0ver 60 additional rule amendments along with Sunday league amendments Pitching 1. All Pitchers are capped at 5 innings per game. 2. If a pitcher hits three batters he is removed from the mound. He can play other positions. 3. NO attempted pickoffs by pitchers allowed. Running 1. No baserunner can be thrown out at 1st if the batted ball lands in the outfield grass. The same for a runner going to 2nd if the batted ball hits the outfield grass. Same for 3rd base. Home plate has to be earned. 2. If a runner attempts to advance two bases there can be an attempted throw to get the runner out. This includes the batter. This includes all runners as follows: runner is attempting to go 1st to third, 2nd to home. 3. Throwing to home plate to get a runner out has no restrictions. 4. The Catcher is allowed to attempt to pick off runners at 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. 5. Leads are limited to 9 feet. Runners may take a 3 step secondary lead once the ball is released by the pitcher. 6. Substitute Runners- use especially for pitchers and catchers. Since we are older and able-bodied runners are not many, whoever can run will suffice instead of the last batted out. Pinch run for anybody that needs it but do not use pinch runners to gain a competitive advantage. 7. Slide to avoid. If you are going to be out on a play at a base, especially double plays, slide or run out of the base path to avoid being hit by a throw. Batting 1. Must use wooden bat, helmet with at least one flap. 2. Bunting is allowed. At no time can a runner from 3rd base score on a bunt. Scoring Teams can score up to 5 runs once in an inning. Then they can score up to 3 runs. If any team is still trailing after scoring 5 runs in an inning, the inning will be allowed to continue until the trailing team takes a one run lead. The 9th inning is unlimited runs for each team. If tied after 9 we will check the time. Game time length is 3 hours. If enough time remains, we will play one extra inning. If not, the game will end in a tie. Amendment- if both teams score 5 runs at any time, a team again can score up to 5 runs in an inning again. For example, the visitors score 5 in the 1st, home team gets 5 in 3rd. This gets reset so that each team can score up to 5 again. Page 1 1-20-23 Other…. 1. No player will be allowed on the field before signing the waiver and release. 2. All players must be 60 years old. No exceptions. No turning 60 that year, you MUST be 60 to get on the field and play. 3. This is recreation ball. Yes, we want you to be competitive on the field…..no swearing or unsportsmanlike conduct will be tolerated. We are for the most part senior citizens….act responsible and act your age athletically! Sunday league amendments to be used Pitching - Can throw from full windup or stretch Batting - If a batted ball reaches the outfield grass the batter cannot be thrown out at first. This is long time rule enhanced by above additional amendment. No fake bunts and then swinging away. Batter will be called out. Running - Runners can advance one base only when the pitched ball goes outside of the home plate dirt. Cannot advance from third to home. Slide to avoid. If you don’t slide on a close play at the plate you will be called out automatically. Avoid any and all collisions. Fielding - No hidden ball trick, No faking a catch and Avoid runners at all costs. General Rules 1. The purpose of this league is to provide a baseball environment for the older player. Have fun, with a premium on safety. Every step will be taken to ensure that games are run properly and without harm to its participants. 2. Games are 9 innings long, 9:30am to 12:30pm. If a team wants to shorten the game for any reason it must be agreed to by each team. No mercy rule. We come to play, many driving over an hour. If you’re getting blown out, who cares, just play the game, finish it up. 3. Advancing on passed balls/wild pitchers. Once a ball has left the home plate area dirt a player can advance a base without re-touching that base. No advance to home from 3rd base. 4. Game lineups: if your opponent would like a copy, please provide. 5. Batting order – Everybody bats. Shared lineups and line sharing are not allowed in this league. Everybody bats! 6. Minimum players - you need 7 players to play, with your opponent agreeing to help in the field. Less than 7 is a forfeit. 7. Additional rule: runners at third base cannot advance on wild pitch/passed ball. 8. Player ejections – anybody thrown out of a game will be subject to a review of his actions. Anybody intentionally attempting to injure a player, verbally abusing an umpire, etc. We’re too old for these shenanigans. 9. Keep game moving….warm up pitcher if catcher needs time; 5 or 6 warmup pitches per inning; have courtesy runners ready with helmets on; in and out quickly 10. Game cancellations – you will be notified by me as soon as possible.
