Section 11:00 for Tournament Play).  Any deviation from these rules must be made by the State National Executive Board and approved by the National Commissioner of Dizzy Dean Baseball, Inc. ARTICLE II League Structure Section 1. Each team within the league must play a regular schedule of games. In order to qualify for tournament play each team, must play a twelve (12) game schedule against Dizzy Dean franchised teams. It is recommended that you play an eighteen (18) game schedule if possible. Section 2. Each league shall have a president, a vice‐president, a secretary, a treasurer, and a board of directors. All team managers may be a member of the board of directors. The remainder of the board of directors may come from those people interested in the Dizzy Dean Baseball program. The officers of the league will be elected from this board of directors. Section 3. Small nearby towns unable to field a league within its own territorial limits may form four to eight team leagues. All team presidents and managers will be members of the

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league board of directors, and the officers of the league will be elected from this board of directors. Section 4. The state director with the approval of the National State Executive Board has the option of franchising less than a four (4) team league on an annual basis. Your organization will not be considered to be franchised until your application has been received and approved. All organizations must reapply each year for consideration. Section 5. Each league or groups of leagues are to adopt a set of rules and regulations for the operation of the league or leagues which do not conflict with rules of Dizzy Dean Baseball, Inc. In communities having two or more leagues, it may be advisable to have one set of officers and adopt the same rules and regulations. This, however, is optional and will be determined by the various leagues. The operation of more than one league with the same officers must be agreed upon by the managers of the various leagues. ARTICLE III District Structure Section 1. The districts within the state will be determined by the state director and the National State Executive Board. Section 2. Each district should have a district director, a district president, a vice‐president, a secretary, a treasurer, and a board of directors. Section 3. All league presidents and vice‐presidents will be members of the district board of directors. Section 4. The district director along with the approval of the board of directors will determine the site of the district tournament. The district director will be the director of the district tournament and will work with the local hosts. Section 5. The State Board working under the supervision of the National State Executive Board shall have the power to disqualify, suspend, or remove any manager, coach, player, league, organization, umpire, or any person involved directly or indirectly whose actions, in their opinion, reflects on or discredits this program or who violates any of the rules within their jurisdiction. State Structure Section 1. Each state shall also have a president, a vice‐president, a secretary and a treasurer. Section 2. The president shall preside at the state meeting. The state director will coordinate the site of the state tournament and all franchise leagues shall have the opportunity to bid for all tournaments. The state director assisted by the state president will be director of the state tournament and under the direction of the National State Executive Board. They shall work with the local officials in promoting the tournament. Section 3. The National State Executive Board along with the state director will be in charge of organizing Dizzy Dean Baseball, Inc. within the state. He will work with all leagues and keep them informed of necessary information that is pertinent to the Dizzy Dean Baseball Program. Section 4. The state directors with the approval of the National State Executive Board shall appoint as many district directors as they deem necessary. The district directors will be under the supervision of the state director and the National State Executive Board and with their approval will have the power to disqualify, suspend, or remove any manager,

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coach, player, team, umpire, or any person involved directly or indirectly whose actions, in his opinion, reflect on or discredit this program or who violates any of the rules in effect within their jurisdiction. Section 5. The National State Executive Board will determine the boundaries in their state. DIZZY DEAN BASEBALL, INC. The purpose of the program is to provide a recreational outlet for as many youth as possible with emphasis being on local league play rather than tournament play. However, district and state tournaments and a Dizzy Dean World Series are held each year for leagues wishing to participate. The official rules of baseball shall be the basic set of rules for this program. However, special Dizzy Dean Baseball rules as set forth in this rulebook, shall govern in the event of conflict. Dizzy Dean Baseball, Inc. is not responsible for any non‐related activities that are not directly related to the playing of Dizzy Dean Baseball games. Dizzy Dean Baseball is designed to allow as many youth as possible to participate in a fair and equal community baseball program. No youth shall be turned down. Select Teams will not be sanctioned. A team made up of superior players by any means such as recruiting, selecting, etc. will be declared illegal for Dizzy Dean tournaments. Leagues affiliating themselves with this program must mail an Application for Sanction with two (2) additional copies to your state director by April 15th (ages 5‐12) and June 15th (ages 13‐19). a) A Team Certificate of Entry must be sent to the state director for each team in your league.  The Team Certificate of Entry must match the leagues as submitted on your Application for Sanction. b) A copy of each leagues schedule must be sent to the state director. c) A Tournament Team Roster must be in the office of the state director one (1) week prior to your first (1st) tournament (District or State).  All players on the Tournament Team Roster must have been listed on a previously submitted Team Certificate of Entry Form. The state director must mail one (1) copy of the Application for Sanction and one (1) copy of the Team Certificate of Entry to the state secretary and the national commissioner. The state director must retain a copy of the Application of Sanction, the Team Certificate of Entry and the Leagues Schedule and make them readily available upon request to the national commissioner or any Dizzy Dean Tournament Director. The state secretary must mail one (1) copy of the Application for Sanction with proper fees to the national treasurer by July 1st of the current year. All rules governing player selection, schedules, sanctioning and tournament teams are covered in our rulebook and must be followed. TOURNAMENTS Section 1. The corporation shall conclude its baseball program each year with a tournament, which shall be known as the Dizzy Dean World Series. In tournament play each league may enter an all‐star team or a league champion. Section 2. The tournament shall be awarded to the organization, which in the discretion of the National Board of Directors, offers the best conditions and facilities. The organization awarded the World Series shall be permitted to field a host team.

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Section 3. All applications for the tournament shall be submitted to the national commissioner under such terms and conditions as he may require. For information call the commissioner. Section 4. All World Series sites must be inspected by a member of the Dizzy Dean World Series Committee or a representative chosen by them. Section 5. World Series Tournaments will be held for ages 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 year olds, Juniors, and Seniors at the conclusion of the regular season. FINANCE Section 1. A franchise fee shall be charged each team affiliating itself with the corporation. Division of fee will be determined from time to time by the National Board of Directors to suit particular needs and circumstances. Section 2. The franchise fee shall be $15.00 per team with $3.00 returned to the state. If a double franchise for Sophomores & Juniors and Junior & Senior Leagues, the franchise fee will be thirty ($30.00 dollars per team) with $6.00 returned to the state. All franchise fees must be submitted to the National Treasurer no later than July 1 of the current year. Section 3. All profits from the Dizzy Dean World Series, after the expenses of the tournament have been paid, will be retained by the host team. THE TY GAULDEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND OF DIZZY DEAN BASEBALL, INC. Section 1. A college scholarship fund shall be established by the National Board of Directors. The scholarship shall be awarded by the National Board of Directors, under such rules and conditions as it may determine, provided however, that only those players who participate in the program of the corporation who are in need of financial help shall be eligible. The deadline to submit an application for scholarship is June 15th of the current year. Applications must be submitted for renewal.

When lightning is readily visible in the vicinity of the playing field, ALL PLAY will be suspended until a period of 15 minutes has passed with NO lightning present. The intent of this rule is to ensure the safety of all participants of the game.

NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WILL BE ALLOWED AT ANY DIZZY DEAN TOURNAMENT

To obtain a copy of the Girls’ Softball Rulebook contact any National Director or Email a request with name and address to: [email protected] Rules Changes Or Additions Are Noted In RED Type.

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This spring while kids are making plays on the baseball field, their parents and coaches will probably be making headlines ‐ for violence. These days, youngsters in the batting box aren’t the only ones doing the swinging. Arrests have been made across the country of overzealous sports parents and coaches for assaulting referees, coaches and players. With a new baseball season just getting underway, now is the perfect time to interview sports psychology consultant Jack Llewellyn, Ph.D., for ways to bring the fun and sanity back to youth baseball. Cost $10.00 including shipping. To order:

Attention: Danny Phillips 2470 Hwy. 51 S Hernando, MS 38632 662‐429‐4365 [email protected]

To order patches for your team: Contact the State or National Director for your State or contact Houston Suggs, P.O. Box 24, Cassville, GA 30123, Home: 770/382‐9904 / Cell: 770/606‐ 4621, Email: [email protected]

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Compliments Of

FLORIDA DIZZY DEAN BASEBALL

National Directors Dan Martin * Dent L. Tullis Grady Moore

State Directors District 1 Pensacola Area Jason Roberts District 2 Tallahassee Area Tim Leiwig District 3 Jacksonville Area Billy King District 4 Panama City Area Dent Tullis District 5 St. Petersburg Area Dan Martin

State President Grady Moore

Vice President Dan Martin

Secretary/Treasurer Marjorie Tullis

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Maximum Pitching Innings: Game or Day Absolute Maximum Pitching Innings: without Maximum Per Per Requiring Innings in a Required Week Tournament Rest Day Rest Minor 8 12 3 7 48 HRS. Freshmen 10 14 3 7 48 HRS. Sophomore 12 16 4 10 36 HRS. Jr. & Sr. 14 18 4 10 24 HRS. * Required rest is from the time the pitcher leaves the mound, until the time they are allowed to return to the mound. Any Change in This Year’s Rules Are Denoted by the Actual Wording That’s Changed Being Printed in RED TYPE. All Rule Numbers Are Being Printed In RED TYPE For Easier Identification ONLY.

Common Rule Index See Appropriate Age Group Playing Field Section 1:00 Equipment Section 2:00 Re‐Entry Substitution Section 3:00 Managers and Coaches Section 4:00 Regulation Game (See Appropriate Age Group) Section 5:00 Pitching Rules (See Appropriate Age Group) Section 6:00 Forfeiture, Appeals, and Protest Section 7:00 Schedule Section 8:00 Special Rules Section 9:00 Teams Section 10:00 All‐Star Tournament Teams Section 11:00 Player Eligibility Section 12:00 Birth Certificate Section 13:00 Player Registration Section 14:00 Selection of Players Section 15:00 League Registration Section 16:00 Team Sponsor Section 17:00 Tournaments Section 18:00 When a rule is not covered in these sections, refer to Official Baseball Rules published by Major League Baseball, Inc.

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COMMON RULES OF DIZZY DEAN BASEBALL, INC.  All coaches and leagues must try to get rule interpretations and problems solved by their state and national officers before contacting the Commissioner’s office.  When a rule is not covered in these sections, refer to Official Baseball Rules Published by Major League Baseball, Inc. 1:00 THE PLAYING FIELD 1:01 The playing field shall be regulation size for age group participating (See field layouts and Official Measurements). All other conditions are covered under Official Baseball Rules Published by Major League Baseball, Inc. 1:02 Fence distances are recommended distance; see field layout section for proper age group (See National State Executive Board for approval for tournament play if conditions are less). 2:00 EQUIPMENT 2:01 All players must be in full baseball uniform (cap, numbered shirt, pants & socks).  Team uniforms shall be the same color. T‐shirts (sleeves) of not more than two colors may be worn with the uniform.  The Dizzy Dean patch must be attached in a manner not to appear temporary and be located in the same place on all jerseys (either sleeve or breast pocket).  No other organization’s patches, i.e., USSSA, NABA, etc., may be worn on a Dizzy Dean tournament teams uniform. a) In all district, state, and World Series tournaments, coaches must wear a full baseball uniform that matches and coordinates with their teams uniform as close as possible or wear solid colored shorts (slacks are acceptable however, all coaches must be dressed the same) with a matching or coordinating team shirt or coordinating collared shirt.  Coaches’ shirts are to be tucked in at all times. b) Shorts must be cotton, button front with zipper and front pockets, 7” minimum in‐seam with a maximum in‐seam of 9”. In all cases, the shorts cannot extend below the knees. c) Cargo shorts, Polyester shorts, Gym shorts or other shorts of any kind will NOT be allowed.  Coaches must wear either tennis shoes or coaches’ shoes.  NOTE: ALL Coaches must be dressed the same.  PENALTY: Violators will not be allowed to participate.  NOTE: All umpires must be in full uniform for tournament play (No shorts allowed).

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COMMON 2:02 A protective helmet with full ear flaps will be worn by all batters and base runners (coaches are not required to wear a helmet).  A player refusing to wear a helmet, after being warned to do so by the umpire, will not be allowed to continue as a player in the game and shall be replaced by a substitute. The substitute will assume the ball and strike count if the player was a batter, or will take his position on the base he occupied if he was a base runner.  It is recommended that all players wear athletic supporters.  A catcher must wear a chest protector, shin‐guards, protective cup (MALE CATCHERS ONLY), mask and a throat protector. 2:03 A player is not allowed to play any position or to bat without his shirt being tucked into his pants in the proper manner. 2:04 Players not in full uniform shall not be permitted to play in the game. 2:05 All uniforms must be same color for tournament play. 2:06 A number must appear on the back of the uniform shirt to assist the official scorer and spectators in identifying the players in tournament play (Numbers not required on coaches’ shirts). 2:07 The bat shall be an unaltered baseball bat (not softball), with the following age specific requirements: a) For ages 5‐12, all non‐wood bats “MUST” meet 1.15 BPF (Bat Performance Factor) for the life of the bat and “MUST” possess a “clearly identifiable” manufacture’s certification stamp. This will include 2 1/4, 2 5/8, and 2 3/4 barrel bats.  BBCOR bats are legal for use in ages 5‐12. b) For ages 13‐19, all non‐wood bats “MUST” meet BBCOR (Batted Ball Coefficient of Restitution) and “MUST” possess a “clearly identifiable” manufacture’s certification stamp.  A bat shall not weigh numerically more than, three ounces less than the length of the bat.  The diameter of the bat shall be no larger than 2 5/8 barrel. c) Bats that are broken, cracked, dented or deface the ball are illegal. d) There shall be no devices, attachments or wrappings that cause the handle to become flush with the knob.  Molded grips and Choke up knobs are illegal. 2:08 Any player warming up the pitcher must wear a mask and a cup while in the down or crouch position. 2:09 A Dizzy Dean approved baseball signed by the commissioner should be used in all levels of play and must be used in all tournament play (District, State and World Series). ~ 35 ~

COMMON 2:10 Metal cleats will not be allowed for participants (coaches, players, and umpires) twelve (12) years and under. 2:11 A leather mitt may be used by the first (1st) baseman and the catcher only. 2:12 Equipment must be kept in the dugout. 2:13 All casts, splints and braces must be padded. Any player equipment judged by the umpire to be unreasonably dangerous is illegal and cannot be worn. 3:00 RE‐ENTRY SUBSTITUTION 3:01 Dizzy Dean Baseball is played under re‐entry substitution in local league and tournament play. a) Any starting player (pitcher included) may be removed from the game by being replaced legally with a substitute, and then returned to the lineup one time; however, he must be inserted in the same position in the batting order that he possessed at the start of the game. The starting player may return to the lineup at any time, on offense or on defense. This includes all games. b) Once the substitute has been removed from the game he cannot return. He can make only one appearance in the game.  EXCEPTION: See Common Rules 3:03, and 7:06. 3:02 A batter removed from the game because of too many appearances on the field by the manager in one inning cannot return to the field until the current half inning of play has been completed.  Should this batter be a substitute player, he cannot return to the game at all, because a substitute can make only one appearance.  EXCEPTION: See Common Rule 3:03. 3:03 If a manager or coach has used all of his eligible players and a player is injured, ejected, or becomes ill and cannot continue, the OPPOSING MANAGER must select one or more players on the bench who has already been in the game to replace the injured, ejected or ill player(s).  If there is no one for the OPPOSING MANAGER to select, the game will be forfeited. a) A coach or player that is ejected must sit out the remainder of the current game and the entire next game. That player or coach becomes an illegal participant until he has set out his required games. Do not violate any pitching rules. In the event a team does not have the minimum number of players required the game will be forfeited. 3:04 When play is halted by officials for an injury, and a player is removed from the game, he will be declared an injured player and will not be allowed to return to the game. Only an eligible player may be used as a replacement for the injured player. See Common rule 3:03.

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Group A B C DE F G H I J K L M N OPQ

Senior 60ʹ‐6ʺ 90ʹ 127ʹ‐3ʺ 95ʹ 18ʹ 26ʹ 13ʹ 45ʹ 20ʹ 10ʹ 15ʹ 60ʹ 350ʹ 350ʹ 10ʺ 4ʹ 6ʹ

Junior 60ʹ‐6ʺ 90ʹ 127ʹ‐3ʺ 95ʹ 18ʹ 26ʹ 13ʹ 45ʹ 20ʹ 10ʹ 15ʹ 60ʹ 350ʹ 350ʹ 10ʺ 4ʹ 6ʹ

Sophomore 54ʹ 80ʹ 113ʹ‐02ʺ 80ʹ 15ʹ 24ʹ 12ʹ 40ʹ 12ʹ 6ʹ 12ʹ 40ʹ 250ʹ 300ʹ 8ʺ 4ʹ 6ʹ

Freshmen 50ʹ 70ʹ 99ʹ 66ʹ 12ʹ 22ʹ 11ʹ 35ʹ 12ʹ 6ʹ 9ʹ 30ʹ 200ʹ 250ʹ 6ʺ 4ʹ 6ʹ

Minor 46ʹ 60ʹ 84ʹ‐10ʺ 50ʹ 9ʹ 20ʹ 10ʹ 30ʹ 8ʹ 4ʹ 6ʹ 20ʹ 200ʹ 200ʹ 4ʺ 4ʹ 6ʹ

Farm 46ʹ 60ʹ 84ʹ‐10ʺ 50ʹ 10ʹ 18ʹ 9ʹ 30ʹ 8ʹ 4ʹ 6ʹ 25ʹ 140ʹ 200ʹ 6ʺ 4ʹ 6ʹ

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COMMON 3:05 Under the re‐entry substitution rule a pitcher may be replaced on the mound during any part of the game and return to the mound one (1) time. Example: A pitcher may pitch and be replaced with a substitute, and then return to the mound one time as a pitcher. Applies to same game only. See Common Rule 3:01. 4:00 MANAGER AND COACHES 4:01 A team may have a manager and (3) coaches as listed on your tournament team roster. 4:02 Two adults may coach the bases if they choose to do so. 4:03 With the exception of the base coaches, all players, managers, etc. must remain in the dugout throughout the game.  EXCEPTION: For Farm League (ages 5 & 6), See Farm League Rule 21:07. 4:04 Only registered adult coaches and manager of the team are permitted on the coaching lines. The adult manager or coaches, whether or not they are on the coaching lines, may moderately dispute any decision or may discuss any point with the umpires to the extent allowed by the rules of professional baseball; however, if he at any time makes any derogatory remarks or undue criticism about or to the opposing players or umpire, he shall immediately be ejected from the current game and must sit out the entire next game. 4:05 The manager is responsible for the conduct of coaches, team and fans. 5:00 REGULATION GAMES “See Appropriate Age Group Section” 5:01 Teams may play more than two games in one day with the approval of the Dizzy Dean National State Executive Board and/or National Commissioner. 6:00 PITCHING RULES “See Appropriate Age Group Section” 6:01 Pitching changes must be reported to the home plate umpire who will announce the changes to the scorekeeper.  Failure to do so will result in pitcher of record being charged with all innings pitched until notification or recognition of change has been made.  Manager/Head Coach must check the pitching record for accuracy and sign immediately after the ball game. See rule 6.02. 6:02 An inning is interpreted to mean the following:  If a pitcher pitches to one (1) batter and is removed from the pitching mound before he is retired, he is only charged with one‐third (1/3) of an inning.  If he is removed after retiring one (1) batter but after he has pitched to the next batter he is charged with two‐thirds (2/3) of an inning.  If he is removed after he has retired two (2) batters and has pitched one (1) pitch to the next batter, he is charged with one (1) complete inning. ~ 38 ~

COMMON 6:03 In all tournament play, pitching rosters must be signed within (10) ten minutes of the completion of play by both managers. If not, they will be signed by the tournament director and become official and cannot be altered. 6:04 When a pitcher is turned in on a line‐up card (or any new pitcher who toes the rubber and throws a warm up pitch to begin a new inning), he is the pitcher of record and shall pitch to the batter then at bat, or any substitute batter, until such batter is put out or reaches first base before he can be replaced or substituted and he will be charged with a minimum of one third (1/3) of an inning (unless the new pitcher becomes injured or ill, during warm‐up’s, and he will not be charged with any innings pitched). Refer to Common Rule 3:04. NOTE: Once an illegal pitcher toes the rubber and throws a warm‐up pitch and the opposing manager protests, the game is forfeited at that point. 7:00 FORFEITURE, APPEALS & PROTEST 7:01 Should a question arise as to the interpretation of the playing rules, only the manager/head coach may appeal. 7:02 A team failing to field at least nine (9) uniformed players (10 players for Farm League) within fifteen minutes after the scheduled game time shall forfeit the game. A forfeit shall count in league standings. Teams dropping out of the league will have the results of their previous games discarded (League play only ‐ See Tournament Section for tournament rules). 7:03 A team that does not complete its schedule will not be allowed to put a player on the all‐star team. 7:04 Playing illegal players or pitchers will result in forfeiture of games in which players or pitchers participate if protested by the opposing manager or coach. Should both teams use illegal players or pitchers both teams will be credited with a loss.  A youth that is not an approved player on the playing roster is an illegal player.  If a player belongs to another Dizzy Dean team or league and participates in a game in your league, he is illegal.  A pitcher who has exceeded his allotted number of innings is illegal and the game will be forfeited if protested. If a manager or coach knowingly plays a player that is illegal after being told to stop by the local league, District Director, State Director or a National Director in that state, and continues playing that illegal player, that team and/or organization shall lose their franchise. You cannot back up into the tournament bracket past the last game played. In tournament play, only the last game played will be affected by forfeiture of the game.

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COMMON 7:05 An ineligible player is one who is legally a member of the team but who is ineligible to play or pitch in a particular game or games because of an infraction of the rules, or because of a previous violation or disciplinary action. It is the duty of the manager to keep a record of his players and pitchers. 7:06 The playing of an ineligible substitute will result in a protest if protested by the manager of the opposing team before the completion of the game. The penalty for the playing of an ineligible substitute will result in the replaying of the game from the point of the infraction if the protesting manager’s team loses. Refer to Common Rules 7:10 and 7:11. 7:07 A protest which involves an umpire’s judgment may not be made (i.e. Ball/Strike, Fair/Foul, Safe/Out). a) The only legal protest is one in which a violation of playing rules has occurred; or the use of an ineligible player, ineligible substitute, or an illegal player. Refer to Common Rules 7:10 and 7:11. 7:08 The protesting manager on a play situation must immediately notify the umpire that the game is being played under protest. Failure of the umpire to make this announcement shall not affect the validity of the protest. Refer to Common Rules 7:10 and 7:11. 7:09 A protest based on a play situation shall be considered only if it is placed in writing and submitted to the league president within forty‐eight (48) hours. A fee set by local league may apply (In tournament play no protest fee will be required). This fee will be returned if the committee rules in favor of the protesting party. The president shall appoint a committee of three (3) impartial managers or coaches from another league, if possible, to act as the protest committee. 7:10 Protest that are made in tournament play must be made to the umpire in chief (on the field) who will in turn refer the protest to the tournament director. When a Dizzy Dean State or National Director is not the “on‐site” tournament director, the tournament director and umpire in chief (on the field) will then call the other members of the protest committee. The protest committee shall consist of three (3) members as follows: a) Umpire in chief (or alternate umpire on the field if the umpire in chief made the call in question). b) The District Director, the State Director or the National Commissioner or one person appointed by such at their respective tournament. c) A third member associated with Dizzy Dean Baseball, Inc. but not connected with either team, this member to be appointed by “b” above or his representative. All other provisions of protest in tournament play to remain the same.

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COMMON The World Series protest committee shall consist of the National Director placed in charge of the World Series tournament (tournament director) or person(s) appointed by such or the National Commissioner. 7:11 Tournament protests may be made only on a misinterpretation of a rule and ineligibility of a player or players.  A protest based on the misinterpretation of a rule must be made before the next legal pitch.  All other protests including ineligibility or legality of a player or players must be made before the team or umpires leave the playing field at completion of game.  Protests must be made to the umpire in chief.  The protest committee after hearing the protesting manager and the manager of the opposing team shall make a decision and that decision will be final. There will be no appeal.  In all cases, a National Director or National Commissioner must be notified prior to any announcement on the field. 7:12 Rained out or otherwise postponed regularly scheduled league games must be played within seven (7) days, called by the league president. Failure to comply will result in forfeiture of the game by the home team, or they may appeal to the league president who will then set a time and date for play as nearly as possible to suit the convenience of both teams. 7:13 In local play only; a team may file a protest on the grounds of ineligibility of a player or pitcher within forty‐eight (48) hours after the completion of the game.  NOTE: According to the interpretation of this rule, only the game or games protested will be considered and all protests of this nature must be within forty‐eight (48) hours (For Tournament play see Common rule 7:11). 7:14 Any team manager or their adult leader who withdraws a baseball team from the playing field under any circumstances prior to the official completion of the game, or forfeits a game, shall forfeit all rights to protest as described in this section.  He shall also forfeit this game by a score of 6 to 0 if 12 and under and 7 to 0 if 13 and up.  If a team concedes a game before its completion, the score at that time will be the recorded score and stand as is or with a minimum score of 7 ‐ 0 or 6 ‐ 0 depending on age group involved.  This with the consent of the tournament director. The pitcher will be charged with all innings actually pitched.

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COMMON 7:15 Any player playing for more than one Dizzy Dean franchised organization will be declared illegal. 7:16 No tournament game may be forfeited unless by a District, State, or National Director. 7:17 For appeals in farm and minor league, see rule 7:19 in appropriate age group.  For freshmen, sophomore, junior and senior, see major league rulebook. 8:00 SCHEDULES 8:01 A league is required to play a twelve (12) game Dizzy Dean schedule against Dizzy Dean franchised teams to qualify an all‐star team for tournament play. 8:02 Leagues are encouraged to play an eighteen (18) game schedule against Dizzy Dean franchised teams, exclusive of exhibition and practice games when possible. 8:03 A team may play a double header, but for ages twelve (12) & under each game should be six (6) innings in length. Ages 13 and up should be seven (7) innings (A time limit is acceptable in league play and should be included in league rules). 8:04 Under no conditions can league officials set up a schedule of games, which would require a team to play more than two (2) games in one day. A continued game of three (3) innings or less does not constitute a game. 8:05 Exhibition and practice games are permitted but, all pitching rules must be followed. 8:06 Leagues may play an interlocking schedule. 8:07 Leagues should play at least two (2) scheduled games a week. 8:08 Teams that are in different congressional districts may play in the same leagues with another state if necessary. Also, communities that are located on state lines may play in a league with another state if necessary. Players playing in adjoining states must apply for release and be approved by both states on a boundary release form. See State or National Director for clarification. 9:00 SPECIAL RULES 9:01 No spectator shall be allowed on the playing field during the playing of any game. In the event that spectator’s swarm on the playing field during the playing of any game, the umpire in chief will request that the field be cleared by both managers within five (5) minutes under penalty of having the game forfeited. 9:02 No adult will be allowed on the playing field during the playing of any game without the consent of the umpires; and no persons except the officially registered players of the team, the manager and the coaches will be allowed on the bench or in the dugout during the playing of any contest. 9:03 At least two (2) umpires shall be furnished for each game. You may use more if they are available. All officials for District, State, and World Series play must be at least 19 years old unless approved by the National State Executive Board.

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COMMON 9:04 A baseball player, manager, coach, umpire or game official, will not be allowed to use tobacco products, alcohol or profanity during the ballgame.  If, in the opinion of the umpires, a player or manager or coach or scorekeeper conducts himself in an unsportsmanlike manner or commits any act which may maim or injure an opposing player, if deemed deliberate, he shall be ejected from the game.  When a manager, coach, or player is ejected, he must leave the dugout or bench and sit out the remainder of that game and the next scheduled game.  The tournament director shall have the authority to remove any manager, coach or player for the remainder of the tournament for any flagrant unsportsmanlike conduct. 9:05 No manager, player, substitute, or coach shall at any time, whether from the bench, the coach’s box or on the playing field or elsewhere: a) Incite or try to incite by word or sign a demonstration by spectators. b) Use language which will in any manner refer to or reflect upon opposing players, an umpire or any spectator. c) Call “time” or employ any word or phrase or commit any act while the ball is alive and in play for the obvious purpose of trying to make the pitcher commit a balk. 9:06 In league play all ground rules must be given on paper to the visiting manager and coach. Only those rules will be honored. You cannot make up ground rules as the game progresses. These ground rules must be filed with the league president before the schedule begins. 9:07 In tournament play all ground rules will be covered between coaches and umpires before each game. 9:08 The home club must have their pitcher warmed up and ready to pitch after eight (8) warm up pitches, or two (2) minutes, immediately after the umpire notifies the teams to play ball. 9:09 Any runner is out when he does not slide or attempt to avoid the fielder who has the ball in the proximity of the base and is waiting to make the tag, or if he maliciously runs into a fielder. 9:10 No artificial noisemakers allowed. Penalty: Offender will be removed after one (1) warning. 9:11 The host team will furnish trophies for all State and World Series Tournaments: a) A first place individual trophy being a minimum of 8” tall. b) A second place individual trophy being a minimum of 6” tall. c) A third place individual trophy or medallion.

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COMMON d) A sportsmanship trophy must be awarded.  It is recommended that a first, second and third place team trophy be furnished. 9:12 All members of an all‐star team eight (8) and under will receive a trophy or certificate for State and World Series Tournament. 9:13 The infield fly rule is in effect for ages nine (9) and above. 9:14 Any manager, coach or player that is ejected must sit out the remainder of the current game and the entire next game. 10:00 TEAMS 10:01 Teams that are now operating under another organizational name that come into the Dizzy Dean Baseball program shall be allowed to retain their eligible players who were on the team roster the year before. The only change you have to make to convert the team into Dizzy Dean Baseball is to make application for a franchise and be approved by the National State Executive Board or Commissioner of Dizzy Dean Baseball. 10:02 Communities wishing to franchise one league and one all‐star team 5 thru 19 may do so with the approval of the State Director and National State Executive Board. 10:03 Once a player is on a team roster he is not allowed to transfer from team to team, league to league, or district to district without a written release. This must be approved by the State Director and the National State Executive Board. See common rule 15:05. 11:00 ALL‐STAR TOURNAMENT TEAMS 11:01 In order for a player to be eligible for an all‐star team, the player must be a member of a franchised Dizzy Dean team in the same age group as the all‐star team and participate in at least one half of that team’s scheduled games to be eligible for the all‐star team. Violation of this rule will make such all‐star team ineligible. Managers are requested to double check player eligibility.  EXCEPTION: A player injured in play after becoming a member of the team that is forced to miss more than half of the games will be eligible for the all‐star team provided it is agreeable with all the managers involved in the selection of the team, with the approval of National State Executive Board. 11:02 Each organization may adopt their procedure for choosing their All‐Star team. It is recommended that each team in the league have at least one player on their All‐ Star team. It is recommended that the winning manager of the league manage the All‐Star team and choose his coaches and the remaining players he desires to fill out his roster.

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COMMON 11:03 Eighteen (18) players (ages 5 and up) are allowed on an All‐Star team.  Once a player has been named to the all‐star team, he cannot be replaced unless he becomes sick, injured or moves away.  Replacement players will be allowed between tournaments to fill roster to original number of players using criteria as set forth in the rule book for player selection.  The National State Executive Board or National Commissioner must approve all replacement players. 11:04 An organization with fewer than eight (8) teams may have one (1) or more all‐star teams with the approval of the National State Executive Board or the National Commissioner.  Leagues with more than eight (8) teams must have two (2) or more all‐star teams. 11:05 Leagues of less than four (4) teams that have been approved by the State Director and the National State Executive Board may select an all‐star team. 11:06 A league may enter an all‐star team or league winner in tournament play. 11:07 No player may be selected for more than one (1) Dizzy Dean Tournament team. 11:08 A player or team cannot participate in two (2) tournaments at the same time. This means Dizzy Dean and Babe Ruth, Pony, Dixie Youth, AABC, etc… 11:09 A player cannot participate in another tournament after the Dizzy Dean District, State, or World Series Tournament starts, until his team has completed their eligibility in that tournament (tournament starts the first pitch of game 1 in District, State, or World Series tournaments). a) A player must be available to play on each day of the tournament unless approved by the tournament director and may not participate under any circumstance in another organization’s tournament (Babe Ruth, Pony, Dixie Youth, AABC, etc.). 11:10 No team may have a bat boy. 11:11 Any player who misses any scheduled league game to play on a pick‐up or tournament team before league play ends will not be eligible for all‐star play. 11:12 Any league or organization that ends their season play prior to May 15th will not be eligible for tournament play. 11:13 Any organized All‐Star practice prior to May 15th will make that team ineligible to play Dizzy Dean District, State or World Series. 11:14 Requirements: Teams participating in a Dizzy Dean World Series: a) Proof of Birth b) Proof of Insurance c) A Medical Release Form

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COMMON d) Team Photo: All names written on back of the photo. Identify each person as they appear on the front from left to right. e) Scorebooks from the State Tournament. f) Your Tournament Team Roster (properly signed). g) Your World Series Entry Form (properly signed). 11:15 Teams who do not field enough players for a tournament game will be ruled as abandoning the tournament and shall no longer be eligible for additional tournaments (i.e., if you drop out of District Tournament play, you will be ineligible for State or World Series play).  If you drop out of state tournament play, you are not eligible for World Series play. This includes pool play. You must complete every tournament game you enter. See Common Rule 7:14; Refer to Common Rule 7:16. 11:16 Once a player is named to the tournament team/all‐star team he cannot be replaced unless he becomes sick, injured or moves away once a tournament starts.  A player who simply quits the team cannot be replaced.  Replacement players will be allowed between tournaments to fill roster to the original number of players using the criteria as set forth in the rules for player selection.  The National State Executive Board or National Commissioner must approve all replacement players. 11:17 A team that fails to fulfill its obligation to the tournament (i.e. opening ceremonies, pool play, consolation bracket, etc.) will be forfeited out of the tournament and appearance fee will not be refunded. See Common Rule 11:14; Refer to Common Rule 7:16. 11:18 Teams who do not field enough players for a tournament game in pool play will be ruled as abandoning the tournament and all their games will be scored 1 to 0. Refer to Common Rule 7:16. 11:19 All teams including the host must qualify in pool play to advance to the championship bracket. 11:20 In any pool play, winner will be determined by:  Best Record  Head to Head Competition  Runs Allowed  Runs Differential (+/‐ up to a maximum of 7 runs per game)  Runs Scored  Coin Toss Note: Names on the tournament and World Series roster must be the same as they are on the proof of birth.

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COMMON 12:00 PLAYER ELIGIBILITY 12:01 Dizzy Dean Baseball, Inc. shall be open to any approved youth whose birthday falls on or before April 30th (July 31st for 18/19) of the current year. a) A player may play up one age group in local or tournament play. b) For a player to play up in tournament play he must have played in that particular age group during the regular season. c) A player cannot play down in tournament play.  EXAMPLE: An 11 or 12 year old can play with a 13 or 14‐year‐ old team. If an eleven (11) year old plays in a twelve (12) year old league, he may not drop down and play as an eleven (11) year old all‐star.  This does not count for mixed leagues of 5 and 6 or 7 and 8 or 9 and 10 or 11 and 12 or 13 and 14 or for 15‐16‐17‐18‐19 ages. 12:02 Only approved youth who are amateurs are eligible for Dizzy Dean Baseball competition. 12:03 Amateur is defined here to be in accordance with the rules of the high school athletic association.  NOTE: District presidents or managers in doubt of violating the amateur status of a player are cautioned to contact their state high school athletic association to ascertain its ruling or policy, which would affect the athlete. 13:00 BIRTH CERTIFICATES 13:01 Dates of birth shall be certified by birth certificate or other legally accepted proof of age to a league official (president) prior to the league’s first regularly scheduled game.  A legible copy of a birth record will be accepted, provided it is stamped and notarized as a true copy of same, signed by one or both of the parents of the player.  This requirement will not be necessary if the birth record is a certified copy and was issued by the state, county parish, or United States Government.  A valid driver’s license is an acceptable proof of age. 13:02 Players not legally adopted but using a name different from that which appears on the certificate will be eligible provided that a notarized statement of this fact is made before a probate judge or clerk of court and statement attached to the birth certificate with the signature and seal of the probate judge or clerk of court. 13:03 Managers of teams participating in tournament play must have in their possession at all times proof of date of birth as stated above. These records are to be inspected by a credentials committee appointed by the tournament director prior to the tournament. These records are to be presented at all tournaments.

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COMMON 14:00 PLAYER REGISTRATION 14:01 All leagues participating in tournament play are required to file a roster of players of each team in each league with the president and state director on or before April 15 for players five (5) through twelve (12). 14:02 All leagues participating in tournament play are required to file a roster of players of each team in each league with the president and state director on or before June 15 for Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors. 14:03 The full name of the player, his date of birth, residence by street, road, etc., shall be included in the registration. 14:04 Unless you are the host team for a Dizzy Dean World Series, you must complete a Dizzy Dean ONLY State Tournament to be eligible for Dizzy Dean World Series play. Refer to Rule 19:21. 14:05 Communities or playgrounds participating in Dizzy Dean Baseball must sanction all teams in each age group that they choose to participate in.  EXAMPLE: If a community or playground would have enough youths to have five (5) teams of 15‐16 year old players, they must sanction all five (5) teams. Violation of this rule could result in the loss of your franchise. 15:00 SELECTION OF PLAYERS 15:01 The National State Executive Board will determine league boundaries from which to select players.  Each year (for ages 12 & under), all players selected to a team (with the exception of manager’s child and one (1) assistant) must be drafted, meaning all managers in an organization shall have equal rights and opportunity to select any player in that organization.  If the organization has multiple leagues (i.e. American, National, Continental, etc.), all managers must draft from the same player pool at the same time and divide into leagues after the selection process. 15:02 The National State Executive Board of Dizzy Dean Baseball, Inc. reserves the right to continue as a player any youth (1) whose residence changes after becoming a member of a team in a league or (2) who lives outside the league’s boundaries even if the youth then resides in the territory of another league. 15:03 Each league with the approval of the State Director and the National State Executive Board shall determine its own system of selection of players. Refer to Common Rule 15:01. 15:04 In the rural areas where four (4) or more small communities come together to form a league, the players within a ten (10) mile area belong to that league. All players outside this area are free players and can play with whatever team they choose.

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COMMON 15:05 All players ages 12 & under, who change franchised Dizzy Dean Baseball, Inc. organizations without changing their legal residence, if the original organization offers their age group, will be ineligible for tournament play for one (1) year.  In all cases including changing their legal residence, the National State Executive Board of the state in which you reside, must approve this. Refer to Common Rule 7:04. 16:00 LEAGUE REGISTRATION 16:01 Leagues affiliating themselves with this program must mail an Application for sanction with two (2) additional copies to your state director by April 15th (ages 5‐ 12) and June 15th (ages 13‐19).

a) A Team Certificate of Entry must be sent to the state director for each team in your league.  The Team Certificate of Entry must match the leagues as submitted on your Application for Sanction. b) A Team Roster must be in the office of the state director one (1) week prior to your first (1st) tournament (District or State).  All players on the Tournament Team Roster must have been listed on a previously submitted Team Certificate of Entry in the same age group as the tournament team. 16:02 The state director must mail one (1) copy of the Application for Sanction and one (1) copy of the Team Certificate of Entry to the state secretary and the national commissioner. The state director must retain a copy of the Application for Sanction, the Team Certificate of Entry and the League’s Schedule and make them readily available upon request to the national commissioner or any Dizzy Dean Tournament Director (All players must be on the team certificate of entry of the tournament age group). 17:00 TEAM SPONSORS 17:01 Dizzy Dean Baseball teams should be sponsored only by those organizations, firms or companies whose activities or products are not detrimental to the welfare of the youth. Sponsor name can be placed on uniforms (as long as the players’ number or Dizzy Dean Patch is not covered). 19:00 TOURNAMENTS 19:01 In tournament play a pitcher may not pitch more than his maximum number of tournament innings.  Once he has, he cannot pitch again until he has had his required rest (He becomes an illegal pitcher once he has exceeded his maximum number of innings). Do not violate any pitching rules.

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COMMON 19:02 Tournament protests are covered in Section 7:00 common rules. 19:03 All‐star teams may have eighteen (18) players, one (1) manager and three (3) coaches on the team. See rule 11:27 for Farm League. 19:04 All teams participating in tournament play coaches included will be required to wear the Dizzy Dean Patch attached in a manner not to appear temporary and located in the same place on all jerseys (either shoulder or breast pocket).  A number must appear on the back of the player’s jersey (Coaches numbers are not required).  PENALTY: Violators will not be allowed to play. 19:05 Each team entering a draw for a tournament must deposit $250.00. This will be returned after the team has fulfilled their obligation to the tournament.  Exception: Senior Division World Series (See Senior Division Tournament Rules 19:27). 19:06 Tournament Team Rosters must be filled out by all teams participating in tournament play.  This roster will include name, date of birth, age, address of the players and the name of player’s regular season team. 19:07 Each team must have two (5x7) team photographs with the player’s names written across the back left to right as they appear in the photograph. A team photograph and a team roster of the state tournament team must be turned in to the state director on the opening day of the state tournament. There will be no changes to the roster after the tournament begins. The manager will keep the other photograph. The state director will make arrangements to have team’s picture taken if they arrive at the state tournament without their photograph. State tournament directors will mail a team photograph and a team roster of all teams in their tournament to the World Series tournament director on the opening day of the state tournament. As soon as a winner is certain in each state, the state director will telephone, collect, the World Series tournament director and notify him of the winner. This will not cause delay in having that team’s picture in the program. This will save much time on the part of the program committee. 19:08 Teams participating in tournament play must have a proof of birth, as stated under common rule 13:00 Birth Certificates, in their possession. These records are to be inspected by a credentials committee. These records are to be presented at all tournaments at the request of the tournament director. Scorebooks from the state tournament will be sent to the World Series tournament director by the state director.

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COMMON 19:09 Once a team has been certified as being eligible for tournament play, the team as well as individual players can be questioned and they may be disqualified if in violation of any rule governing Dizzy Dean Baseball. 19:10 Teams may play more than two (2) games in one (1) day with the approval of the Dizzy Dean National State Executive Board and/or National Commissioner. 19:11 It is the duty of the manager to keep a record of eligible players and pitchers. 19:12 Beginning with the district tournament, all levels of tournament play must use an approved Dizzy Dean Baseball signed by the commissioner. 19:13 Pitching rules listed in common Section 6:00 and 7:00 will apply in tournament play. 19:14 Tournaments may be single, double elimination or pool play. This is left up to each district, state tournament director with the approval of the National State Executive Board. The Dizzy Dean World Series will be either: 1) Equal Team Pools: Top two teams in each pool advance to a double elimination “Championship” bracket. The remaining teams in each pool advance to a single elimination “Consolation” bracket. Or 2) Double elimination bracket with a single elimination “consolation” bracket.  Note: Any team not wishing to participate in the consolation bracket must declare at check‐in or they risk forfeiture of their no‐show fee, if they leave.  All tournament formats and gate fees must be approved by the World Series Committee.  All tournaments are to begin play on Friday or Saturday.  All tournament games are to start, no later than 10:00 am.  No tournament games can be scheduled to start after 10:00 pm (EXCEPTIONS: Championship games, Finals, etc.). A time limit is acceptable in pool play only.  NOTE: No new inning can be started after time limit has expired. Pool Play time limits: o Farm League 1:15 (One Hour and Fifteen Minutes). o Minor League 1:45 (One Hour and Forty Five Minutes). o Freshmen League 1:45 (One Hour and Forty Five Minutes). o Ages 13 thru 19 2:00 (Two Hours).

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COMMON 19:15 If a state has only one (1) league, that league will be the state champion. If there are two (2) leagues only, these teams will play a best two out of three series. 19:16 The Tournament Host and All teams participating in tournament play must provide evidence of the following insurance policies: 1) Excess Accident Insurance with a medical limit of at least $50,000. It is not acceptable for each parent to provide individual evidence of health insurance for his or her child. 2) General Liability Insurance with an “each occurrence” limit of at least $1,000,000 combined single limits for “bodily injury” and “property damage”. Such policy may not provide “claims made” coverage and may not have an exclusion for lawsuits arising out of injuries to athletic participants.  If a team does not purchase its General Liability insurance through the endorsed Dizzy Dean insurance plan (see rulebook ad), it is required that the team’s General Liability policy be endorsed to name Dizzy Dean Baseball, Inc. as an “Additional Insured”. 19:17 Official tournament brackets of Dizzy Dean Baseball, Inc. must be used. 19:18 All teams will draw for position in tournament play. The host team will have the choice of the game time on opening day only.  Every effort to avoid 1st round play of teams from same league should be made.  If it is a National Tournament, same state teams should be avoided. 19:19 All official scorebooks will be collected after each World Series and sent with a picture of the championship team to the secretary or treasurer of Dizzy Dean Baseball. 19:20 The HOST team for the STATE TOURNAMENT may be allowed to participate in the district tournament. 19:21 All teams who qualify in a Dizzy Dean District or State Tournament must advance to the Dizzy Dean World Series.  If they do not, and attend another organizations tournament, their sanction can be pulled for one year.

For questions or rule clarifications, please contact the State Director for your State. In the event that a State Director is not listed for your State, please go to the Dizzy Dean National Website for the contact listing in your area. www.dizzydeanbbinc.org Thank You for playing Dizzy Dean Baseball!

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Compliments Of GEORGIA DIZZY DEAN BASEBALL National Directors Frank Seabolt * Lamar Childers Houston Suggs * Willis Waters Chris Landry State Director Coordinator Shane Champion State Directors District 1 ‐ Robert Sexton District 2 ‐ Dwayne Perry District 3 ‐ Terry Darby District 4 ‐ Pat Castleberry District 5 – Martin Cheatham District 6 ‐ Ritchie Anderson District 7 – George Page State President Chris Landry Vice President Terry Darby Secretary Denise Champion Treasurer Frank Seabolt State Director of Umpires Gene Wilson www.dizzydeanga.org

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GEORGIA STATE CHAMPIONS

6 YEAR OLD Canton Stingers

7 YEAR OLD Sandy Plains Red

8 YEAR OLD Acworth Warriors

9 YEAR OLD Buckhead Braves

10 YEAR OLD Lakeview Fort Oglethorpe

11 YEAR OLD Sandy Springs

12 YEAR OLD Rome Y. A. I. Venom

13 YEAR OLD Jackson County Force

14 YEAR OLD Georgia Bandits

JUNIOR None

SENIOR Boynton Bulldogs

www.dizzydeanga.org

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DIZZY DEAN APPROVED BASEBALLS

Baden

Diamond

Rawlings

Worth

Fitzgeralds

A.D. Starr

Pennant

These companies have been approved to furnish Dizzy Dean stamped baseballs.

It is recommended that one of these balls be used in local league and tournament play.

For Rule Interpretation/Clarification: Contact The State Director For The Specific Age Group, In Your State!

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FARM LEAGUE 5‐8 YEARS OLD All coaches and leagues must try to get rule interpretations and problems solved by their state and national officers before contacting the Commissioner’s Office. The Farm League Division of Dizzy Dean Baseball, Inc. has been organized as a baseball program for youth whose 5th, 6th, 7th or 8th birthday falls on or before April thirtieth (30th) of the current year.  Rules set forth in this book shall govern all tournament play.  It is suggested that individual leagues follow these rules in local league play; however, they may be adapted to fit local league play at the option of each individual league.  Six (6) year olds and under may play coach pitch or bat off “T”.  Six (6), Seven (7) and Eight (8) year old farm league will play coach pitch in tournaments.  Call your state director for clarification of any rule not covered in this book.  There is NO Infield Fly, NO Walks, and NO Stealing in Farm League. 1:00 PLAYING FIELD These rules are mandatory for tournament play only. 1:03 First (1st) and third (3rd) baselines shall be sixty (60) feet from the point of home plate. 1:04 The distance from the point of home plate to second (2nd) base and from first (1st) base to third (3rd) base shall be (84) feet (10) inches. 1:05 The pitching circle will be ten (10) feet in diameter and the center will be forty‐six (46) feet from the back of home plate. 1:06 There will be a twenty (20) foot chalked arc from the first (1st) base line to the third (3rd) base line in front of home plate.  The ball must be on or past this line to be fair; if not, it is a foul ball.

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FARM LEAGUE 1:07 Halfway/safety hash‐mark (30) feet will be drawn on first baseline and third baseline in front of home plate.  Infielders must stay behind this 30’ hash mark until ball is hit.  PENALTY: Offensive manager gets choice of result of the play or re‐pitch. 1:08 The minimum recommended homerun distance shall be 140 feet. Any new field should have an outfield fence of 200 feet. 2:00 EQUIPMENT 2:14 Tennis shoes or baseball shoes with RUBBERIZED cleats may be worn.  NO METAL OR PLASTIC CLEATS. 2:15 All batters and runners must wear batting helmets with a chinstrap.  Any batter who steps into the batter’s box without his headgear is awarded a strike.  Any player running the bases who deliberately removes his headgear (includes chin strap), in umpire’s decision, is out.  EXCEPTION: Home run over the fence or time out. 2:16 Catcher’s must wear a chest protector, shin‐guards, protective cup (MALE CATCHERS ONLY), mask and a throat protector. See Common Rule 2.02 2:17 Pitcher must wear a facemask. 3:00 RE‐ENTRY SUBSTITUTION 3:06 In league play, if a manager has used all of his eligible players and a player is injured, becomes too sick to continue, or is ejected; the game will not be forfeited. a) In the case of an injured or sick player, the OPPOSING MANAGER must select as a replacement one of the players on the bench who has already been in the game. b) In the case of an ejected player, he shall simply be scratched from the lineup and the team will play with a player short. c) No team shall play with less than eight (8) players in league play. No out shall be charged when that player would have batted.  NOTE: An injured player who has been replaced cannot return to the game. 3:07 Dizzy Dean Baseball is played under re‐entry substitution in all local league and tournament play. a) Any starting player (pitcher included) may be removed from the game by being replaced legally with a substitute, and then returned to the lineup one time.  He must be inserted in the same position in the batting order that he possessed at the start of the game.  The starting player may return to the lineup at any time, on offense or on defense.

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FARM LEAGUE  This includes all games. b) Once the substitute has been removed from the game he cannot return.  He can make only one appearance in the game. EXCEPTION: See Common Rules 3:03 and 7:06.  EXCEPTION: If a manager has used all of his eligible players and a player is ejected, injured, or becomes ill and cannot continue, then the OPPOSING MANAGER must select one or more of the players on the bench who have already been in the game to replace the ill or injured player or players.  This only applies to a substitute and not an ejected player.  If there is no one for the opposing manager to select, then the game will be forfeited.  An injured player who has been replaced cannot return to the game.  No team shall play with less than eight (8) players in league play. 4:00 MANAGER AND COACHES 4:06 Each team will be allowed four (4) adults in the dugout, one (1) manager and three (3) coaches. 5:00 REGULATION GAMES 5:01 Teams may play more than two games in one day with the approval of the Dizzy Dean National State Executive Board and/or National Commissioner. 5:02 A game will be six (6) innings in duration.  The game will be called after the opposing team has been numerically eliminated by the run rule. 5:03 There will be a maximum of one offensive and one defensive time out per inning with each time out being no more than one (1) minute in length. The scorekeeper will keep a log of time‐outs.  For a defensive violation you will remove the player pitcher.  For an offensive violation you will change the batter.  Player may re‐enter without violating substitution rule at the completion of the inning.  DO NOT VIOLATE ANY SUBSTITUTION RULE. 5:04 Any game called for bad weather after three (3) complete innings will be considered a complete game.  If interrupted before three completed innings the game will be rescheduled at the point of interruption.  Tournament play will be six (6) full innings always.

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FARM LEAGUE 6:00 PITCHING RULES COACH PITCH 6:05 An offensive coach will pitch to his own batters.  The coach may only coach the batter until he reaches first (1st) base or after he leaves third (3rd) base.  The coach will be replaced after one warning of a violation or the remainder of that game. See Common Rule 4:03 or 4:04. 6:06 The pitcher may pitch anywhere from in front of the 20 foot foul arc to the pitching circle.  He may not cross the foul line or enter the pitching circle.  He must keep one foot on or astraddle the pitching‐line.  The coach may pitch over‐handed or underhand to the 6 & 7 year olds.  He must pitch overhand to the 8 year olds.  PENALTY: For not standing on or astraddle the pitching‐line, the defensive team gets the choice of the play or re‐bats. 6:07 Any batted ball that hits the pitching coach will be a dead ball and a no pitch.  If the pitching coach intentionally (in the umpires’ judgment) allows the ball to hit him, the batter will be out.  No runner may advance. 6:08 The offensive coach (pitcher) must attempt to leave the field and try to pick up the batter’s bat.  The offensive coach (pitcher) that does not attempt to get off the field and/or interferes with the defensive player to keep him from making a play will cause the batter to be out.  No runners advance. 7:00 FORFEITURES, APPEALS AND PROTESTS 7:18 The umpire may call time‐out for injury or protest. These time‐outs will not be charged to a team. 7:19 An appeal play will be handled in this manner.  The manager will make his appeal to the plate umpire who will consult the base umpire.  The manager must identify the correct player by name or number and also the correct base involved in the play, no second chance if he names the wrong player or base.  If he is correct, the base runner is out.  Appeal must be made before the next pitch is thrown.

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FARM LEAGUE 9:00 SPECIAL RULES 9:06 In league play all ground rules must be given on paper to the visiting manager and coach.  Only those rules will be honored.  You cannot make up ground rules as the game progresses.  These ground rules must be filed with the league president before the schedule begins. 9:07 In tournament play all ground rules will be covered between coaches and umpires before each game. 9:15 If a player is injured by being hit with a batted ball in the face, throat or head, time will be called immediately and all players will be awarded: a) One (1) base if player injured was an infielder. b) Two (2) bases if player injured was an outfielder.  The awards are from the time of the pitch.  Any other injury deemed serious enough in judgment of the umpire will be handled in the same manner.  NOTE: THIS IS A JUDGMENT CALL AND CANNOT BE APPEALED OR PROTESTED. 9:16 If a batter squares to bunt and then swings, he will be called out (umpires decision). 10:00 TEAMS 10:04 All ages 5 thru 8 will be allowed eighteen (18) players whose names shall be registered with the league president by April 15th on league roster forms. 10:05 Managers may not sign new players after April 15th for ages 5 thru 8.  A violation of this rule will make the player ineligible for tournament selections and reason for protest in local or tournament play. 11:00 ALL‐STAR TOURNAMENT TEAMS 11:21 In all World Series and tournament play, in order for a game to become a complete game, it must be a full six (6) inning contest, regardless of the delay; and no other tournament game can be started until the completion of the interrupted game.  All games shall be six (6) innings in duration unless the losing manager wishes to concede without penalty.  EXCEPTION: A game will be called when the opposing team has been numerically eliminated.  This rule to apply in all local league play and all tournament play.

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FARM LEAGUE 11:22 Teams may play more than two games in one day with the approval of the Dizzy Dean National State Executive Board and/or National Commissioner. 11:23 District, State and World Series tournaments will be held each year.  Each tournament will have three (3) separate age groups, (6U, 7U, and 8U). 11:24 Players may participate up in an older age group but will not be allowed to participate in a lower age group.  EXAMPLE: If a 7 year old plays in an 8 year‐old league he may not drop down and play as a 7 year old all‐star.  This does not count for a mixed league of 7 and 8 year olds combined. 11:25 A player must be a member of a franchised Dizzy Dean program and participate in half (1/2) of his teams scheduled games to be eligible for the all‐ star team. 11:26 All‐star teams may have eighteen (18) players, (1) manager and three (3) coaches on the team.  A team must field ten (10) players in tournament play at all times.  PENALTY: FORFEIT. 20:00 OFFENSE 20:01 After one warning per game per player for slinging his bat, the batter will be out, a dead ball called, and no runners advance. 20:02 In tournament play an offensive batter will receive five (5) pitches before being declared out.  He will be called out on three (3) swinging strikes.  If fifth (5th) pitch is fouled, he may continue to bat.  If fifth (5th) pitch is fouled and caught it is an out.  If the fifth (5th) pitch or 3rd strike is a bunted foul the batter is out. 20:03 Any base runner leaving the base before the ball reaches home plate is out (umpire’s decision).  The ball is dead and all other runners return to base occupied prior to pitch.  The pitch will not count. 20:04 If a runner misses a base; it will be an appeal play to the umpire (See appeals and protests). 20:05 It is not an out for ages 5 & 6, if a batter has one foot entirely out of the batter’s box when contact with the ball is made. Delay dead ball, defense gets choice of the play or re‐bats. 20:06 There will be a maximum of seven (7) runs per inning, per team.

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FARM LEAGUE 21:00 DEFENSE 21:01 No rolling the ball intentionally will be allowed.  No outs will be allowed by rolling the ball.  Runners will automatically be safe if the defensive team rolls the ball (Umpire’s decision). 21:02 The infield fly rule will not be in effect. 21:03 Only ten (10) players on the field (four (4) outfielders). 21:04 The defensive player listed as pitcher will stay in the ten (10) foot circle until ball is hit.  The player may have one foot outside of the circle.  PENALTY: Offense gets choice of the play or re‐bats. 21:05 Play shall not be stopped by the defensive team heading off or stopping the front‐ runner.  Any other runner may continue at his own risk.  Any play made on a runner other than the front‐runner will release the front‐runner.  Other runners may continue. 21:06 In league play if a team has less than ten (10) players, the manager may decide which position(s) to leave vacant on defense.  EXCEPTION: Pitcher and catcher. 21:07 Five (5) and six (6) year old teams may have two (2) coaches on defense.  The coaches must remain behind the outfielders, in foul territory, until the play is over.  PENALTY: Delay dead ball option to the offense when play is complete. 21:08 The defensive catcher must be in a direct line, no more than 10 feet behind home plate, to make a play on a batted ball.  PENALTY: Offensive team gets a choice of the play or re‐bat.

For Rule Interpretation/Clarification: Contact The State Director For The Specific Age Group, In Your State!

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To order patches for your team: Contact the State or National Director for your State or contact Houston Suggs, P.O. Box 24, Cassville, GA 30123, Home: 770/382‐9904 / Cell: 770/606‐ 4621, Email: [email protected]

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Compliments Of MISSISSIPPI DIZZY DEAN BASEBALL

National Directors Billy J. Powell * Danny E. Phillips Peggy Ramsey * Richard Ellis Brent Frey

State Directors

Farm League & Minors Billy J. Powell

Freshmen & Sophomores Peggy Ramsey

Juniors & Seniors Richard Ellis

State President Tommy Bledsoe

HOME OF DIZZY DEAN

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MISSISSIPPI STATE CHAMPIONS

NORTH SOUTH

6 YEAR OLD Southaven American None

7 YEAR OLD Batesville Louisville

8 YEAR OLD Tri‐County Starkville

9 YEAR OLD Tupelo Grenada Youth

10 YEAR OLD Grenada Rec Louisville

11 YEAR OLD Horn Lake Grenada Youth

12 YEAR OLD Senatobia Columbus National

13 YEAR OLD Fulton None

14 YEAR OLD Grenada Rec None

16 YEAR OLD Clinton None

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MINOR LEAGUE RULES AGES 9‐10 All coaches and leagues must try to get rule interpretations and problems solved by their state and national officers before contacting the Commissioner’s office. The Minor League division of Dizzy Dean Baseball, Inc. has been organized as a baseball program for youth whose 9th or 10th birthday falls on or before April thirtieth (30th) of the current year.  Rules set forth in this book shall govern all tournament play.  It is suggested that individual leagues follow these rules in local league play; however, they may be adapted to fit local league play at the option of each individual league. 1:00 THE PLAYING FIELD These rules are mandatory for tournament play only. 1:03 First (1st) and third (3rd) baselines shall be sixty (60) feet from the point of home plate. 1:04 The distance from the point of home plate to second (2nd) base and from first (1st) base to third (3rd) base shall be (84) feet (10) inches. 1:09 The pitching distance from the point of home plate to the front of the rubber shall be forty‐six (46) feet. 1:10 The minimum recommended home‐run distance shall be 200 feet. 1:11 The height of the pitching mound above the level of home plate shall be raised by gradual slope to a height of 6 inches. 1:12 The strike zone shall comply with major league rules. 2:00 EQUIPMENT 2:16 Catcher’s must wear a chest protector, shin‐guards, protective cup (MALE CATCHERS ONLY), mask and a throat protector. See Common Rule 2:02. 2:18 Metal cleats will not be allowed for participants (coaches, players, and umpires) twelve (12) years and under. 4:00 MANAGER & COACHES 4:07 Any manager who calls time and goes on to the playing field more than twice (2) in one (1) inning per pitcher (not game) to talk to a player or players, will be required to remove the current pitcher.  He may return to the mound after the side has been retired if eligible. 4:08 Any manager or coach going on to the playing field to talk to the same batter (or batter going to the dugout or bench to talk to a manager or coach) more than one (1) time per batter or three (3) times per inning will be required to remove the current batter from the game and make the substitution in the lineup.  He may re‐enter at completion of the inning if he can do so without violating the substitution rule.

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MINOR LEAGUE  NOTE: The only exception to rule 4:07 and 4:08 is in case of injury, or if time is called by the opposing team or the umpire. 5:00 REGULATION GAMES 5:05 In league play, it is a regulation game if it is called by the umpire due to darkness, rain or other cause which in the umpire’s judgment interfered with further play, provided that: a) four (4) or more innings have been played, or b) three and one half (3 1/2) innings shall constitute a legal game if the home team is ahead at the end of the half (1/2) inning, or before the end of the fourth (4th) inning if the home team is ahead.  In the event of a partial inning beyond 4 innings, if the visiting team has not completed batting or the visiting team is ahead, you would revert back to the last completed inning.  If one‐half inning is completed and home team is ahead the game is ended at that point with home team winning.  In the event that a game is halted before completion for any cause, it must be resumed from the point of termination when the game is rescheduled by league officials, with as nearly the same lineup as possible.  EXCEPTION: If a team is leading its opponent by at least fifteen (15) runs at the end of the third (3rd) inning or ten (10) runs at the end of the fourth (4th) inning the game shall be terminated and the team in front declared the winner. This rule to apply in all local league play.  WARNING: DO NOT VIOLATE ANY PITCHING RULES. 5:06 Games shall be six (6) innings in duration. In case of a tie at the end of the 6th inning of play the game shall go into extra innings until a winner is established or the game is called by the umpire. 6:00 PITCHING RULES‐MINORS 6:02 An inning is interpreted to mean the following:  If a pitcher pitches to one (1) batter and is removed from the pitching mound before he is retired, he is only charged with one‐third (1/3) of an inning.  If he is removed after retiring one (1) batter but after he has pitched to the next batter he is charged with two‐thirds (2/3) of an inning.  If he is removed after he has retired two (2) batters and has pitched one (1) pitch to the next batter, he is charged with one (1) complete inning.

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MINOR LEAGUE 6:04 When a pitcher is turned in on a line‐up card (or any new pitcher who toes the rubber and throws a warm up pitch to begin a new inning), he is the pitcher of record and shall pitch to the batter then at bat, or any substitute batter, until such batter is put out or reaches first base before he can be replaced or substituted and he will be charged with a minimum of one third (1/3) of an inning (unless the new pitcher becomes injured or ill, during warm‐up’s, and he will not be charged with any innings pitched). Refer to Common Rule 3:04.  NOTE: Once an illegal pitcher toes the rubber and throws a warm‐up pitch and the opposing manager protests, the game is forfeited at that point. 6:09 A pitcher can pitch in consecutive games in the same day if he does not violate any of the following rules. 6:10 Any pitcher playing in the same game may return to the mound one time. If a game is delayed for any reason, he may be allowed to continue. 6:11 If a pitcher pitches beyond his allotted innings per game, per day, per week or per tournament because of a double or triple play, there is no penalty (He was legal when the pitch was made).  The pitcher will be removed after the outs are made. 6:12 A pitcher is allowed 8 innings each week. 6:13 A pitcher may pitch 12 innings in a tournament. 6:14 If any pitcher pitches three (3) full innings and then throws to another batter in the SAME GAME OR DAY, he will not be eligible to pitch until he has had 48 hours rest, beginning with the time he leaves the pitching mound as a pitcher. 6:15 If a pitcher pitches no more than three (3) full innings in any day, he may be used on as many consecutive days as desired provided he does not exceed the 8 inning rule (12 in tournament play). 6:16 A pitcher is limited to seven (7) innings in a GAME OR DAY. No pitcher may pitch over seven (7) innings in a day. a) If a pitcher pitches one (1) pitch over three (3) innings, he will be required to rest for forty‐eight (48) hours.  If there is a second game in the same day, he will be ineligible to pitch if he has pitched over three (3) innings in his first game. b) If the game has been delayed until the next day and he has pitched more than three (3) innings, he will be required to rest forty‐eight (48) hours before returning to the mound, beginning at the time he left the mound.

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MINOR LEAGUE c) Under the re‐entry substitute rule a pitcher may be replaced on the mound during any part of the game and return to the mound one (1) time. EXAMPLE: A pitcher may pitch and be replaced with a substitute and then return to the mound one time as a pitcher. See Common Rule 3:01 and 6:02. Applies to same game only.  Once a pitcher has pitched one pitch over three (3) innings and leaves the mound, he may not return as a pitcher until he has had forty (48) hours rest.  All pitching applies to that game regardless of the delay.  WARNING: DO NOT VIOLATE ANY PITCHING RULES. 6:17 If a pitcher, after coming in contact with the pitching rubber, with runner(s) on base, feints a throw to home plate, a balk will be called, with no one on base a ball will be called.  NOTE: This is the only instance where a balk can be called in minor league division. 7:00 FORFEITURES, APPEALS AND PROTESTS 7:18 The umpire may call time‐out for injury or protest. These time‐outs will not be charged to a team. 7:19 An appeal play will be handled in this manner. The manager will make his appeal to the plate umpire who will consult the base umpire.  The manager must identify the correct player by name or number and also the correct base involved in the play, no second chance if he names the wrong player or base.  If he is correct, the base runner is out.  Appeal must be made before the next pitch is thrown. 9:00 SPECIAL RULES 9:06 In league play all ground rules must be given on paper to the visiting manager and coach. Only those rules will be honored. You cannot make up ground rules as the game progresses. These ground rules must be filed with the league president before the schedule begins. 9:07 In tournament play all ground rules will be covered between coaches and umpires before each game. 9:17 Three (3) strikes is an out even if the ball is dropped.

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MINOR LEAGUE 9:18 Any base runner leaving the base before the ball reaches home plate is out (umpire’s decision).  The ball is dead and all other runners return to base occupied prior to pitch.  The pitch will not count.  If a runner misses a base it will be an appeal play to the umpire (See appeals and protests). 9:19 Once the pitcher has possession of the ball and is in contact with the pitching rubber, any base runner who does not immediately advance to the next base or return to the previously occupied base is out (umpires decision).  The ball is dead and no other runners may advance until the next pitched ball has crossed home plate.  EXCEPTION: The runner is not out if a play is made on the runner (i.e., making a move toward the runner or faking a throw). 10:00 TEAMS 10:06 All teams 9 and 10 will be allowed eighteen (18) players whose names shall be registered with the league president by April 15th. 10:07 Managers may not sign new players after April 15th for ages 9 and 10. A violation of this rule will make the player ineligible for tournament selections and reason for protest in local or tournament play. 19:00 TOURNAMENTS 19:22 (Minors) In all World Series and tournament play, in order for a game to become a complete game, it must be a full six (6) inning contest, regardless of the delay; and no other tournament game can be started until the completion of the interrupted game.  All games shall be six (6) innings duration, unless the losing manager wishes to concede without penalty.  EXCEPTION: If a team is leading its opponent by at least fifteen (15) runs at the end of the third (3rd) inning, or ten (10) runs at the end of the fourth (4th) inning, or any inning thereafter, the game shall be terminated and the team in front declared the winner in all tournament play. Refer to tournament rules, Common section 19:00.

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Compliments Of TENNESSEE DIZZY DEAN BASEBALL National Directors Ronnie Berry * Bobby Dunn Gary St. Clair

State Directors Mark Bishop, Paul Tucker, Lee Bradford, Jerry Harris, Pappy Crowe, Glen Almond, Chris Harden

State President Danny Crowe

Vice President Rusty Romito

Secretary Roger Stevens

Treasurer Sylvia Berry

Umpire Coordinators Kim Crowe ‐ Ronnie Berry

Gold Circle Earl Rayburn James Jones

www.tndizzydeanbaseball.com

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TENNESSEE STATE CHAMPIONS

6 Year Old Goodlettsville National

7 Year Old Middle Valley Generals

8 Year Old Ooltewah

9 Year Old Division Middle Valley

10 Year Old Division Dayton

11 Year Old Division Dayton

12 Year Old Division East Brainerd

14 Year Old Division Baylor

Junior Division Johnson City Copperheads

Senior Division Tri Cities

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FRESHMEN LEAGUE RULES AGES 11‐12 All coaches and leagues must try to get rule interpretations and problems solved by their state and national officers before contacting the commissioner’s office. The Freshmen League Division of Dizzy Dean Baseball, Inc. has been organized as a baseball program for youth whose 11th or 12th birthday falls on or before April thirtieth (30th) of the current year.  Rules set forth in this book shall govern all tournament play.  It is suggested that individual leagues follow these rules in local league play; however, they may be adapted to fit local league play at the option of each individual league. 1:00 THE PLAYING FIELD 1:12 The strike zone shall comply with major league rules. 1:13 First (1st) and third (3rd) baselines shall be seventy (70) feet from the point of home plate. 1:14 The distance from the point of home plate to second (2nd) base and from first (1st) base to third (3rd) base shall be ninety‐nine (99) feet. 1:15 The pitching distance from the point of home plate to the front of the rubber shall be fifty (50) feet. 1:16 The minimum recommended home‐run distance shall be 200 feet. The maximum shall be 250 feet. 1:17 The height of the pitching mound above the level of home plate shall be raised by gradual slope to a height of six (6) inches. 2:00 EQUIPMENT 2:16 Metal cleats will not be allowed for participants (coaches, players and umpires) twelve (12) years and under. 2:18 Catcher’s must wear a chest protector, shin‐guards, protective cup (MALE CATCHERS ONLY), mask and a throat protector. See Common Rule 2:02. 4:00 MANAGER & COACHES 4:09 Any manager who calls time and goes onto the playing field more than once (1) in one (1) inning per pitcher (not game) to talk to a player or players, will be required to remove the current pitcher.  He may return to the mound after the side has been retired, if eligible.

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FRESHMEN LEAGUE 4:10 Any manager or coach going on to the playing field to talk to the same batter (or a batter going to the dugout or bench to talk to a manager or coach) more than twice (2) in one (1) time at bat will be required to remove the current batter from the game and make the substitution in the lineup.  He may re‐enter at completion of the inning if he can do so without violating the substitution rule.  NOTE: The only exception to rule 4:09 and 4:10 is in case of injury or if time is called by the opposing team or the umpire. 5:00 REGULATION GAMES 5:05 In league play, it is a regulation game if it is called by the umpire due to darkness, rain or other cause which in the umpire’s judgment interfered with further play, provided that: a) four (4) or more innings have been played, or b) three and one half (3 1/2) innings shall constitute a legal game if the home team is ahead at the end of the half (1/2) inning, or before the end of the fourth (4th) inning if the home team is ahead.  In the event of a partial inning beyond 4 innings, if the visiting team has not completed batting or the visiting team is ahead, you would revert back to the last completed inning.  If one‐half inning is completed and home team is ahead, the game is ended at that point with home team winning.  In the event that a game is halted before completion for any cause, it must be resumed from the point of termination when the game is rescheduled by league officials with as nearly the same lineup as possible.  EXCEPTION: If a team is leading its opponent by at least fifteen (15) runs at the end of the third (3rd) inning or ten (10) runs at the end of the fourth (4th) inning the game shall be terminated and the team in front declared the winner. This rule to apply in all local league play.  WARNING: DO NOT VIOLATE ANY PITCHING RULES 5:06 Games shall be six (6) innings of duration.  In case of a tie at the end of the 6th inning of play the game shall go into extra innings until a winner is established or the game is called by the umpire.

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FRESHMEN LEAGUE 6:00 PITCHING RULES 6:02 An inning is interpreted to mean the following:  If a pitcher pitches to one (1) batter and is removed from the pitching mound before he is retired, he is only charged with one‐third (1/3) of an inning.  If he is removed after retiring one (1) batter but after he has pitched to the next batter he is charged with two‐thirds (2/3) of an inning.  If he is removed after he has retired two (2) batters and has pitched one (1) pitch to the next batter, he is charged with one (1) complete inning. 6:04 When a pitcher is turned in on a line‐up card (or any new pitcher who toes the rubber and throws a warm up pitch to begin a new inning), he is the pitcher of record and shall pitch to the batter then at bat, or any substitute batter, until such batter is put out or reaches first base before he can be replaced or substituted and he will be charged with a minimum of one third (1/3) of an inning (unless the new pitcher becomes injured or ill, during warm‐up’s, and he will not be charged with any innings pitched). Refer to Common Rule 3:04.  NOTE: Once an illegal pitcher toes the rubber and throws a warm‐up pitch and the opposing manager protests, the game is forfeited at that point. 6:09 A pitcher can pitch in consecutive games in the same day if, he does not violate any of the following rules. 6:10 Any pitcher playing in the same ball game may return to the mound one (1) time. If a game is delayed for any reason, he may be allowed to continue. 6:11 If a pitcher pitches beyond his allotted innings per game, per day, per week or per tournament because of a double or triple play, there is no penalty (He was legal when the pitch was made).  The pitcher will be removed after the outs are made. 6:18 A pitcher is allowed ten (10) innings each week. 6:19 A pitcher may pitch fourteen (14) innings in a tournament. 6:20 If any pitcher pitches three (3) full innings and then throws to another batter in the same GAME OR DAY, he will not be eligible to pitch until he has had forty‐ eight (48) hours rest beginning with the time he leaves the pitching mound as a pitcher. 6:21 If a pitcher pitches no more than three (3) full innings in any DAY, he may be used on as many consecutive days as desired provided he does not exceed the ten (10) innings rule or fourteen (14) innings in tournament play.

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FRESHMEN LEAGUE 6:22 A pitcher is limited to seven (7) innings in a GAME OR DAY. No pitcher may pitch over seven (7) innings in a day. WARNING: DO NOT VIOLATE ANY PITCHING RULES a) If a pitcher pitches one (1) pitch over three (3) innings, he will be required to rest for forty‐eight (48) hours.  If there is a second game in the same day, he will be ineligible to pitch if he has pitched over three (3) innings in his first game. b) If the game has been delayed until the next day and he has pitched more than three (3) innings, he will be required to rest forty‐eight (48) hours before returning to the mound beginning at the time he left the mound. c) Under the re‐entry substitute rule a pitcher may be replaced on the mound during any part of the game and return to the mound one (1) time. d) EXAMPLE: A pitcher may pitch and be replaced with a substitute and then return to the mound one time as a pitcher. See Common Rule 3:01 and 6:02.  Applies to same game only (Once a pitcher has pitched one pitch over three (3) innings and leaves the mound he may not return as a pitcher until he has had forty (48) hours rest).  All pitching applies to that game regardless of the delay. 10:00 TEAMS 10:08 All teams 11 and 12 will be allowed eighteen (18) players whose names shall be registered with the league president by April 15th. 10:09 Managers may not sign new players after April 15th for ages 11 and 12. A violation of this rule will make the player ineligible for tournament selections and reason for protest in local or tournament play. 19:00 TOURNAMENTS 19:23 (Freshmen) In all World Series and tournament play in order for a game to become a complete game, it must be a full six (6) inning contest regardless of the delay; and no other tournament game can be started until the completion of the interrupted game.  All games shall be six (6) innings duration, unless the losing manager wishes to concede without penalty.  EXCEPTION: If a team is leading its opponent by at least fifteen (15) runs at the end of the third (3rd) inning or ten (10) runs at the end of the fourth inning or any inning thereafter, the game shall be terminated and the team in front declared the winner in all tournament play. Refer to tournament rules, Common section 19:00.

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FLORIDA STATE CHAMPIONS

NORTH SOUTH

6 YEAR OLD Tiger Point Wellswood ‐ Red

7 YEAR OLD N. E. Pensacola Pinellas Park

8 YEAR OLD Lynn Haven North Tampa Blades

9 YEAR OLD Bill Bond Clearwater Dragons

10 YEAR OLD Lynn Haven Clearwater Dragons

11 YEAR OLD Bill Bond Wellswood

12 YEAR OLD Bill Bond North Tampa

13 YEAR OLD Bill Bond Fossil Park

14 YEAR OLD Bill Bond Pinellas Park

16 YEAR OLD Bonifay

19 YEAR OLD Marianna

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SOPHOMORE LEAGUE RULES AGES 13‐14 All coaches and leagues must try to get rule interpretations and problems solved by their state and national officers before contacting the Commissioner’s office. The Sophomore League Division of Dizzy Dean Baseball, Inc. has been organized as a baseball program for youth whose 13th or 14th birthday falls before April thirtieth (30th) of the current year. Rules set forth in this book shall govern all tournament play. It is suggested that individual leagues follow these rules in local league play; however, they may be adapted to fit local league play at the option of each individual league. In league play, you may double sanction 13‐14 Sophomore Division and 15‐16 Junior Division. You can then play 13‐16 year olds or any combination (Example: 13‐16 year olds). You can then have a tournament team in each individual age group. (Example: 13 & under, 14 & under, 16 & under). This also applies to 15‐16 Juniors and 17‐19 Seniors. Under no circumstance can 13‐14 Sophomore play with 17‐19 Senior. 1:00 THE PLAYING FIELD 1:12 The strike zone shall comply with major league rules. 1:18 First (1st) and third (3rd) baselines shall be eighty (80) feet from the point of home plate. 1:19 The distance from the point of home plate to second (2nd) base and from first (1st) base to third (3rd) base shall be one hundred thirteen (113) feet two (2) inches. 1:20 The pitching distance from the point of home plate to the front of the rubber shall be fifty‐four (54) feet. 1:21 The minimum recommended home‐run distance shall be 250 feet. Any new field should have an outfield fence of 300 feet minimum. 1:22 The height of the pitching mound above the level of home plate shall be raised by gradual slope to a height of ten (10) inches. 2:00 EQUIPMENT 2:18 Catcher’s must wear a chest protector, shin‐guards, protective cup (MALE CATCHERS ONLY), mask and a throat protector. See Common Rule 2:02. 2:19 Metal cleats will be allowed for participants (coaches and players) thirteen (13) years and up. 2:20 Each bat shall be: a) In diameter...at thickest part 2 5/8 inches or less. b) In length...36 inches or less. c) In weight....A bat shall not weigh numerically more than, three ounces less than the length of the bat.

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SOPHOMORE LEAGUE 4:00 MANAGER & COACHES 4:09 Any manager who calls time and goes onto the playing field more than once (1) in one (1) inning per pitcher (not game) to talk to a player or players will be required to remove the current pitcher.  He may return to the mound after the side has been retired if eligible. 4:10 Any manager or coach going on to the playing field to talk to the same batter (or a batter going to the dugout or bench to talk to a manager or coach) more than twice (2) in one (1) time at bat will be required to remove the current batter from the game and make the substitution in the lineup.  He may re‐enter at completion of the inning if he can do so without violating the substitution rule.  NOTE: The only exception to rule 4:09 and 4:10 is in case of injury or if time is called by the opposing team or the umpire. 5:00 REGULATION GAMES 5:05 In league play, it is a regulation game if it is called by the umpire due to darkness, rain or other cause which in the umpire’s judgment interfered with further play, provided that: a) four (4) or more innings have been played, or b) three and one half (3 1/2) innings shall constitute a legal game if the home team is ahead at the end of the half (1/2) inning, or before the end of the fourth (4th) inning if the home team is ahead (in the event of a partial inning beyond 4 innings, if the visiting team has not completed batting or the visiting team is ahead you would revert back to the last completed inning, if one‐half inning is completed and home team is ahead the game is ended at that point with home team winning).  In the event that a game is halted before completion for any cause it must be resumed from the point of termination when the game is rescheduled by league officials with the same lineup as possible.  EXCEPTION: If a team is leading its opponent by at least fifteen (15) runs at the end of the fourth (4th) inning or ten (10) runs at the end of the fifth (5th) inning the game shall be terminated and the team in front declared the winner. This rule to apply in all local league play.  WARNING: DO NOT VIOLATE ANY PITCHING RULES. 5:07 Games shall be seven (7) innings of duration.  In the case of a tie at the end of seven (7) innings of play the game shall go into extra innings until a winner is established, or the game is called by the umpire.

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SOPHOMORE LEAGUE 6:00 PITCHING RULES 6:02 An inning is interpreted to mean the following:  If a pitcher pitches to one (1) batter and is removed from the pitching mound before he is retired, he is only charged with one‐third (1/3) of an inning.  If he is removed after retiring one (1) batter but after he has pitched to the next batter he is charged with two‐thirds (2/3) of an inning.  If he is removed after he has retired two (2) batters and has pitched one (1) pitch to the next batter, he is charged with one (1) complete inning. 6:04 When a pitcher is turned in on a line‐up card (or any new pitcher who toes the rubber and throws a warm up pitch to begin a new inning), he is the pitcher of record and shall pitch to the batter then at bat, or any substitute batter, until such batter is put out or reaches first base before he can be replaced or substituted and he will be charged with a minimum of one third (1/3) of an inning (unless the new pitcher becomes injured or ill, during warm‐up’s, and he will not be charged with any innings pitched). Refer to Common Rule 3:04. NOTE: Once an illegal pitcher toes the rubber and throws a warm‐up pitch and the opposing manager protests, the game is forfeited at that point. 6:09 A pitcher can pitch in consecutive games in the same day if he does not violate any of the following rules. 6:10 Any pitcher playing in the same ball game may return to the mound one time. If a game is delayed for any reason, he may be allowed to continue.  WARNING: DO NOT VIOLATE ANY PITCHING RULE OR RE‐ENTRY RULE 6:11 If a pitcher pitches beyond his allotted innings per game, per day, per week or per tournament because of a double or triple play there is no penalty (He was legal when the pitch was made).  The pitcher will be removed after the outs are made. 6:23 A pitcher is allowed twelve (12) innings each week. 6:24 A pitcher may pitch sixteen (16) innings in a tournament. 6:25 If any pitcher pitches four (4) full innings and then throws to another batter in the same GAME OR DAY, he will not be eligible to pitch until he has had 36 hours rest, beginning with the time he leaves the pitching mound as a pitcher. 6:26 If a pitcher pitches no more than four (4) full innings in any day, he may be used on as many consecutive days as desired provided he does not exceed the 12 inning rule (16 in tournament play).

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SOPHOMORE LEAGUE 6:27 A pitcher is limited to ten (10) innings in a GAME OR DAY. No pitcher may pitch over ten (10) innings in a DAY. a) If a pitcher pitches one (1) pitch over four (4) innings, he will be required to rest for thirty‐six (36) hours.  If there is a second game in the same DAY, he will be ineligible to pitch if he has pitched over four (4) innings in his first game. b) If the game has been delayed until the next day and he has pitched more than four (4) innings, he will be required to rest thirty‐six (36) hours before returning to the mound beginning at the time he left the mound. c) Under the re‐entry substitute rule a pitcher may be replaced on the mound during any part of the game and return to the mound one (1) time.  EXAMPLE: A pitcher may pitch and be replaced with a substitute and then return to the mound one time as a pitcher. See Common Rule 3:01 and 6:02.  All pitching applies to that game regardless of the delay.  NOTE: Once a pitcher has pitched one pitch over four (4) innings and leaves the mound he may not return as a pitcher until he has had thirty‐six (36) hours rest.  WARNING: DO NOT VIOLATE ANY PITCHING RULES 9:00 SPECIAL RULES 9:23 A designated hitter will be allowed for any player in the Sophomore League. 9:25 A hitter may be (not mandatory) designated for any one starting player (not just pitchers) and all subsequent substitutes for that player in the game.  A starting defensive player cannot be listed as the designated hitter in the starting lineup.  A designated hitter for said player shall be selected prior to the start of the game and his name shall be included on the lineup cards presented to the umpire‐in‐chief and to the official scorer.  Failure to declare a designated hitter prior to the game precludes the use of a designated hitter in that game.  If a pinch hitter or pinch runner for the designated hitter is used, that player becomes the new designated hitter.  The player who was the designated hitter may re‐enter as the designated hitter under the re‐entry rule.  A designated hitter and the player for whom he is batting are locked into the batting order. No multiple substitutions may be made that will alter the batting rotation. The role of the designated hitter is terminated for the remainder of the game when:

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SOPHOMORE LEAGUE a) the defensive player, or any previous defensive player for whom the designated hitter batted, subsequently bats, pinch‐hits, or pinch‐runs for the designated hitter; or b) the designated hitter or any previous designated hitter assumes a defensive position. 10:00 TEAMS 10:10 All teams 13 thru 14 will be allowed eighteen (18) players, whose names shall be registered with the league president by June 15th. 10:11 Managers may not sign new players after June 15th for ages 13 and 14.  A violation of this rule will make the player ineligible for tournament selection and a reason for protest in local or tournament play. 10:12 All players must be registered with the league president by June 15th.  A violation of this rule will make the player/players ineligible for tournament team/all‐star team selection and reason for protest in local league and tournament play. 10:13 A manager may franchise a complete roster independent of a player selection system.  NOTE: This team cannot add any players after their team Certificate of Entry is submitted and must play at least a twelve (12) game schedule interlocking with other sanctioned Dizzy Dean Baseball teams selected the same way. 10:14 Teams formed independent of a player selection system cannot add any player(s) for the purpose of tournament play (These teams cannot add any player to their June 15th roster). 19:00 TOURNAMENTS 19:24 (Sophomore) In all World Series and tournament play, in order for a game to become a complete game, it must be a full seven (7) inning contest regardless of the delay; and no other tournament game can be started until the completion of the interrupted game.  All games shall be seven (7) innings duration unless the losing manager wishes to concede without penalty.  EXCEPTION: If a team is leading its opponent by at least (15) runs at the end of the fourth (4th) inning or ten (10) runs at the end of the fifth (5th) inning or any inning thereafter, the game shall be terminated and the team in front declared the winner in all tournament play. Refer to tournament rules, Common section 19:00.

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JUNIOR & SENIOR LEAGUE AGES 15‐16‐17‐18‐19 All coaches and leagues must try to get rule interpretations and problems solved by their state and national officers before contacting the Commissioner’s office. The Junior Division of Dizzy Dean Baseball, Inc. has been organized as a baseball program for youth whose 15th and 16th birthday falls on or before April thirtieth (30th) of the current year. The Senior Division is for youth whose 17th, 18th or 19th birthday falls before August first (1st) of the current year. Rules set forth in this book shall govern all tournament play. It is suggested that individual leagues follow these rules in local league play; however, they may be adapted to fit local league play at the option of each individual league.  You may double sanction Juniors and Seniors. 1:00 THE PLAYING FIELD 1:12 The strike zone shall comply with major league rules. 1:23 First (1st) and third (3rd) baselines shall be ninety (90) feet from the point of home plate. 1:24 The distance from the point of home plate to second (2nd) base and from first (1st) base to third (3rd) base shall be one hundred twenty‐seven (127) feet three and three eights (3‐3/8) inches. 1:25 The pitching distance from the point of home plate to the front of the rubber shall be sixty (60) feet six (6) inches. 1:26 The minimum recommended home‐run distance shall be 300 feet. 1:27 The height of the pitching mound above the level of home plate shall be raised by gradual slope to a height of ten (10) inches. 2:00 EQUIPMENT 2:18 Catcher’s must wear a chest protector, shin‐guards, protective cup (MALE CATCHERS ONLY), mask and a throat protector. See Common Rule 2:02. 2:20 Each bat shall be: a) In diameter...at thickest part 2 5/8 inches or less. b) In length...36 inches or less. c) In weight....A bat shall not weigh numerically more than, three ounces less than the length of the bat. 2:21 Metal cleats will be allowed for participants (coaches and players) fifteen (15) years and up.

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JUNIOR & SENIOR 4:00 MANAGER & COACHES 4:09 Any manager who calls time and goes onto the playing field more than once (1) in one (1) inning per pitcher (not game) to talk to a player or players will be required to remove the current pitcher. He may return to the mound after the side has been retired, if eligible. 4:10 Any manager or coach going on to the playing field to talk to the same batter (or a batter going to the dugout or bench to talk to a manager or coach) more than twice (2) in one (1) time at bat will be required to remove the current batter from the game and make the substitution in the lineup.  NOTE: The only exception to rule 4:09 and 4:10 is in case of an injury or if time is called by the opposing team or the umpire. 5:07 Games shall be seven (7) innings of duration.  In the case of a tie at the end of seven (7) innings of play the game shall go into extra innings until a winner is established or the game is called by the umpire. 5:08 In league play, it is a regulation game if it is called by the umpire due to darkness, rain or other cause which in the umpire’s judgment interfered with further play, provided that: a) five (5) or more innings have been played. b) four and one half (4 1/2) innings shall constitute a legal game if the home team is ahead at the end of the half (1/2) inning or before the end of the fifth (5th) inning if the home team is ahead. In the event of a partial inning beyond 5 innings, if the visiting team has not completed batting or the visiting team is ahead you would revert back to the last complete inning.  If one half inning is completed and home team ahead, the game is ended at that point.  In the event that a game is halted before completion for any cause it must be resumed from the point of termination when the game is rescheduled by league officials with as nearly the same lineup as possible.  EXCEPTION: If a team is leading its opponent by at least fifteen (15) runs at the end of the fourth (4th) inning or ten (10) runs at the end of the fifth (5th) inning the game shall be terminated and the team in front declared the winner. This rule to apply in all local league play.  WARNING: DO NOT VIOLATE ANY PITCHING RULES

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JUNIOR & SENIOR 5:00 REGULATION GAMES 6:00 PITCHING RULES 6:02 An inning is interpreted to mean the following:  If a pitcher pitches to one (1) batter and is removed from the pitching mound before he is retired, he is only charged with one‐third (1/3) of an inning.  If he is removed after retiring one (1) batter but after he has pitched to the next batter he is charged with two‐thirds (2/3) of an inning.  If he is removed after he has retired two (2) batters and has pitched one (1) pitch to the next batter, he is charged with one (1) complete inning. 6:04 When a pitcher is turned in on a line‐up card (or any new pitcher who toes the rubber and throws a warm up pitch to begin a new inning), he is the pitcher of record and shall pitch to the batter then at bat, or any substitute batter, until such batter is put out or reaches first base before he can be replaced or substituted and he will be charged with a minimum of one third (1/3) of an inning (unless the new pitcher becomes injured or ill, during warm‐up’s, and he will not be charged with any innings pitched). Refer to Common Rule 3:04. NOTE: Once an illegal pitcher toes the rubber and throws a warm‐up pitch and the opposing manager protests, the game is forfeited at that point. 6:09 A pitcher can pitch in consecutive games in the same day if he does not violate any of the following rules. 6:10 Any pitcher playing in the same ball game may return to the mound one (1) time. If a game is delayed for any reason, he may be allowed to continue.  WARNING: DO NOT VIOLATE ANY PITCHING RULE OR RE‐ENTRY RULE 6:11 If a pitcher pitches beyond his allotted innings per game, per day, per week or per tournament because of a double or triple play there is no penalty (He was legal when the pitch was made).  The pitcher will be removed after the outs are made. 6:28 A pitcher is allowed fourteen (14) innings each week. 6:29 A pitcher is allowed eighteen (18) innings is a tournament. 6:30 If any pitcher pitches four (4) full innings and throws to another batter in the same GAME OR DAY, he will not be eligible to pitch until he has twenty‐four (24) hours of rest beginning with the time he leaves the mound as a pitcher. 6:31 If a pitcher pitches no more than four (4) innings in any day, he may be used on as many consecutive days as desired provided he does not exceed the fourteen (14) innings rule (18 in tournament play).

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JUNIOR & SENIOR 6:32 A pitcher is limited to ten (10) innings in a GAME OR DAY. No pitcher may pitch over ten (10) innings in a DAY. a) If a pitcher pitches one (1) pitch over four (4) innings, he will be required to rest for twenty‐four (24) hours. If there is a second game in the same day, he will be ineligible to pitch if he has pitched over four (4) innings in his first game. b) If the game has been delayed until the next day and he has pitched more than four (4) innings, he will be required to rest twenty‐four (24) hours before returning to the mound beginning at the time he left the mound. c) Under the re‐entry substitute rule a pitcher may be replaced on the mound during any part of the game and return to the mound one (1) time. EXAMPLE: A pitcher may pitch and be replaced with a substitute and then return to the mound one time as a pitcher. See Common Rule 3:01 and 6:02.  Applies to same game only (Once a pitcher has pitched one pitch over four (4) innings and leaves the mound he may not return as a pitcher until he has had twenty‐four (24) hours rest).  WARNING: DO NOT VIOLATE ANY PITCHING RULES 9:00 SPECIAL RULES 9:24 A designated hitter will be allowed for any player in the Junior and Senior programs. 9:25 A hitter may be (not mandatory) designated for any one starting player (not just pitchers) and all subsequent substitutes for that player in the game.  A starting defensive player cannot be listed as the designated hitter in the starting lineup.  A designated hitter for said player shall be selected prior to the start of the game and his name shall be included on the lineup cards presented to the umpire‐in‐chief and to the official scorer.  Failure to declare a designated hitter prior to the game precludes the use of a designated hitter in that game.  If a pinch hitter or pinch runner for the designated hitter is used, that player becomes the new designated hitter.  The player who was the designated hitter may re‐enter as the designated hitter under the re‐entry rule.  A designated hitter and the player for whom he is batting are locked into the batting order. No multiple substitutions may be made that will alter the batting rotation. The role of the designated hitter is terminated for the remainder of the game when:

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JUNIOR & SENIOR a) the defensive player, or any previous defensive player for whom the designated hitter batted, subsequently bats, pinch‐hits, or pinch‐runs for the designated hitter; or b) the designated hitter or any previous designated hitter assumes a defensive position. 10:00 TEAMS 10:11 Managers may not sign new players after June 15th for ages 15 thru 19.  A violation of this rule will make the player ineligible for tournament selection and a reason for protest in local or tournament play. 10:15 All teams 15 thru 19 will be allowed eighteen (18) players whose names shall be registered with the league president by June 15th. 19:00 TOURNAMENTS 19:25 (Junior & Senior) In all World Series and tournament play, in order for a game to become a complete game, it must be a full seven (7) inning contest, regardless of the delay; and no other tournament game can be started until the completion of the interrupted game.  All games shall be seven (7) innings duration unless the losing manager wishes to concede without penalty.  EXCEPTION: If a team is leading its opponent by at least (15) runs at the end of the fourth (4th) inning or ten (10) runs at the end of the fifth (5th) inning or any inning thereafter, the game shall be terminated and the team in front declared the winner in all tournament play. Refer to tournament rules, Common section 19:00. 19:26 (SENIOR ONLY) There will be a two hundred dollar ($200.00) entry fee payable to the host site, for all teams (other than a State Champion) entering the World Series.  There will be NO entry fee for a State Champion but, the $250.00 “No Show” fee is still in effect.

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The Greatest Collection of Dizzy Dean Memorabilia in America

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6 YEAR OLD WORLD SERIES ROME, GA CHAMPION: Boynton Bandits, GA Runner‐Up: Northport Nationals, AL Consolation Champion: Paulding Co. Chaos, GA Consolation Runner‐up: Oregon Park Sharks, GA Sportsmanship Award: Canton Stingers, GA World Series MVP: Kade Cowan, Boynton Bandits, GA ALL TOURNAMENT TEAM: Kade Cowan Boynton, GA Brodie Genter Boynton, GA Nathan Dunfee Boynton, GA Garren Ramey Boynton, GA Hayden Strickland Northport, AL Trenton Shirley Northport, AL Collin McDaniel Northport, AL Connor Hensley Gardendale, AL Nathaniel Kennedy Gardendale, AL Bryson Barnes Gardendale, AL Harrison Webber Sandy Plains, GA Zere Moore Sandy Plains, GA Jack Fleming Canton, GA Tyler Goddard Canton, GA Myers Dillard Hobgood, GA Matthew Yuschuk Hobgood, GA Najai Hogan Gordon County, GA Patrick Jones Kennesaw, GA 2012 ‐ 6 YEAR OLD WORLD SERIES SOUTHAVEN, MISSISSIPPI REPORT: 7/13/12 • PLAY: 7/14/12 IMPORTANT INFORMATION All Teams Traveling To And From All Tournaments Must Have Their Insurance Policies In Their Possession. Coaches Are Responsible For Their Fans. DATES TO REMEMBER April 15 ‐ Managers may not sign new players after this date. April 15 ‐ Final date for franchising. April 15 ‐ Teams participating in tournament play must file roster with the state director. July 1 ‐ Submit all rule changes.

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Compliments Of ALABAMA DIZZY DEAN BASEBALL

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State Directors Farm League – Sonja Hard Minors – Mike Calvert Freshmen – Travis Mann Sophomore – Matt Dill JR & SR ‐ Travis Mann

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Umpire Director Raymond Crawford

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ALABAMA STATE CHAMPIONS

5 YEAR OLD Chelsea

6 YEAR OLD Gardendale Maroon

7 YEAR OLD Northport Nationals

8 YEAR OLD Northport Nationals

9 YEAR OLD Northport

10 YEAR OLD Huffman

11 YEAR OLD North Chilton County

12 YEAR OLD Cullman

13 YEAR OLD Police Athletic Team

14 YEAR OLD Limestone County

JUNIORS Albertville

SENIORS Odenville

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Dickson, Cooper GA Curran, RED,

PLAINS Friedman Robertson Pringle, Daniel Rory – SANDY Jones, Braden Olkiewicz, Reece George Friedman, Bocca, Michael Evan SERIES CHAMPIONS Steve

WORLD Skinner, Barrett Bocca, Burnette OLD Jason Jones, Pagter, William Skinner, 7 YEAR Jared JT Coaches: left): 2011 ‐ left): left): (from (from (from Row Row Row Middle Back Christian Front

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7 YEAR OLD WORLD SERIES GORDON COUNTY, GA

CHAMPION: Sandy Plains Red, GA Runner‐Up: Hobgood Heat, GA Consolation Champion: Shaw Park Outlaws, GA Consolation Runner‐Up: Powder Springs Indians, GA Sportsmanship Award: Gardendale Maroon, AL World Series MVP: Evan Friedman, Sandy Plains Red, GA

ALL TOURNAMENT TEAM:

Evan Friedman Sandy Plains Red, GA Landen Borden Northport Nationals, AL Jared Jones Sandy Plains Red, GA Max Milligan Northport Nationals, AL Cooper Dickson Sandy Plains Red, GA Braden Hannig Northport Nationals, AL William Skinner Sandy Plains Red, GA Luke Peruifield Pinellas Park, FL Reece Robertson Sandy Plains Red, GA Trever Armstrong Pinellas Park, FL Gavin OʹBrien Hobgood Heat, GA Dallas Webb Pinellas Park, FL Nicholas Rule Hobgood Heat, GA Nathan Trailor Georgia Force, GA Nolan Pollard Hobgood Heat, GA Cole Brewer Georgia Force, GA Wyatt Strahl Hobgood Heat, GA Presley Walker Gardendale, AL Ty Smith Hobgood Heat, GA Mason Smallwood Gardendale, AL 2012 ‐ 7 YEAR OLD WORLD SERIES SOUTHAVEN, MISSISSIPPI REPORT: 7/20/12 • PLAY: 7/21/12 IMPORTANT INFORMATION All Teams Traveling To And From All Tournaments Must Have Their Insurance Policies In Their Possession. Coaches Are Responsible For Their Fans. DATES TO REMEMBER April 15 ‐ Managers may not sign new players after this date. April 15 ‐ Final date for franchising. April 15 ‐ Teams participating in tournament play must file roster with the state director. July 1 ‐ Submit all rule changes.

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B. J. Graham,

Russo, Cole

BLADES, FL Ehrhard Breton Cusic, TAMPA Zach – NORTH Johnson Martinez, M. J. Bundick, Johnson, Fisher Cusic, Coach Mike Trey SERIES CHAMPIONS Ward, Matthew Cusic, Ward, WORLD Coach Billy OLD Coach Wadie Matthew Russo, 8 YEAR Bayyat, Urso, 2011 ‐ Anthony Preston Coach Pat left): left): (from

(from Front Back

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8 YEAR OLD WORLD SERIES SOUTHAVEN, MS CHAMPION: North Tampa Blades, FL Runner‐Up: Wellswood Red, FL Consolation Champion: Goodlettsville, TN Consolation Runner‐up: Bradley North, TN Sportsmanship Award: Ooltewah Owls, TN World Series MVP: Billy Graham, North Tampa Blades, FL ALL TOURNAMENT TEAM: Billy Graham North Tampa Blades, FL Matthew Johnson North Tampa Blades, FL Matthew Ward North Tampa Blades, FL Cole Russo North Tampa Blades, FL Breton Cusic North Tampa Blades, FL Joshua Diaz Wellswood Red, FL Jordan Oladokua Wellswood Red, FL Kyle O Dannyell Wellswood Red, FL Michael Mitchlar Wills Park Eagles, GA Presley Martinez Wills Park Eagles, GA Ryan Dupont Wills Park Eagles, GA Cason Kersh Springville Purple, AL William Goolsby Springville Purple, AL Blaine Savage Ooltewah Owls, TN Ivan Reap Ooltewah Owls, TN Jared Woodard SCRA Indians, GA Jaden Mitchell SCRA Indians, GA Jatavious Luciour Starkville Longhorns, MS 2012 ‐ 8 YEAR OLD WORLD SERIES SOUTHAVEN, MISSISSIPPI REPORT: 7/18/12 • PLAY: 7/19/12 IMPORTANT INFORMATION All Teams Traveling To And From All Tournaments Must Have Their Insurance Policies In Their Possession. Coaches Are Responsible For Their Fans. DATES TO REMEMBER April 15 ‐ Managers may not sign new players after this date. April 15 ‐ Final date for franchising. April 15 ‐ Teams participating in tournament play must file roster with the state director. July 1 ‐ Submit all rule changes.

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Bradley Taylor Pettys,

FL Red, Ryan

Red Charlie – LYNN HAVEN, Chuck Shane Skibba, Garrett, Patrick Hartzog, SERIES CHAMPIONS Clete Joseph Garrett Nelson Scott, WORLD OLD Cody Herron, Hartzog, Anderson Brooks, 9 YEAR Cullen Scott, 2011 ‐ Mason Bonono, Julian Coaches: left): left): left): (from (from (from Row Row Row

Front Middle Back

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9 YEAR OLD WORLD SERIES Jackson County, GA CHAMPION: Lynn Haven, FL Runner‐Up: Buckhead Braves, GA Consolation Champion: Jefferson, GA Consolation Runner‐up: East Walker, AL Sportsmanship Award: Buckhead Bucks, GA World Series MVP: Cody Herron, Lynn Haven, FL ALL TOURNAMENT TEAM: Cody Herron Lynn Haven, FL Shane Skibba Lynn Haven, FL Joey Garrett Lynn Haven, FL Anderson Brooks Lynn Haven, FL Taylor Bradley Lynn Haven, FL Will Sanders Buckhead Braves, GA Will Hallmark Buckhead Braves, GA Jennings McGill Buckhead Braves, GA Parks Harber Buckhead Braves, GA Jack Jacoby Buckhead Bucks, GA Louis Brogan Buckhead Bucks, GA Jackson Miller Clearwater, FL Blake Wright Clearwater, FL 2012 ‐ 9 YEAR OLD WORLD SERIES SOUTHAVEN, MISSISSIPPI REPORT: 7/13/12 • PLAY: 7/14/12 IMPORTANT INFORMATION All Teams Traveling To And From All Tournaments Must Have Their Insurance Policies In Their Possession. Coaches Are Responsible For Their Fans. DATES TO REMEMBER April 15 ‐ Managers may not sign new players after this date. April 15 ‐ Final date for franchising. April 15 ‐ Teams participating in tournament play must file roster with the state director. July 1 ‐ Submit all rule changes.

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Driggers Colby Thomas Joye, McCann STARS, GA Lawson, Brad ALL Preston Dylan Fender, – VLPRA Lawson, Charles Watt Mike Perry, Rose, Mac Ard, Cameron Gill, Carl Rose, Jude SERIES CHAMPIONS J. Perry, – Bucky WORLD McDonnell, McCann, C. OLD Curt Cory Coaches left): left): 10 YEAR left): (from (from 2011 ‐ (from Front Middle Back

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MINOR LEAGUE WORLD SERIES SOUTHAVEN, MS

CHAMPION: VLPRA ALL STARS, GA Runner‐Up: Louisville All Stars, MS Sportsmanship Award: LFORA Warriors, GA World Series MVP: Curt McDonnell, VLPRA All Stars, GA ALL TOURNAMENT TEAM: Curt McDonnell Valdosta, GA Cameron Gill Valdosta, GA Davis Rose Valdosta, GA Jude Ard Valdosta, GA Nicholas Dempsey Louisville, MS Tanner Luke Preston, MS Coley Taylor Preston, MS Jerian Hardrick Lynn Haven, FL Hayden Ricks Lynn Haven, FL Blake Goldsmith Ringgold, GA Thomas Owens Ringgold, GA CeDarius Doss Birmingham, AL Dusty Smith Dayton, TN 2012 MINOR LEAGUE WORLD SERIES SOUTHAVEN, MISSISSIPPI REPORT: 7/20/12 • PLAY: 7/21/12 IMPORTANT INFORMATION All Teams Traveling To And From All Tournaments Must Have Their Insurance Policies In Their Possession. Coaches Are Responsible For Their Fans. DATES TO REMEMBER April 15 ‐ Managers may not sign new players after this date. April 15 ‐ Final date for franchising. April 15 ‐ Teams participating in tournament play must file roster with the state director. July 1 ‐ Submit all rule changes.

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Smith, Jack

FL Duffy, BLUE, Connor

Jeffcoat, BILL BOND Trent Woodfin Donovan Whibbs Bryant, Kent Jeffcoat, Noah Mike Jimenez, Donovan Whibbs, Reedy, SERIES CHAMPION – PENSACOLA Stringfellow, Teel, Drew Luke Ben WORLD Sadler, Sonny

Bill OLD Reedy, Carpenter, Brady Sam Josh 11 YEAR Griffin (Coaches) left): left): 2011 ‐ left): (from (from (from Row

Row Row Middle Back Front

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11 YEAR OLD WORLD SERIES JACKSON COUNTY, GA

CHAMPION: Pensacola Bill Bond Blue, FL Runner‐Up: Winston Wolves, GA Consolation Champion: Mountain All‐Stars, NC Consolation Runner‐Up: Hobgood Heat, GA Sportsmanship Award: Chelsea, AL Sportsmanship Award: Dayton, TN World Series MVP: Noah Bryant, Pensacola Bill Bond Blue, FL ALL TOURNAMENT TEAM: Noah Bryant Pensacola, FL Cameron Travis Dayton, TN Kent Woodfin Pensacola, FL Lane Keylon Dayton, TN Donavan Whibbs Pensacola, FL Braxton Dieckhaus Dayton, TN Trent Jeffcoat Pensacola, FL Baylor Dulanry Dayton, TN Griffin Reedy Pensacola, FL Erik Quillian Wills Park, GA Ben Teel Pensacola, FL Evan Mi Wills Park, GA Brett Barrow Winston, GA Nelson Smith Limestone County, AL Nate Mapstone Winston, GA Hunter Pittman Limestone County, AL Zack Smith Winston, GA Truett Brown Rome, GA Chase Coker Winston, GA Brody Malone Rome, GA Giguon Lane North Chilton Co., AL Kole Holder Rome, GA Keundae Childers North Chilton Co., AL 2012 ‐ 11 YEAR OLD WORLD SERIES SOUTHAVEN, MISSISSIPPI REPORT: 7/13/12 • PLAY: 7/14/12 IMPORTANT INFORMATION All Teams Traveling To And From All Tournaments Must Have Their Insurance Policies In Their Possession. Coaches Are Responsible For Their Fans. DATES TO REMEMBER April 15 ‐ Managers may not sign new players after this date. April 15 ‐ Final date for franchising. April 15 ‐ Teams participating in tournament play must file roster with the state director. July 1 ‐ Submit all rule changes.

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Bird

Ard Luke STARS, GA

Veal, ALL Wesley Johnny Ard Alex Johnson, Tayte Barry, Jack – VLPRA Veal, Hall, Alexander, Dayton Dylan Barry, Wayne Hamilton, SERIES CHAMPIONS Richards, David Hall, Tyler Brandon WORLD Steve Terry, LEAGUE Will Tolbert, Trevor (Coaches) left): left): left): (from (from (from 2011 FRESHMEN Row Row Row Middle Front Back

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FRESHMEN LEAGUE WORLD SERIES SOUTHAVEN, MS CHAMPION: VLPRA ALL STARS, GA Runner‐Up: Limestone County Bombers, AL Consolation Champion: Grenada, MS Consolation Runner‐Up: East Brainerd Mean Green, TN Sportsmanship Award: Batesville, MS World Series MVP: Luke Ard, VLPRA All Stars, GA ALL TOURNAMENT TEAM: Luke Ard Valdosta, GA Tayte Barry Valdosta, GA Dayton Hall Valdosta, GA Dylan Alexander Valdosta, GA Tyler Richards Valdosta, GA Brandon Hamilton Valdosta, GA AJ Harris Limestone County, AL Hunter Camp Limestone County. AL Grayson Edgemon Limestone County, AL Bentlee Sanders North Tampa, FL Pierre Burnet North Tampa, FL Cody Facer North Tampa, FL Marquis Philon North Tampa, FL Blake Ingram Acworth, GA Vinny Loccisano Acworth, GA Emory Otott Acworth, GA Hunter Reaid Acworth, GA 2012 FRESHMEN LEAGUE WORLD SERIES SOUTHAVEN, MISSISSIPPI REPORT: 7/20/12 • PLAY: 7/21/12 IMPORTANT INFORMATION All Teams Traveling To And From All Tournaments Must Have Their Insurance Policies In Their Possession. Coaches Are Responsible For Their Fans. DATES TO REMEMBER April 15 ‐ Managers may not sign new players after this date. April 15 ‐ Final date for franchising. April 15 ‐ Teams participating in tournament play must file roster with the state director. July 1 ‐ Submit all rule changes.

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Woodside, Cripple, Coach Ryan Brian

Giambelluca, LA Matherine, Colby Johnson, Elgin WEST, Peyton Coach Jeff Jackson, – JPRD McCoy, Asfour, Austin Justice Usey, Johnson, Sami Schexnayder, SERIES CHAMPIONS Melvin Kody WORLD Roussel, Lachica, Coach Jonathan Keller, Schexnayder

OLD Matt Kyle 13 YEAR Chambers Coach Jason Pantoja, Gavin Cormier, Vickers, 2011 ‐ Trent Maxwell Joshua left): left): (from (from Row Row

Adams, Back Evan Front

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13 YEAR OLD WORLD SERIES JACKSON COUNTY, GA

CHAMPION: JPRD WEST, LA Runner‐Up: Jackson County Force, GA Consolation Champion: Meridian, FL Consolation Runner‐Up: Hall County Vipers, GA Sportsmanship Award: Sandy Plains, GA World Series MVP: Colby Johnson, JPRD West, LA ALL TOURNAMENT TEAM: Colby Johnson J.P.R.D. West, LA Matthew Keller J.P.R.D. West, LA Sammy Asfour J.P.R.D. West, LA Joshua Pantoja J.P.R.D. West, LA Melvin Johnson J.P.R.D. West, LA Joel Ellis Jackson County, GA Jace Latty Jackson County, GA Colby Cole Jackson County, GA Brett Bowen Jackson County, GA Jack Heidingsfelder J.P.R.D. East, LA Devin Moore Birmingham, AL Dequantez Davis Birmingham, AL Mike Rankins Birmingham, AL 2012 ‐ 13 YEAR OLD WORLD SERIES SOUTHAVEN, MISSISSIPPI REPORT: 7/20/12 • PLAY: 7/21/12 IMPORTANT INFORMATION All Teams Traveling To And From All Tournaments Must Have Their Insurance Policies In Their Possession. Coaches Are Responsible For Their Fans. DATES TO REMEMBER June 15 ‐ Managers may not sign new players after this date. June 15 ‐ Final date for franchising. June 15 ‐ Teams participating in tournament play must file roster with the state director. July 1 ‐ Submit all rule changes.

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Wilson, Aucion, LaForge, Nick

Trey McMahon, Austin EAST, LA Michael Gresham, Lewis, – JPRD

Taylor Wehlen Coach Chris SERIES CHAMPIONS Abide, Mason Matherne, Kyle Kehoe, Cody Cross, O’neal, Jason WORLD OLD Bourgeois, Fallon, Thomas 14 YEAR Austin Connor 2011 ‐ Huff, J. Lloyd, Logan Hornung, Kyle Slockbower, Forshag, A. Coach Jeff Trent Coach Quentin

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SOPHOMORE LEAGUE WORLD SERIES SOUTHAVEN, MS CHAMPION: JPRD East, LA Runner‐Up: Pinelas Park, FL Sportsmanship Award: Alabama Stars, Huffman, AL World Series MVP: Trent Forshag, JPRD East, LA ALL TOURNAMENT TEAM: Trent Forshag J.P.R.D. East, LA Cody Cross J.P.R.D. East, LA Logan Hornung J.P.R.D. East, LA Trey Laforge J.P.R.D. East, LA Mason Matherne J.P.R.D. East, LA Phil Atkinson Pinellas Park, FL Chris Berry Pinellas Park, FL Zack Roberts Pinellas Park, FL Jacob Silverstein Pinellas Park, FL Brandon Guillote J.P.R.D. West, LA Caiden Reid J.P.R.D. West, LA Scott Files Northwest St. Pete, FL Jaret Helinger Northwest St. Pete, FL Jeremy Peterson Huffman, AL Austin Rivers Huffman, AL Devin Ward Bill Arp, GA Dylan Ward Bill Arp, GA 2012 SOPHOMORE LEAGUE WORLD SERIES SOUTHAVEN, MISSISSIPPI REPORT: 7/13/12 • PLAY: 7/14/12 IMPORTANT INFORMATION All Teams Traveling To And From All Tournaments Must Have Their Insurance Policies In Their Possession. Coaches Are Responsible For Their Fans. DATES TO REMEMBER June 15 ‐ Managers may not sign new players after this date. June 15 ‐ Final date for franchising. June 15 ‐ Teams participating in tournament play must file roster with the state director. July 1 ‐ Submit all rule changes.

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Stovall Boatman,

Stovall Martinez, Brad Britton Hopson, Coach Drew STARS, TX Coach Richard Guzman, Hunter Wood, – LUFKIN ALL Brigham Hill, Jungmann, Jake Martinez, Timmy Caleb Mark Gilbert, Hill, Kenny SERIES CHAMPIONS Hopson, Shane Rowley, Coach Smitty WORLD Kolby Mason McCarty, McCarty, McPherson, 2011 JUNIOR Chase Taylor, Coach Bryan left): left): (from (from Cort Row Row Back Front

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JUNIOR LEAGUE WORLD SERIES SOUTHAVEN, MS CHAMPION: Lufkin All Stars, TX Runner‐Up: Albertville Venom, AL Sportsmanship Award: Clinton Arrows, MS World Series MVP: Cortland McPherson, Lufkin All Stars, TX ALL TOURNAMENT TEAM: Cortland McPherson Lufkin, TX Brigham Hill Lufkin, TX Colby Hopson Lufkin, TX Mason McCarty Lufkin, TX Mark Jungman Lufkin, TX Jacob Champion Albertville, AL Jona Todd Albertville, AL AJ Walen Albertville, AL Dalton Williams Albertville, AL Cale Luke Clinton, MS Chase Lunceford Clinton, MS Wyatt McClasky Clinton, MS Tripp Williamson Clinton, MS Austin Jones Oxford, AL Taylor McCracken Oxford, AL Joe McGuire Oxford, AL 2012 JUNIOR LEAGUE WORLD SERIES SOUTHAVEN, MISSISSIPPI REPORT: 7/13/12 • PLAY: 7/14/12 IMPORTANT INFORMATION All Teams Traveling To And From All Tournaments Must Have Their Insurance Policies In Their Possession. Coaches Are Responsible For Their Fans. DATES TO REMEMBER June 15 ‐ Managers may not sign new players after this date. June 15 ‐ Final date for franchising. June 15 ‐ Teams participating in tournament play must file roster with the state director. July 1 ‐ Submit all rule changes.

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Liberta,

Jeff Pierce

Stano, Carona Chase Hymel Liebert, y err J

r.) Pickett, g LA (M McCarthy, David Rosiere, Jason Joe EAST,

Andrew ler Schmitt, JPRD y

– T Ferguson, Giambrone, Brandon White, Roberts, Jonathan David Eric Braud, Trent CHAMPIONS

(Coach) Lagasse, Matt (Coach) Billy eois, SERIES

g Novotny, Swalley, Bour (Coach) Taylor WORLD

Cedor, (Mgr), , Brandon y Nathan Ledoux Hotfelter, Matthew Geneva 2011 SENIOR Albert Bobby left): left): (from (from Sanches, Gene Row Row Front Back

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SENIOR LEAGUE WORLD SERIES Boynton, GA CHAMPION: JPRD East, LA Runner‐Up: Johnson City, TN Sportsmanship Award: Maryland, MD World Series MVP: Gene Genevay, JPRD East, LA ALL TOURNAMENT TEAM: Gene Genevay J.P.R.D. East, LA Trent Giambrone J.P.R.D. East, LA Brandon Pickett J.P.R.D. East, LA Brandon Bourgeois J.P.R.D. East, LA Davis White J.P.R.D. East, LA Logan Rice Johnson City, TN Cody Hydes Johnson City, TN Caleb Disher Johnson City, TN Connor Wise Johnson City, TN Garrett Clark Johnson City, TN Bobby Woodall North Florida Black Sox, FL Mike Luing North Florida Black Sox, FL Brandon Snow J.P.R.D. West, LA Tyler Schouest J.P.R.D. West, LA Cody Sherlin Boynton Generals, GA 2012 SENIOR LEAGUE WORLD SERIES SOUTHAVEN, MISSISSIPPI REPORT: 7/20/12 • PLAY: 7/21/12 IMPORTANT INFORMATION All Teams Traveling To And From All Tournaments Must Have Their Insurance Policies In Their Possession. Coaches Are Responsible For Their Fans. DATES TO REMEMBER June 15 ‐ Managers may not sign new players after this date. June 15 ‐ Final date for franchising. June 15 ‐ Teams participating in tournament play must file roster with the state director. July 1 ‐ Submit all rule changes.

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