YOUTH BASEBALL LEAGUE INFORMATION AND RULES

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Divisions: 

Game Information:

• No new inning may start 1 hour and 50 minutes after the games first pitch. 
• The 10 run rules will be in effect after 5 innings for all divisions. 
• Regular season games that are tied after regulation will remain a tie.
• A team must have at least 8 players to begin play. Forfeit: 10 minutes after game time. 

Weather & Game Cancellation Policy

• A team’s first two games cancelled due to unplayable field conditions will not be rescheduled. Additional games cancelled due to unplayable conditions will be rescheduled. Games will not be rescheduled for other reasons.
• MPRB Declared Weather / Inclement Weather Policy: If the reported heat index (as measured by temperature and dew point) reaches 105 degrees. If the heat index is 105 degrees or higher at 3 p.m. fulltime recreation centers and programs department staff will be informed of the status of the game by the MPRB league director. Full-time recreation centers and programs department staff shall notify the coaches of any cancellations. All Adult and Youth Athletic Activities: once lightning has been spotted or thunder has been heard, all MPRB athletic activities will be delayed for 15 minutes by the official, staff or coach on site. Games may be re-started after 30 minutes after last lightning strike is seen and/or last rumble of thunder is heard. The official or staff will determine if a game will be cancelled. In the event of inclement weather (i.e. heavy rains), games will be delayed or cancelled at the site by the full-time Recreation Centers and Programs Department staff and/or official based on field conditions, potential damage to fields if there is activity on the fields, and the safety of participants. Decision to delay or cancel practices and games will be based on forecast.

 

Pitching Guidelines: 

10U, 12U, 13U: 9 outs per game

• Once a starting pitcher has been removed, that starting pitcher may not re-enter the pitching position until a new inning has started. The starting pitcher may re-enter the pitcher position only one time. The starting pitcher may not re-enter if the maximum pitching guidelines (pitches or outs) has been met.
• Once a relief pitcher has been removed, that relief pitcher may not re-enter the game at the pitcher position.

15U and 18U Pitching Guidelines:

• Once the limit is reached, a pitcher may finish pitching to that batter
• One day of rest is required if a pitcher pitches two straight days. 
• Days of rest are measured in calendar days, not 24 hour periods. Example: If an 18U player throws 55 pitches on Monday they are not able to pitch on either Tuesday or Wednesday, but could pitch again anytime on Thursday. 

Playing Rules/Modifications:

10U, 12U and 13U:

MPRB RBI baseball leagues will play by National Federation (NFHS) rules with the 
following modifications: 
1. Batting Order: The batting order shall include all players in uniform. Late arrivals will be added to the bottom of the
order. If for any reason a player needs to leave the game, that position in the order will be left blank.  
2. Participation/Substitution:  Players must play a minimum of (2) complete innings (6 outs) in the field.  Defensive 
substitution shall be unlimited for position players up to the maximum number of innings/outs allowed. 
See Pitching Guidelines for pitcher substitution. Penalty: Game forfeit. 

a. Starting Pitchers – 8 warm up pitches prior to the start of the game; 5 pitches between any subsequent
inning not lasting more than one minute from the 3rd out of the previous half inning. 

3. No pinch running: An injured player must be replaced by the player who was last put out. 
4. A runner is out when he/she does not attempt to get around a fielder who has the ball and is waiting to make a tag. 
If he/she maliciously runs into the fielder, the runner is out and ejected from the game. 
5. UPDATE: JEWELRY WILL NOT BE ALLOWED AT ANY LEVEL OF RBI BASEBALL 
6. The team bench may be occupied only by players and certified coaches.

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