League Participation: In all USSSA Baseball sanctioned leagues, teams shall qualify for State Championships and / or World Series play. The Infield Fly Rule shall not be in effect at any time. Runners shall not lead-off or steal bases. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2014 to be eligible. A runner starting a play at 3rd base may ONLY advance home on a batted ball or when forced home by a walk, hit batter, or another force play (bases loaded). However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2016 to be eligible, THE WORLD'S LARGEST AND MOST COMPREHENSIVE SCOUTING ORGANIZATION. 11U Division Players who turn 12 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. A player that pitches eight (8) innings in two (2) consecutive days MUST rest the next day. Molded balls without a traditional cover will be allowed in USSSA play but will require at least 6 weeks of field testing by USSSA and written approval of USSSA in advance of applying the USSSA Mark to such balls, which written approval may add additional performance/design requirements not otherwise applicable to other USSSA licensed balls. 7.05.B. Defensive coaches shall not be allowed on the field of play and shall coach from the dugout. Baseball players start pitching at age 9 & 10. Tournament committee reserves the right to remove teams from playoff contention.
PDF Official Baseball National By-laws & Rules - Usssa No new inning will start after 1 hour and 40 minutes has elapsed from the official start time. The team protesting must make cash payment of $100 at the time of the protest. The teams manager is responsible for all aspects of the eligibility of the players on his team and that they meet the requirements. Balk Rule
Once the bat has been returned to the owner, no appeal can be made with respect to whether the bat is altered or not. The DH can bat for any defensive player (not just the pitcher, as in some leagues). Rules; Baseball . Bat Restrictions: 13u & Younger: All bats -5 or greater must be stamped BPF 1.15 USSSA or USA stamp. Rule 7.05.B.3 Example: In the 7U 14U age divisions, a player may legally pitch a maximum of eight (8) innings in three (3) consecutive days. Directors have the right to amend their own events pitching rules and go to PitchSmart at the 13U and 14U age groups if they so choose. ), The player for whom the DH was batting pinch hits or pinch runs for the DH. The courtesy runner must be a player not presently in the line-up. 7.05.B.4(c).
MAJOR Youth Baseball League Rules - Umpire Hub Doubleheaders - Each team will be home one game. Time will be kept by the PG Field Director. In the championship game, the team in the winners bracket shall be the home team and a coin toss shall determine the home team for the IF game. No infield will be allowed during the tournaments. Players who are 12U are eligible for this division regardless of their grade. Protests must be declared to the Umpire-in-Chief and then to the League / Tournament Director before the next pitch following the dispute. If PitchSmart is used, Pitch Limits listed above will be void, and teams will be asked to follow PitchSmart report page. If the owner/user refuses to allow the requesting body to inspect the bat the owner/user accepts an automatic three-year suspension from Perfect Game sanctioned events. State Directors shall set guidelines for teams to qualify for the League State Championship and World Series. 1st violation - Batter is pronounced out (if discovered before a pitch to next batter) & head coach is restricted to the dugout for the remainder of the game. There should never be more than 4 coaches in the bench area. 12.02.A.3, The League President (or Highest Officer) shall submit an official roster to the State Director for approval. ONE DAY MAXIMUM TO PITCH THE NEXT DAY: The maximum number of innings a player can legally pitch in one (1) day and still pitch the next day. c. No inning can start after the time limit. Bases 60' b. Pitcher's Mound 46' 2. Rule 8.08 Additional Penalty: First Offense: Warning; Second Offense: Removal of player from the pitching position for the remainder of the game. 14U Championships. An at bat cannot end on a foul ball. The fact that the individual did not know that the bat was altered is not a factor in imposing the suspension. Note: A pitch regulation chart will be provided upon request. A Pitcher shall pitch to one batter, until the batter is put out, or reaches 1st base, or the inning is over. All Playing equipment shall not contain undue commercialization of the product. Length/weight ratio must be -3 and stamped BBCOR. Replacing the grip, adding tape or adding a build up to the handle is not considered altering a bat. (This will help the tournament keep on time). Championship games will be played with regular extra innings through the time limit. Dugouts are not assigned. 8.17. ONLYTWOschool grade exemptions per team will be allowed for players who are in the 3rd grade who turn 10 years old before May 1st, 2023. This organization shall be known as USSSA Rec Baseball. Time does not have to be called by the defense for the purpose of this rule. )HLaZZ_XbwVI$NW\bf}swW"~ao?W'":M(0fUEp ESkLo$5*. Also, coaches of adult teams which have multiple offenses under this rule may also be so suspended for failing to have his team follow USSSA. PLAYER BAT RULES: Must be a baseball bat. Rule 9.00 - Machine Pitch Specific Rules 9 Rule 10.00 - T-Ball Specific Rules 9 Rule 11.00 - 7U & 8U Kid Pitch Specific Rules 10 Rule 12.00 - Drafted League and All-Stars 10 Rule 13.00 - Safety Rules 11 Rule 14.00 - Sportsmanship 13 Rule 15.00 - Umpires 13 Rule 16.00 - Protests 13 Rule 17.00 - Global Baseball 13 Rule 18.00 . Included with membership is general liability and accidental medical insurance while officiating in the USSSA Baseball program. A runner is out for leaving the base before the ball is hit or reaches home plate. Pitching Circle: There shall be a ten (10) foot diameter circle with the front edge at forty-two (42) feet from the rear point of home plate. A batter that shows bunt is committed to an attempt to bunt or take the pitch. Safety Arc: There shall be a thirty (30) foot arc drawn from first (1st) baseline to third (3rd) baseline in front of home plate. Games called by umpires that cannot be resumed within 1 hour will be considered an official game, if 4 innings have been completed, or 3 1/2 innings if the home team is ahead (13U-14U: after 5 innings or 4 1/2 if the home team is ahead). the home team has scored more runs after two and one half (2 1/2) innings the game shall be declared a complete game. Pitching Circle: There shall be a ten (10) foot diameter circle with the front edge set at forty-two (42) feet from the rear point of home plate. A runner is out for leaving the base before the ball is hit or reaches home plate. In the interest of maintaining a quality event, the tournament committee reserves the right to eject any person from the site for unruly or unsportsmanlike behavior. Time begins after the 1st pitch. will be awarded based on PG Seeding and Tie Breaker Rules. The pitching coach shall keep one foot on or straddle the pitchers line. This is to be interpreted as a player may legally pitch any combination of innings to equal eight (8) innings in two (2) days as long as the player doesnt pitch more than three (3) innings the first (1st) day. Pitching Circle: There shall be a ten (10) foot diameter circle with the front edge at forty-two (42) feet from the rear point of home plate. For details on field layout including recommended direction of play, fair and foul territory requirements, infield and outfield grades, pitchers mound height and slope, batters and catchers box dimensions, and base and home plate size and construction should be referred to the Official Rules of Baseball as published by Major League Baseball on MLB.com. 7 run limit per inning, until the last inning (unlimited runs), which will be declared with less than 15 minutes on the clockat the start of the new inning. Home About Us Resources Franchise Renewal Scholarships Rules & Regulations Child Protection Plan DYB Online Store DYB Newsletters Tournaments DYB Insurance State Websites 2023 World Series Submit League Rosters. Pitcher's Line: There shall be a line drawn from the pitcher's circle to the safety arc. 15. The only question is whether the bat is altered or whether the owner / user has refused to let the bat be examined to determine if it is altered. For example, if the end cap is in any way loose or appears damaged, the bat should be removed from play for being a damaged bat. Associations' (NFHS) baseball rules. 2 0 obj
Babe Ruth League Tournament Pitching Regulations An individual must know that his bat is. 8.13, The batter shall receive a maximum of six (6) pitches or three (3) swinging strikes. Assault on an official is a felony in some states. Any player, coach, manager, sponsor or spectator whose conduct is unbecoming or abusive shall at a minimum be reprimanded with a warning. Ultimately, it is the responsibility of the parent and the athlete to ensure that the player follows the . ONE DAY MAXIMUM TO PITCH THE NEXT DAY: The maximum number of innings a player can legally pitch in one (1) day and still pitch the next day.
PDF Official Baseball National By-laws & Rules - Usssa grades, pitchers mound height and slope, batters and catchers box dimensions, and base and home plate size and construction should be referred to the Official Rules of Baseball as published by Major League Baseball on MLB.com. If the bat is found to be altered, no awards or berth shall be given, and the team shall be placed last in the standings and the listed manager and coaches may be suspended for unsportsmanlike conduct. A batter who swings after showing bunt shall be called out and no runners may advance. National High School Federation Baseball Rules will be enforced with the following exceptions. SFS&+^I0dvSc@g;r/g5vS9enik/N(4Iz wp7D`zr^R0S4-Uei3T:h*g0=^!pr'{7d0e%+qy*cyniEPc"hOhbM%0FKD}L"dh`6DWq#r p^: No substance shall be added to the bat barrel. Allow the Director to send the bat to the USSSA Altered Bat Committee Chairman and / or Manufacturer for a determination as to whether or not the bat is altered. Special Protective Gear: USSSA continues its long-standing policy of permitting players to determine the use of the protective equipment when they deem it appropriate. Similarly, if the home team is batting and meets the mercy requirement in the bottom half of a listed inning the. Any spectator, coach, manager, or player who is ejected for the second time during the tournament will be eliminated from participating for the remainder of the tournament. Worn / Abused / Damaged / Foreign Substance Bats Not Allowed in USSSA Sanctioned Play: No bat is legal for USSSA sanctioned play, if it is damaged in any way. All players have full pitching eligibility beginning at each level of tournament competition. 44 M.P.H. National High School Federation Baseball Rules will be enforced with the following exceptions.
MLB | Pitch Smart | Pitching Guidelines | Ages 9-12 | MLB.com 2023 10U PGBA MARCH BATTLE OF THE BATS (AA) Event Schedule | Perfect Game The tournament director can extend the 1 hour if there are extenuating circumstances, i.e. A team should do everything within their power to start the game with 9 eligible players. Rule 8.11.A Approved Ruling: A ninth (9th) & tenth (10th) player and all subsequent players may be added to the bottom of the batting line-up as soon as they become available. Similarly, if the home team is batting and meets the mercy requirement in the bottom half of a listed inning the home team shall cease batting and the game shall end. A team may continue a game with a minimum of eight (8) players.
RULES - ohiobaseball.com There shall be a chalked or permanent pitching rubber 32 from the rear point of home plate for 7U/8U and 25 from the rear point of home plate for 5U/6U. I.E. If no one claims to be the owner, USSSA shall retain the bat. 7.01.G. Safety and integrity of the game are two major factors at Perfect Game events, and with the implementation of the following changes, we are taking the next steps in providing an updated and premier experience on the baseball field. 7.02.E.7(c). The outfielders must remain behind the baseline until the ball is put into play. Maximum number of players to be on the field while playing a game . If Key Graphic Information about a bat cannot be read, the bat should not be used in USSSA play. No changes at this time for Fall 2022/Spring/Summer 2023. ONLYTWOschool grade exemptions per team will be allowed for players who are in the 7th grade who turn 14 years old before May 1st, 2023. No bat is legal for USSSA sanctioned play, if it is damaged in any way. Directors will rule in the fairest way possible. If at any time, a courtesy runner is determined to be ineligible, a proper replacement pursuant to these rules (if available) shall be used without penalty. Participating players shall have photocopies of their original birth certificates (US) or passports (International) in the possession of their team manager. The league/tournament director has the authority to remove anyone from the event at any time for unsportsmanlike conduct. HE MUST STAY AT 3RD BASE. 13U NTIS. A player may NOT be Intentionally Walked. Metal spikes may be worn in divisions 13U and older. If still tied Total runs scored in pool play, If still tied Total runs allowed subtracting game with most runs allowed in pool play, If still tied Total runs allowed minus two games with most runs allowed in pool play, If still tied Runs scored inning by inning starting with first game until one team has more runs after a complete inning starting with pool games. Players who turn 13 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. A courtesy runner for catcher of record only the previous inning may be used. 12U Division Players who turn 13 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. If the player pitches three and one-third (3 1/3) or more innings in one (1) day, the player cannot legally pitch the next day. No outfielder shall assume an infield position. A player that is found to be illegal due to an age violation during or after a league or tournament game, shall result in the offending team losing the game(s), team and player being ejected from the tournament, team being placed last in the standings and forfeiting all awards, points, sponsors travel money, and berths that would have been or have been awarded. A player that pitches more than three (3) innings in one day MUST rest the next day. In ages 9u-12u, a pitcher may not pitch more than 6 Innings in a calendar day. If games are not resumed, they will become suspended or called official. A runner starting from 1st or 2nd Base may advance home as a batted ball continuation of a play (there is not a mandatory ""red light"" at 3rd Base for a play in motion). This organization shall be known as USSSA Rec Baseball. Pitching Distance (9U & 10U): 46 Bases Distance (9U & 10U): 60. Please view the Pitching Report on the event page to see what pitching rules are being for events. Sat 12:15 PM. No player can appear in a tournament game for more than one team, including separate age groups. a. Lineup cards must be fully filled out with players first name, last name, position, and accurate jersey numbers. All subs should be reported to the umpires. Courtesy runner for catcher only. %PDF-1.7
Rule 7.05.B.1 Example: In the 7U 14U age divisions, a player may legally pitch a maximum of three (3) innings in one (1) day and still legally pitch the next day. All 10U Leagues, except 10U A. The exception would be if there were tournament games during the week. Batter may not run on dropped 3rd strike.
9U & 10U GHVBL Rules - Greater Hudson Valley Baseball League In age divisions 13U and older, traditional metal baseball spikes shall be permitted. After the Director, Altered Bat Committee and Manufacturer examination of a bat to determine if it is altered have all been completed, or upon the decision of the owner / user to not allow further inspection of the bat pursuant to USSSA Rules 13.02.C.1 and / or 13.02.C.2, the bat shall be returned to the owner.