WLL Players Pool Official Rules

The existing player pool rules as indicated in the official Little League handbook on page 34, section V, item (c) – Selection of Players, will be the official rule to be followed by teams in all divisions.

The rule reads:

(c)                Alternate method of operation

To aid leagues that are having a difficult time getting enough players for their regular season teams the following option is available:

A pool of players from existing regular season teams can be created with players that are willing to participate in extra games during the regular season when teams face a shortage of rostered players for a regular season game.  NOTE:  Players may not be “borrowed” from an opponent.  They must be assigned by the Player Agent.

Guidelines:

1.  The league’s Player Agent will create and run the pool.  The league’s Player Agent will use the pool to assign players to teams that are short of players on a rotation basis.

2.  Managers and/or coaches will not have the right to randomly pick and choose players from the pool.

3.  Players used from the pool will not be allowed to pitch, except during the player’s own regular season scheduled game

4.  Pool players that are called and show up at the game site must play at least nine consecutive defensive outs and bat once.