Space is limited - LEAGUES ARE FILLING UP FAST - Several are approaching Capacity.
Fees: $175 (Tee Ball $130) includes $10 non-refundable registration fee
Registration Deadline is for Junior leagues extended to Mar 28th (or when league reaches capacity) Registrations received after this date will only be accommodated at the discretion of the league director
Leagues and League Directors
Instructional (Boys and Girls)
Tee Ball (Kindergarten and 5 yrs old before 4/30/10) - Roseann Donaldson 586-980-6963
Prep League (must be 6 yrs old before 4/30/10 or 1st and 2nd Grade) - Dan Villaire 248-506-5986
Baseball (Boys)
Continental I (3rd Grade) - Bill Kelly 734-751-3049 [CLOSED - Full] Continental II (4th Grade) - Jay Tredwell 248-766-1978[CLOSED - Full]
Little League (5th and 6th Grade) - Ron Rechter 248-310-0437[CLOSED - Full]
Pony (7th to 9th Grade) - John Polakowski 248-770-7707[CLOSED - Full]
Softball (Girls)
Junior (2nd to 4th Grade) - Harry Wasvary 248-798-3392
Intermediate (5th and 6th Grade) - Mike Kizy 248-865-9003 [CLOSED - Full]
Senior (7th to 9th Grade) - Allan Bittker 248-765-9020 [CLOSED - Full]
2010 Rule Book 2010 Franklin RulebookMarch 14, 2010
Every year we assess the previous year to see if there are any changes required to our rules to make the league, fairer, more efficient or at the appropriate level of competitiveness.
Umpires please note that the results from this test will be used to prioritize game sign-up this year and you will not be paid for any game you umpire until the test is completed (and passed!)
Link below provide an overview of Rules changed - below are the specific rules changed
Type (Change, New, Removal)
League or General
Page #
Bullet #
Change Summary
New Rule
Change
General
6
H
including Pony into General rule for definition of a complete game due to change in number of innings per game
In Continental, Little League, Pony and Girls Softball, games called due to rain, lightning or tornadoes will be considered a complete game if four full innings have been played or if the home team is leading after 3 1/2 innings have been completed. Games called earlier will be replayed in their entirety just as if they had been canceled because of rain prior to the beginning of play.
New
General
8
L.6
Making hit batter rule consistent across all Divisions
Any pitcher who hits three batters in one game (only when those batters are awarded first base), shall be removed as the pitcher for the remainder of the game.
Change
C1
17
6
Reducing Pitching restrictions during playoffs
A player shall be allowed to pitch a maximum of 10 innings (12 innings during playoff weeks) and in any one-calendar week. A calendar wee is from 12:01 AM Monday to 12 Midnight the following Sunday.
Change
C1
20
20
Mandating fielding rotation requirement
"all players must play a minimum of two innings at one of the following positions…"
Change
LL
21
6
Reducing Pitching restrictions during playoffs
A player shall be allowed to pitch a maximum of 10 innings (12 innings during playoff weeks) and in any one-calendar week. A calendar wee is from 12:01 AM Monday to 12 Midnight the following Sunday.
Change
LL
23
11
Leading off base refinement
LEADING OFF BASE - “Following the completion of a play and the pitcher is ready to deliver the next pitch, base runners are not allowed to leave the base until the pitch has been hit by the batter or has crossed the plate. If a base runner leaves the base early, in the judgment of the Umpire, the first such infraction in a game by a team, shall result in a warning for that team. If a base runner leaves the base early, in the judgment of the Umpire, after that warning has already been given to that team, the base runner shall be called out. There is however no penalty for a base runner who leaves the base if the pitcher comes off the rubber, and no pick-off attempts are allowed.”
Removal
ISB
29
4
Remove dropped 3rd Strike reference
Change
ISB
29
6
Move current SSB Stealing Rule to ISB alone
Stealing of third and home base, is allowed. Players are not permitted to steal second base. Stealing of second base is only allowed if an attempt is made to put that runner out. STEALING OF SECOND BASE IS NOT ALLOWED IF AN ATTEMPT IS MADE TO PUT OUT ANOTHER RUNNER ATTEMPTING TO STEAL THIRD OR HOME. A continuation of play is not considered a steal (For example: baserunner reaches first and runs to second base on an overthrow by the infielder trying to make an out on the baserunner at second).
New
ISB
29
7
Clarify stealing rule when manager/coach is pitching
Stealing of any base is not allowed when a manager/coach has replaced the pticher under the Section 3 above.
Change
SSB
30
5
Reducing Pitching restrictions during playoffs
A player shall be allowed to pitch a maximum of 10 innings (12 innings during playoff weeks) and in any one-calendar week. A calendar wee is from 12:01 AM Monday to 12 Midnight the following Sunday.
Change
SSB
32
8
Modification of Stealing rule
A runner may attempt to steal all bases. After safely reaching second base on a steal, the runner shall not be allowed to advance past second base including on an overthrow. Furthermore, a runner shall not be called out after being safe on a steal of second base. For example, the runner shall not be called out after over-running second base on a successful steal. All other base runners can attempt to advance at their own risk.
New
SSB
33
17
Dropped 3rd Strike rule does not apply
The batter may not attempt to advance to 1st base on a dropped 3rd strike.
New
Pony
34
1
Clarify Use of Players
ADDING: However, except in the case of injury or ejection, and excluding the pitching position, all players who start the defensive half of an inning must remain in their original positions for the entire inning, except where such change occurs during the replacement of the pitcher.”
Change
Pony
34
Pitching 1
Pitching limit change
Pitchers shall be allowed to pitch a maximum of three (3) innings per game.
Change
Pony
35
Playoff Games
Changing Pony from 7 to 6 innings
All six (6) innings in a playoff game must be completed. If weather or darkness present a safety concern, the game will be stopped and resumed at the same point at a later date.
Change
Pony
35
3
Change mercy (15-run) rule innings
15-RUN RULE - If after five (5) innings (four (4) and one-half (1/2) innings if the home team is ahead) one team has a lead of fifteen (15) or more runs, the manager of the team with the least runs WILL concede a victory to the opposing team.
Change
Pony
36
13
General Section changing 7 innings to 6 innings
The duration of the game shall be 6 innings
Don't Just Believe us...
Obviously we think the league is fantastic, but we're not alone - here are some parent quotes from our end of season survey...
"The league is great. Our coaches were exceptional. They taught the kids were great sports and coaches all the time and made it fun. We were very impressed and had a great time. Keep up the opening day events. It gets the families excited for baseball season!"
“The umpire training program is wonderful what lovely youngsters have chosen to become involved.”
“You give kids the chance to teach kids about Baseball at a young age. Great kind managers and coaches who were wonderful role models for the kids.”
“I know my child felt included and important. He enjoyed being called out special for a ‘team ball’. The trophy was the icing on the cake. It was a great experience!”
“The upfront organization and detailed schedules helped a great deal planning busy schedules.”
“Locations are fantastic. Fields towards the end of the season were in great shape. Get this started at the beginning of the year and it will be great.”
“Love the opening day parade. Great organization and communication. ‘Big’ events like opening day and the all-star games had a very great impact on my son (in his first year of baseball). He seems to get the feeling that he was a part of something bigger than just the two teams he would see at game time. It added excitement to each game and discussion with his friends at school who also played.”
"It feels like a ‘small town ’ activity!"
“I am very satisfied with this league I feel it is well run the level of competition is age appropriate well scheduled and the umpires do a great job. Please keep up the great work.”
“I love the season start to finish dates. It's early so we can enjoy the summer vacation. Many cities start later in the season and finish late in the summer. Don't change the season date!”
“The coaches and the rules, really like the 5 run mercy rule it gives the other team a chance to stay in the game and even win it!! - Teams were evenly matched for skill and age.”
“FBL seems like a great organization. Well organized and operated league”
“The manager and coaches were terrific. There was excellent camaraderie between parent’s coaches and the kids.”
“The stressing of good sportsmanship & having fun.”
“The technique to select the team players. Striving to create equally matched teams.”
“I love the entire organization. I feel you are all doing a wonderful job. Keep up the great work!”
“I thought the Managers were FANTASTIC! It was a great experience for my son’s first year playing baseball.
“I like that there is an attempt to keep the teams relatively equal while still trying to put some acquaintances together on teams. Also the administration of the league is excellent”
“I like the grass-roots feeling of the league. The supportive environment that many of the coaches have provided over the years. This is particularly evident when a coach is rooting for a player on the opposite team because they know the kid from past years of coaching them.”
