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BOYS INSTRUCTIONAL
DIVISION-- Ages 4 - 6
1. SEASON-- Consists
of eight games.
2. UNIFORMS-- A
uniform consisting of a T-shirt and hat will be provided by the league.
3. EQUIPMENT--
Balls, helmets, batting tees and catcher's helmet will be provided by
the league. The safety baseball will be used for this division.
4. GAME TIME--All
games will consist of a maximum of 4 innings or 1 hour and 15 minutes,
whichever occurs first. When the time limit expires the inning in
progress will be fully completed.
5. PITCHING
--
1. The pitching machine
shall be positioned 30 feet from the rear point of home plate. The
pitching machine speed shall be set no more than 20/25 mph.
The use of the pitching machine
is optional.
If your team is 6-years old, it is
recommended that you use the pitching machine, since that is what the
7-year old league will use.
If your players are 4-5 years
old, they may or may not be able to get around to hit from the pitching
machine, so in this case, the machine is optional.
The coach of each team may use
the pitching machine for some players, or the coach may pitch to others
on the same team.
The main goal is to make it fun
for all players, and to ensure each player experiences as much success
batting as possible.
2. The coach of the team
batting shall be in charge of delivering pitches to the batter.
3. Each batter shall
receive four pitches. If the batter fouls off the 4th pitch, he
will continue to receive pitches until he either puts a ball in play or
swings and misses a pitch, then the batter will hit from the tee.
4. If a batted ball strikes
any part of the pitching machine, the ball is declared a dead ball and
the ball will be considered the same as a foul ball.
5. The player pitcher shall
position himself on the left or to the right of the pitching machine at
his discretion. He must be behind the machine when the pitch is
delivered. A violation of this rule will result in a no pitch.
6. No fielder except the
catcher shall position himself any closer to home plate than the
pitching machine when the pitch is delivered. A violation of this
rule will result in a no pitch.
The coach of the batting team
shall declare a no pitch if, in his judgment, the pitch did not cross
the plate in the strike zone.
8. The defensive coach,
may, at his discretion, declare any play dead immediately if he feels
that a fielder is in danger of running into the pitching machine while
fielding the ball. The batter will be awarded first base, and all
other base runners will advance one base. This is to insure the
safety of the players.
The game last a hour and 15
minutes, so in the interest of keeping the game moving, the board
decided that this would be the best solution to the situation.
6. BATTING--
a. Each batter shall
receive 4 pitches. If the batter fouls off the 4th pitch, he will
continue to receive pitches until he either puts a ball in play, or
swings and misses a pitch. Then the batter will hit from the tee.
b. Each batter shall have
at least 2 at-bats per game. The roster size will determine
whether 6 or 7 players will bat each half inning.
1. A
12-player roster will bat 6 players each half inning.
2. A
13-player roster will bat 6 players in the first half inning and 7
players in the second half inning. It will then continue each half
inning in the same order.
3. A
14-player rosters will bat 7 players each half inning.
c. If a batter ball strikes
any part of the pitching machine, the ball shall be declared dead and
the ball shall be considered the same as a foul ball.
7. DEFENSE--
Rotation of defensive positions is mandatory. Catcher must remain in
position, with helmet on, behind the hitter when the ball is hit off the
tee. The defensive team shall be allowed to have four (4)
coaches on the field with their team.
8. BASE LENGTH--
Minimum 50 feet.
9. OUTS-- Batters
and runners who make an out must return to the dugout.
10. BASE RUNNING �
When the ball is hit into the outfield, the base runner may advance
until the ball is returned to the chalked infield area, whether or not
the defensive team has control of the ball. If a base runner is between
bases, he may only advance to, but not past, the next base.
This also
applies to the last batter in the inning. NO runner may advance on
an overthrow. A runner cannot steal and may not leave the base until
the ball is hit. PENALTY: The runner is sent back.
11. The infield fly
rule does not apply.
MINI DIVISION--Ages 7 & 8
1. Base lengths will
be 60 feet. Pitching distance for 7 year olds will be 38 feet and for 8
year olds it will be 42 feet.
2. All players will
bat in the Mini Division, regardless of whether or not they are in the
field.
3. A manager/coach
may only make one visit to the mound per pitcher per inning.
4. In the interest
of safety and maximum playing time the Board strongly suggests the use
of chinstraps on all batting helmets.
5. A base runner may
not leadoff the base before the ball crosses the plate. PENALTY: First
offense the team is warned. Following occurrences the base runner is
out.
6. A base runner is
limited to stealing one base at a time. A base runner may steal any
base except home. If a play is made on any base runner other than the
throw to second base on an attempted steal of second base or the throw
to third base on the attempted steal of third base, the ball becomes
live and base runners may advance at their own risk including advancing
from third base to home. For example: A team with base runners on
first and third could advance those runners at their own risk if the
defensive team threw to third base or first base in attempt to put out a
base runner. The base runner on third base cannot advance if the
defensive team is attempting to put out the base runner stealing second
base.
7. Only one base may
be taken on an overthrow. EXCEPTION: A base runner is limited to
stealing one base at a time regardless of an overthrow during the
attempted steal.
8. The double safety
base will be used at first base.
9. The infield fly
rule will not be applied.
10. Each player
shall play at least one inning on the infield each game.
EXCEPTION: Written request from a parent to not play infield.
No player shall sit the bench more than one inning per game unless every
player has sat at least one inning. Players who have not shown up prior to the first
pitch are excluded from this rule, but are still subject to Ken Berry
General Rule #1 concerning player participation.
11.
During post season tournament games (the winners'
bracket finals, losers' bracket finals, and the championship game) the
run rule is extended to 15 runs after 4 innings, or 5 innings with no
time limit.
Mini--7 year olds
1. Five innings
or 1 hour 45 minutes shall constitute a complete game. If the
umpire calls the game due to rain, darkness or other cause which makes
further play impossible, a game shall be considered complete provided 3
innings have been played or 2 and one-half innings have been
played if the home team is ahead. A ten run lead constitutes a complete game at the
end of 4 innings or 3 and one half innings if the home team is ahead.
2. Each one-half
inning is complete after three outs, or five runs whichever occurs
first. EXCEPTION: All runs scored by a home run over the fence shall
count.
3.
The pitching machine shall be positioned 38 feet from the rear point of
home plate. The pitching machine shall be set no less than 35 mph.
4. The umpire shall be in
charge of delivering the pitch to the batter.
5. Each batter shall
receive 5 pitches or will get 3 swings at legal pitches, whichever
occurs first. If the batter fouls off the 5th pitch or the 3rd
swing, he will continue to receive pitches until he either puts a ball
in play, looks at a legal pitch without swinging, or swings and misses a
pitch.
6. If a batted ball strikes
any part of the pitching machine, the ball is declared dead and is
considered a foul ball. This ball will be counted as one of the batter's
three swings.
7. The umpire shall declare
a no-pitch, if, in his judgment, the pitch did not cross the plate in
the strike zone.
8. The player pitches shall
declare a no-pitch on the left or right side of the machine at his
discretion. He must be behind the machine when the pitch is
delivered. A violation of this rule will result in a no-pitch.
9. No fielder except the
catcher may position himself any closer to home plate than the pitching
machine prior to the pitch being delivered. A violation of this
rule will result in a no-pitch.
10 A thrown ball that
strikes any part the pitching machine is live and in play.
11 The umpire may, at his
discretion, declare any play dead if he feels that a fielder is in
danger of running into the pitching machine while fielding a ball.
The umpires will then award any bases or declare any outs that, in his
judgment, would have taken place without the interference of the
pitching machine. This is to ensure the safety of the players.
Mini --8 year olds
1. Five innings
or 1 hour 45 minutes shall constitute a complete game.
If the umpire
calls the game due to rain, darkness or other cause which makes further
play impossible, a game shall be considered complete provided 3 innings
have been played or 2 and one half innings have been played if the home
team is ahead.
A ten run lead
constitutes a complete game at the end of 4 innings or 3 and one half
innings if the home team is ahead.
2. Each one-half
inning is complete after three outs or five runs, whichever occurs
first. EXCEPTION: All runs scored by a home run over the fence shall
count.
3. No boy may pitch
in more than two innings in a game. One pitch in an inning constitutes
a full inning for the purpose of this rule. Innings pitched must be
consecutive.
4. Balks may be
called by the umpires, but the balk will only result in a "No Pitch."
No runners may advance or be called out because of a called balk.
MIDGET DIVISION --Ages 9 & 10
1. Base length will
be 65 feet, pitching distance 46 feet, home to second and first to third
base 91 feet and 11 inches.
2. Six innings or
2 hours shall constitute a complete game.
If the umpire
calls the game due to rain, darkness or other cause which makes further
play impossible, a game shall be considered complete provided 4 innings
have been played or 3 and one half innings have been played if the home
team is ahead.
A ten run lead
constitutes a complete game at the end of 5 innings or 4 and one half
innings if the home team is ahead. A fifteen run lead constitutes
a complete game at the end of 4 innings or 3 and one half innings if the
home team is ahead.
3. All players will
bat in the Midget Division regardless of whether or not they are in the
field. Playing time in the field will determine compliance with the
Player Participation rule.
4. Each 1/2 inning is
complete after 3 outs or 7 runs, whichever occurs first. EXCEPTION:
All runs scored by a home run over the fence shall count.
5. A pitcher may
pitch two innings per game. One pitch in an inning constitutes a full
inning for purposes of this rule. This includes all practice games.
EXCEPTION: Midget 10 ONLY-
one pitcher for each team may
pitch 3 innings in a game, but no more than 3 innings in a day. A
pitcher may not pitch 3 innings in consecutive games.
6.
A manager/coach
may only make one visit to the mound per pitcher per inning.
7. The infield fly
rule will be applied.
8. Balks may be
called by the umpires, but the balk will only result in a "No Pitch."
No runners may advance or be called out because of a balk.
9. MIDGET 9 ONLY-- The dropped third strike rule will not apply. A batter may NOT
advance to first base on a dropped third strike. The batter is out on
the play.
10.
For post season
tournament games the winner's bracket finals, loser bracket finals and
championships, the run rule is extended to fifteen (15) runs after
5 innings or 6
innings with no time limit.
11. Each player
shall play at least 3 of the first 5 innings in the field. In the event
that a game is completed in less than 5 innings, players who did not get
3 innings of defensive play shall play the first 3 innings of the next
game in the field. Players who have not shown up prior to the first
pitch are excluded from this rule, but are still subject to Ken Berry
General Rule #1 concerning player participation.
MINOR DIVISION--
Ages 11 & 12
1. Base length will
be 70 feet, pitching distance 50 feet and home to second or first to
third will be 99 feet.
2. Seven innings
or 2 hours shall constitute a complete game.
If the umpire
calls the game due to rain, darkness or other cause which makes further
play impossible, a game shall be considered complete provided 5 innings
have been played or 4 and one half innings have been played if the home
team is ahead.
A ten run lead
constitutes a complete game at the end of 5 innings or 4 and one half
innings if the home team is ahead. A fifteen run lead constitutes a
complete game at the end of 4 innings or 3 and one half innings if the
home team is ahead.
3. Each
half inning is
complete after 3 outs or 10 runs, whichever occurs first. EXCEPTION:
All runs scored by a home run over the fence shall count.
4. A pitcher may
pitch a maximum of six (6) innings in a two-day period, but no more than
four innings per day. One pitch in an inning constitutes a full inning
for purposes of this rule. This includes all practice games.
5. Balks will be
enforced as follows:
1st
Offense per pitcher-- A warning, the ball becomes dead at the time of
the balk and no runners may advance or be called out as a result of the
balk.
2nd
Offense per pitcher-- KSHAA rules will be enforced.
6. All players will
bat in the Minor Division regardless of whether or not they are in the
field. Playing time in the field will determine compliance with the
Player Participation rule.
7. National
League Rule Only -- Extra Hitter (EH) Rule
a. The team must
declare its intent before the game starts. The EH may not be inserted
in the lineup after the game starts.
b. When the EH is
utilized, a coach may insert any 9 of the 10 players listed on the legal
lineup in the field at any one time.
c. After the game
has started, with the EH Rule in effect, a team may revert to a
9-position lineup only in the case of an injury of one of it's players
and an eligible substitute is not available. Note: The
re-substitution rules are not enforceable in the case of an injury. The
batting position of the injured player is eliminated at the time of the
injury and the lineup reverts to a 9-position batting order. All such
changes must be immediately reported to the umpire and official
scorekeeper.
8. American
League Only � Each player shall play at least 3 of the first 5
innings in the field. In the event that a game is completed in less
than 5 innings, players who did not get 3 innings of defensive play
shall play the first 3 innings of the next game in the field. Players
who have not shown up prior to the first pitch are excluded from this
rule but are still subject to Ken Berry General Rule #1 concerning
player participation.
9. For post season
tournament games in the winner's bracket finals, loser bracket finals
and championships, the run rule is extended to 15 runs after 5
innings or 7 innings with
no time limit.
MAJOR DIVISION
--Ages 13 & 14
1. Base length will
be 80 feet, 113 feet from point of home plate to second base and/or
first base to third base, 56 feet from the back of home plate to the
edge of the pitching rubber.
2. Seven
innings or 2 hours shall constitute a complete game.
If the umpire
calls the game due to rain, darkness or other cause which makes further
play impossible, a game shall be considered complete provided 5 innings
have been played or 4 and one half innings have been played if the home
team is ahead.
A ten-run lead
constitutes a complete game at the end of 5 innings or 4 and one half
innings if the home team is ahead. A fifteen run lead constitutes a
complete game at the end of 4 innings or 3 and one half innings if the
home team is ahead.
3. A pitcher may
pitch a maximum of (7) innings in a two day period but no more than five
innings per day. One pitch in an inning constitutes a full inning.
4. American
League --All players will bat regardless of whether or not they are
in the field. Playing time in the field will determine compliance with
Player Participation rule.
5. American
League-- Each player shall play at least 3 of the first 5 innings in
the field. In the event that a game is completed in less than 5
innings, players who did not get 3 innings of defensive play shall play
the first 3 innings of the next game in the field. Players who have not
shown up prior to the first pitch are excluded from this rule, but are
still subject to Ken Berry General Rule #1 concerning player
participation.
6. National
League--Extra Hitter (EH)
a. The team must
declare its intent before the game starts. The EH may not be inserted
in the lineup after the game starts.
b. When the EH is
utilized, a coach may insert any 9 of the 10 players listed on the legal
lineup in the field at any one time.
c. After the game
has started, with the EH Rule in effect, a team may revert to a
9-position lineup only in the case of any injury of one of its players
and an eligible substitute is not available. Note that the
re-substitution rules are not enforceable in the case of an injury. The
batting position of the injured player is eliminated at the time of the
injury and the lineup reverts to a 9-poistion batting order. All such
changes must be immediately reported to the umpire and official
scorekeeper.
7. Metal spikes will
be allowed in the National and American League.
8.
For post-season
tournament games in the winner's bracket finals, loser bracket finals
and championships the run rule is extended to 15 runs after 5
innings or 7 innings with
no time limit.
METRO DIVISION--
Ages 15-18
1. Base length will
be 90 feet, 60 feet 6 inches from back of home plate to front edge of
pitching rubber, 127 feet 3 inches from point of home plate to second
base or first to third base.
2. Seven innings or
2 hours shall constitute a complete game. If the umpire calls the game
due to rain, darkness or other cause which makes further play
impossible, a game shall be considered complete providing 5 innings have
been played (4 and 1/2 if the home team is ahead). A ten-run lead
constitutes a complete game at the end of 5 innings (4 and 1/12 if the home
team is ahead). A 15-run lead constitutes a complete game at the end of
4 innings (3 and 1/2 if the home team is ahead).
3. Metal spikes will
be allowed.
4. Continues batting
lineups will be used.
5. Only one
automatic out must be taken in the batting order if a team is short of
players, regardless of whether there are 7 or 8 player present.
7. Each player shall
play at least 2 of the first 4 innings in the field. In
the event that a game is completed in less than 4 innings,
players who did not get 2 innings of defensive play shall play
the first 2 innings of the next game in the field. Players who
have not shown up prior to the first pitch are excluded from this rule,
but are still subject to Ken Berry General Rule #1 concerning player
participation.
8. Each team will
be allowed up to four (4)
eighteen year old players. Eighteen-year old players will NOT be
allowed to pitch.
9.
Roster limits for Metro Division
will be 14 players. Complete rosters need to be turned in prior to
first game. No roster additions allowed after the start of the
season without the baseball committee approval. Conditions that
would merit roster additions would include player attrition due to
player relocation or injury. Other situations would be reviewed by
the baseball committee on an individual basis.
Players that
leave a team for personal reasons would be interviewed along with the
team management. Roster additions under these circumstances would
come from existing waiting list of Metro players. No one will be
allowed to play for 2 different Metro teams during the regular season or
post season tournament.
10. There is NO
draft for the Metro Division. If you are a player interested in playing
in the Metro Division, but are not associated with a team, please
contact the Division Representative.
11.
Post season
tournament games in the winners bracket finals, loser bracket finals and
championships, the run rule is extended to 15 runs after 5 innings or 7 innings with no
time limit.
12. A
pitcher in the Metro division may only pitch 9 innings in one day and no
more than 12 innings in a 48 hour period. One pitch in an inning
will be considered a complete inning for the purpose of this rule.
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