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Manhasset Baseball General Rules
The rules set forth hereafter are
the official Manhasset Baseball General Rules , which shall not be modified
or amended by any umpire, commissioner, manager, coach or director. These
rules supersede the official little league rules. Local rules are encouraged
by the Little League to adjust for local conditions.
" Official Regulations and Playing Rules" are in booklets and each
team manager is provided with a copy. All managers must be familiar with these
rules along with the general rules of the league and the specific rules of the
grade they coach. We also encourage all players and parents to read and become
familiar with both the Official Regulations and Playing Rules and the Local Rules
that may apply.
Boys Division
- PLAYER PARTICIPATION:
- Each child present at a game must play a minimum of three
full innings per six-inning game.
- Innings not have to be consecutive but no player shall sit
in 2 consecutive innings.
- All players must bat.
- If a player comes to the game after the start of the game,
the player will be placed at the end of the batting order and
must play at least 1/2 of the remaining innings in the field.
The only exception to these rules shall be in the case of injury.
- If the team's manager for disciplinary reasons removes a player
from the game, it is the sole decision of the team’s Manager
as to whether that player shall re-enter the game.
- If a game is terminated prior to the 6th inning as a result
of darkness, inclement weather, or the mercy rule, the minimum
inning rule will be reduced for each inning not played.
- Any player may be taken from the game and returned to the game
at any field position.
- Each child must start every other game unless he misses a game
and thereby loses his turn.
- Every attempt should be made to rotate players from infield
and outfield positions.
- THE BATTER:
- Throwing the Batting Helmet: Any batter or runner throwing
off or lifting their helmet during a game will first be given
a warning. After the warning, if the same player throws or lifts
their helmet a second time, the player shall be called out by
the umpire.
- Throwing the Bat: A batter will only be given one warning
by the umpire for throwing his bat and will automatically be
out the next time he throws his bat either during the same at
bat or succeeding time at bat. The umpire shall be the sole judge
of whether the batter has thrown the bat.
- Illegal Bat: All bats shall conform to little league
bat rules. If a batter using an illegal bat becomes a runner
after hitting a fair ball, he shall be called out and the runners
shall return to the bases they occupied before the player's at
bat. The defensive team must appeal the play to the umpire before
the first pitch is thrown to the next batter of either team,
or before the umpires have left the field if the at bat would
otherwise have ended the game. If the batter advances to first
base without hitting a fair ball (a walk or hit batter), then
the batter shall not be called out. An illegal bat must be removed.
- THE RUNNER:
- Base collisions: Any runner advancing to a base where
a fielder is waiting to apply a tag or force that runner out,
and has or is about to have possession of the ball, must either
avoid contact with the fielder, give himself up or slide. If
the runner makes contact with the fielder without sliding, the
runner is out and any other runners may not further advance.
- Obstruction: Obstruction is defined as the act of a
fielder who, while not in possession of the ball or not in the
act of fielding the ball, impedes the progress of any runner.
A runner being obstructed by a fielder must attempt to avoid
or minimize contact even when the runner has the right to the
base or baseline. If a runner contacts a fielder obstructing
the runner with undo force, or in an attempt to injure, the runner
shall be called out. The umpire shall have discretion to disqualify
the runner.
- Safety bases: There shall be a "double safety base" at
first base.
- THE PITCHER:
- Maximum Innings: Pitchers may pitch a maximum of 3 innings
per game
- Hit Batters: If a pitcher hits three batters in one
game or 2 batters in one inning (does not have to be consecutive),
he must be removed from the mound.
Intentional Walk: Intentional walks are not permitted. Any pitch thrown
in such circumstances will be ruled no pitch.
- Balks: There are no balks.
Exchange of Pitching Information: Prior to the start of the game, Managers
will exchange pitcher information, detailing who has used eligible
innings in that pitching week and who has eligible innings remaining.
- Inning: One pitch constitutes an inning. Innings pitched
during rained out and incomplete games count towards the total
innings pitched allowed for the week.
- Pitcher Removed: Once a pitcher is removed from the
mound, he may not pitch again in that game.
- GAME PROCEDURE:
- Start Time: All games must be started within 15 minutes
of the scheduled starting time where the field is available.
- Minimum players: Any team with eight or more players
must start the game at the specified time and cannot delay the
start of the game to wait for a specific player or for the manager.
If a team has only 7 players, he has the choice of using a player
from the opposing team to play the outfield. This must be agreed
before the start of the game and the player who made the last
out must play the field. This option must be used in every inning
as long as he is fielding only 7 players.
- Game Forfeit: A forfeit must be ruled if a team cannot
field a legal team sixteen minutes after the scheduled or field
available starting game time. There can be no agreement between
managers to circumvent this rule. A practice game should be played
if a forfeit occurs. Opposing team will supply needed players
for the missing team. If both teams forfeit, the manager or managers
will have use of the field during the scheduled time for either
a practice or a "modified" game.
- Time Limits on Game: To avoid situations created when
an inning is not completed, no inning may start later than 15
minutes before the end of the allotted game time except in special
circumstances with the approval of the commissioner. This approval
should be clearly indicated in advance of the game. However,
if weather and day light conditions permit, and no game is scheduled
to be played on the field, every attempt should be made to finish
a game. All games are governed by these time limits and, regardless
of the status of the inning in progress, and must end no later
than the time duration specified. A new inning begins at the
moment the third out is made concluding the previous inning.
There is no extra innings in the regular season
- Official Game: A game will be official if 3 and one
half innings have been played and the home team is ahead or,
4 innings when the home team is behind. If games are suspended
before they become official and the league can arrange field
availability, the game will be restarted from the exact time
of suspension at a later date and played to completion. There
is no such thing as a rain out or other cause canceling innings
already played. In all playoff and championship games, once the
game is started, the game must be played to its full term unless
terminated by mutual agreement of both managers.
- Injured player: Any team starting a game with 9 uniform
players and then loosing a player to injury during the game will
be allowed to play with 8 men. If less than 8 players are available,
due to injury, the game will be suspended and contingent on field
availability, played at a later day designated by the commissioner
and using only the original players. If a child leaves a game
without being injured and results in less than minimum required
players, a forfeit will called. If a team starts a game with
eight players and such game is suspended, only the same eight
players will be allowed to play if the game is continued at a
later date.
- Canceling Games: Only Grade commissioners or the league
appointed filed directors should cancel a game due to inclement
weather or poor field conditions prior to the start of the game.
Once the game starts, the umpire will determine if a game should
be delayed or suspended.
- Umpire No-Show: In the case of the umpire not showing
up for the game, the game the game should not be canceled. If
both team managers agree upon a substitute umpire, the game will
be played as normal. If one or both team managers do not agree
upon a substitute umpire, the game will be a scrimmage game and
not counted in the official standings.
- Batting Order: Players must bat in the order that they
are listed. Players coming to the game after the start must be
placed at the bottom of the lineup. The players will bat through
the entire lineup (all players in attendance) before returning
to the lead-off batter. A player who arrives after the start
of the game shall be placed at the end of the batting order as
presented to the opposing manager prior to the start of the game.
- Scorebook: Each team must maintain a scorebook for each
game so as to avoid any confusion regarding the outcome of the
game. If needed, a commissioner has the right to go back if needed
to verify both pitching eligibility and player participation.
If there is a disagreement about the outcome of a game, which
cannot be resolved between the managers, the scorebook of the
home team will be considered to be the official record of the
game.
- Catching: Players shall wear catcher's masks with a
throat protector and full gear including catcher's mitt and protective
cup behind the plate. Catcher's masks must be attached to helmets
(skullcap). In order to speed up the game, when there are 2 outs
in the inning, if the catcher in the next inning is a base runner
on the field, the last batted out will pinch run.
- Sponsor Responsibilities: Mangers must maintain liaison
with the team’s sponsors and, at a minimum, provide the
sponsor with the team’s schedule and insure the sponsor
receives a team plaque.
- Unauthorized Individuals: Mangers must keep unauthorized
persons out of the dugouts and on-deck areas
- Base Coach: The offensive team shall station two adult
base coaches on the field during its time at bat, one occupying
the first base coach’s box and one occupying the third
base coach’s box. The adult coaches may not change bases
once an inning has started.
- Base Coaches Making "Safe" Call on a Play: A
base coach making a "safe" call in an attempt to influence
the outcome of a play is considered to be in violation of the
code of conduct and therefore is subject to ejection. It is the
objective of this rule to create awareness among the coaches
so that this behavior is eliminated. An umpire witnessing this
act will provide one warning to that base coach. On the second
offense during that game, the umpire will require that coach
be replaced.
- Coaches Calling Balls and Strikes: Coaches calling balls
and strikes in an attempt to influence the outcome of a pitch
is considered to be in violation of the code of conduct and therefore
is subject to ejection. It is the objective of this rule to create
awareness among the coaches so that this behavior is eliminated.
An umpire witnessing this act will provide one warning to that
coach. On the second offense during that game, the umpire will
require that coach to be replaced.
- On-Deck Batters: Only the batter may hold a bat. There
is no swinging of bats by the on-deck batter or any player unless
there is a protected on deck station (Valley Park).
- Time Out: For defensive team all little league rules
shall be enforced. For offensive team only the offensive team's
batter or runner may ask the umpire for a time out conference
with the manager or coach. A time out may be granted as set forth "as
the announcement by the umpire of a legal interruption of play
during which the ball is dead. A manager may not enter the playing
area unless time is called by the umpire. Should he do so when
the ball is in play (either batted or loose) penalties as follows
will be enforced. If the offensive manager enters the field without
the umpire's permission, the batter is out and all runners return
to the base that they occupied prior to the start of that particular
play. If the defensive manager enters the field without the umpire's
permission, all offensive players receive the last safe base
plus one and no additional out will be recorded.
- Attendance at Practices and Games: Players should make
every effort to make all practices. Any player that cannot be
present at a ball game shall notify the manager at least 24 hours
in advance. If a player misses two or more consecutive games
and/or team practices, player participation rights can be waived
subject to the approval of the grade commissioner.
- Umpires Calls: The umpire’s call is final. It
is the responsibility of the team manager to support the umpires.
The manager or the coach is the only individual permitted to
discuss a matter with an umpire. Coaches, players, parents of
players and spectators may not hold discussions with the umpire.
- Appeals: The umpire may appeal to the commissioner only
for a clarification of the rules and not appeal in the case of
a judgment call. Upon appeal, the commissioner may clarify the
rules for the umpire. Otherwise the game is in the hands of the
umpire. No manager may appeal an umpire ruling directly to the
commissioner. Judgment decisions of the umpire are final and
shall not be objected to by any manager, coach or player. All
protests of a rule interpretation shall be made immediately to
the umpire. Protests must be made and resolved before the next
pitch or play. Protests not made before an intervening pitch
or play shall not be considered.
- Protest: If protest is requested, the protesting manager
must immediately make the umpire aware of his decision to protest
after the event and prior to the next pitch. It must also be
put into letter form to the attention of the league administrator
and/or president and the opposing manager within 24 hours of
the completion of the game. A check made out to Manhasset Baseball
for the sum of fifty dollars will be written by the manager requesting
a protest The league administrator and or president shall than
meet with the umpire, the opposing manager, and the league commissioner(s),
etc. to establish a ruling. If the ruling is in favor of the
protesting manager the check will be returned.
- Ejection: If a player is ejected, the player shall immediately
leave the playing area (field, dugout, bullpen etc.) before play
continues, but may become a silent spectator in the stands. In
addition, the player is expected to attend subsequent practices
for behavior modification counseling. The player shall not participate
in the next scheduled game, but may watch the game from the stands,
but may not wear the team uniform.
When a manager or coach is ejected, that individual shall immediately
leave the facility. In addition, that individual shall have no contact
with the team and shall be prohibited from the playing field until the
day after the completion of the next scheduled team game.
It terms of parents or other spectators, if ejected they shall immediately
leave the facility. Refusal to do so may result in the Umpires "calling" the
game and other sanctions being assessed on the team associated with that
individual.
- Standings: Standings will be decided by the best overall
winning percentage. Since a tie is allowed during regular scheduled
games, it will count as a 1⁄2 win and a 1⁄2 a loss
to properly reflect overall performance of the team.
If winning percentages are the same, for 2 teams, place seating will
be determined by the following criteria;
Best record in head-to-head regular season play followed by least runs
allowed in head-to-head regular season play followed by coin toss.
- Developmental Philosophy: All teams will make the playoffs
This format was employed so that managers, coaches, players and
parents can focus more on the development of each individual
player, and less on the outcome of the games played during the
regular season.
- Playoffs: Single elimination grade based playoffs based
on regular season settings. All playoff games will have no time
limits and will be played to conclusion unless agreed to by the
Boys Director of Baseball.
- CODE OF CONDUCT
- Generally: It is the duty of all the managers and coaches
to emphasize the proper ideals of sportsmanship, ethical conduct
and fair play under all circumstances. The values to be derived
from playing the game should be stressed and actions that tend
to destroy their value should be discouraged. Courtesy should
be shown toward opponents, official supervisors and spectators.
Efforts must be made to achieve a thorough understanding and
acceptance of the rules of the game and the standards of this
league. It is important for all to recognize that the purpose
of athletics is to promote the physical, mental, moral, social
and emotional well being of the individual players. Everyone
associated with the little league should remember that these
games are just games and this concept should be kept in that
perspective.
- The player: Players are expected to demonstrate self-control
and mutual respect at all times. Avoid the use of crude or abusive
language or gestures in dealing with opponents, officials, umpires
or spectators. Accept victory with grace and defeat with dignity.
Place athletic competition in its proper perspective. All players
shall shake hands at the end of each game.
- The Managers and Coaches: The manager and coaches are
expected to set a positive example both on and off the field.
Recognize that athletic competition is a means toward an end,
not an end in its self. Be prepared to win or lose. Always be
positive; encourage peak performance with in the rules of the
game. Command respect by personal attitude and behavior. Respect
the judgment of the umpires, although it is reasonable for the
manager to question umpire's decisions, and even to disagree,
the umpire's decisions must be accepted graciously. Encourage
good sportsmanship and remove players from the game who demonstrate
unacceptable behavior. Realize that their conduct will have an
affect on the players and their families.
Managing and coaching is a privilege, not a right. Managers and coaches
serve at the discretion of the league. The league may dismiss or remove
any individuals a manger or a coach at any time and without prior notice
or warning if it determines that such manager or coach has breached his
or her commitment to the league or the team, or that such dismissal or
removal is otherwise in the best interest of the league or the team.
{The following are non-exclusive examples of unacceptable behavior which
is violate of this code of conduct and which may result in the dismissal
or removal of a manger or coach: (i) physical confrontation with a player,
opponent, manager, coach, umpire, or other official. (ii) Use of hostile,
abusive or other inappropriate language or gesture including profanity
and negative "cheering" (iii) unexcused lateness or absence
from practice or games, failure to hold regular practices, or unauthorized
canceling or rescheduling of games due to bad weather, field condition,
or any other reason; and (iv) use of tobacco products, alcoholic beverages
(including beer), or other such products in the presence of players}
- Spectators: Spectators are expected to respect officials,
umpires, managers, coaches and players and extend all courtesies
to them. Refrain from disrespectful or abusive conduct. Be quiet
when players need total concentration. A team is responsible
for the conduct of their respective spectators.
MANHASSET BASEBALL
SECOND GRADE BOYS RULES
The rules set forth hereafter are the official
Manhasset Basebal Second Grade Division Rules which shall not be modified
or amended by any umpire, commissioner, manager, coach or director. These
rules supersede the Manhasset Baseball General rules
- Regulation Game:
All games are a maximum of six innings.
- Number of Players on the Field:
During the first half of the season, fathers will pitch. There
should be 4 other infielders plus a player at the pitcher's mound.
There can be up to 4 outfielders who must be at least 10 feet beyond
the edge of the infield.
- Defensive coaches:
No more than two defensive coaches are permitted on the playing field. These
coaches are for instructional purposes.
- Inning Rule:
Each half inning will end after the third recorded out or after five runs
have scored, whichever occurs first.
- Game Forfeit:
Since there is no standing in this grade, there are no forfeits.
- Tagging Up:
Tagging up will not be allowed.
- Infield Fly Rule:
Infield fly rule is not in effect.
- Pitching Before Memorial Day:
Manager/Coach will pitch to his/her own team in the first half
of the season. A player is placed beside the pitching coach assuming
the defensive position of the pitcher. There will be no walks. Strikeouts
from both swinging and called strikes will be allowed. The pitcher/umpire
should use his or her best judgment when calling strikes, depending
on the ability of the batter. A batted ball is considered foul if it
does not travel 15 feet. If possible an arc should be drawn on the
infield prior to each game to show this distance. The pitcher/umpire
should also control the tempo of the game by calling time when appropriate.
An attempt should also be made to limit excess or unnecessary base
running and focus on the fundamentals of baseball.
- Pitching Starting Memorial Day:
Pitchers may pitch a maximum of 2 innings per game and a maximum
of 5 innings per schedule week (Sunday through Saturday).
A pitcher may pitch a maximum of 3 innings in any 2 consecutive days.
A pitcher will be allowed 5 pitchers per batter. After 5 throws have been
reached the father will pitch to the remaining batter.
The pitching rubber will be at least 38 feet from the back of home plate
but no more than 40 feet from the back of the plate. If the two teams cannot
agree, the smaller distance should be used.
- Base Distance:
Bases should be at least 55 feet but no more than 60 feet apart.
If the two teams cannot agree, the smaller distance should be used.
- Overthrows:
A runner is allowed to advance one additional base regardless
if the ball goes out of play (dead ball territory) or is in the field
of play (fair and foul ball territory).
- Catching coach:
A defensive coach will stay behind the catcher during each inning.
This defensive coach is in addition to the two others allowed on the
field.
- Mercy Rule:
No scores will be kept so the mercy rule is not in effect.
- Stealing:
There is no Stealing
- Dead Ball:
The ball is dead when the ball is returned to the infield and
the infielder is in control of the ball and calls time. Even though
the play is dead, a base runner between bases will be granted the nearest
base. This call is at the discretion of both team managers.
- Bunting:
Bunting is not allowed. Swings that are less than "full swings" (at
least 75% power) may be considered to be a bunt attempt and called
a strike whether contact is made with the ball or not. This is a judgment
call made solely by the umpire/pitcher.
- Standings:
Standings will not be kept and no scores will be recorded. All
teams will make the playoffs.
MANHASSET BASEBALL
THIRD GRADE BOYS RULES
The rules set forth hereafter are the official
Manhasset Baseball Third Grade Division Rules which shall not be modified
or amended by any umpire, commissioner, manager, coach or director. These
rules supersede the Manhasset Baseball General rules
- Regulation Game:
All games are 6 inning games. A game is official after 3 1/2 innings
if the home team is winning or 4 innings if the home team is losing.
- Number of Players on the Field:
The manager has the option of playing four players in the outfield.
No short center fielder will be allowed.
- Inning Rule:
For innings one through four, each half inning will end after
the third recorded out or after five runs have scored, whichever occurs
first. For the 5th, 6th, and any subsequent inning of each game this
practice does not apply.
- Tagging Up:
Tagging up of only one base per runner will be allowed.
- Infield Fly Rule:
Infield fly rule is not in effect.
- Pitching:
Pitchers may pitch a maximum of 3 innings per game and a maximum of 6 innings
per schedule week (Sunday through Saturday)
A pitcher may pitch a maximum of 4 innings in any 2 consecutive days.
Four balls to a batter constitute a walk. A pitcher may not continue pitching
after walking 6 batters in an inning.
The pitching rubber will be at least 42 feet from the back of home plate
but no more than 44 feet from the back of the plate. If the two teams cannot
agree, the smaller distance should be used.
- Base Distance:
Bases will be 60 feet apart.
- Overthrows:
A runner is allowed to advance one additional base if the ball goes out of
play (dead ball territory). If the ball is in field of play (fair and foul
ball territory) the runner may advance at his own risk.
- Mercy Rule:
12 run mercy rule shall be played - if after 4 innings (or 3 1⁄2 innings
if home team is ahead) one team has a lead of 12 runs or more, the team with
the least runs shall concede the victory to the opponent. If the visiting
team has a lead of 12 runs or more, the home team must bat in its half of
its inning.
- Stealing Before Memorial Day:
There will be no stealing.
- Stealing Starting Memorial Day:
Base runners may steal second and/or third base on swinging strikes only.
However, the base stealer may not advance from the stolen base on an overthrow
by the player. Other runners may advance at their own risk but may not
advance from the stolen base on an overthrow. A swinging strike pitched
ball returned to the pitcher by a catcher is a live ball and a steal or
delayed steal may be attempted. Under no circumstances may a base runner
steal home.
- Leading:
Any runner leaving the base early will be given a warning. If that player
during the game leaves the base early a second time, he will be called
out. The umpire must witness this judgment call.
- Dead Ball:
The ball is dead when the ball is in the pitcher's hand and he is in the
proximity of the pitching mound. This call is at the discretion of the
umpire. Dead ball territory should also be discussed with the umpire before
the game is started.
- Bunting:
Bunting is not allowed. Swings that are less than "full swings" (at
least 75% power) may be considered to be a bunt attempt and called a strike
whether contact is made with the ball or not. This is a judgment call made
solely by the umpire.
MANHASSET BASEBALL
FOURTH GRADE BOYS RULES
The rules set forth hereafter are the official
Manhasset Baseball Fourth Grade Division Rules which shall not be modified
or amended by any umpire, commissioner, manager, coach or director. These
rules supersede the Manhasset Baseball General rules
- Regulation Game:
All games are 6 inning games. A game is official after 3 1/2 innings
if the home team is winning or 4 innings if the home team is losing.
- Number of Players on the Field:
The manager can play with an maximum of nine players.
- Inning Rule:
An inning ends with three outs.
- Tagging Up:
Tagging up will be allowed.
- Infield Fly Rule:
Infield fly rule is in effect. Runners advance at their own risk.
- Pitching:
A pitcher may pitch a maximum of 3 innings per game and a maximum of 6 innings
per schedule week (Sunday through Saturday)
A pitcher may pitch a maximum of 4 innings in any 2 consecutive days.
Four balls to a batter constitute a walk. A pitcher may not continue pitching
after walking 6 batters in an inning.
A pitcher may not continue pitching after walking 6 batters in an inning.
The pitching rubber will be at least 44 feet from the back of home plate
but no more than 46 feet from the back of the plate. If the two teams cannot
agree, the smaller distance should be used.
- Base Distance:
Bases will be 60 feet apart.
- Overthrows:
A runner is allowed to advance one additional base if the ball goes out of
play (dead ball territory). If the ball is in field of play (fear and foul
ball territory) the runner may advance at his own risk.
- Mercy Rule:
12 run mercy rule shall be played - if after 4 innings (or 3 1⁄2 innings
if home team is ahead) one team has a lead of 12 runs or more, the team with
the least runs shall concede the victory to the opponent. If the visiting
team has a lead of 12 runs or more, the home team must bat in its half of
its inning.
- Stealing:
Stealing of all bases are permitted, however, the base stealer may not advance
from the stolen base on an overthrow. Other runners may advance at their
own risk but may not advance from the stolen base on an overthrow.
In between pitches, once the pitcher's foot is on the pitching rubber and
he is ready to throw (has control of the ball), the runner(s) must return
to their base(s). If the Pitcher is not on the rubber or does not have the
ball, the runner(s) may leave the base and attempt a steal at his or her
own risk.
A pitched ball returned to the pitcher by a catcher is a live ball and a
steal or delayed steal may be attempted.
When a ball goes into dead ball territory during a pitch (i.e. a pitched
ball bounces off the catcher and rolls into the dugout), all runners will
advance one additional base. This is to encourage the catcher to quickly
retrieve the ball before it goes into dead ball territory.
When a pitch is thrown, the runner can only steal after the ball has passed
home plate.
- Leading:
Any runner leaving the base early will be given a warning. If that player
during the game leaves the base early a second time, he will be called
out. The umpire must witness this judgment call.
- Dead Ball:
The ball is dead when the ball is in the pitcher's hand and he is in the
proximity of the pitching mound. This call is at the discretion of the
umpire. Dead ball territory should also be discussed with the umpire before
the game is started.
- Bunting:
Bunting is allowed.
MANHASSET BASEBALL
FIFTH GRADE BOYS RULES
The rules set forth hereafter are the official
Manhasset Baseball Fifth Grade Division Rules which shall not be modified
or amended by any umpire, commissioner, manager, coach or director. These
rules supersede the Manhasset Baseball General rules
- Regulation Game:
All games are 6 inning games. A game is official after 3 1/2 innings if the
home team is winning or 4 innings if the home team is losing.
- Number of Players on the Field:
The manager can play with a maximum of nine players.
- Inning Rule:
An inning ends with three outs.
- Tagging Up:
Tagging up will be allowed.
- Infield Fly Rule:
Infield fly rule is in effect. Runners advance at their own risk.
- Pitching:
A pitcher may pitch a maximum of 3 innings per game and a maximum of 7 innings
per schedule week (Sunday through Saturday)
A pitcher may pitch a maximum of 5 innings in any 2 consecutive days.
Four balls to a batter constitute a walk. A pitcher may not continue pitching
after walking 6 batters in an inning.
The pitching rubber will be 46 feet from the back of home plate.
- Base Distance:
Bases will be 60 feet apart.
- Overthrows:
A runner is allowed to advance one additional base if the ball goes out of
play (dead ball territory). If the ball is in field of play (fear and foul
ball territory) the runner may advance at his own risk.Mercy Rule: 12 run
mercy rule shall be played - if after 4 innings (or 3 1⁄2 innings
if home team is ahead) one team has a lead of 12 runs or more, the team
with the least runs shall concede the victory to the opponent. If the visiting
team has a lead of 12 runs or more, the home team must bat in its half
of its inning.
- Stealing:
Stealing of all bases are permitted and base runners may advance from a stolen
base at their own risk.
In between pitches, once the pitcher's foot is on the pitching rubber and
he is ready to throw (has control of the ball), the runner(s) must return
to their base(s). If the Pitcher is not on the rubber or does not have the
ball, the runner(s) may leave the base and attempt a steal at his or her
own risk.
A pitched ball returned to the pitcher by a catcher is a live ball and a
steal or delayed steal may be attempted.
When a ball goes into dead ball territory during a pitch (i.e. a pitched
ball bounces off the catcher and rolls into the dugout), all runners will
advance one additional base. This is to encourage the catcher to quickly
retrieve the ball before it goes into dead ball territory.
When a pitch is thrown, the runner can only steal after the ball has passed
home plate.
- Leading:
Any runner leaving the base early will be given a warning. If that player
during the game leaves the base early a second time, he will be called
out. The umpire must witness this judgment call.
- Dead Ball:
The ball is dead when the ball is returned to the pitcher who is in control
and standing on the pitching rubber. Even though the play is dead, a base
runner between bases will be granted the nearest base. This call is at
the discretion of the umpire. Dead ball territory should also be discussed
with the umpire before the game is started.
- Bunting:
Bunting is allowed.
MANHASSET BASEBALL
SIXTH GRADE BOYS RULES
The rules set forth hereafter are the official
Manhasset Baseball Sixth Grade Division Rules which shall not be modified
or amended by any umpire, commissioner, manager, coach or director. These
rules supersede the Manhasset Baseball General rules
- Regulation Game:
All games are 6 inning games. A game is official after 3 1/2 innings if the
home team is winning or 4 innings if the home team is losing.
- Number of Players on the Field:
The manager can play with a maximum of nine players
- Inning Rule:
An inning ends with three outs.
- Tagging Up:
Tagging up will be allowed.
- Infield Fly Rule:
Infield fly rule is in effect. Runners advance at their own risk.
- Pitching:
A pitcher may pitch a maximum of 3 innings per game and a maximum of 9 innings
per schedule week (Sunday through Saturday)
A pitcher may pitch a maximum of 6 innings in any 2 consecutive days.
Four balls to a batter constitute a walk. A pitcher may not continue pitching
after walking 6 batters in an inning.
The pitching rubber will be 46 feet from the back of home plate.
- Base Distance:
Bases will be 60 feet apart.
- Overthrows:
A runner is allowed to advance one additional base if the ball goes out of
play (dead ball territory). If the ball is in field of play (fear and foul
ball territory) the runner may advance at his own risk.
- Mercy Rule:
12 run mercy rule shall be played - if after 4 innings (or 3 1⁄2 innings
if home team is ahead) one team has a lead of 12 runs or more, the team with
the least runs shall concede the victory to the opponent. If the visiting
team has a lead of 12 runs or more, the home team must bat in its half of
its inning.
- Stealing:
Stealing of all bases are permitted and base runners may advance from a stolen
base at their own risk.
In between pitches, once the pitcher's foot is on the pitching rubber and
he is ready to throw (has control of the ball), the runner(s) must return
to their base(s). If the Pitcher is not on the rubber or does not have the
ball, the runner(s) may leave the base and attempt a steal at his or her
own risk.
A pitched ball returned to the pitcher by a catcher is a live ball and a
steal or delayed steal may be attempted.
When a ball goes into dead ball territory during a pitch (i.e. a pitched
ball bounces off the catcher and rolls into the dugout), all runners will
advance one additional base. This is to encourage the catcher to quickly
retrieve the ball before it goes into dead ball territory.
When a pitch is thrown, the runner can only steal after the ball has passed
home plate.
- Leading:
Any runner leaving the base early will be given a warning. If that player
during the game leaves the base early a second time, he will be called
out. The umpire must witness this judgment call.
- Dead Ball:
The ball is dead when the ball is returned to the pitcher who is in control
and standing on the pitching rubber. Even though the play is dead, a base
runner between bases will be granted the nearest base. This call is at
the discretion of the umpire. Dead ball territory should also be discussed
with the umpire before the game is started.
- Bunting:
Bunting is allowed.
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