2021 Rules: Baseball Leagues

LAST UPDATED January 20, 2021 ELIGIBLE LEAGUES BY SEASON SPRING FALL  Challengers  Junior Rookie  Tee Ball  Rookie  Junior Rookie  Minor  Rookie  Super Major  Minor  Junior Baseball  Super Major  Senior Baseball  Junior Baseball  Senior Baseball

OVERVIEW SPRING FALL  NFHS are used for all baseball leagues.  NFHS are used for all baseball leagues.  The following are local OYO exceptions to these rules.  The following are local OYO exceptions to these rules.

OFFICIAL RULES SUMMARY SPRING FALL 1.00 – Objective of the Game 1.00 – Objective of the Game 2.00 – Definition of Terms 2.00 – Definition of Terms 3.00 – Game Preliminaries 3.00 – Game Preliminaries 4.00 – Starting and Ending Game 4.00 – Starting and Ending Game 5.00 – Putting the Ball in Play 5.00 – Putting the Ball in Play 6.00 – The Batter 6.00 – The Batter 7.00 – The Runner 7.00 – The Runner 8.00 – The Pitcher 8.00 – The Pitcher 9.00 – The Umpire 9.00 – The Umpire 10.00 – The Official Scorer 10.00 – The Official Scorer

1.00 – OBJECTIVES OF THE GAME SPRING FALL 1.04 – THE PLAYING FIELD. 1.04 – THE PLAYING FIELD.

Super Major – The field shall be laid out according to the Super Major – The field shall be laid out according to the NFHS instructions with the following exceptions: The NFHS instructions with the following exceptions: The infield infield shall be a 70-foot square. The distance between shall be a 70-foot square. The distance between the front side the front side of the pitcher's plate and the rear point of of the pitcher's plate and the rear point of home plate shall be home plate shall be 50 feet. 50 feet.

Minor – The field shall be laid out according to the NFHS Minor – The field shall be laid out according to the NFHS instructions with the following exceptions: The infield instructions with the following exceptions: The infield shall be shall be a 65-foot square. The distance between the front a 65-foot square. The distance between the front side of the side of the pitcher's plate and the rear point of home pitcher's plate and the rear point of home plate shall be 46 plate shall be 46 feet. feet

Rookie – The pitcher’s plate shall be 40 feet from the Rookie – The pitcher’s plate shall be 40 feet from the back of back of home plate and centered within a 16-foot home plate and centered within a 16-foot diameter circle. The diameter circle. The coach pitcher must remain coach pitcher must remain completely within the 16-foot completely within the 16-foot diameter circle when diameter circle when delivering the pitch to a batter. delivering the pitch to a batter. Junior Rookie – The field shall be drawn with a 16-foot Junior Rookie – The field shall be drawn with a 16-foot diameter circle centered around the 40-foot rubber. However, diameter circle centered around the 40-foot rubber. a pitcher’s line may also be drawn at 27 feet with a width of 3 However, a pitcher’s line may also be drawn at 27 feet feet, which is five feet in front of the circle. The coach must with a width of 3 feet, which is five feet in front of the complete the pitch with his/her front foot behind or touching circle. The coach must complete the pitch with his/her the 27-foot line. A half circle also shall be drawn three feet in front foot behind or touching the 27-foot line. A half circle front of home plate connecting with the first base and third also shall be drawn three feet in front of home plate base line. connecting with the first base and third base line. 1.09 – THE BALL 1.09 – THE BALL Tee-Ball – RIF-1 balls are required. Tee-Ball and Challenger – RIF-1 balls are required. Junior Rookie, Rookie, Minor, Super Major, Junior Baseball Junior Rookie, Rookie, Minor, Super Major, Junior and Senior Baseball – Regular baseballs are required. Baseball and Senior Baseball – Regular baseballs are required. 1.10 – Junior Rookie, Rookie, Minor and Super Major – The bat shall not be more than 33 inches in length. Bats with the 1.10 – Junior Rookie, Rookie, Minor and Super Major – USABat certification may have a bat barrel up to 2 5/8 inches. The bat shall not be more than 33 inches in length. Bats Any bat not displaying the USABat certification (e.g. BPF 1.15, with the USABat certification may have a bat barrel up to BBCOR) may not have a bat barrel in excess of 2¼ inches. 2 5/8 inches. Any bat not displaying the USABat Metal bats fitting this description are acceptable. Composite certification (e.g. BPF 1.15, BBCOR) may not have a bat fitting this description and displaying the USABat, BPF 1.15 or barrel in excess of 2¼ inches. Metal bats fitting this BBCOR .50 specifications are permissible. There is no length to description are acceptable. Composite fitting this weight ratio limitation. description and displaying the USABat, BPF 1.15 or BBCOR .50 specifications are permissible. There is no length to 1.11 – Junior Baseball – The bat shall not be more than 34” in weight ratio limitation. length and the bat barrel shall not exceed 2 5/8” in diameter. Metal bats fitting this description are acceptable. Composite 1.11 – Junior Baseball – The bat shall not be more than barrel bats meeting this description and displaying the 34” in length and the bat barrel shall not exceed 2 5/8” in USABat, BPF 1.15 or BBCOR .50 specifications are permissible. diameter. Metal bats fitting this description are There is no length to weight ratio limitation. acceptable. Composite barrel bats meeting this description and displaying the USABat, BPF 1.15 or BBCOR 1.12 – All Leagues – Shoes with metal spikes or cleats are not .50 specifications are permissible. There is no length to permitted. weight ratio limitation. 1.16 – All Leagues – All batters, runners and on-deck batters 1.12 – All Leagues – Shoes with metal spikes or cleats are must wear double earflap NOCSAE approved batting helmets. not permitted. Chin straps are not required.

1.16 – All Leagues – All batters, runners and on-deck 1.17 – Minor, Super Major and Junior Baseball. All male batters must wear double earflap NOCSAE approved players are REQUIRED to wear a protective cup when playing batting helmets. Chin straps are not required. the catcher position.

1.17 – Minor, Super Major and Junior Baseball. All male Uniforms - All teams must wear OYO-supplied uniforms for all players are REQUIRED to wear a protective cup when games. playing the catcher position. Minor, Super Major and Junior Baseball Pitchers – If a Uniforms - All teams must wear OYO-supplied uniforms pitcher’s undershirt sleeves are exposed, they shall not be for all games. white or gray. All non-white and non-gray solid colors are the

Minor, Super Major and Junior Baseball Pitchers – If a only sleeve colors allowed for a pitcher to wear below the pitcher’s undershirt sleeves are exposed, they shall not be elbow. white or gray. All non-white and non-gray solid colors are the only sleeve colors allowed for a pitcher to wear below All Leagues – No player is allowed to wear any kind of jewelry the elbow. (this includes rope bracelets and necklaces). Bracelets or necklaces identifying a medical condition will be allowed. If a All Leagues – No player is allowed to wear any kind of player recently had their ears pierced, the player must place a jewelry (this includes rope bracelets and necklaces). Band-Aid or tape over the earring before being allowed on the Bracelets or necklaces identifying a medical condition will field. No player will be allowed to participate if they refuse to be allowed. If a player recently had their ears pierced, the remove their jewelry. player must place a Band-Aid or tape over the earring before being allowed on the field. No player will be allowed to participate if they refuse to remove their jewelry. 2.00 – DEFINITION OF TERMS SPRING FALL BATTING ORDER. The batting order shall contain the BATTING ORDER. The batting order shall contain the entire entire roster of players for all leagues. roster of players for all leagues.

BUNT. Bunts are not permitted in Challenger, Tee Ball, BUNT. Bunts are not permitted in Tee Ball, Junior Rookie and Junior Rookie and Rookie. Rookie.

INFIELD FLY. The Infield Fly Rule does not apply in INFIELD FLY. The Infield Fly Rule does not apply in Tee Ball, Challenger, Tee Ball, Junior Rookie, Rookie and Minor. Junior Rookie, Rookie and Minor.

STRIKE. In Challenger, Tee Ball, Junior Rookie and Rookie, STRIKE. In Tee Ball, Junior Rookie and Rookie, called strikes called strikes are not permitted. are not permitted.

3.00 – GAME PRELIMINARIES SPRING FALL 3.03 – PLAYER SUBSTITUTIONS 3.03 – PLAYER SUBSTITUTIONS

There shall be no limit on player substitutions except for There shall be no limit on player substitutions except for the the following limitations: following limitations:

Junior Baseball – All players must play in the field for at Junior Baseball – All players must play in the field for at least least three (3) innings. three (3) innings.

Minor and Super Major – No player may sit out a second Minor and Super Major – No player may sit out a second inning before all players have sat out at least one inning. inning before all players have sat out at least one inning.  Regular Season: A player may play the catcher ● Regular Season: A player may play the catcher position for a maximum of 3 innings. position for a maximum of 3 innings.  Tournament: There is no limitation on the ● Tournament: There is no limitation on the number of number of innings a player may play the catcher innings a player may play the catcher position – or position – or any other non-pitching position in any other non-pitching position in the field. the field. Junior Baseball – No player may sit out a second inning before Junior Baseball – No player may sit out a second inning all players have sat out at least one inning. before all players have sat out at least one inning. Junior Rookie, Rookie, Minor and Super Major – For all Junior Rookie, Rookie, Minor and Super Major – For all recreational teams in these divisions, all players must play at recreational teams in these divisions, all players must play least one (1) inning in the infield and one (1) inning in the at least one (1) inning in the infield and one (1) inning in

the outfield of the same game. This requirement is outfield of the same game. This requirement is excepted for excepted for tournament play. tournament play.

Junior Rookie and Rookie – There are no substitutions Junior Rookie and Rookie – There are no substitutions and all and all players play the field at one time. A total of 13 players play the field at one time. A total of 13 players may players may play the field at once in the following play the field at once in the following positions: two pitcher's positions: two pitcher's helpers (F1a, F1b), one catcher helpers (F1a, F1b), one catcher (F2), one first baseman (F3), (F2), one first baseman (F3), one second baseman (F4), one second baseman (F4), one third baseman (F5), one short one third baseman (F5), one short stop (F6) and six stop (F6) and six outfielders (F7-12). The outfield begins on outfielders (F7-12). The outfield begins on the grass the grass behind the base paths. Outfielders may not come off behind the base paths. Outfielders may not come off the the grass onto the infield area until the ball reaches the grass onto the infield area until the ball reaches the batter. Only two fielders (the pitcher's helpers) are allowed to batter. Only two fielders (the pitcher's helpers) are be as close as 40 ft from the back of home plate before the allowed to be as close as 40 feet from the back of home ball reaches the batter. The pitcher's helpers must have both plate before the ball reaches the batter. The pitcher's feet behind the 40-foot pitcher’s rubber within the pitching helpers must have both feet behind the 40-foot pitcher’s circle when the ball reaches the batter. The pitcher's helpers rubber within the pitching circle when the ball reaches must wear batting helmets with attached face masks and the batter. The pitcher's helpers must wear batting heart guards at all times when playing the position. helmets with attached face masks and heart guards at all ● Regular Season only: A player can play a single times when playing the position. defensive position for no more than three (3) innings.  Regular Season only: A player can play a single This rule is excepted for tournament play. defensive position for no more than three (3) ● When a team has 12-13 players available defensively, innings. This rule is excepted for tournament the team must place two pitcher’s helpers – F1a, F1b play. – and five outfielders along with five standard infield  When a team has 12-13 players available players (F2, F3, F4, F5, F6). In the event a team has 11 defensively, the team must place two pitcher’s players or less, the team must furnish a minimum of helpers – F1a, F1b – and five outfielders along one (but not more than two) pitcher’s helper(s) – with five standard infield players (F2, F3, F4, F5, F1a, F1b – and a maximum of five outfielders while F6). In the event a team has 11 players or less, ensuring all five aforementioned traditional infield the team must furnish a minimum of one (but positions are occupied by a player as well. After the not more than two) pitcher’s helper(s) – F1a, F1b first pitch is thrown, all players must continue to play – and a maximum of five outfielders while their assigned position for the entire defensive inning ensuring all five aforementioned traditional (either three outs or five runs) unless injured during infield positions are occupied by a player as well. play. After the first pitch is thrown, all players must continue to play their assigned position for the Junior Rookie: There are no substitutions and all players play entire defensive inning (either three outs or five the field at one time. The catcher’s position must be filled runs) unless injured during play. with someone over the age of 11. Once a ball is batted into play, the catcher’s position is covered by the fielding team and Junior Rookie: There are no substitutions and all players not the person over 11 acting as catcher for the coach pitcher. play the field at one time. The catcher’s position must be Only two fielders (pitcher's helpers) are allowed to be as close filled with someone over the age of 11. Once a ball is as 40 feet from the back of home plate and must remain in batted into play, the catcher’s position is covered by the the pitcher’s circle before the ball reaches the batter. The fielding team and not the person over 11 acting as catcher pitcher's helpers must wear batting helmets with an attached for the coach pitcher. Only two fielders (pitcher's helpers) facemask and heart guards and must be no closer than the are allowed to be as close as 40 feet from the back of coach pitcher. home plate and must remain in the pitcher’s circle before the ball reaches the batter. The pitcher's helpers must Tee-Ball: There are no substitutions and all players play the wear batting helmets with an attached face mask and field at one time. One fielder must play in the catcher's box. heart guards and must be no closer than the coach Only two fielders (pitcher's helpers) are allowed to be closer pitcher. than 40 ft from the back of home plate before the ball reaches the batter. The pitcher's helpers must wear batting helmets Tee-Ball and Challenger: There are no substitutions and and must be no closer than the coach pitcher. all players play the field at one time. One fielder must play in the catcher's box. Only two fielders (pitcher's Rookie: To promote the speed of the game, the defensive helpers) are allowed to be closer than 40 ft from the back team may choose to place an individual behind the catcher to

of home plate before the ball reaches the batter. The assist with passed balls. Any individual behind the catcher pitcher's helpers must wear batting helmets and must be who is younger than eighteen (18) must wear a helmet with a no closer than the coach pitcher. facemask.

Rookie: To promote the speed of the game, the defensive 3.04 – COURTESY RUNNERS team may choose to place an individual behind the catcher to assist with passed balls. Any individual behind Rookie, Minor, Super Major and Junior Baseball – Teams may the catcher who is younger than eighteen (18) must wear substitute runner for the catcher only when there are two a helmet with a facemask. outs. The substitute runner must be the last available batter in the order that is not a current base runner. This rule replaces 3.04 – COURTESY RUNNERS the “Courtesy Runner” rule.

Rookie, Minor, Super Major and Junior Baseball – Teams 3.15 – COACHES may substitute runner for the catcher only when there are two outs. The substitute runner must be the last available batter in the order that is not a current base runner. This rule replaces the “Courtesy Runner” rule. Tee-Ball – Three coaches shall be allowed in the field during 3.15 – COACHES the game.

Challenger – There is no limit on coaches or buddies on A. Junior Rookie and Rookie Defense – The defensive team the field. may place in the outfield no more than two (2) coaches to assist with instruction and teaching. In Rookie, a defensive Tee-Ball – Three coaches shall be allowed in the field coach may be placed near the backstop to assist with passed during the game. ball pitches.

A. Junior Rookie and Rookie Defense – The defensive B. Junior Rookie and Rookie Offense – The offensive team team may place in the outfield no more than two (2) shall have one coach in the pitching circle and no more than coaches to assist with instruction and teaching. In Rookie, two (2) base coaches on the field. There shall also not be any a defensive coach may be placed near the backstop to other loose equipment outside of the dugout area. In Junior assist with passed ball pitches. Rookie, the catcher’s position must be filled with someone over the age of 11 from the offensive team. B. Junior Rookie and Rookie Offense – The offensive team shall have one coach in the pitching circle and no C. Minor, Super Major and Junior Baseball – The offensive more than two (2) base coaches on the field. There shall and defensive teams are permitted to have coaches outside of also not be any other loose equipment outside of the the dugout area. They must remain immediately in front of dugout area. In Junior Rookie, the catcher’s position must and as close to the dugout fence as possible. They are be filled with someone over the age of 11 from the permitted to use a bucket as a seat provided they ensure it offensive team. does not interfere with a play. They shall also NOT have any loose equipment outside of the dugout area. C. Minor, Super Major and Junior Baseball – The offensive and defensive teams are permitted to have PENALTY (for A-C): If a thrown ball/batted ball hits a coach or coaches outside of the dugout area. They must remain loose equipment OR that causes interference with a play or immediately in front of and as close to the dugout fence advancement of runners, the ball shall become dead and the as possible. They are permitted to use a bucket as a seat Umpire, at their discretion, may call an out(s), award bases or provided they ensure it does not interfere with a play. return runners. They shall also NOT have any loose equipment outside of the dugout area. 3.16 – ADDING PLAYERS

PENALTY (for A-C): If a thrown ball/batted ball hits a A potential player who registers late to play in any league coach or loose equipment OR that causes interference within the Oaklandon Youth Organization after the player with a play or advancement of runners, the ball shall draft but before opening day shall be assigned by the become dead and the Umpire, at their discretion, may call Commissioner for the league to the team that is next in order an out(s), award bases or return runners. to receive a player or that lacks the number of players in comparison with the other teams in that particular league. In 3.16 – ADDING PLAYERS

this instance, the decision to assign the player is within the A potential player who registers late to play in any league sole discretion of the Commissioner. within the Oaklandon Youth Organization after the player draft but before opening day shall be assigned by the Late registration of any potential player in any league within Commissioner for the league to the team that is next in the Oaklandon Youth Organization after opening day is order to receive a player or that lacks the number of subject to the approval of the Commissioner for the league players in comparison with the other teams in that which the player seeks to enter and the Executive Board. particular league. In this instance, the decision to assign Should the Commissioner and the Executive Board approve the player is within the sole discretion of the the late registration of the player, the Executive Vice Commissioner. President shall assign the player to the team that is next in order to receive a player or that lacks the number of players in Late registration of any potential player in any league comparison with the other teams in that particular league. In within the Oaklandon Youth Organization after opening this instance, the decision to assign the player is within the day is subject to the approval of the Commissioner for the sole discretion of the Executive Vice President. league which the player seeks to enter and the Executive Board. Should the Commissioner and the Executive Board 3.17 – EVALUATION OF PLAYERS approve the late registration of the player, the Executive Vice President shall assign the player to the team that is For all recreational leagues, the coaches for each team shall next in order to receive a player or that lacks the number evaluate players at the end of the regular season but before of players in comparison with the other teams in that the commencement of tournament play. Prior to tournament particular league. In this instance, the decision to assign play, the coaches shall turn in the evaluations for all players the player is within the sole discretion of the Executive on the coach's team to the Commissioner for the league. Vice President. Should a coach not turn in the evaluations by the required time, he/she may be required to serve a penalty up to and 3.17 – EVALUATION OF PLAYERS including a one (1) game suspension to be enforced during his/her team’s first game of the tournament. For all recreational leagues, the coaches for each team shall evaluate players at the end of the regular season but before the commencement of tournament play. Prior to tournament play, the coaches shall turn in the evaluations for all players on the coach's team to the Commissioner for the league. Should a coach not turn in the evaluations by the required time, he/she may be required to serve a penalty up to and including a one (1) game suspension to be enforced during his/her team’s first game of the tournament.

4.00 – STARTING AND ENDING THE GAME SPRING FALL 4.04 – All leagues will adopt a policy of a continuous 4.04 – All leagues will adopt a policy of a continuous batting batting order that will include all players on the team order that will include all players on the team roster present roster present for the game batting in order. All leagues for the game batting in order. All leagues will adopt a policy of will adopt a policy of allowing players to be entered allowing players to be entered and/or re-entered defensively and/or re-entered defensively into the game anytime into the game anytime provided he/she meets the provided he/she meets the requirements of mandatory requirements of mandatory play stated in rule 3.03. play stated in rule 3.03. LATE ARRIVAL (Regular Season) – Any player who was not LATE ARRIVAL (Regular Season) – Any player who was present at the beginning of the game will be allowed to not present at the beginning of the game will be allowed remain in the original batting order. If the player is not to remain in the original batting order. If the player is not present when it is their turn to bat, they will be placed at the present when it is their turn to bat, they will be placed at end of the batting order and can remain there until they the end of the batting order and can remain there until arrive. There is no penalty imposed if the player is not present they arrive. There is no penalty imposed if the player is at the time of his bat. not present at the time of his bat. LATE ARRIVAL RULE (Tournament – except Junior Rookie and Rookie) – Any player who was not present at the

LATE ARRIVAL RULE (Tournament – except Junior Rookie beginning of the game will be allowed to remain in the and Rookie) – Any player who was not present at the original batting order. If the player is not present when it is beginning of the game will be allowed to remain in the their turn to bat, the batter can either remain in the batting original batting order. If the player is not present when it order and accept an out for every at bat the batter is not is their turn to bat, the batter can either remain in the present or be removed from the batting order. If the team batting order and accept an out for every at bat the batter chooses to take the out(s) for the missed batter, they are is not present or be removed from the batting order. If allowed to insert the player in any position. If a team chooses the team chooses to take the out(s) for the missed batter, to remove the player from the batting order, the player they are allowed to insert the player in any position. If a cannot enter the game. team chooses to remove the player from the batting order, the player cannot enter the game. 4.05 – BASE COACHES

4.05 – BASE COACHES (2) Shall be eligible players in the uniform of their team or adult base coaches. If players are used as base (1) Shall be eligible players in the uniform of their coaches, the players must wear helmets. team or adult base coaches. If players are used as base coaches, the players must wear helmets. 4.10 – REGULATION GAME

4.10 – REGULATION GAME Junior Baseball – A regulation game is seven (7) innings or 1 hour and 45 minutes, whichever comes first. Junior Baseball – A regulation game is seven (7) innings or two hours, whichever comes first. Super Major and Minor – A regulation game is six (6) innings or 1 hour and 45 minutes, whichever comes first. Super Major and Minor – A regulation game is six (6) innings or two hours, whichever comes first. Rookie – A regulation game is six (6) innings or 1 hour and 45 minutes, whichever comes first. Rookie – A regulation game is six (6) innings or 1 hour and 40 minutes, whichever comes first. Junior Rookie – A regulation game is five (5) innings or 1 hour and 45 minutes, whichever comes first. Junior Rookie – A regulation game is five (5) innings or 1 hour and 30 minutes, whichever comes first. Tee-Ball – A regulation game is four (4) innings. A half inning is completed when one half of the players on the team's Tee-Ball and Challenger – A regulation game is four (4) roster have batted. innings. A half inning is completed when one half of the  Tee-Ball – Limit is six (6) batters per half inning; players on the team's roster have batted.  Tee-Ball – Limit is six (6) batters per half inning; ALL LEAGUES: The game ends immediately at 1hr 45 min.  Challenger – Limit is eight (8) batters per half Final game scores shall revert to the last completed inning. inning. When the last batter in each half inning During the tournament, teams will complete the current comes to the plate and hits the ball, the batter- inning of play before determining the winner. runner and all base runners must advance to home plate. REGULAR SEASON – NO GAME – All Leagues – If a game fails to reach the 45-minute mark based on the scheduled start REGULAR SEASON – NO GAME – All Leagues – If a game time, it is not a regulation game and may be rescheduled as a fails to reach the 45-minute mark based on the new game as scheduling permits. scheduled start time, it is not a regulation game and may be rescheduled as a new game as scheduling permits. REGULAR SEASON – SUSPENDED GAME – All Leagues – A game may be called for weather or darkness by the park REGULAR SEASON – SUSPENDED GAME – All Leagues – advisor only. A game may be suspended by the park advisor A game may be called for weather or darkness by the or the umpire for any reason. The umpire or park advisor may park advisor only. A game may be suspended by the extend the game time limit to account for an extended park advisor or the umpire for any reason. The umpire suspension of play. or park advisor may extend the game time limit to account for an extended suspension of play. TOURNAMENT- SUSPENDED GAME – All Leagues – A game may be called for weather or darkness by the park advisor

TOURNAMENT- SUSPENDED GAME – All Leagues – A only. A game may be suspended by the park advisor or the game may be called for weather or darkness by the park umpire for any reason. The umpire or park advisor may advisor only. A game may be suspended by the park extend the game time limit to account for an extended advisor or the umpire for any reason. The umpire or suspension of play. If a game fails to reach the regulation park advisor may extend the game time limit to account minimum limit of 3½ innings or 4 innings played (4½ or 5 for an extended suspension of play. If a game fails to innings Junior Baseball), it will be suspended and completed reach the regulation minimum limit of 3½ innings or 4 at a later date and time determined by the league. The innings played (4½ or 5 innings Junior Baseball), it will be suspended game will resume from the exact point it was suspended and completed at a later date and time stopped with the same game clock time. The game will determined by the league. The suspended game will continue until it’s a regulation game (6 or 7 innings) or the resume from the exact point it was stopped with the time limit is reached, whichever comes first. same game clock time. The game will continue until it’s a regulation game (6 or 7 innings) or the time limit is Regulation Game: 10 p.m. Alert: Junior Rookie, Rookie, reached, whichever comes first. Minor and Super Major – At 10 p.m., no new inning may be started after 10 p.m. Innings starting prior to 10 p.m. will be 4.10 Regulation Game: 10 p.m. Alert: Junior Rookie, played to completion with the game’s final score reflected as Rookie, Minor and Super Major – At 10 p.m., no new the last full inning played. The game will be considered a inning may be started after 10 p.m. Innings starting prior complete game. to 10 p.m. will be played to completion with the game’s final score reflected as the last full inning played. The Tee-Ball – Games do not keep score and outs are not game will be considered a complete game. recorded or enforced.

Tee-Ball and Challenger – Games do not keep score and Junior Baseball – No team may score more than seven (7) outs are not recorded or enforced. runs in an inning. There is no run limit in the seventh (7th) inning. Junior Baseball – No team may score more than seven (7) runs in an inning. There is no run limit in the seventh (7th) Rookie, Minor and Super Major – No team may score more inning. than five (5) runs in an inning. There is a ten (10) run limit in the sixth inning and any subsequent innings. All six (6) innings Rookie, Minor and Super Major – No team may score shall be played if time permits. During the tournament, teams more than five (5) runs in an inning. There is a ten (10) may score an unlimited number of runs in the sixth and all run limit in the sixth inning and any subsequent innings. subsequent innings as the 10-run maximum rule does not All six (6) innings shall be played if time permits. During apply during tournament games. the tournament, teams may score an unlimited number of runs in the sixth and all subsequent innings as the 10- Junior Rookie – No team may score more than five (5) runs in run maximum rule does not apply during tournament an inning including the fifth. During the tournament, teams games. may score an unlimited number of runs in the fifth and all subsequent innings as the 10-run maximum rule does not Junior Rookie – No team may score more than five (5) apply during tournament games. runs in an inning including the fifth. During the tournament, teams may score an unlimited number of Junior Rookie, Rookie, Minor and Super Major Regular runs in the fifth and all subsequent innings as the 10-run Season Play: We will have no mercy rule or run ahead rule. maximum rule does not apply during tournament games. Games will be complete when the time limit rule is met, or the appropriate number of innings have been completed for Junior Rookie, Rookie, Minor and Super Major Regular each age group. Season Play: We will have no mercy rule or run ahead rule. Games will be complete when the time limit rule is Junior Baseball 13-16 Baseball Regular Season and met, or the appropriate number of innings have been Tournament Play: If after 5 innings (4 and one half if the completed for each age group. home team is ahead) one team has a lead of 10 runs or more, the manager of the team with the least runs shall concede the Junior Baseball and Senior Baseball Regular Season and victory to the opponent. NOTE: if the visiting team has a lead Tournament Play: If after 5 innings (4 and one half if the of ten (10) runs or more, the home team must bat in its half of home team is ahead) one team has a lead of 10 runs or the inning. more, the manager of the team with the least runs shall concede the victory to the opponent. NOTE: if the visiting All Leagues (except Junior and Senior Baseball) Tournament Play: If after four (4) innings (three and one

team has a lead of ten (10) runs or more, the home team half innings if the home team is ahead) one team has a lead must bat in its half of the inning. of fifteen (15) runs or more, the manager of the team with the least runs shall concede the victory to the opponent. All Leagues (except Junior and Senior Baseball) NOTE: If the visiting team has a lead of fifteen (15) runs or Tournament Play: If after four (4) innings (three and one more, the home team must bat in its half of the inning. half innings if the home team is ahead) one team has a lead of fifteen (15) runs or more, the manager of the Rookie – Each player shall receive a limit of five (5) pitches or team with the least runs shall concede the victory to the three (3) strikes per at bat. opponent. NOTE: If the visiting team has a lead of fifteen (15) runs or more, the home team must bat in its half of Junior Rookie – Each player shall receive a limit of five (5) the inning. pitches or three (3) swings per at bat. If the third swing is a foul ball, an additional pitch is permitted Rookie – Each player shall receive a limit of five (5) pitches or three (3) strikes per at bat. After the fifth pitch or third swing, the batter shall have two (2) swings from the tee to cleanly hit the ball from the tee. If Junior Rookie – Each player shall receive a limit of five the bat makes contact with the tee prior to the ball during (5) pitches or three (3) swings per at bat. If the third the batter’s swing, it will be ruled as a dead ball and count as swing is a foul ball, an additional pitch is permitted a swing.

After the fifth pitch or third swing, the batter shall have The coach pitcher is responsible for removing the batting tee two (2) swings from the tee to cleanly hit the ball from from the field of play immediately following the batter’s the tee. If the bat makes contact with the tee prior to swing(s). the ball during the batter’s swing, it will be ruled as a dead ball and count as a swing. THE LAST TWO WEEKS OF THE REGULAR SEASON AND TOURNAMENT: In the fourth inning and all subsequent The coach pitcher is responsible for removing the innings, no use of tee is allowed. If a player hits a ball foul on batting tee from the field of play immediately following a fifth or subsequent pitch, an additional pitch is permitted. the batter’s swing(s).

THE LAST TWO WEEKS OF THE REGULAR SEASON AND TOURNAMENT: In the fourth inning and all subsequent innings, no use of tee is allowed. If a player hits a ball foul on a fifth or subsequent pitch, an additional pitch is Championship Games – All tournament games, including permitted. championship games, will follow same time limitations followed throughout the tournament. Tee-Ball and Challenger – Each player shall receive a limit of five (5) pitches per at bat. After the fifth pitch, the batting tee is required. 4.11 – A TIE GAME Championship Games – All championship games, including “if needed” championship game, will be played (e) A regulation game that is tied after four (4) or more out in its entirety without time limitations. (All other completed innings (five or more completed innings for Junior tournament games adhere to same time limits as regular Baseball baseball) and halted by the umpire, shall be: Regular season games.) season: If time permits, play will continue using the following tournament format until time limit is reached: 4.11 – A TIE GAME Tournament: In the event of a tie at the end of regular play, (e) A regulation game that is tied after four (4) or more additional innings will be played as follows, regardless of time completed innings (five or more completed innings for played: Junior Baseball baseball) and halted by the umpire, shall be: Regular season: If time permits, play will continue The last available batter in the order of the “visitor” team using the following tournament format until time limit is (first team at bat) will be placed on second base with no reached: outs. Play will resume, starting each half inning with the available batter in the order on second base until a team is declared in the lead at the completion of the inning.

Tournament: In the event of a tie at the end of regular 4.17 – FORFEIT GAME play, additional innings will be played as follows, regardless of time played: All recreational leagues for Tournament Play Only – If during a game a team is unable to place eight (8) players on The last available batter in the order of the “visitor” the field, the team must take an "out" for the eighth team (first team at bat) will be placed on second base position in the batting order. If a team has less than seven with no outs. Play will resume, starting each half inning (7) players after 10 minutes past the scheduled game time, with the available batter in the order on second base the team forfeits the game by a score of 5-0 (five-inning until a team is declared in the lead at the completion of regulation game), 6-0 (six-inning regulation game), or 7-0 the inning. (seven-inning regulation game). During the regular season only, the team's roster may be filled with younger division 4.17 – FORFEIT GAME players in order to field seven (7) players for a game. There are no forfeits in Tee-Ball and Challenger play. All recreational leagues for Tournament Play Only – If during a game a team is unable to place eight (8) players The forfeiture rule will not apply where a team is unable to on the field, the team must take an "out" for the eighth place the required number of players on the field due to position in the batting order. If a team has less than injury, illness, or any kind of family emergency that has seven (7) players after 10 minutes past the scheduled occurred to or involves the player at the time of or during the game time, the team forfeits the game by a score of 5-0 game. However, if a player leaves a tournament game and the (five-inning regulation game), 6-0 (six-inning regulation player's leaving does not fall into the categories described in game), or 7-0 (seven-inning regulation game). During the the preceding paragraph, the team will be penalized regular season only, the team's roster may be filled with accordingly based upon the number of remaining players. younger division players in order to field seven (7) players for a game. There are no forfeits in Tee-Ball and All recreational leagues for Regular Season Play – Teams Challenger play. unable to place eight (8) players on the field or that have less than seven (7) players after 10 minutes past the The forfeiture rule will not apply where a team is unable scheduled game time will not have to take an "out" for the to place the required number of players on the field due eighth position in the batting order or forfeit the game for to injury, illness, or any kind of family emergency that having less than seven (7) players. The umpires will be has occurred to or involves the player at the time of or required to umpire and the players will be required to play during the game. However, if a player leaves a unless the coach of the team without the required number tournament game and the player's leaving does not fall of players concedes the game as a consequence of the lack into the categories described in the preceding of players. paragraph, the team will be penalized accordingly based upon the number of remaining players. 4.19 – PROTESTING GAME

All recreational leagues for Regular Season Play – Junior Rookie, Rookie, Minor, Super Major and Junior Teams unable to place eight (8) players on the field or Baseball – Protests shall be considered only when based on a that have less than seven (7) players after 10 minutes violation of the playing rules. No protest shall be considered past the scheduled game time will not have to take an on a decision involving umpire's or park advisor’s judgment. "out" for the eighth position in the batting order or forfeit the game for having less than seven (7) players. ● REGULAR SEASON: Protests shall be resolved The umpires will be required to umpire and the players immediately before the next play. Protests may will be required to play unless the coach of the team only be made by the manager or head coach. Upon without the required number of players concedes the being presented with a protest by the manager or game as a consequence of the lack of players. head coach, the plate umpire shall suspend play and call all the field umpires together in 4.19 – PROTESTING GAME consultation with no manager, coach, or player present. The plate umpire will decide immediately Junior Rookie, Rookie, Minor, Super Major and Junior on the protest before the game is resumed and his Baseball – Protests shall be considered only when based decision is final. Protests are not allowed after on a violation of the playing rules. No protest shall be another play has occurred. considered on a decision involving umpire's or park advisor’s judgment. ● TOURNAMENT: The protesting manager shall immediately and before any succeeding play begins, notify the plate umpire that the game is

 REGULAR SEASON: Protests shall be resolved being played under protest. All protests must be immediately before the next play. Protests presented to the Advisor on Duty and must be may only be made by the manager or head accompanied by $100.00 in cash. Checks, credits coach. Upon being presented with a protest cards and IOUs will not be accepted. Protests will by the manager or head coach, the plate not be accepted for review by the league without umpire shall suspend play and call all the field the cash payment. A committee composed of one umpires together in consultation with no board member unaffiliated with the game and all manager, coach, or player present. The plate umpires affiliated with the game will review and umpire will decide immediately on the resolve the protest immediately. As needed, the protest before the game is resumed and his Advisor on Duty may be free to consult with decision is final. Protests are not allowed another executive board member, league after another play has occurred. commissioner or Umpire In Chief, when in doubt. If the protest is allowed, the $100.00 cash payment  TOURNAMENT: The protesting manager shall will be returned to the protesting coach and the immediately and before any succeeding play game will be resumed from the exact point when begins, notify the plate umpire that the game the infraction occurred. If the protest is denied, the is being played under protest. All protests $100.00 cash payment will not be returned and be must also be submitted in writing to the OYO awarded to The 24 Group. President within 30 minutes after completion of the game and must be accompanied by $100.00 in cash. Checks, credits cards and IOUs will not be accepted. Protests will not be accepted for review by the league without the cash payment. A committee composed of the league President, League Commissioner, UIC and one or more Executive Board Member(s) shall hear and resolve any such protest by midnight. If the protest is allowed, the $100.00 cash payment will be returned to the protesting coach and the game will be resumed from the exact point when the infraction occurred. If the protest is denied, the $100.00 cash payment will NOT be returned and be awarded to The 24 Group.

5.00 – PUTTING THE BALL IN PLAY – LIVE BALL SPRING FALL 5.07 – Tee-Ball and Challenger – The side is retired 5.07 – Tee-Ball – The side is retired when one-half (1/2) of when one-half (1/2) of the players on the roster have the players on the roster have batted one time in the half- batted one time in the half-inning. The limit shall be six inning. The limit shall be six (6) batters for Tee-Ball. When (6) batters for Tee-Ball and eight (8) batters for the last batter in each half inning comes to the plate and hits Challenger in a half inning. When the last batter in each the ball, the batter-runner and all base runners must half inning comes to the plate and hits the ball, the advance to home plate. batter-runner and all base runners must advance to home plate.

5.09 – Junior Rookie and Rookie – The batter shall not 5.09 – Junior Rookie and Rookie – The batter shall not be be awarded first base when a pitched ball touches the awarded first base when a pitched ball touches the batter or batter or his clothing. his clothing.

5.10 – Junior Rookie and Rookie – The umpire will call 5.10 – Junior Rookie and Rookie – The umpire will call time time when a pitcher’s helper has control of the ball when a pitcher’s helper has control of the ball within the within the pitching circle or when the advancement of pitching circle or when the advancement of the lead runner the lead runner has been stopped by the defensive has been stopped by the defensive team. Runners who have

team. Runners who have passed the 30-foot hash mark passed the 30-foot hash mark when time is called will be when time is called will be allowed to proceed to the allowed to proceed to the next base without liability to be put next base without liability to be put out. out.

5.10.2 – Junior Rookie and Rookie – On an 5.10.2 – Junior Rookie and Rookie – On an overthrow from an infield position to first base, overthrow from an infield position to first base, all all runners are allowed to advance a maximum runners are allowed to advance a maximum of two of two bases. The advancement will be taken bases. The advancement will be taken from the last from the last base that the runner touched base that the runner touched before the throw left before the throw left the fielder’s hand. the fielder’s hand.

5.11 – Junior Rookie and Rookie – After the ball is dead, 5.11 – Junior Rookie and Rookie – After the ball is dead, play play shall resume when the coach-pitcher has shall resume when the coach-pitcher has possession of the possession of the ball and takes his position within the ball and takes his position within the pitching circle. The pitching circle. The umpire shall call "play" as soon as umpire shall call "play" as soon as the coach-pitcher takes his the coach-pitcher takes his position within the pitching position within the pitching circle with possession of the ball. circle with possession of the ball. 5.12- Minor – Once a pitcher has the ball in his possession on 5.12- Minor – Once a pitcher has the ball in his the mound, all base runners must advance to the base of their possession on the mound, all base runners must choice. Failure to advance to the base will cause the base advance to the base of their choice. Failure to advance runner to be called “out.” This rule goes into effect as soon as to the base will cause the base runner to be called the batter reaches first base or an out is made on the batter’s “out.” This rule goes into effect as soon as the batter hit ball. Note: There shall be one (1) warning per team per reaches first base or an out is made on the batter’s hit game, including Tournament. ball. Note: There shall be one (1) warning per team per game, including Tournament.

6.00 – THE BATTER SPRING FALL Thrown Bat – Junior Rookie and Rookie – If a batter Thrown Bat – Junior Rookie and Rookie – If a batter throws their bat and hits any person on the field throws their bat and hits any person on the field (defensive/offensive player, coach or umpire), the ball is (defensive/offensive player, coach or umpire), the ball is dead and the batter will be called out. This penalty will be dead and the batter will be called out. This penalty will be enforced only after a team has been given a warning there enforced only after a team has been given a warning there shall be only one warning per team per game. shall be only one warning per team per game.

Minor, Super Major, Junior Baseball and Senior Baseball: Minor, Super Major, Junior Baseball and Senior Baseball: If a batter throws their bat and hits any person on the field If a batter throws their bat and hits any person on the field (defensive/offensive player, coach or umpire), the ball is (defensive/offensive player, coach or umpire), the ball is dead and the batter will be called out. dead and the batter will be called out.

6.01- All leagues shall use a continuous batting order with 6.01- All leagues shall use a continuous batting order with all players on the roster (see rule 4.04). all players on the roster (see rule 4.04).

● During tournament play, if a player starts and ● During tournament play, if a player starts and then leaves a regulation tournament game prior then leaves a regulation tournament game prior to its completion for any reason, one out shall be to its completion for any reason, one out shall be taken by the team when the player’s roster turn taken by the team when the player’s roster turn at-bat is encountered. Exception to this rule is at-bat is encountered. Exception to this rule is when the player leaves due to injury sustained as when the player leaves due to injury sustained as a result of play during the game. a result of play during the game.

● If play of a tournament game is interrupted after ● If play of a tournament game is interrupted after a player leaves (i.e., by rain) and is rescheduled a player leaves (i.e., by rain) and is rescheduled

for completion at a later date, any player who for completion at a later date, any player who previously left during the initial play and returns previously left during the initial play and returns at the make-up time may re-enter without taking at the make-up time may re-enter without taking the necessary out. the necessary out.

Rookie – Each player shall receive a limit of five (5) pitches Rookie – Each player shall receive a limit of five (5) pitches or three (3) strikes. If the player does not hit a fair ball or three (3) strikes. If the player does not hit a fair ball within the five pitches or three strikes, the player is "out.” within the five pitches or three strikes, the player is "out.” The batter is still alive on a foul third strike. The batter is still alive on a foul third strike.

Tee-Ball and Challenger – Each batter shall receive a limit Tee-Ball – Each batter shall receive a limit of five (5) of five (5) pitches after which the batting tee is required. pitches after which the batting tee is required.

Junior Rookie – Each player shall receive a limit of four (4) Junior Rookie – Each player shall receive a limit of four (4) pitches per at bat. After the fourth pitch, the batter shall pitches per at bat. After the fourth pitch, the batter shall have two (2) swings from the tee to cleanly hit the ball have two (2) swings from the tee to cleanly hit the ball from the tee. If the bat makes contact with the ball, but from the tee. If the bat makes contact with the ball, but the ball does not go beyond the three-foot circle in front the ball does not go beyond the three-foot circle in front of home plate, it will be ruled as a dead ball and count as a of home plate, it will be ruled as a dead ball and count as a swing. swing.  The coach pitcher is responsible for removing the  The coach pitcher is responsible for removing the batting tee from the field of play immediately batting tee from the field of play immediately following the batter’s swing(s). following the batter’s swing(s).  TOURNAMENT: In the fourth inning and all subsequent innings, each player shall receive a limit of five (5) pitches or three (3) strikes per at bat and no use of tee is allowed. If a player hits a ball foul on a fifth or subsequent pitch, an additional pitch is permitted.

6.05 – Junior Rookie, Rookie and Minor – The infield fly 6.05 – Junior Rookie, Rookie and Minor – The infield fly rule rule shall not be enforced. shall not be enforced.

6.07 – Batting out of turn in Challenger and Tee-Ball – 6.07 – Batting out of turn in Tee-Ball – There shall be no There shall be no penalty and the player that bats out of penalty and the player that bats out of turn shall not have turn shall not have another turn at bat, but shall resume another turn at bat, but shall resume the normal batting the normal batting position next time up. position next time up.

6.08 – Challenger, Tee Ball, Junior Rookie and Rookie – 6.08 – Tee Ball, Junior Rookie and Rookie – No walks are No walks are allowed. allowed.

6.09 – Junior Rookie and Rookie – The batter becomes a 6.09 – Junior Rookie and Rookie – The batter becomes a runner when a batted ball is hit which goes between the runner when a batted ball is hit which goes between the first base and third base lines. If a fair batted ball hits the first base and third base lines. If a fair batted ball hits the coach-pitcher before touching a defensive player, the ball coach-pitcher before touching a defensive player, the ball is is immediately dead and all runners must return to the immediately dead and all runners must return to the base base they occupied before the pitch. The batter is they occupied before the pitch. The batter is returned to returned to the plate with the same count as before. the plate with the same count as before. Interference may Interference may be ruled when the coach-pitcher hinders be ruled when the coach-pitcher hinders a fielder from a fielder from making a play on a batted ball. making a play on a batted ball.

Junior Rookie and Rookie – If a fair batted ball hits the Junior Rookie and Rookie – If a fair batted ball hits the coach-pitcher after touching a defensive player the ball is coach-pitcher after touching a defensive player the ball is immediately dead and the batter is awarded first base. immediately dead and the batter is awarded first base. Base Base runners advance if forced only. runners advance if forced only.

Junior Rookie and Rookie – If the coach-pitcher touches a Junior Rookie and Rookie – If the coach-pitcher touches a fair or foul ball intentionally, the ball is dead, the batter is fair or foul ball intentionally, the ball is dead, the batter is out and all base runners must return to the base they out and all base runners must return to the base they occupied before the ball was hit. occupied before the ball was hit.

6.10 – Minor and Super Major – If a batter fakes a bunt 6.10 – Minor and Super Major – If a batter fakes a bunt and and then takes a full swing, the batter is out for illegal then takes a full swing, the batter is out for illegal action. action. Each team gets 1 warning per game. Each team gets 1 warning per game.

6.11 – All Leagues – The batter is permitted to remove 6.11 – All Leagues – The batter is permitted to remove both both feet from the batter’s box between pitches. feet from the batter’s box between pitches.

7.00 – THE RUNNER SPRING FALL 7.01 – Junior Rookie, Rookie and Minor – If a runner 7.01 – Junior Rookie, Rookie and Minor – If a runner leaves the base early and ball is hit in play, the defense has leaves the base early and ball is hit in play, the defense has a chance to put both runners out. After the umpire a chance to put both runners out. After the umpire declares the runner leaving the base early, the defensive declares the runner leaving the base early, the defensive coach can choose to take the result of the play or the coach can choose to take the result of the play or the runner leaving early to be out and the batter to return to runner leaving early to be out and the batter to return to bat with the same count. bat with the same count.

If the ball is not put in play the ball should be immediately If the ball is not put in play the ball should be immediately dead and "No Pitch" declared. the runner leaving early dead and "No Pitch" declared. the runner leaving early should be called out and the batter returning to the same should be called out and the batter returning to the same count. count. Note: There shall be one (1) warning per team per game, Note: There shall be one (1) warning per team per game, including Tournament. including Tournament.

7.05 – Junior Rookie and Rookie – If a fair batted ball 7.05 – Junior Rookie and Rookie – If a fair batted ball touches a defensive coach standing in the outfield grass, touches a defensive coach standing in the outfield grass, the the batter and all runners are awarded three bases from batter and all runners are awarded three bases from the the time of the pitch. time of the pitch.

 Junior Rookie and Rookie – If a thrown ball ● Junior Rookie and Rookie – If a thrown ball touches the coach-pitcher, the ball is touches the coach-pitcher, the ball is immediately immediately dead and all runners must return dead and all runners must return to the last base to the last base they touched. The coach they touched. The coach pitcher must not pitcher must not interfere (intentionally or interfere (intentionally or unintentionally) with unintentionally) with play on the field. play on the field. Interference may be ruled when Interference may be ruled when the coach the coach pitcher hinders a fielder from making a pitcher hinders a fielder from making a play on play on a batted or thrown ball. a batted or thrown ball. ● Tee-Ball – The runner or runners are not  Tee-Ball and Challenger – The runner or permitted to advance on an overthrow. runners are not permitted to advance on an overthrow.

7.08 – Junior Rookie, Rookie, Minor and Super Major – The 7.08 – Junior Rookie, Rookie, Minor and Super Major – The runner is out when sliding headfirst while advancing. runner is out when sliding headfirst while advancing.

7.09 – All leagues – Once a runner advances past 1st base, 7.09 – All leagues – Once a runner advances past 1st base, the runner is considered abandoning their opportunity to the runner is considered abandoning their opportunity to advance to the next base once they step into dead ball advance to the next base once they step into dead ball territory. territory.

8.00 – THE PITCHER SPRING FALL 8.01- Super Major and Junior Baseball– The pitcher must 8.01- Super Major and Junior Baseball – The pitcher must take signs from the catcher while standing on the rubber. take signs from the catcher while standing on the rubber.

Junior Rookie and Rookie – Pitching shall be done by the Junior Rookie and Rookie – Pitching shall be done by the offensive team's coach and must be overhand pitch. The offensive team's coach and must be overhand pitch. The coach-pitcher must complete the pitch fully within the 16- coach-pitcher must complete the pitch fully within the 16- foot diameter circle starting at 40 feet. foot diameter circle starting at 40 feet.  If the pitcher steps outside the circle when ● If the pitcher steps outside the circle when making a pitch, the ball is immediately dead. making a pitch, the ball is immediately dead.

Junior Rookie and Rookie – The pitcher's helpers must Junior Rookie and Rookie – The pitcher's helpers must have both feet fully inside the pitching circle when the ball have both feet fully inside the pitching circle when the ball reaches the batter and may not be closer than 40 feet reaches the batter and may not be closer than 40 feet from the back of home plate. Pitcher’s helpers are not from the back of home plate. Pitcher’s helpers are not allowed to leave the pitcher’s circle or advance towards allowed to leave the pitcher’s circle or advance towards home plate until the ball reaches the batter. Penalty: If home plate until the ball reaches the batter. Penalty: If the the batter does not hit the ball or if the batter hits the ball batter does not hit the ball or if the batter hits the ball and and the pitcher's helper is not involved in an initial or the pitcher's helper is not involved in an initial or subsequent play on the batted ball, there is no penalty. If subsequent play on the batted ball, there is no penalty. If the pitcher's helper is involved in an initial or subsequent the pitcher's helper is involved in an initial or subsequent play on the batted ball the batter will be awarded first play on the batted ball the batter will be awarded first base and all runners will be allowed to advance one base. base and all runners will be allowed to advance one base. Alternatively, the offensive team may choose to keep the Alternatively, the offensive team may choose to keep the outcome of the play. outcome of the play.

Challenger and Tee-Ball– Pitching shall be done by the Tee-Ball – Pitching shall be done by the offensive team's offensive team's coach. There is no limit on pitching coach. There is no limit on pitching distance and pitching distance and pitching may be overhand or underhand. may be overhand or underhand.

Challenger and Tee-Ball– The pitcher's helpers must wear Tee-Ball – The pitcher's helpers must wear batting helmets batting helmets with a league-approved facemask at all with a league-approved facemask at all times and must be times and must be no closer than 20ft from the back of no closer than 20ft from the back of home plate and home plate and behind the coach pitcher. behind the coach pitcher.

Tee Ball and Junior Rookie – All catchers must be Tee Ball and Junior Rookie – All catchers must be individuals ages 11 or older. The hitting team must supply individuals ages 11 or older. The hitting team must supply the catcher. the catcher.

Mandatory facemask and heart guard for pitcher’s helper Mandatory face mask and heart guard for pitcher’s helper position – Regardless of league, except tee ball, if a position – Regardless of league, except tee ball, if a pitcher’s helper is one of the infield positions, he or she pitcher’s helper is one of the infield positions, he or she must wear a league-approved helmet with face mask and must wear a league-approved helmet with face mask and heart guard for protection and it must be worn at all times heart guard for protection and it must be worn at all times when on the field. Tee Ball pitcher’s helper(s) only need to when on the field. Tee Ball pitcher’s helper(s) only need to wear a league-approved helmet. wear a league-approved helmet.

8.02 – Minor and Super Major – There is no limit on the number of batters that are hit by a pitcher in an inning or 8.02 – Minor and Super Major – There is no limit on the game. number of batters that are hit by a pitcher in an inning or game. 8.03 – Minor, Super Major and Junior Baseball – When a pitcher takes a position at the beginning of the inning, that 8.03 – Minor, Super Major and Junior Baseball – When a pitcher shall be permitted to pitch and not exceed five (5) pitcher takes a position at the beginning of the inning, that

preparatory pitches to the catcher or other teammate pitcher shall be permitted to pitch and not exceed five (5) acting in the capacity of the catcher. The time limit for preparatory pitches to the catcher or other teammate preparatory pitches shall not exceed 1 minute from the acting in the capacity of the catcher. The time limit for time that the side was retired. preparatory pitches shall not exceed 1 minute from the time that the side was retired.

8.04 – Super Major – Each pitcher is allowed one balk 8.04 – Super Major – Each pitcher is allowed one balk warning per game, including tournament games. warning per game, including tournament games.

8.05 – Super Major, Junior Baseball and Senior Baseball – 8.05 – Super Major and Junior Baseball – When pitching When pitching from the set position, during the preliminary from the set position, during the preliminary motions but motions but prior to the delivery motion, the pitcher may prior to the delivery motion, the pitcher may turn on his turn on his pivot foot or lift it in a jump turn to step with the pivot foot or lift it in a jump turn to step with the non-pivot non-pivot foot toward a base while throwing to the base. foot toward a base while throwing to the base.

8.06 – Super Major, Junior Baseball and Senior Baseball - When a balk is called, it is an immediate dead ball. 8.06 – Super Major and Junior Baseball – When a balk is called, it is an immediate dead ball. Minor – A pitcher shall be required to pitch from the stretch when a runner or runners are on base. A balk shall occur if Minor – A pitcher shall be required to pitch from the stretch the pitcher does not start on the pitching rubber with hands when a runner or runners are on base. A balk shall occur if separated, if the pitcher fails to come set prior to delivering the pitcher does not start on the pitching rubber with hands a pitch to the batter, or if a pitcher separates hands more separated, if the pitcher fails to come set prior to delivering than one time while on the pitching rubber. A called balk a pitch to the batter, or if a pitcher separates hands more shall be result in an immediate dead ball. Runners shall not than one time while on the pitching rubber. A called balk be awarded a base for a called balk. shall be result in an immediate dead ball. Runners shall not be awarded a base for a called balk. 8.07 – Pitching Limits: 8.07 – Pitching Limits: All Leagues – A single pitch in an inning constitutes an inning pitched. All Leagues – A single pitch in an inning constitutes an inning pitched. Junior Baseball – A 13 to 15-year-old pitcher may not pitch more than 7 innings per calendar week. A 13 or 14-year-old Junior Baseball – A 13 to 16-year-old pitcher may not pitch pitcher, or any combination thereof, must pitch the more than 2 innings per game on a single-day of a equivalent of either six of the first 12 outs (or two doubleheader. A 13 or 14-year-old pitcher, or any completed innings by outs or allowance of maximum combination thereof, must pitch the equivalent of either six number of runs). Only the starting pitcher may re-enter as a of the first 12 outs (or two completed innings by outs or pitcher one time in a Junior Baseball game. allowance of maximum number of runs). Only the starting  Tournament: The regular season rules for innings pitcher may re-enter as a pitcher one time in a Junior per week are waived in District, State and Regional Baseball game. Tournaments. For these tournaments, no pitcher  Tournament: A pitcher may not pitch more than may pitch in more than 7 innings in any two two (2) innings during any rec league tournament consecutive games. game, no limit for the day. If a starting pitcher has completed their last inning pitched If a starting pitcher has completed their last inning pitched then they may re-enter as a pitcher, provided they are still then they may re-enter as a pitcher, provided they are still eligible as laid out in Rule 8.07 A-F. eligible as laid out in Rule 8.07 A-F.

Minor and Super Major – Any pitcher who has completed Minor and Super Major – Any pitcher who has completed their last inning pitched may re-enter as a pitcher, provided their last inning pitched may re-enter as a pitcher, provided they are still eligible as laid out in Rule 8.07 A-F. they are still eligible as laid out in Rule 8.07 A-F.

Minor: A pitcher may not pitch more than two (2) innings in Minor: A pitcher may not pitch more than three (3) innings a game. on a single day of a doubleheader.  Tournament: A pitcher may not pitch more than four (4) innings in any two consecutive games.

 Tournament: A pitcher may not pitch more than two (2) innings during any tournament game, no limit for the day.

Super Major – A pitcher may not pitch more than four (4) Super Major – A pitcher may not pitch more than four (4) innings in a game. innings on a single day of a doubleheader.  Tournament: A pitcher may not pitch more than  Tournament: A pitcher may not pitch more than six (6) innings in any two consecutive games. two (2) innings during any tournament game, no limit for the day.

9.00 – THE UMPIRE SPRING FALL 9.01 – All Leagues – If a coach or player is removed 9.01 – All Leagues – If a coach or player is removed (ejected) from a game by the umpire, the coach or player (ejected) from a game by the umpire, the coach or player may not participate in the team's next game(s) as specified may not participate in the team's next game(s) as specified in the OYO Code of Conduct, without written approval from in the OYO Code of Conduct, without written approval from OYO Executive Board. OYO Executive Board.

9.02 – If there are two or more umpires, one shall be 9.02- If there are two or more umpires, one shall be designated the plate umpire and the others field umpires. designated the plate umpire and the others field umpires.

9.03 – If different decisions are made on one play by 9.03 – If different decisions are made on one play by different umpires, the plate umpire may call all umpires different umpires, the plate umpire may call all umpires together in consultation. The plate umpire shall determine together in consultation. The plate umpire shall determine which decision shall prevail. which decision shall prevail.

10.00 – THE OFFICIAL SCORER SPRING FALL 10.01 – There shall be two official scorers per game: one 10.01 – There shall be two official scorers per game: one on the home team and one on the visiting team. Each on the home team and one on the visiting team. Each official scorer must record the results of the game in an official scorer must record the results of the game in an official scorebook provided by the league. In the event official scorebook provided by the league. In the event that only one team provides an official scorer, that that only one team provides an official scorer, that scorer scorer will become the official scorer for the game. The will become the official scorer for the game. The team’s team’s manager shall inform the umpires of the official manager shall inform the umpires of the official scorer's scorer's identity before the game. The official scorers will identity before the game. The official scorers will consult consult with each other after each inning. If a with each other after each inning. If a discrepancy occurs discrepancy occurs between the two scorers, the scorers between the two scorers, the scorers will inform the will inform the umpire immediately and the umpire will umpire immediately and the umpire will suspend play suspend play until the discrepancy is resolved. In the until the discrepancy is resolved. In the event that the event that the discrepancy in the score cannot be discrepancy in the score cannot be resolved in less than resolved in less than five (5) minutes, the umpires will five (5) minutes, the umpires will consult both score consult both score sheets and decide the score of the sheets and decide the score of the game. If the umpires game. If the umpires cannot agree, the plate umpire’s cannot agree, the plate umpire’s ruling shall be followed. ruling shall be followed. The umpire’s decision on the The umpire’s decision on the game score shall be final game score shall be final and may not be protested. and may not be protested.