PITCHING
The number in this column represents the most
innings a pitcher can pitch in one (1) day and still pitch the
next day.
Age Group |
Maximum and Pitch the Next Day
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Maximum In 2 Consecutive Days
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8U
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9U |
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10U |
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11U |
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12U |
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Column A – represents the number of innings a player can throw
in one (1) day and still pitch the next day. Example: In the 10U division, a pitcher may throw up to four
(4) innings in one (1) day and throw again the next day; but if
that pitcher throws four and one-third (4 1/3) innings or more in
one (1) day, he cannot pitch the next day.
Column B – The number in this column represents the most
innings a pitcher can pitch in one (1) day. Example: In the 10U division, a pitcher may throw a maximum
of six (6) innings in one (1) day. The pitcher would not be
allowed to pitch the next day.
Column C – The number in this column represents the most
innings a pitcher can pitch in two (2) consecutive days.
Example: In the 10U division, a pitcher may throw a maximum
of eight (8) innings in two (2) consecutive days.
NOTE: This is to be interpreted as a pitcher would be able to
throw any combination of innings that equal eight (8) as long
as the first (1st) day does not equal more than four (4) innings
due to Column A requirements.
PITCHING: 1/3rd INNING COUNTS
Pitch counts are kept by 1/3rd innings.
A pitcher who starts an inning will be credited with 1/3rd inning until an out is made. A single pitch after each out will credit that pitcher with another 1/3rd of an innings.
Note:
There can be more than three thirds pitched in an inning. Each pitcher coming into the game will receive a third of an inning when entering the game and an additional third if pitches are thrown after an out as indicated above.
MERCY RULE
Length of Game Run Differential Start Inning
6 Inning Game:
15 after the 3rd Inning,
8 after the 4th Inning
7 Innings Game:
15 after the 3rd Inning,12after the 4th Inning, 8 after the5th Inning
NOTE: In enforcing these rules, the home team shall not bat if they are
winning and the mercy requirement is met prior to the bottom half of the
listed inning.
MALICIOUS CONTACT
Whenever a tag play is evident, runners must slide or seek to avoid
contact with the fielder. Malicious contact shall supersede all obstruction
penalties.
PENALTY: Runner shall be declared out and may be ejected from the
game at the umpire’s discretion.
NOTE: When enforcing this rule, the umpire should judge the runner’s
intent. If the umpire feels that the contact was unintentional, then the
runner should only be declared out. If the umpire feels that the contact
was intentional and / or malicious, then the runner should be declared
out and ejected
CONTINOUS BATTING ORDER (rule added 2008)
Please know the following risks with using a continuous batting order. If a player is injured and cannot continue to play an out will be declared for each turn at bat. If there is a rainout and the game is continued on another day there cannot be substitutions.
Any player not available will be declared out for each turn at bat.
The following are USSSA rules regarding batting line-ups.
8.03.F Teams may bat a nine (9) player line-up, a ten (10) player line-up using an Extra Hitter (EH) or a
continuous line-up of all present uniformed players. Such line-up must be declared before the start of
the game and used the entire game.
8.04.A A team may continue a game with one (1) less player than it started with, whenever a player leaves the game for any reason. A player who has left a game for any reason cannot return to the game.
Rule 8.04.A Exception: If the player left the game for Communicable Disease Procedure reasons.
8.04.A.1 If the player leaving the game is a runner, he shall be declared out.
8.04.A.2 When the player who has left the game is scheduled to bat, an out shall be declared for each turn at bat.
COURTESY RUNNER
At any time, the team at bat may use a courtesy runner for the pitcher
and catcher of record the previous time on defense. The courtesy runner
must be someone not presently in the lineup and may appear as a
courtesy runner one time per inning. The re-entry status of the courtesy
runner, pitcher, and catcher, shall not be affected by this rule. If a
courtesy runner is determined to be ineligible, a proper replacement (if
available) will be substituted.
EXTRA HITTER (EH)
In all age divisions, an Extra Hitter (EH) will be allowed. This will give a
team a ten (10) player line-up that must be declared before the start of
the game and used the remainder of the game. The player in the EH
position, while not actually playing a defensive position, will be treated as
such for substitution purposes. The re-entry rule applies for the EH.
A.R.1. – Baker is the EH and batting 2nd. Charles is the catcher and
batting 3rd. Baker can become the catcher and Charles the EH. Both
players would remain in their original batting position in the batting order.
A.R.2. – All players can move freely in defensive positions – the EH is
considered a defensive position.
EJECTION (Manager, Coaches, Players, Fans)
If a coach is ejected from a game, they must leave the park for the remainder of that game.
Additional penalties may be assessed as deemed by the Tournament Director.
A player ejected must sit out the remainder of that game.
As these rules indicate, the matter of disorderly conduct will be taken seriously.
COMPLETE GAME
If a game is called due to rain or other acts of God and cannot be
resumed, it is a regulation game if:
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In a Six Inning game, if three innings have been completed or if
the home team has scored more runs in two and one-half
innings than the visiting team has scored in three innings or if
the home team scores one or more runs in its half of the third
inning to tie the score.
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In a Seven Inning game, if four innings have been completed
or if the home team has scored more runs in three and one half
innings than the visiting team has scored in four complete
innings or if the home team scores one or more runs in its half
of the forth inning to tie the score.
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All other games will resume from their exact point of delay.
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