LEAGUE RULES STAMFORD BABE RUTH LEAGUE
13 Year Old Division
Playing Rules
1.     Re-Entry:
  Will follow book rule.
2.     Extra Hitter:
 

(a)  Each team will use an extra hitter (as long as each team has 10 players present).

(b)    The same player can be picked every third game (must play in field for 2 games before being used again as the extra hitter).

(c)     Extra hitter may play defense only after all other players have satisfied the must play rule.  The EH must remain in the same slot in the batting order.  The substituted player must remain in the batting order and must bat in the same slot in the batting order.

3.      Run Rule:
 

4-1/2 innings – 10 run rule.  10 runs and losing team has been at bat at least five times

4.     Benched Player:
 

Manager must notify umpire, scorekeeper, opposing manager, commissioner or any board member present in attendance prior to game with the name of any player who is being benched for disciplinary reasons.

5.      Must Play:
 

(a)  All players (not benched) must play 2 innings and bat at least once.  If unable to comply with this rule (due to shortened game only), that player must start in the next game and must play 4 innings and bat 2 times.  Any violation of this rule should be reported to Commissioner(s).

(b)      Late Arrival:  Players who arrive after 1st pitch in the second inning are not subject to must play rule (unless the manager has been notified in advance that the player would be late) and do not have to play.

6.     Must Slide:
  Must slide or avoid contact at home plate only – Ump’s call.
7.      Balking:
 

Balks will not be enforced for first four games for each team (no play call).  After 4th game, balks will be called and enforced).

8.     New Inning:
 

Games subject to a time limit cannot start a new inning within 10 minutes of the end of the second hour, unless a tie score in which case play will continue one inning or until tie is broken.  Once inning is started, it can be completed.  If unable to complete an official game due to time or weather, will use score of previous inning to determine winner.  If game was tied, it may be replayed or finished at a later date to determine winner at the discretion of the Board.

9.      Rain-Outs:
 

Games canceled prior to starting due to rain will not be made up.  5  innings is an official game.  Anything less may be rescheduled and resumed from point of stoppage at the discretion of the Board.

10.   Continuations:   
 

Must resume with all previous records and all original players in attendance, if possible.

11.    Pitching:
 

7 innings per week per pitcher (pitching week Sunday to Saturday).  Must have three (3) days rest after pitching more than 3 innings. Once a 13 year old pitcher is removed he may not return as a pitcher in that game.

12.  Protests:
  No protests will be permitted.  All conflicts will be resolved on the field.

 

 

 





 
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