Rules; Baseball . To eliminate scoring disputes scorekeepers should check with the official scorer during and after the game. 7.04.B. Should a team not be able to begin with 9 players a game may begin with 8 players with the 9th lineup spot being an automatic out. Protests must be filed and ruled on before the next pitch if during game, or before umpires leave field if after a game. The player for whom the DH was batting pinch hits or pinch runs for the DH. (Run Rules still apply). A runner is out for leaving the base before the ball is hit or reaches home plate. The bat has in any other way had its on-field performance improved by physically changing the bat (other than by hitting the bat at game condition swing speeds against a USSSA approved ball traveling at. Defensive coaches shall not be allowed on the field of play and shall coach from the dugout. A protest may be filed at any point after the pitcher in violation records any out beyond his legal limit AND while the pitcher in violation is in the game as the pitcher of record. 4) Tied Teams (vs. each other) Winning Pct. This is to be interpreted as a player may legally pitch any combination of innings to equal eight (8) innings in two (2) days as long as the player doesnt pitch more than three (3) innings the first (1st) day. Runners shall not lead-off or steal bases. Rule 7.01.G Comment: In age divisions 4U 12U, the catchers helmet shall fully cover both ears. Only the Head Director can call a forfeit. Any bat permanently stamped with the official USA Baseball logo is legal to use in any USSSA baseball event, except where BBCOR is required. All players must be listed on the official roster prior to the first game. A batter who swings after showing bunt shall be called out and no runners may advance. Protests shall be allowed for age and pitching violations or rule interpretations only. Pitching Rules: 9u-10u: 8 Innings | 11u-12u: 9 Innings | 13u-15u: 10 Innings | HS: Unlimited. 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 . Rule 7.04.C Penalty: The runner shall be called out and may be ejected from the game at the discretion of the Umpires. It will be posted on our website: eabaseball.com No player can appear in a tournament game for more than one team, including separate age groups. Pitchers who record outs or pitch in a game that is forfeited will still have those outs/pitches counted toward their limitations. If games are cancelled, pool winners and championship qualification will be determined by the tie breaking procedures (listed below). ONLYTWOschool grade exemptions per team will be allowed for players who are in the 1st grade who turn 8 years old before May 1st, 2023. The bases are 70 feet apart in the Majors division for players 12 and under. If a foreign substance is discovered as being used or identifying marks on the bat are not visible the bat shall be removed from play. In addition, USSSA has added the following to the rule books of each USSSA sport which does not defer to another organization for its rule book. ELIGIBILITY To be eligible for the Futures Invitational, 10U players must be born on or after 1/1/2012 and 11U players must be born on or after 1/1/2011. Players born on/after May 1, 2012are eligible. Leagues may have multiple All-Star teams in any age division. Players shall be permitted to participate with an All-Star team and an A, AA, AAA or Major tournament team. In addition to any other penalties pursuant to USSSA Rules, any coach or manager of a youth team that has more than one suspension imposed on his players in connection with USSSA Rules 13.02.C.1 and /or 13.02.C.2 may be suspended from all USSSA activities for any time period, including life. The team WILL be disqualified and put in last place. 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. Players born on/after May 1, 2016are eligible. lightning detector, working on fields, etc. 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. All bats for age divisions 14U and younger must be permanently stamped with the new USSSA 1.15 BPF Mark (Chart 7.01.C), or BBCOR.50 Certified Mark or made of wood and manufactured by a licensed USSSA manufacturer. 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. '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 6. 13U/14U. Infielders must stay behind this line until the ball is hit. Pitching Coach: The Pitching Coach shall be an adult at least eighteen (18) years of age. Custom Bats: No approved manufacturer may make a custom USSSA bat for a player or a team. Such line-up must be declared before the start of the game and used the entire game. Sanctioned leagues may be located anywhere within the state of Alabama or within 30 miles of the state line in any direction. COACH PITCH . Tournament hosts have the authority to eject a player, fans, or team anytime during a tournament of committing any of the above listed offenses. 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. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2009 to be eligible. Time limit for all games is 1 hour and 20 minutes. Special base running rules are also in effect. (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. The home team in Championship Play will be the higher seed except when there is no seeding. The ball is dead and the runner is called out. HE MUST STAY AT 3RD BASE. (Chart 7.01.A-1). If a team uses a continuous line-up, all players other than the nine (9) defensive position players are Extra Hitters and may move freely in defensive positions with the exception of the pitching position. The fact that the individual did not know that the bat was altered is not a factor in imposing the suspension. Note: Players in 12U and younger divisions must wear a catchers helmet that fully covers both ears. If the Manufacturer or the USSSA Altered Bat Committee. 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. Ownership and Knowledge of Bat Being Altered: The responsibility for knowing whether a bat is altered is that of the users and the owner of the bat. All outfielders must remain in the outfieldprior to the pitch being thrown. If the team batting has not played defense yet and a courtesy runner is used for a player, the player that was run for must assume the catching position the next inning. Worn / Abused / Damaged / Foreign Substance Bats Not Allowed in USSSA Sanctioned Play: No bat is legal for USSSA sanctioned play, if it is damaged in any way. Pitching Restrictions: USSSA By-Laws pitching rules are in full effect for all USSSA tournaments. Please be reminded that unsportsmanlike conduct can result in a game or tournament suspension in the discretion of the Umpire or tournament director and up to a year suspension in the discretion of the State Director. If at any time, a courtesy runner is determined to be ineligible, a proper replacement pursuant to these rules (if available) shall be used without penalty. Applicable to Red Events only: No two teams from the same organization will match-up in their first playoff game unless the game is affected by a bye (Applicable to brackets with 9+ teams). Players who turn 13 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. If not, the individual can be suspended from USSSA activities for using or owning an altered bat. The league/tournament director has the authority to remove anyone from the event at any time for unsportsmanlike conduct. National High School Federation Baseball Rules will be enforced with the following exceptions. school grade exemptions per team will be allowed for players who are in the 5th grade who turn 12 years old before May 1st, 2023. Rule 9.00 - Machine Pitch Specific Rules 9 Rule 10.00 - T-Ball Specific Rules 9 Rule 11.00 - 7U & 8U Kid Pitch Specific Rules 10 Rule 12.00 - Drafted League and All-Stars 10 Rule 13.00 - Safety Rules 11 Rule 14.00 - Sportsmanship 13 Rule 15.00 - Umpires 13 Rule 16.00 - Protests 13 Rule 17.00 - Global Baseball 13 Rule 18.00 . 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. 11U-12U: 50/70. When a balk is called it is NOT a dead ball. A courtesy runner for catcher may be used. %
Rule 8.08 Penalty: The play continues. If time has expired, the last three hitters from previous inning will load the base with 1 out. The defensive player listed as pitcher shall not leave the pitching circle until the ball is hit. The defensive player listed as the pitcher shall not leave the pitching circle until the ball is hit. After 4 complete innings, a tie score will be recorded a tie in pool play. Late arrivals shall be inserted at the bottom of the batting order. Gary Redus set the all-time single-season record for baseball's highest single-season average in 1978, with a 462 BA. Defensive coaches shall not be allowed on the field of play and shall coach from the dugout. 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. Once a player has been removed frompitching they may not returnto the mound in the same game. 6/13 - Pool protection was used on the following seeds: The following are the only wood composite bats allowed: AAA Pro Maple Baum Bat (Gold & White editions), AAA Pro Ash Baum Bat (Gold & White editions). Without a written medical written clearance from a licensed medical doctor to return to play, such persons will not be allowed to return to the USSSA playing field in a USSSA sanctioned event. Time shall be called as soon as the lead runner is not attempting to advance. In addition, USSSA has added the following to the rule books of each USSSA sport which does not defer to another organization for its rule book. Players who are 12U are eligible for this division regardless of their grade. 9U Division
A team may score a maximum of seven (7) runs per inning. A tie is equal to a win and loss for each team. Pool Play / Tie Breaker Criteria: Once advanced to subsequent tie breaker criteria, do not return to a previous criteria. RULE 3.00 INDIVIDUAL PLAYER & TEAM ELIGIBILITY. Tournament format is subject to change at any time if deemed necessary and will be determined based on the fairest outcome for all teams. . If the act continues after the warning, the offending teams manager shall be ejected. NEt*mw8yOt)8D0F|p-0(,s@6 |&,"/'RpBZyP*%WrTX@?R#nLL&6z&}.lxh#'H,\Gy7{+ymb6~%+C%/5L.|:8ULG} #g`M&_8at{[$f:5~K_ILU~^k*g The Shamrock Spectacular III (7:00 AM - 4:00 PM) is a USSSA Fast Pitch event in Wilkes Barre, PA and will be held from 03/12/2023 to 03/12/2023 equipment rules. Official USSSA Baseball National By-Laws and Rules.
The DH role for a team is terminated for the rest of the game if: A replaced DH re-enters the game on defense (the acting DH is disqualified from further participation. The base runners will be placed as follows: Last hitter from previous inning @ 1st Base, Hitter before him in the lineup @ 2nd Base, Hitter before that in the lineup @ 3rd Base. When a balk is called it is NOT a dead ball. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2010 to be eligible. We feel as though coaches are responsible for kids arm safety not OTC Sports. Eligible players shall compete in a minimum of seventy-five percent (75%) of the scheduled league games. Play continues until one team is ahead at the end of an inning. If warranted, the offending party shall be ejected from the game at the discretion of the Umpires and / or the League / Tournament Director. In the event any item is not covered in these rules or NFHS rules, the tournament committee will make the fairest possible ruling and that ruling will be final! Any spectator, coach, manager, or player who is ejected for the second time during the tournament will be eliminated from participating for the remainder of the tournament. Gm# 22. Also, any player turning 12 prior to September 1st will not be eligible.