All 10U Leagues, except 10U A. Teams may play with 10 players on defense, 4 outfielders. It shall be the League / Tournament Directors responsibility regarding uniform legality. Runners shall not lead-off or steal bases. A pitcher that pitches in a game and records no outs is not charged with any innings pitched. 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. If not, the individual can be suspended from USSSA activities for using or owning an altered bat. Only the Head Director can call a forfeit. For all cumulative totals in this rule, one (1) out equals one-third (1/3) of an inning, two (2) outs equals two thirds (2/3) of an inning and three (3) outs equals one (1) full inning. After the play has ended, the offensive team has the option of taking the result of the play or no-pitch. 7.02.D.1 Teams may bat a nine (9) player line-up, or a nine (9) player line-up with a Designated Hitter (DH), or a ten (10) player line-up with an Extra Hitter (EH), or a 10 player line-up up with a DH and EH, or a continuous line-up of all present, eligible, uniformed players. Perfect Game shall utilize officials who are registered with Perfect Game and administer the contest in accordance with Perfect Game rules and expectations. After the Director, Altered Bat Committee and Manufacturer examination of a bat to determine if it is altered have all been completed, or upon the decision of the owner / user to not allow further inspection of the bat pursuant to USSSA Rules 13.02.C.1 and / or 13.02.C.2, the bat shall be returned to the owner. If both parents are suspended, the player even after his suspension has ended pursuant to USSSA Rules 13.02.C.1 and/or13.02.C.2 cannot participate in USSSA sanctioned activities until the suspension of one of the players parents has also ended or until the player reaches the age of eighteen (18) years old. The pitching coach shall keep one foot on or straddle the pitchers line. Non-starters are not allowed to re-enter. Similarly, if the home team is batting and meets the mercy requirement in the bottom half of a listed inning the. No protest shall be allowed following the game. Any participant that is ejected by an umpire after a contest is completed must sit the next scheduled game. These policies, if any, shall be recognized and enforced during USSSA events. The Tournament Director will rule in the fairest possible way. No stealing home. All-Star Program: All-Star is a playing level for actual All-Star teams formed from USSSA Sanctioned Leagues. This scenario only applies in the first inning for the visiting team. The Courtesy Runner shall be the player making the last batted out. No inning can start after the time limit. The pitcher must be replaced on the mound immediately upon notice of a violation, not a forfeit. 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. The bat has had the plug, or the knob removed / replaced or changed in any way. In all 14U Events all Players and all Teams must use a max drop 5 (-5) bat. When a balk is called it is NOT a dead ball. Upon becoming aware that a participant or coach/manager of his team has received a suspected concussion (or has been struck in the head area with any significant force), the Team Manager will not allow that person to participate in any USSSA sanctioned event and if occurring during a USSSA sanctioned event, shall have that person removed from the playing field of any USSSA sanctioned event. Time does not have to be called by the defense for the purpose of this rule. If not, the individual can be suspended from USSSA activities for using or owning an altered bat. 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). 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. 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! Rule 7.01.G Comment: In age divisions 4U 12U, the catchers helmet shall fully cover both ears. Any player, coach, manager, sponsor, fan, spectator, director, or officer who engages in physical fighting. 12U Division Players who turn 13 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. Bats may not have any certifying markings or graphics worn off the bat. 12.02.A.2, Leagues may have multiple All-Star teams in any age division. 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. If the last batter not on base is unavailable (i.e., he is the catcher or pitcher), the designated runner will roll back until such time as a possible substitute can be found. Pool Play / Tie Breaker Criteria: Once advanced to subsequent tie breaker criteria, do not return to a previous criteria. Bat / ball boys / girls under the age of eighteen (18) shall not be permitted. 13.02.C.4. Each batter will receive a max of six pitches or three swinging strikes. Games that for any reason extend past midnight (12:00 AM) or start late at night, past midnight (12:00 AM) and are completed before the teams take the night break, shall count as being played on the scheduled day. A forfeit score will be the average runs scored for the winning team to 0 for the losing team. The catcher shall receive the pitch in the catchers box in a normal baseball manner. The Coach can pitch anywhere in-between the 30 Safety Arc and the 42 Pitching Circle. We feel as though coaches are responsible for kids arm safety not OTC Sports. Championship games will be played with regular extra innings through the time limit. 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. Individualized graphics (such as a, team name, different color, player name or number only changes for a team or player), however, do not constitute custom. #Eyk;E0~nJjt)0xQ#"Z/D/D)'N;~B'gp5:YsUD}Ap?MD,[JXFp.xJiR/[&eQ$PweETQja:de\upk #.1T_?Y/pV y9 N1N499gpvTFbmi@%4~IC( WL!fQyLPJPz. All rain out games may not be made up depending on time constraints. Descending (more than 2 teams tied, skip this tie breaker) 5) Avg. For the season, Keith Hagman set the record for the highest average in College Baseball with 551 points. First Offense: Warning--- Second Offense: Removal of the player from the pitching position for the remainder of the game, Perfect Game Coach Pitch Specific Rules, Field Set Up and Guidelines. A team should do everything within their power to start the game with 9 eligible players. If necessary, a team may be forced to forfeit a game and / or be removed from the league / tournament. 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 . Pool play games can end in a tie if the time limit is up or a complete game has been played. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2010 to be eligible. The Infield Fly Rule shall not be in effect at any time. 13.02.C.7. Directors reserve the right to adjust game lengths to benefit the event. Leagues shall conform to all the requirements pursuant to USSSA Rules 12.01.A.1 12.01. Replacing the grip, adding tape or adding a build up to the handle is not considered altering a bat. The defensive player listed as pitcher shall not leave the pitching circle until the ball is hit. 13.02.C.9(d), No bat is legal for USSSA sanctioned play, if there is a foreign substance on the barrel or taper of a bat. Special base running rules are also in effect. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2015 to be eligible. The rule violation should be caught by the Umpire or the offensive team and immediately corrected. PLAYER PITCH RULES 7U/8U. grades, pitchers mound height and slope, batters and catchers box dimensions, and base and home plate size and construction should be referred to the Official Rules of Baseball as published by Major League Baseball on MLB.com. Wood bats must be composed of a single piece of wood. Any Team Manager, who allows a coach/manager or participant back on a USSSA sanctioned event playing field without first obtaining the required written consent, may be suspended by the State Director for up to one year and upon request of the State Director, may be suspended for a longer duration by the USSSA disbarment committee. 7.05.B.4(b), A player that pitches eight (8) innings in two (2) consecutive days MUST rest the next day. Maximum number of players to be on the field while playing a game . ONE Successful bunt per inning. All USSSA marked bats made by a USSSA approved manufacturer must be available to the public for purchase. The ruling made by the committee will be final. If the act continues after the warning, the offending teams manager shall be ejected. A runner is out for leaving the base before the ball is hit or reaches home plate. Dugouts are not assigned. All players must be listed on the official roster prior to the first game. Pitching Rules: Innings allowed per tournament through first 4 games played:-7's = 6 innings . The player for whom the DH was batting pinch hits or pinch runs for the DH. Championship Games are no Time Limit if time allows. Time shall be called as soon as all runners are not attempting to advance. A.3. Gary Redus set the all-time single-season record for baseball's highest single-season average in 1978, with a 462 BA. 13.02.C.11(c), The bat has had anything removed or added or inserted to the inside or outside of the bat other than tape at the handle or knob. The home team in Championship Play will be the higher seed except when there is no seeding. Altered Bat Director Inspection and Suspension: A USSSA Director may at any time ask to inspect a bat that has been brought into the location of a USSSA sanctioned event or any other USSSA facility. In addition, Umpires may choose to purchase optional insurance that shall cover the Umpire during non-USSSA Baseball contests. Metal cleats cannot be worn for divisions 12U and younger. The team WILL be disqualified and put in last place. Director reserves the right to enact pool protection at their discretion. For details on field layout including recommended direction of play, fair and foul territory requirements, infield and outfield grades, pitchers mound height and slope, batters and catchers box dimensions, and base and home plate size and construction should be referred to the Official Rules of Baseball as published by Major League Baseball on MLB.com. An imposed Mercy (run) Rule shall be used to complete a regulation game when one teams margin of lead is greater than or equal to the listed run differential in the corresponding listed start inning. 11U Division Both must always stay in the same batting spot. *This does not apply to Pitch Smart violations. Pitching mound visits will remain 2 coaches visits per inning, with the second coaches visit to the same pitcher in the same inning resulting in a pitching change. The bat has been subjected to pressure in a manner that exceeds that of striking the bat at game speed swing speed against a USSSA approved ball traveling at game speeds. Bats that have certifying or identifying markings worn off the bat shall be removed from play. Amounts to be charged as entry fees for Qualifying Tournaments shall be at the discretion of the State Director. Each case will be looked at by the teams State Director to determine if the player is ineligible. The courtesy runner must be a player not presently in the line-up. Molded balls without a traditional cover will be allowed in USSSA play but will require at least 6 weeks of field testing by USSSA and written approval of USSSA in advance of applying the USSSA Mark to such balls, which written approval may add additional performance/design requirements not otherwise applicable to other USSSA licensed balls. 11U Division Players who turn 12 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. Players can pitch in more than one game in a day if they do not exceed daily limits. USSSA will NOT be using the MLB mandatory batter limits. Any event that results in physical altercation (before, during or after a game) could result in a forfeit for both teams. 5U Division Players who turn 6 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. We recommend that all teams (home and visitor) keep a scorebook. The owner and / or user may either: Withhold the bat from inspection and accept an immediate two-year (automatic life time for second time offenders pursuant to USSSA Rule 13.02.C.1 and / or 13.02.C.2) suspension from USSSA sanctioned activities with no right to appeal; or, 13.02.C.1(b). THREE DAY MAXIMUM: The maximum number of innings a player can legally pitch in three (3) consecutive days. The League President (or Highest Officer) shall submit an official roster to the State Director for approval. Red flag events will follow the following rules however event directors reserve the right to modify rules as needed in the best interest of the event. 14U Championships. Each organization -- whether it be a league, travel team, showcase or tournament -- should establish rules to ensure that players must follow the guidelines while playing in that league. Replacing the grip, adding tape or adding a build up to the handle is not considered altering a bat. Starting in the 10th inning the last three hitters from the previous inning will load the bases with 1 out. All bats must have a branding, label, or stamp proving BPF 1.15, and length/weight ratio vary by division. If a game is called due to rain, weather, light failure or other acts of nature and. Pitching Rules: 9u-10u: 8 Innings | 11u-12u: 9 Innings | 13u-15u: 10 Innings | HS: Unlimited. Local facilities may have stricter policies prohibiting tobacco from facility and parking areas. A player that is found to be illegal due to an age violation during or after a league or tournament game, shall result in the offending team losing the game(s), team and player being ejected from the tournament, team being placed last in the standings and forfeiting all awards, points, sponsors travel money, and berths that would have been or have been awarded. At any time, the offensive team may use a courtesy runner for the pitcher and catcher of record from the previous inning on defense. An individual must know that his bat is. 7.02.E.2. 7.04.B. 12U Division In ages 9u-12u, a pitcher may not pitch more than 6 Innings in a calendar day. Rule 8.11.A Approved Ruling: A ninth (9th) & tenth (10th) player and all subsequent players may be added to the bottom of the batting line-up as soon as they become available. , the following bats may not be used in Perfect Game events: 2017 Demarini CF Zen Zero Dark 2 3/4" (-10)**, Louisville Slugger Blue Meta Composite (33/30 model only), 2018 Dirty South Kamo BB KA 8 (30/22, 31/21, 32/22, 31/23, 32/24 only), (Easton) Ghost X (30/20 only - USA Baseball Marked), 2022 Stinger Missile 2 - (33/30 model only). Violation of such an oath shall result in permanent suspension from all USSSA activities. The Panther Baseball Club 7U. Safety Arc: There shall be a thirty (30) foot arc drawn from first (1st) baseline to third (3rd) baseline in front of home plate. The use of ANY tobacco or any electronic smoking devices such as e-cigarettes, vape pens or atomizers shall be prohibited by all participants (including but not limited to players, manager, coaches, umpires) within the confines of the playing field and dugouts. If still tied Total runs scored in pool play, If still tied Total runs allowed subtracting game with most runs allowed in pool play, If still tied Total runs allowed minus two games with most runs allowed in pool play, If still tied Runs scored inning by inning starting with first game until one team has more runs after a complete inning starting with pool games. players can ever bat in another batting position. When a balk is called it is NOT a dead ball. c. 8U Machine Pitch: 46/60 (42 MPH) d. 9U and 10U: 46/65 e. 11U and 12U: 50/70 f. 13U: 54/80 g. 14U: 60/90 . Texas Twelve 10u Gold - Victoria. No pitcher shall appear in a game as a pitcher for three consecutive days, regardless of pitch counts. This organization shall be known as USSSA Rec Baseball. For example, while bats shall surely get dirt on them under normal use and may have pine tar added to the grip, if the dirt or pine tar obscures Key Graphic Information or adds to the thickness of the bat, such bats cannot be used in USSSA play until the dirt or pine tar has been removed to the extent necessary to make all such Key Graphic Information readable and the bat not have increased thickness.
