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2. VESTS – Mandatory for all 9 and 10 year old players – NO EXCEPTIONS. The vest is optional for 11 and 12 year old players.
3. TEAM EQUIPMENT – Players showing a disregard for equipment will be warned the first time and if conduct continues they may
be removed for the remainder of the game.
4 PINCH RUNNING/BENCH PLAYER – Allowed at anytime but does not have to be inserted defensively.
5. CATCHER REPLACEMENT (OPTIONAL) – A catcher on the base paths may be removed for a runner if there are two outs.
NEW RULES 2010
1. If your team is short a player, you can recruit one from another team but they MUST be same age/grade as player you are replacing.
2. Replacement player must bat LAST in the line up
3. Replacement player may NOT pitch or catch for your team.
GAME DAY FIELD PREP & CLEANUP RESPONSIBILITIES
HOME TEAM is responsible for the following:
* Unlocking both bathrooms and the concession stand 30 minutes prior to game start.
* Laying bases, marking field and batters box and, putting vests, bat and helmet hangars in each dugout.
BOTH TEAMS be sure entire dugout is clean before leaving.
VISITING TEAM is responsible for:
* Raking field
* Collecting bases
* Lock gang box, batting cages, rest rooms, concession stands and back storage room.
* Team manager MUST wait for all volunteers to vacate hut and leave, escorting any volunteers who may need it to their cars
We ask ALL managers to place a SIGNED pitching log in the book in the hut. This is our official record of who pitched when. If there is
any discrepancy because this procedure was not followed, pitching rule for maximum rest time will be enforced. NO EXCEPTIONS!
PITCHING RULES
9-10 years olds 75 pitches MAX per game. 11-12 year olds 85 pitches MAX per game.
(a) Any player on a regular season team may pitch. (NOTE: There is no limit to the number of pitchers a team may use in a game.)
(b) Players once removed from the mound may not return as pitchers;
(c) The manager must remove the pitcher when said pitcher reaches the limit for his/her age group as noted below, but the pitcher may
remain in the game at another position:
League age 11-12 is allowed 85 pitches per day
League age 9-10 is allowed 75 pitches per day
Exception: If a pitcher reaches the limit imposed in Regulation VI (c) for his/her league age while facing a batter, the pitcher may
continue to pitch until any one of the following conditions occurs: 1. That batter reaches base; 2. That batter is put out; 3. The third out is
made to complete the half-inning. NOTE: A pitcher who delivers one or more pitches in a game cannot play the position of catcher for
the remainder of that day.
EXAMPLES:
1-20 pitches on Monday, he CAN pitch Tuesday
21-40 pitches on a Monday he can pitch Wednesday
41-60 pitches on Monday he can pitch Thursday
61+ pitches on Monday he can pitch Friday.
(e)
The pitch count recorder must provide the current pitch count for any pitcher when requested by either manager or any umpire.
However, the manager is responsible for knowing when his/her pitcher must be removed.
(h) The official pitch count recorder should inform the umpire-in-chief when a pitcher has delivered his/her maximum limit of pitches for
the game, as noted in Regulation VI (c). The umpire-in-chief will inform the pitcher’s manager that the pitcher must be removed in
accordance with Regulation VI (c). However, the failure by the pitch count recorder to notify the umpire-in-chief, and/or the failure of the
umpire-in-chief to notify the manager, does not relieve the manager of his/her responsibility to remove a pitcher when that pitcher is no
longer eligible.
(i) Violation of any section of this regulation can result in protest of the game in which it occurs. Protest shall be made in accordance
with Playing Rule 4.19.
(j) A player who has attained the league age of twelve (12) is not eligible to pitch in the Minor League. (See Regulation V – Selection of
Players)
(k) A player may not pitch in more than one game in a day. (Exception: In the Big League Division, a player may be used as a pitcher in
up to two games in a day.)
NOTES:
1. The withdrawal of an ineligible pitcher after that pitcher is announced, or after a warm-up pitch is delivered, but before that player has
pitched a ball to a batter, shall not be considered a violation. Little League officials are urged to take precautions to prevent protests.
When a protest situation is imminent, the potential offender should be notified immediately.
2. Pitches delivered in games declared “Regulation Tie Games” or “Suspended Games” shall be charged against pitcher’s eligibility.
3. In suspended games resumed on another day, the pitchers of record at the time the game was halted may continue to pitch to the
extent of their eligibility for that day, provided said pitcher has observed the required days of rest.
Example 1: A league age 12 pitcher delivers 70 pitches in a game on Monday when the game is suspended. The game resumes on
the following Thursday. The pitcher is not eligible to pitch in the resumption of the game because he/she has not observed the required
three days of rest.
Example 2: A league age 12 pitcher delivers 70 pitches in a game on Monday when the game is suspended. The game resumes on
Saturday. The pitcher is eligible to pitch up to 85 more pitches in the resumption of the game because he/she has observed the
required three days of rest.
Example 3: A league age 12 pitcher delivers 70 pitches in a game on Monday when the game is suspended. The game resumes two
weeks later. The pitcher is eligible to pitch up to 85 more pitches in the resumption of the game, provided he/she is eligible based on
his/her pitching record during the previous three days.
NOTE: The use of this regulation negates the concept of the “calendar week” with regard to pitching eligibility.
Rule 3.03 – 3. pitchers once removed from the mound may not return as pitchers;
Rule 1.10 – The bat must be a baseball bat which meets Little League specifications and standards as noted in this rule. It shall be a
smooth, rounded stick and made of wood or of material and color tested and proved acceptable to Little League standards. It shall not
be more than thirty-three (33) inches (34 inches for Junior; 36 inches for Senior League and Big League) in length, nor more than two
and one-quarter (2 ¼) inches for Little League; (2 ¾ inches for Junior, and 2 ¾ inches for wood and 2 5/8 inches non-wood for Senior
and Big League in diameter, and if wood, not less than fifteen-sixteenth (15/16) inches in diameter (7/8 inch for bats less than 30”) at
its smallest part. Wood bats may be taped or fitted with a sleeve for a distance not exceeding sixteen (16) inches (18 inches for
Junior/Senior/Big League baseball) from the small end. A non-wood bat must have a grip of cork, tape or composition material, and
must extend a minimum of 10 inches from the small end. Slippery tape or similar material is prohibited. Senior/Big League baseball:
The bat shall not weigh, numerically, more than three ounces less than the length of the bat (e.g., a 33-inch-long bat cannot weigh less
than 30 ounces). All non-wood bats shall meet the BESR performance standard, and such bats shall be labeled with a permanent
certification mark. All divisions: White bats are prohibited. An illegal bat must be removed.
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3. TEAM EQUIPMENT – Players showing a disregard for equipment will be warned the first time and if conduct continues they may
be removed for the remainder of the game.
4 PINCH RUNNING/BENCH PLAYER – Allowed at anytime but does not have to be inserted defensively.
5. CATCHER REPLACEMENT (OPTIONAL) – A catcher on the base paths may be removed for a runner if there are two outs.
NEW RULES 2010
1. If your team is short a player, you can recruit one from another team but they MUST be same age/grade as player you are replacing.
2. Replacement player must bat LAST in the line up
3. Replacement player may NOT pitch or catch for your team.
GAME DAY FIELD PREP & CLEANUP RESPONSIBILITIES
HOME TEAM is responsible for the following:
* Unlocking both bathrooms and the concession stand 30 minutes prior to game start.
* Laying bases, marking field and batters box and, putting vests, bat and helmet hangars in each dugout.
BOTH TEAMS be sure entire dugout is clean before leaving.
VISITING TEAM is responsible for:
* Raking field
* Collecting bases
* Lock gang box, batting cages, rest rooms, concession stands and back storage room.
* Team manager MUST wait for all volunteers to vacate hut and leave, escorting any volunteers who may need it to their cars
We ask ALL managers to place a SIGNED pitching log in the book in the hut. This is our official record of who pitched when. If there is
any discrepancy because this procedure was not followed, pitching rule for maximum rest time will be enforced. NO EXCEPTIONS!
PITCHING RULES
9-10 years olds 75 pitches MAX per game. 11-12 year olds 85 pitches MAX per game.
(a) Any player on a regular season team may pitch. (NOTE: There is no limit to the number of pitchers a team may use in a game.)
(b) Players once removed from the mound may not return as pitchers;
(c) The manager must remove the pitcher when said pitcher reaches the limit for his/her age group as noted below, but the pitcher may
remain in the game at another position:
League age 11-12 is allowed 85 pitches per day
League age 9-10 is allowed 75 pitches per day
Exception: If a pitcher reaches the limit imposed in Regulation VI (c) for his/her league age while facing a batter, the pitcher may
continue to pitch until any one of the following conditions occurs: 1. That batter reaches base; 2. That batter is put out; 3. The third out is
made to complete the half-inning. NOTE: A pitcher who delivers one or more pitches in a game cannot play the position of catcher for
the remainder of that day.
EXAMPLES:
1-20 pitches on Monday, he CAN pitch Tuesday
21-40 pitches on a Monday he can pitch Wednesday
41-60 pitches on Monday he can pitch Thursday
61+ pitches on Monday he can pitch Friday.
(e)
The pitch count recorder must provide the current pitch count for any pitcher when requested by either manager or any umpire.
However, the manager is responsible for knowing when his/her pitcher must be removed.
(h) The official pitch count recorder should inform the umpire-in-chief when a pitcher has delivered his/her maximum limit of pitches for
the game, as noted in Regulation VI (c). The umpire-in-chief will inform the pitcher’s manager that the pitcher must be removed in
accordance with Regulation VI (c). However, the failure by the pitch count recorder to notify the umpire-in-chief, and/or the failure of the
umpire-in-chief to notify the manager, does not relieve the manager of his/her responsibility to remove a pitcher when that pitcher is no
longer eligible.
(i) Violation of any section of this regulation can result in protest of the game in which it occurs. Protest shall be made in accordance
with Playing Rule 4.19.
(j) A player who has attained the league age of twelve (12) is not eligible to pitch in the Minor League. (See Regulation V – Selection of
Players)
(k) A player may not pitch in more than one game in a day. (Exception: In the Big League Division, a player may be used as a pitcher in
up to two games in a day.)
NOTES:
1. The withdrawal of an ineligible pitcher after that pitcher is announced, or after a warm-up pitch is delivered, but before that player has
pitched a ball to a batter, shall not be considered a violation. Little League officials are urged to take precautions to prevent protests.
When a protest situation is imminent, the potential offender should be notified immediately.
2. Pitches delivered in games declared “Regulation Tie Games” or “Suspended Games” shall be charged against pitcher’s eligibility.
3. In suspended games resumed on another day, the pitchers of record at the time the game was halted may continue to pitch to the
extent of their eligibility for that day, provided said pitcher has observed the required days of rest.
Example 1: A league age 12 pitcher delivers 70 pitches in a game on Monday when the game is suspended. The game resumes on
the following Thursday. The pitcher is not eligible to pitch in the resumption of the game because he/she has not observed the required
three days of rest.
Example 2: A league age 12 pitcher delivers 70 pitches in a game on Monday when the game is suspended. The game resumes on
Saturday. The pitcher is eligible to pitch up to 85 more pitches in the resumption of the game because he/she has observed the
required three days of rest.
Example 3: A league age 12 pitcher delivers 70 pitches in a game on Monday when the game is suspended. The game resumes two
weeks later. The pitcher is eligible to pitch up to 85 more pitches in the resumption of the game, provided he/she is eligible based on
his/her pitching record during the previous three days.
NOTE: The use of this regulation negates the concept of the “calendar week” with regard to pitching eligibility.
Rule 3.03 – 3. pitchers once removed from the mound may not return as pitchers;
Rule 1.10 – The bat must be a baseball bat which meets Little League specifications and standards as noted in this rule. It shall be a
smooth, rounded stick and made of wood or of material and color tested and proved acceptable to Little League standards. It shall not
be more than thirty-three (33) inches (34 inches for Junior; 36 inches for Senior League and Big League) in length, nor more than two
and one-quarter (2 ¼) inches for Little League; (2 ¾ inches for Junior, and 2 ¾ inches for wood and 2 5/8 inches non-wood for Senior
and Big League in diameter, and if wood, not less than fifteen-sixteenth (15/16) inches in diameter (7/8 inch for bats less than 30”) at
its smallest part. Wood bats may be taped or fitted with a sleeve for a distance not exceeding sixteen (16) inches (18 inches for
Junior/Senior/Big League baseball) from the small end. A non-wood bat must have a grip of cork, tape or composition material, and
must extend a minimum of 10 inches from the small end. Slippery tape or similar material is prohibited. Senior/Big League baseball:
The bat shall not weigh, numerically, more than three ounces less than the length of the bat (e.g., a 33-inch-long bat cannot weigh less
than 30 ounces). All non-wood bats shall meet the BESR performance standard, and such bats shall be labeled with a permanent
certification mark. All divisions: White bats are prohibited. An illegal bat must be removed.
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