MEMORANDUM TO: Mid-American Conference Head Baseball Coaches & Sport Administrators FROM: Jeff Bacon, Associate Commissioner, Mid-American Conference DATE: March 11, 2014 RE: 2014 MAC Baseball Season Reminders Please allow this Memorandum to serve as an overview of the 2014 MAC Baseball Season, and to provide some initial reminders as the season gets underway. Conference Contacts Should and inquiries or issues arise throughout the season, please contact Jeff Bacon via cell, text or e-mail. Media specific questions (website, statistics, etc.) may be directed to Jeremy Guy. Jeff Bacon, Baseball Liaison Jeremy Guy, Baseball Media Relations Cell: 330-283-2819 Cell: 440-487-6915 E-Mail:
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[email protected] Sport Operating Code The MAC Baseball Sport Operating Code, attached to this Memorandum, provides an overview of all Conference Rules and Regulations. In the event that a rule is not addressed by the MAC Baseball Sport Operating Code, NCAA Rules shall apply. Please review the Code and keep this Code accessible as a reference throughout the season. Game Balls The Rawlings R1-NCAA and R200 are the only approved game balls for MAC competition. Scouting / Exchange No in person scouting of advance opponents is permitted, per NCAA Rules. There is an exception for Tournaments at the same site under the same designation (e.g., MAC Tournament). Pre-Game Protocols Please note the pre-game protocols outlined in the Sport Operating Code, attached. Travel Squad The Travel Squad limit for MAC competition is 27 participating student-athletes (excluding one spring trip – no limit).