2024 MMSPL League Rules

MMSPL follows the SPN rulebook with the following exceptions:

  • 5 run mercy per inning
  • Mercy rule of 15 runs after 4 innings, and 10 runs after 5 innings

 

  • In the Thursday Masters divisions (both Int and Rec) there are unlimited courtesy runners
    • Runners must be masters age (35 years as of December 31, 2024, or older)
    • The same courtesy runner cannot be used in the same inning
  • In all divisions EXCEPT Thusday Masters divisions (i.e. Tuesday and Wednesday divisions)
    • Three (3) courtesy runners per game
    • The same courtesy runner cannot be used in the same inning
  • Minimum of 8 players to start a game
  • Late/new players are added to the bottom of the lineup, even if the batting order has batted around
  • Injured players leaving the game are not an out in the batting order, but cannot reenter any games on the same day
  • Unlimited home runs

 

  • No tagging beyond the commitment line

 

  • Flip flop rule

 

  • Uniform rule in effect on June 1, 2024 (teams must wear matching tops)