2012 Local League Rules
Approved February
1, 2012
1.
Draft
1.1.
Draft Order is determined by the final standings from the
previous year in reverse order.
1.1.1.
Managers and coach’s children will be
considered “protected players”. There will be a maximum of two
protected players per team. If a parent becomes a manager or coach after
the player is drafted that player will not be considered protected.
1.1.2. A player will be protected
his/her first year on a team and the team will loose
a draft pick for each manager or coaches child. If returning to a team
for a second year the player will not affect the draft but will still be
counted as a protected player (If parent is no longer managing or coaching the
player will still be counted as protected). If moving to another team due
to a change in manager or coaching position the player will again be considered
protected and the new team will be charged a draft pick.
1.1.3.
T-Ball,
Rookie/Minor League Baseball &8U, 10U
Softball – A team will lose a 2nd round draft pick for the first
protected player and a 3rd round pick for the second protected
player. (2 Protected players)
1.1.4.
Major League Baseball, Babe Ruth,
Major & 12U, 16U Softball – a
team will lose a draft pick where their son/daughter would go in the
draft. This will be determined by the League President and MYBI President
in advance of the draft. If protected players were all-stars the previous
year, then that team will lose a 1st round draft pick for the first
all-star protected player and 2nd round pick for the second all-star
protected player.
1.2.
Siblings (All Leagues) – if you draft a player with a sibling, the team will
take the sibling in the next consecutive round. If you have a
brother/sister from the previous year, then you lose an automatic 4th
round pick for that player followed by a 5th and so on if need.
1.3.
New Players (All Leagues) into the league after the draft are placed on a team
that has lost a player in the order of the draft or to the next team to choose
in the draft.
1.4.
No shows at tryouts will be placed in a hat. All-star
players go onto the board when they don’t show for tryouts. A team can elect to choose from the hat or
board during any round of the draft.
2.
Minimum Playing Time Rules
2.0 T-Ball –Every player
is in the batting order. Everyone bats 1
time per inning with bases being cleared after 3 outs. After your entire lineup
bats- switch with team out in the field.
2.1.
Rookie Baseball – All players will play the entire game (tournament play
may vary)
2.1.1.
No more than six infielders will be
allowed (pitcher, catcher, 4 infielders). All
remaining players will be positioned in the outfield.
2.1.2.
All players must be in the batting order;
players arriving late will be put at the end of the line-up upon arrival
**2.1.3 Every player must play at least 1 inning in the
infield.
2.2.
Minor Baseball – All players will play the entire game (tournament play
may vary)
2.2.1.
No more than six infielders will be
allowed (pitcher, catcher, 4 infielders). All
remaining players will be positioned in the outfield.
2.2.2.
All players must be in the batting order;
players arriving late will be put at the end of the line-up upon arrival.
2.3.
8U Softball – All players will play the entire game (tournament
play may vary)
2.3.1.
No more than six infielders will be
allowed (pitcher, catcher, 4 infielders). All
remaining players will be positioned in the outfield.
2.3.2.
All players must be in the batting order;
players arriving late will be put at the end of the line-up upon arrival
**2.3.3 Every player must play at least 1 inning in the infield.
2.4.
10U & 12U Softball - Players will not sit on the bench for more than two
innings per game (fielding substitutions can be done freely, players my reenter
game at any time).
2.4.1.
Teams will field ten defensive
players. No more than six will be positioned in the infield (pitcher,
catcher, 4 infielders).
2.4.2.
All players must be in the batting order;
players arriving late will be put at the end of the line-up upon arrival.
2.5.
Major Baseball - Players will not sit on the bench for more than two
innings per game (fielding substitutions can be done freely, players my reenter
game at any time).
2.5.1.
Teams will field ten defensive
players. No more than six will be positioned in the infield (pitcher,
catcher, 4 infielders).
2.5.2.
All players must be in the batting order;
players arriving late will be put at the end of the line-up upon arrival.
2.6.
16U Softball - Players will not sit on the bench for more than two
innings per game (fielding substitutions can be done freely, players my reenter
game at any time).
2.6.1.
Teams will field ten defensive
players. No more than six will be positioned in the infield (pitcher,
catcher 4 infielders).
2.6.2.
All players must be in the batting order;
players arriving late will be put at the end of the line-up upon arrival.
2.7.
Babe Ruth Prep & Babe Ruth - Each eligible player must play a minimum of 9
defensive/9 offensive outs per game. If a game is shortened for any
reason thus preventing a player from completing his required innings he shall
start the next game and be allowed to complete the minimum requirement (for the
game in which he is starting). Innings missed because of a shortened game
do not have to be made up. This rule is superseded only if the manager
utilizes the "EH" as dictated below.
3.
Stealing (by the rulebook except as
noted by the following)
3.0
T-Ball – No stealing, leading off or advancing bases
on overthrows and missed cutoffs.
3.1.
Rookie
League using a pitching machine
– stealing is not allowed.
3.1.1 Minor
League no stealing is allowed and runner may not advance on a pass ball.
3.2 8U
Softball – No Stealing or advancing
on passed ball.
3.3 10U Softball - No
Stealing. Base runner can only advance 1
base on a passed ball. Not allowed to
come home on a passed ball.
3.4.
12U Softball – Allowed stealing of any base. Runner shall not leave their base until the
ball has been delivered.
4.
Bunting (by the rulebook except as
noted by the following)
4.0
T-Ball – No Bunting, The batted ball must travel
outside the ½ moon or it is called a foul ball.
No strikeouts or walks.
4.1.
Leagues utilizing a pitching machine – bunting is not allowed.
5.
Infield Fly Rule (by the rulebook
except as noted by the following)
5.1.
T-Ball,
Rookie,Minor,
Major Baseball &12U, 10U, 8U Softball - The infield fly rule will not be called.
5.2.
Babe Ruth & Babe Ruth Prep
Baseball & 16U Softball – The
infield fly will be called. It is recommended the umpire indicate to both
benches that the rule is in effect before the next pitch is thrown.
6.
Mandatory No Contact Rule
6.1.
There is no must slide rule in
MYBI. However the mandatory no contact rule will
be strictly enforced. If any player appears not to have avoided contact
with another player on the way to any base (including home) in such a fashion
so as to create a potentially dangerous situation the umpire reserves the right
to call him/her out. This rule replaces the old must slide rule. It
is the runner’s responsibility to avoid contact if possible.
7.
Contact Rule
7.1.
If a runner attempting to reach any base
intentionally and maliciously runs into the defensive player, he will be called
out and ejected from the game. It is the runner’s responsibility to avoid
contact if possible.
8.
Pitching (The
pitching week runs Monday through Sunday)
8.0
T-Ball –Batter does not swing until umpire sees
everyone is ready and says “Batter Up”.
8.1.
Rookie Baseball
8.1.1.
Machine speed set at 35 MPH
8.1.2.
Distance is 46ft,
this will be the 2nd rubber on some fields
8.3.
Minor Baseball
8.2.1.
Machine speed to be determined
8.2.2 The
pitching machine distance is set at 46 feet.
8.3. Major Baseball (by
the rulebook except as noted by the following)
8.3.1.
The mandatory two days rest is waved.
8.4. 8U Softball
8.4.1.
Machine speed set and agreed upon by coaches before 1st
game.
8.4.2.
Distance is 35 feet. This is the
first rubber.
8.5.
10U, 12U & 16U Softball
8.5.1.
Pitching rules according to Babe Ruth
rules will be applied. Pitcher will not be able to take a step back in
her motion. If she does it is an illegal pitch.
8.5.2 10U
& 12U – limited to only 3 innings per game.
If they
go extra innings “no limit” on number of innings allowed.
**8.5.3.
Pitching limitations –
(16U) No more than 4 innings per game. (10U & 12U) No more than 3 innings per game. A single
pitch in an inning will be counted as full inning pitched
9.
Rookie and Minor Baseball League Game Rules (Play by the book except as previously noted and the
following)
9.0 T-Ball –The umpire will be the catcher – 5/6
infielders (2 pitchers, 3rd, SS, 2nd, 1st)
rest in the outfield. Outfielders must
play next inning in the infield (rotate).
Games will last until each team get to bat 3 times. We will play with the orange safety base (Fielder on
white base, base runner runs to orange base)
9.1.
One umpire will be
used. One at the
pitching machine.
**9.2. Called strikes, not balls. (Starting with the first
pitch)
9.3.
Teams must have eight players to play a
game. Automatic outs will be counted for the ninth batter ONLY if a team
is short players. If a team has less than eight players at anytime during a game they will forfeit the game.
9.4.
During any inning the batting team may
score runs to catch and pass the fielding team by 5 runs. Then the
fielding team comes to bat. If already leading, 5 additional runs may be
scored before returning to the field. This applies for all the innings
including the sixth and extra innings. (Example: bases are loaded and the
batter hits the ball over the fence, it is scored as a single and only one run
scores for a total of five)
9.5.
Game will be called based on the ten
run rule (after the fourth inning is complete 3 ½ if home team).
9.6.
Any ball off the machine is in play
unless it rolls into foul territory between home and the bases. If it
hits the machine and goes foul beyond the bases it is a fair ball.
9.7. (Rookie) Runners may not
advance on overthrows to infielders making a play at a base. This
includes runners at all bases. Runners may not advance on overthrows to
the pitcher at any time. If an infielder is acting as a cutoff and is
overthrown runners may advance. The intent of this rule is to prevent
over aggressive base coaching.
9.8 (Minor)
Runners may advance on overthrows.
10.
8U Softball League Game Rules (Play by the book except as previously noted and the following)
10.1. One umpires will be used. One
at the pitching machine.
10.2.
Called strikes, not balls
**10.3. Teams
must have eight players to play a game. Automatic outs will be counted
for the ninth batter ONLY if a team is short players. (Not the 10th
also) If a team has less than eight players at anytime during a game they will forfeit the game.
10.4.
During any inning the batting team may
score runs to catch and pass the fielding team by 5 runs. Then the
fielding team comes to bat. If already leading, 5 additional runs may be
scored before returning to the field. This applies for all the innings
including the sixth and extra innings. (Example: bases are loaded and the
batter hits the ball over the fence, it is scored as a single and only one run
scores for a total of five)
**10.5. Game
will be called based on the 10 run rule (after the fourth inning is
complete 3 ½ if home team).
10.6.
Any ball off the machine is in play
unless it rolls into foul territory between home and the bases. If it
hits the machine and goes foul beyond the bases it is a fair ball.
10.7.
Runners may not advance on overthrows to
infielders making a play at a base. This includes runners at all
bases. Runners may not advance on overthrows to the pitcher at any
time. If an infielder is acting as a cutoff and is overthrown runners may
advance. The intent of this rule is to prevent over aggressive base
coaching.
10.8.
An 11-inch dimple ball will be use.
12.
8U, 10U & 12U Softball League
Game Rules (Play by the book except
as previously noted and the following)
12.1.
During any inning the batting team may
score runs to catch and pass the fielding team by 5 runs. Then the
fielding team comes to bat. If already leading, 5 additional runs may be
scored before returning to the field. This applies for all the innings
including the sixth and extra innings. (Example: bases are loaded and the
batter hits the ball over the fence, it is scored as a single and only one run
scores for a total of five)
**12.2. Game
will be called based on the 10 run rule (after the fourth inning is
complete 3 ½ if home team).
12.3.
Teams must have eight players to play a
game. An automatic out will be counted for the ninth batter ONLY if a
team is short players. If a team has less than eight players at anytime during a game they will forfeit the game.
12.4.
A 12” ball will be used for 12U
Softball. A 11”
ball will be used for 10U Softball. A 11” dimple softball will be used for 8U.
**12.5. AFTER
4 BALLS: THE BATTING TEAM’S COACH WILL PITCH TO THE BATTER. (10U &
12U)
**12.5.1. After
receiving four balls, the ball becomes dead & runners cannot advance, the
batter will hit the ball off a pitch from the batting team’s coach. (changed 2008)
**12.5.2. The batting teams coach will pitch to the
batter anywhere inside the circle. This is done to encourage the batter
to hit the ball.
**12.5.3. If the batter misses the
ball completely or takes a strike a strike will be called.
**12.5.5. Foul balls will be called strikes.
Although a player fouling a pitched third strike will not be called out.
Adult pitchers can not field the ball.
13.
16U Softball League Game Rules (Play by the book except as previously noted and the
following)
13.1.
During any inning the batting team may
score runs to catch and pass the fielding team by 5 runs. Then the
fielding team comes to bat. If already leading, 5 additional runs may be
scored before returning to the field. This applies for all the innings
including the sixth and extra innings. (Example: bases are loaded and the batter
hits the ball over the fence, it is scored as a single and only one run scores
for a total of five)
**13.2. Game
will be called based on the 10 run rule (after the fourth inning is
complete 3 ½ if home team).
13.3.
Teams must have eight players to play a
game. An automatic out will be counted for the ninth batter ONLY if a
team is short players. If a team has less than eight players at anytime during a game they will forfeit the game.
13.4.
A 12” ball will be used.
14.
Major Baseball League Game Rules (Play by the book except as previously noted and the
following)
14.1.
Game will be called based on the ten
run rule (after the fourth inning is complete 3 ½ if home team).
14.2.
Teams must have eight players to play a
game. An automatic out will be counted for the ninth batter ONLY if a
team is short players. If a team has less than eight players at anytime during a game they will forfeit the game.
15.
Babe Ruth Prep & Babe Ruth
Game Rules (Play by the book except
as previously noted and the following)
15.1. Extra Hitter (EH) - The manager(s) of the respective team(s) may elect to add a tenth
hitter to the bating order. The "EH" can
bat anywhere in the batting order. This player will be indicated in the
lineup as the "EH" and he shall play the entire game as an
"offensive" player. He cannot play in the field (unless for
injury reasons only a team is forced to play defense with less than 9 players
in the field). The "EH" may be removed from the lineup for injury
reasons only. If this occurs the "EH" spot in the order will be
left open and no penalty will be assessed. The managers must inform each
other as well as the umpire before the game starts if they will be using the
"EH". Once the game starts, the manager cannot change his mind.
15.2. Minimum player requirements - Games cannot start with less than 8 players.
An automatic out will be registered every time through the batting order for
the team who plays with less than 9 players. Teams who cannot field a
team of 8 players at game time must forfeit. 13 year olds can be brought
up on an "as required" basis to complete a roster for a particular
game. The 13 year old's team cannot be playing
on the same day. The 13 year old cannot displace a 14-15 year old.
The 13 year old cannot pitch in the 14-15 year old game. The apposing manager must be informed as to the decision to use
13 year olds before the game starts.
15.3.
Prep Field Dimensions - The distance from the pitchers rubber to home plate in
the 13 yr old prep division shall be 55 feet and
bases shall be 75 feet apart.
15.4.
Other rules that may require
clarification.
15.4.1.
Dropped third strikes are live balls and
the batter can advance to first providing: 1) 1st base is unoccupied or 2) 1st
base may be occupied but there must be 2 outs.
15.4.2.
Re-entry rule - any of the 9 starters if
withdrawn may re-enter once provided he occupies the same position in the
batting order. A substitute may not re-enter.
15.4.3.
A pitcher, once removed, may re-enter as
a pitcher provided that he has remained in the game at another position. (He
has not gone to the bench). If the player removed as a pitcher goes to
the bench he can re-enter but must do so at another position.
15.4.4.
If a pitcher pitches in more than three
innings in any particular game he cannot pitch again that week until 2 full
days have passed. (Example- If he pitches more than 3 innings in Monday
he cannot pitch again until Thursday). A pitcher is limited to 7 innings
per week. The penalty for using a pitcher in excess of 7 innings is
forfeit. If a makeup game is scheduled for Saturday and a pitcher pitches
more than 3 innings he is still required to rest for two full days.
16.
Playing Up A
Level
16.1.
Younger players can be “invited” to play
up a level on an "as required" basis to complete a roster for a
particular game. The “invited player’s” team cannot be playing at the
same time. The “invited player cannot
displace a rostered player that is present. The
“invited player” cannot pitch for the inviting team. The apposing manager must be informed as to the decision to use
an “invited player” before the game starts. A team cannot use an invited
player unless their regular roster is below ten. A team using an “invited
player” cannot have more than ten players in their line up for that game.
The intent of this rule is to prevent forfeits. Although permission from
the “invited players” regular managers is not necessary, an “invited players”
parents shall be asked for their permission. The “invited players”
regular manager should be notified at some time but not necessarily before the
game in question.
16.2.
At the Babe Ruth level if the “invited
player” is the tenth player he can only be used as an extra hitter.
17.
Time Limits
17.0 T-Ball – Games will last until each team get
3 at bats.
17.1.
No inning will begin after the time limit
is reached but any inning in progress will be complete. Next inning
begins when the 3rd out of an inning occurs for time limit purposes.
17.2.
Rookie/Minor/Baseball, 12U, 10U, 8U
Softball – Time limit is 1 hour 30
minutes.
17.25 MAJOR BASEBALL – TIME LIMIT OF 1 HOUR 40
MINUTES.
17.3. 16U Softball – Time
limit is 1 hour 50 minutes.
17.4.
Babe Ruth Prep & Babe Ruth - If your game is part of a double-header "no new
inning will start after 1 hour and 50 minutes" If your game is the only
one scheduled for a particular day the time limit is 2 hours. This is
regardless of the number of innings played.
18.
Ties
18.1.
Games will not end tied. If a game
is called due to weather, light, or other reasons before the end of the fourth
inning (or 3 ½ if home team is leading) or with the score tied play will be
continued on the first available makeup date. A makeup date signup sheet
will be posted in the league equipment room.
18.2. A league official will determine the next available
time and inform both teams.
18.3.
Babe Ruth Prep & Babe Ruth Rain
outs - When a game is rained out the
teams will automatically be scheduled for the next available makeup day.
If the 1st available makeup day slot is filled the teams will play on the 1st
Saturday following the "filled in" makeup day. The umpires
scheduled for the rain out will cover the rescheduled game unless they notify
the umpire in chief. 4-1/2 innings must be completed for a shortened for
a game to considered a complete game.
19. Practice
19.1.
The schedules will be posted at the Cal
Ripken complex. You may signup for one weekday
and one weekend practice during each calendar week.
19.2.
Put equipment back where it
belongs. Base plugs must go back in the field.
19.3.
Pitching mound and base areas should be
raked after field use.
19.4.
If no practice is scheduled after yours bring
in all helmets and bats from the respective dugouts.
19.5 2 adults at all practices.
20. Paperwork
20.1.
The managers must complete a media report
and submit it to the Eagle Herald.
20.2.
If no official book is kept, the home
team’s scorebook is the official book.
20.3.
The managers will record final scores in
the equipment room after each game.
20.4.
The managers must fill out an umpire
report and place it in the umpire-in-chief’s mailbox. The loosing manager
may also fill out a report.
21. Care of Fields After Games
**21.1. After
the final game of the day BOTH teams should return equipment from their dugout to
the equipmentt shed. BOTH teams must
bring in the bases and replace the base plugs.
21.2.
Each team should clean the area in and
around their dugout after each game.
21.3.
Pitching mound and base areas should be
raked after field use.
21.4.
Umpires will bring in the pitching
machine/cord from their fields.
22. Umpire Calls
22.1.
There is no arguing with a judgment call
by an umpire. A judgment call involves balls or strikes, fair or foul,
safe or out. Only a rule interpretation may be argued. If a manager
wishes to question a rule interpretation they must follow these steps in order.
22.1.1. Call time-out.
22.1.2. Discuss with the umpire and the manager from the
opposing team in a calm tone the questioned rule interpretation.
22.1.3. If you are not satisfied with the umpires decision
inform the head umpire that you are playing under protest, or
22.1.4. Agree with the umpire’s interpretation and proceed
with play. If option 3 is chosen, the umpire will then continue the game
under protest and file a written report of the situation to the Umpire in Chief
within 24 hours.
23. Safety
**23.1. All batters, base runners, and
on-deck players, batboys and girls must wear helmets (Ages 7-16 softball and 8
– 12 baseball must have face guards). All male players
must wear athletic supporter. Male
catchers MUST wear cup-type supporters.
23.2.
Only players and coaches are allowed in
the dugouts. One adult must be in the dugout at all times in all
leagues. Two adult base coaches are allowed provided that there is one
adult in the dugout. Each team is allowed one manager and two coaches.
Three adults maximum per dugout. The league
board of directors will consider exceptions.
24. Discipline
24.1.
First Offense
24.1.1.
If a manager, coach, or player is ejected
from a game for any reason he or she will receive a one game suspension with a
letter of reprimand from the league.
24.2.
Second Offense
24.2.1.
Players will be suspended for three
games. (Further offenses will be evaluated be the League Board of Directors on
a case by case basis)
24.2.2.
Managers and coaches will be dismissed
from their position and receive a lifetime ban from Marinette Youth Baseball.
24.3.
Player or manager (or fan) ejection - Any player, manager, (or fan) that is ejected from
the game must leave the premises. At Hasse
Field, this includes the alleyway that borders the fields. Managers are
asked to inform their players and fans of this rule and also are to assist the
umpire in enforcing this rule with their fans.
25.
Uniforms & Equipment
25.1.
All uniforms will be returned at the end
of the season through the team managers. Manager will fill out a uniform
returned inventory and submit it with the returned uniforms. All-stars
should return the regular season uniform items not needed for all-star
participation with their regular season teams.
OVERVIEW OF
T-BALL RULES AND REGULATIONS:
1.
Every player in batting order.
2.
Everyone
bats 1 time per inning. Bases will be
cleared after 3 outs.
3.
Games
will last until each team gets 3 at bats.
4.
After
your entire lineup bats – switch with the team out in the field.
5.
Batter
does not swing until the umpire sees everyone is ready and say “BATTER UP”.
6.
No
bunting, stealing, leading off or advancing bases on overthrows and missed
cutoffs.
7.
The
batted ball must travel outside the ½ moon or call a foul ball. No strikeouts or walks.
8.
The
umpire will be the catcher – 5/6 infielders (2 pitchers, 3rd, SS, 2nd,
1st) with the rest of players in the outfield. Outfielders must play infield next inning.
9.
We
will play with the orange safety base.
10.
Coaches
will be out in the field telling players what to do (defense). Coaches will be in the coaching boxes telling
them runners what to do (offense).
Revision Notes
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