Major League Rules

1.                 Games will consist of 7 innings or maximum of 2:30 hrs (no new inning at 2:15).

2.                 A game is deemed official when 4 innings have been completed, or if the home team is leading after 3 1/2.

3.                 Each team will play 9 players in the field

4.                 Each player must play a minimum of 4 full innings in the field, and sit 1 full inning if possible. No player on bench for 2 consecutive innings. (based on regulation game)

5.                 There is a 6 run limit per inning except in the 7th inning which is unlimited.

6.                 Mercy Rule: If team is ahead by 10 or more runs after 4 innings, the game is over.

7.                 The infield fly rule will apply. (correctable call)

8.                 The batting order will consist of the entire roster available at the game.

9.                 Any player may be removed from the field and or switch positions at any time.  However, the batting order may not be changed.

10.             Catchers must wear a protective cup at all times when playing defense.

11.             The home team is listed LAST on the schedule and will sit on the third base bench.

12.             A player may pitch no more than 3 innings per game. No Pitcher re-entry. 13 year old must pitch 1 complete inning.

13.             Innings pitched will go by outs (for example, 1 out made is 1/3 inning).            

14.             The home teams score book will be the official book used by the umpire.

15.             The league director will determine whether the field is playable due to rain.

16.             Once the ball is returned to the pitcher, all base runners must return to their base unless they are advancing toward the next available base. 

17.             Batter may run to first on a dropped third strike (unless 1st base is occupied and <2 outs.)

18.             First base coaches must be either adults or players.  If players, they must wear a batting helmet. Coaches may not touch runners while ball is in play, penalty, runner is out

19.             Lead-offs and stealing are permitted.

20.             If there is a possible play at a base the runner has three options: 1) return to the previous base, 2) slide, or 3) avoid the fielder.  A player is not forced to slide, but collision with the fielder will result in automatic out and possible ejection.

22.             A fielder may not block a base unless in possession of the ball.

23.             New pitcher gets 7 pitches first appearance, 4 for every new inning.

24.             Rotation sheets due to umpire or league director immediately following the game

25.             All rules not mentioned above will be at the discretion of the League Director or Umpire, whose decision, is final.

CSPs- Championship series points will determine league champion

1.        Huddle time -30 pts max -minus 5 for each child late or absent -20 minutes prior to Saturday games.

2.        Memory verse -4 per team/week (coaches included) -5 points, verses are cumulative (for example, in week 3 may be asked for verse from weeks 1, 2 or 3)

3.        Winning team -15 points, losing team -5 points, tie is 10 each

4.        Each team will receive 10 points for a correct rotation sheet.  No player sits 2 consecutive innings, all players sit once if possible.

5.       Extra Credit - Each player will receive 1 point for each verse written

 

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