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Local League Rules Addendum Revised 06.01.2008 to 1. Age and Pitching. MSBL (25+) teams will be allowed to have 3 players between the ages of 18 and 25 on their roster. When an MSBL team plays another MSBL team, an under 25 pitcher is only allowed to pitch the FIRST four innings of the game in a 9-inning game or the first 3 innings in a 7-inning game. After the first four (9in) or three (7in) innings, a 25+ year old pitcher must be used. In either such game, an under 25 pitcher may not record a win. 35+ teams may not have players under the age of 38 unless approved by the board and the teams involved. 2.
Conduct. Managers and Players should conduct
themselves in a sportsmanlike manner at all times. Game officials
will only discuss calls with managers and not with players. The National
Rules for conduct are very specific: A player or manager can
and will be ejected at the game officials' discretion for abusive
profanity, verbal abuse, objectionable demonstrations of dissent, rough
tactics, physical attack, and consuming alcoholic beverages during the
game, or being on or around the field in an intoxicated condition. NO
ALCOHOL WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE PARK PREMISES. NO SMOKING
WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE PLAYING FIELD OR IN THE DUGOUTS. Violators
will be immediately suspended from participation. National
League Rule 4.a: There will be no beer or alcoholic beverages
permitted at the field before, during or after the game. The field refers
to the general playing area and ancillary areas.
Rules
governing parking lot areas are subject to local law enforcement codes and
restrictions. 3.
Ejections. If a
manager or player is ejected from a game, he will be required to pay a
$25.00 fine to the league and serve a minimum one-game (next scheduled
game) suspension prior to resumption of play. If the player does not
serve the aforementioned penalty and attempts to play in the following
game, a forfeit will be declared. 4. Courtesy
Runners. Courtesy
runners will be allowed. The maximum number of courtesy runners
allowed is two barring injury. The courtesy runner is required to be
the last batted out. The manager must tell the opposing manager
prior to the game which player(s) will require a courtesy runner. If
the designated player runs for himself during the game, he must continue
to run for himself for the remainder of the game. If no courtesy
runners are designated prior to the game, then none will be allowed
(barring injury). Exception Catchers
that are on base with two outs will be allowed a courtesy runner (last
batted out) so that he may put on gear and be ready for the next inning. 5. Mercy
Rule is as follows:
6. Time
Limit.
7. Pick-Up-Players. Pick-up players will be allowed only when a team does not have enough rostered players to field a team. Pick-up players will not be allowed to play the field while regular roster players sit the bench. Regular roster players must take precedence over pick-up players. Pick-up players will only be allowed to bat in that instance. *Pick-Up players must be placed at the BOTTOM of the lineup regardless of their skill level. *Pick-Up players shall not pitch in a game for that team unless approved by the opposing manager prior to insertion. Pick-Up Players must be provided a team uniform. Opposing coaches must be notified of the presence of a Pick-Up-Player. Our local league encourages Pick-Up-Players in this instance so that game-play may occur. Teams are encouraged to recruit such players to become league members in good standing and may add such players to their roster with league approval. No player which has been previously barred from game play in the NWAMSBL may be used as a pick up player. 8. Intentional
Walks. There
will be NO INTENTIONAL WALKS. Pitchers must throw to the batter
without any pitchouts. If
an intentional walk is detected, batter may be given a new pitch count at
his manager’s discretion and a warning will be issued to the defensive
team. A second violation will
result in removal of the pitcher. 9. Hit
Batsmen. If a pitcher
hits 4 batters in any one game, the pitcher must be removed from pitching
on the fourth hit batsman. That player may be inserted into any
other position. 10. Headgear.
All batters, base runners, and on-deck hitters MUST WEAR APPROVED
HEADGEAR. 11. Bats. Aluminum bats used must not exceed a ratio of minus 3 (-3 or "drop three"). Which is calculated by the difference between the length of the bat versus the weight of the bat. (e.g., a bat that is 34 inches long must weigh at least 31 ounces (oz.) by factory standards). Any player detected using a bat out of these proportions will be declared automatically out. Wood bats may be used and are encouraged. 12. Forfeits.
A team that is compelled to forfeit a game due to lack of players
at game time will automatically be fined $100.00 to cover the cost of
umpires for a full game (generally $100.00 for a 7-inning game) plus field usage fees (generally $25.00 per day
shared) if necessary. If the forfeited
game is the first of a double-header, then the second game may be
automatically forfeited and a total forfeiture fee will be $150.00.
If a 48-hour notice is given in anticipation of a forfeited game, a
$25.00 rescheduling fee will be levied if the forfeiting team wishes to
make up those games (opposing teams must honor a rescheduled date which
shall be agreed upon by both teams and the league office).
Forfeiting coaches must notify BOTH the opposing coach and the
league President when a forfeit is pending. These forfeit fees will be due
prior to the forfeiting teams next scheduled game.
If the next scheduled game is the second half of a double-header,
then fees will be due prior to the next week’s scheduled games. 13. Catcher's Gear: a.
Catchers MUST wear SKULL CAPS (or hockey-style masks). b.
Catchers MUST wear a Chest Protector. c.
Catchers MUST wear a Mask (either traditional or hockey style).
Neck guard optional d.
Catchers MUST wear Shin Guards (on BOTH shins) that include at
minimum knee covers and ankle covers. Lobster guards, foot covers,
and knee savers are optional. e. Catchers SHOULD wear a Cup (not enforceable, but highly recommended) f. Catchers mitt is recommended, but not mandatory
The Unwritten Rules of Baseball by Baseball Weekly |
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1. Never put the tying or go-ahead run on base. 2. Play for the tie at home, go for the victory on the road. 3. Don't hit and run with an 0-2 count. 4. Don't play the infield in early in the game. 5. Never make the first or third out at third. 6. Never steal when you're well down. 7. Never steal when you're well ahead. 8. Don't steal third with two outs. 9. Don't bunt for a hit when you need a sacrifice. 10. Never throw behind the runner. 11. Left and right fielders concede everything to center fielder. 12. Never give up a home run on an 0-2 count. 13. Never let the score influence the way you manage. 14. Don't go against the percentages. 15. Take a strike when your club is behind in a ballgame. 16. Leadoff hitter must be a base stealer. Designated hitter must be a power hitter. 17. * Never give an intentional walk if first base is occupied. 18. *With
runners in scoring position and first base open, walk the number eight
hitter to get to 19. In rundown situations, always run the runner back toward the base from which he came. 20. If you play for one run, that's all you'll get. 21. Don't bunt with a power hitter up. 22. Don't take the bat out of your best hitter's hands by sacrificing in front of him. 23. Only use your bullpen stopper in late-inning situations. 24. Don't use your stopper in a tie game -only when you're ahead. 25. Hit behind the runner at first. 26. Hit the ball where it's pitched. 27. A manager should remain detached from his players. 28. Never mention a no-hitter while it's in progress. 29. With a right-hander on the mound, don't walk a right-handed hitter to pitch to a left-handed hitter *Supersede by local league rules!
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