Runner may leave base only after ball crosses plate: 1st Offense = Dead Ball / warning; 2nd Offense = Dead Ball / offending runner is called out, other runners return to previously occupied bases, no ball/strike charged to batter). 10. Any bat permanently stamped with the official USA Baseball logo is legal to use in any USSSA baseball event, except where BBCOR is required. No runner may leave base until the ball has been hit. Any coach, manager, sponsor or spectator ejected from a game shall immediately remove themselves from the vicinity of the playing field and / or grandstands for the remainder of the game. Players on a regular season team may pitch in any game during the regular season subject to limitations. Pool play overall record (winning percentage), If two teams are tied -Head to Head winner. Pitching Coach: The Pitching Coach shall be an adult at least eighteen (18) years of age. State Directors shall have the authority to amend these National By-laws & Rules to accommodate the needs of the Qualifying Tournament with the approval of the Baseball Committee Chairman. Players are responsible for their equipment and must clean such substances off of their bats so that the substance does not add to the thickness of the bat or obscure any Key Graphics Information about the bat. The pitching coach shall position himself as not to be an obstruction to the defensive team on any possible play once the ball has been hit. Outs recorded during a game that ends in forfeit shall count towards a pitchers innings limits. A player that pitches three (3) consecutive days (regardless of total quantity of innings pitched) MUST rest the next day. 14U-18U Divisions All players have full pitching eligibility beginning at each level of tournament competition. A player may not pitch in more than one game per day regardless of pitch count. If both parents are suspended, the player even after his suspension has ended pursuant to USSSA Rules 13.02.C.1 and/or13.02.C.2 cannot participate in USSSA sanctioned activities until the suspension of one of the players parents has also ended or until the player reaches the age of eighteen (18) years old. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2013 to be eligible. Awards and Coach Suspensions: If an owner / user chooses to submit a suspected altered bat to the USSSA Altered Bat Committee or Manufacturer no awards may be given to the team until the bat is determined not to be altered. Bats may not have any certifying markings or graphics worn off the bat. DAMAGED, WORN, OR ILLEGAL SUBSTANCE ON BATS: 7U-14U: Each Player is allowed 24 outs over a 3-day period. %PDF-1.7 Game 3 Sat 12:15 PM. Rule 9.00 - Machine Pitch Specific Rules 10 Rule 10.00 - T-Ball Specific Rules 10 Rule 11.00 - 7U & 8U Kid Pitch Specific Rules 11 Rule 12.00 - Drafted League and All-Stars 11 Rule 13.00 - Safety Rules 12 Rule 14.00 - Sportsmanship 14 Rule 15.00 - Umpires 14 Rule 16.00 - Protests 14 Rule 17.00 - Global Baseball 14 Rule 18.00 . Replacement by anyone else results in an altered bat with potential suspension for the owner/user of the bat. For all Pool Play games- Home team will be determined by coin flip. (Run Rules still apply). All coaches should make sure the tournament committee has current contact info. 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. All Playing equipment shall not contain undue commercialization of the product. Batter may not run on dropped 3rd strike. Metal spikes may be worn in divisions 13U and older. No outfielder shall assume an infield position. The EH and XH is the same as any position on the field as far as substitutions are concerned. No bat is legal for USSSA sanctioned play, if the paint has been worn through and the actual bat material is showing. BYBSA REC 10U KID PITCH BASEBALL RULES & REGULATIONS Player Age: Intended age is 9 and 10 years old An 8 year old may play up an age if deemed ready by parent or guardian. For participants and coaches/managers, the medical written medical consent form must be presented to the Team Manager and retained permanently by the Team Manager. MAJOR Youth Baseball League Rules - Umpire Hub Each case will be looked at by the teams State Director to determine if the player is ineligible. In a situation in which tournament staff and the home team are unable to score the visitor would become the official book. 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. National High School Federation Baseball Rules will be enforced with the following exceptions. 14U: 60/90. Rule 7.05.C.7 Exception: Exceeding the maximum innings allowed in the case of a double or triple play shall not be counted against the pitcher for the purpose of this rule but shall be counted towards the pitchers limits with regards to the eligibility to pitch the next day, etc. Late arrivals shall be inserted at the bottom of the batting order. If Key Graphic Information about a bat cannot be read, the bat should not be used in USSSA play. After 4 complete innings, a tie score will be recorded a tie in pool play. c. 8U Machine Pitch: 46/60 (42 MPH) d. 9U and 10U: 46/65 e. 11U and 12U: 50/70 f. 13U: 54/80 g. 14U: 60/90 . Tournament Rules - Colorado Baseball The pitching coach shall not verbally or physically coach while in the pitching position. Runners shall not lead-off or steal bases. 9U Division Players who turn 10 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. A runner leaving his feet to avoid a fielder that is either in possession of the ball or in the act of fielding is illegal. Time shall be called as soon as the lead runner is not attempting to advance. All-Star teams may be chosen by any method. The 10th and 11th hitter if used will be designated as an EH and XH on the lineup card. Minor Recommended for ballplayers ages 9-10. Protests shall be allowed for age and pitching violations or rule interpretations only. Z_-- For a second-time offender pursuant to USSSA Rules 13.02.C.1 and / or 13.02.C.2, any such suspension shall be lifetime. No longer than 34 inches. If the Umpire discovers that a bat has been used to put a ball in play and before the next legal pitch, the defensive team shall have the choice of the result of play or the batter being called out and all runners returning to the base occupied at the time of the pitch. The DH and the player he is batting for are both locked into the same batting slot; neither of these two players can ever bat in another batting position. Rule 7.05.B.1 7.05.B.7 Penalty: Any violation shall result in immediate forfeiture of the game. <> Any player catching must wear all necessary protective gear including a catchers helmet with a facemask, throat guard (separately attached or built in), chest protector, chin/leg guards, and an athletic supporter. These Tie Breakers will be for all events: Qualifying, State and World Series. The parent or guardian of the injured person, however, will not be bound by this protocol and may choose a different approach consistent with their legal rights as the parent or guardian. If the same pitcher is visited twice in one inning, the pitcher must be removed from the mound. 7.01.G. All-Star teams may be chosen by any method. If the last batter not on base is unavailable (i.e., he is the catcher or pitcher), the designated runner will roll back until such time as a possible substitute can be found. The ninth (9th) & tenth (10th) positions in the batting order shall be declared an out each turn at bat. PDF Top Gun Baseball Rules Maximum number of players to be on the field while playing a game . Bat / ball boys / girls under the age of eighteen (18) shall not be permitted. Championship games will be played with regular extra innings through the 9th inning. **, A bat which has been subjected to change in its physical makeup outside the original manufacturers product. Gm# 33. Players are responsible for their equipment and must not use equipment that is even potentially illegal for use in USSSA sanctioned play. 'y\nX J#^-lb^\);?j]x&8'BjkIAl&`!v]k+i e\kq;Qepf3+rQfarSH6^!1o[#RbjqXd|'v5SE}j$/Y_Ec5cE<058:fnF^EG- "Jymk6;W0lq~QQ_OSPmu However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2009 to be eligible. Protests must be declared to the Umpire-in-Chief and then to the League / Tournament Director before the next pitch following the dispute. If no one claims to be the owner, USSSA shall retain the bat. The re-entry status of the courtesy runner, pitcher, and catcher shall not be affected by this rule. 13.02.C.11(d). And if the worn / abused / damaged / foreign substance is apparent enough that the batter should have been aware of it, the batter may be so suspended for bringing such a bat into the batters box without having been warned in advance. Alternatively, the owner/user can allow the bat to be inspected so a conclusion can be formed as to whether the bat was altered. 8.16, Runners shall not lead-off or steal bases. Only the Head Director can call a forfeit. 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. Gary Redus set the all-time single-season record for baseball's highest single-season average in 1978, with a 462 BA. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2015 to be eligible. Replacing the grip, adding tape or adding a build up to the handle is not considered altering a bat. Pitching Restrictions: USSSA By-Laws pitching rules are in full effect for all USSSA tournaments. 9-10u Games are 1 hour 30 minutes; 6-8u games are 70 minutes. Teams may start a game with eight (8) players. You may bat 9,10,11 players or bat your entire roster. A flip of a coin between the two teams shall determine the home team for each pool play game The highest seeded team shall be the home team for bracket play games in single elimination brackets. In age divisions 13U and older, traditional metal baseball spikes shall be permitted. Field Dimensions Pitching rubber: 46 feet from the back of home plate Basepath: 60 feet Distance from home to 2nd base: 85 feet Player Participation The State Director or directors appointed by the State Director shall conduct all Qualifying Tournaments to assure that the USSSA Baseball National By-laws & Rules are being followed at all times. Leagues may develop their own fee structure and methods of recording and settling protests. Once a player has been removed frompitching they may not returnto the mound in the same game. This is done by approving the online RETURN TO PLAY WAIVER and approving the player for the team. No stealing home. All players on the roster shall bat before returning to the top of the batting order. Playing rules not specifically covered herein, shall be governed by The Official MLB Rules of Baseball National League. 100 Pitch maximum over 2, 3 or 4 day events. 13.02.C.9(e), If any removed bat pursuant to USSSA Rule 13.02.C.9 is brought back into play at any USSSA sanctioned event an any time, the owner and user of such bat may be suspended for up to one year for unsportsmanlike conduct. Violation of such an oath shall result in permanent suspension from all USSSA activities. 14.05. (Chart 7.05.B-1) The end of the day for the purpose of this rule shall be the time of day or night when the ballpark is shut down and the teams go home for the night break. endobj 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. Other examples of altering a bat would be changing or replacing manufacturers markings or replacing the handle of a bat with a new handle. To coordinate the providing of an opportunity for teams to compete in league and tournament competition that leads to state championships and world championships in their respective competitive classifications and age divisions. The rule violation should be caught by the Umpire or the offensive team and immediately corrected. Dugouts are not assigned. If a call to be protested is the last recorded out of a game or on a game ending play, the protest MUST be filed prior to the Umpires and the protesting team leaving the field of play. Batters can advance to first base on a dropped 3rd strike and infield fly rule will apply. If it is the last game of the tournament the offender may be required to sit the first game of the next tournament that the team plays in. Pitching Rules: Innings allowed per tournament through first 4 games played:-7's = 6 innings . Foreign substances included among other substances, pine tar, stick-em type products and even dirt or mud, but only if the substance adds to the thickness of the barrel or covers Key Graphic Information such as the. Official USSSA Baseball National By-Laws and Rules. The ball shall be declared dead before making the award. Managers and coaches may wear athletic type gear. To eliminate scoring disputes scorekeepers should check with the official scorer during and after the game. If in the Umpires judgment, the coach did make a legitimate attempt to avoid contact, the ball becomes dead and a no-pitch is declared. Players who turn 11 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. A league shall consist of a minimum eight (8) game schedule. Youth Pitching Regulations: The MLB balk rule will be enforced. Note: No special requests will be honored if rescheduling becomes necessary. There are no pitching rules or limitations at 13u, 14u, 15u, 16u, 17u, or . A player who is in violation of the USSSA Constitution or the Official Baseball National By-laws & Rules shall be an illegal player. 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. 1) Winning Percentage Descending 2) Number Wins Descending 3) Number Loses Ascending 4) Tied Teams (vs. each other) Winning Pct. Players born on/after May 1, 2010are eligible. Safety Arc: There shall be a thirty (30) foot arc drawn from first (1st) baseline to third (3rd) baseline in front of home plate. Teams may start and end a game with no less than 8 players. A courtesy runner for catcher of record only the previous inning may be used. Ten (10) defensive players shall play in the field with four (4) outfielders. 7.02.E.2. Statistics; Games Wins Losses Ties Scored Allowed Win % 10: 2: 0: 8: 23: 0: 20%: Games; Date Home Visitor Location Score Score Duration Status; Saturday 02/25/2023 02:30:00 PM: Supernova 10U 2023: Owls 10U 2023: Collins 3: 8: 0: 90: Final: Saturday 03 . Upon protest, failure to have a photocopy of the original birth certificate immediately available upon demand shall result in the offending team losing the game(s). Players are responsible for their equipment and must clean such substances off of their bats so that the substance does not add to the thickness of the bat or obscure any Key Graphics Information about the bat. When a batted ball hits the Pitching Coach, the following shall apply: If in the Umpires judgment, the coach did not make a legitimate attempt to avoid contact, the batter is declared out and no runners shall advance. All rain out games may not be made up depending on time constraints. Players are responsible for their equipment and must not use equipment that is even potentially illegal for use in USSSA sanctioned play. The Protest fee shall be $100.00 CASH. West Columbia Oilers 10u. Teams may bunt a maximum of two (2) times per inning. Players born on/after May 1, 2013are eligible. This scenario only applies in the first inning for the visiting team. A team may score a maximum of seven (7) runs per inning. Teams may start a game with eight (8) players. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2014 to be eligible. Whenever a tag play is evident, a runner must slide or seek to avoid contact with the fielder and / or catcher. Such behavior shall include but not limited to: Courtesy runners can be used for the Pitcher and Catcher at any time but must be a VALID SUBSTITUTE. Normal substitution rules apply to these runners. Ultimately, it is the responsibility of the parent and the athlete to ensure that the player follows the . PITCHING GUIDELINES: Innings pitched are not limited by innings daily on 2-day events. Individualized graphics (such as a, team name, different color, player name or number only changes for a team or player), however, do not constitute custom. All USSSA marked bats made by a USSSA approved manufacturer must be available to the public for purchase. Malicious contact shall supersede all obstruction penalties. The MLB balk rule will be enforced. Note: Players in 12U and younger divisions must wear a catchers helmet that fully covers both ears. If not, the individual can be suspended from USSSA activities for using or owning an altered bat. The League President (or Highest Officer) shall submit an official roster to the State Director for approval. Sat 12:15 PM. Red flag events will follow the following rules however event directors reserve the right to modify rules as needed in the best interest of the event. Effective January 1st, 2020, all 13U players must use a maximum drop 8 (-8) bat with the official USSSA 1.15 BPF Mark permanently stamped. Such line-up must be declared before the start of the game and used the entire game. All bats must have a branding, label, or stamp proving BPF 1.15. There should never be more than 4 coaches in the bench area. State Directors may sanction others with the approval of the Baseball Committee Chairman. If the act continues after the warning, the offending teams manager shall be ejected. 11U-12U: All games will be played on 50x70 fields. The committees decision will be final! Similarly, in the 13U 14U age divisions, a player may legally pitch a maximum of seven (7) innings in one (1) day. A courtesy runner for catcher of record only the previous inning may be used. It shall be the responsibility of each team to challenge pitching violations by notifying the Umpire and then filing a Protest with the League / Tournament Director. For the season, Keith Hagman set the record for the highest average in College Baseball with 551 points. Time shall be called as soon as all runners are not attempting to advance. The player would be ineligible to pitch the next day. Base Coaches - Not allowed to touch player when ball is in play. If you go watch pitchers in this age group the first half of the season hardly anything happens in the games. No new inning will start after 1 hour and 40 minutes has elapsed from the official start time. *This does not apply to Pitch Smart violations. 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. 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. A player may only be Intentionally Walked once per game by announcement from the defensive team. Perfect Game Machine Pitch Specific Rules, Field Set Up and Guidelines, Pitching Machine: The front leg shall be set at a distance with the FRONT LEG of forty-two (42) feet from the rear point of home plate. An imposed Mercy (run) Rule shall be used to complete a regulation game when one teams margin of lead is greater than or equal to the listed run differential in the corresponding listed start inning. Shortened because the home team needs none of its half of the last inning or only a fraction of it to win. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2010 to be eligible. 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.