Special Playing Rules - Highschool, Senior, & Junior Divisions

ALL HIGH SCHOOL, SENIOR AND JUNIOR DIVISION GAMES SHALL BE PLAYED ACCORDING TO THE RULES AND REGULATIONS AS ISSUED BY OYBI, AND THE OFFICIAL BASEBALL RULES. In case of any conflict between the rules of the OYBI and the rules of the American League, the OYBI rules shall take precedence.

PITCHING LIMITATIONS

1. A pitcher, regardless of age, may pitch 7 innings per calendar week.

a. Applies to all regulation games regardless of when played. This includes rescheduled and makeup games.
b. If a pitcher delivers 1 pitch in an inning, that pitcher shall be charged for 1 inning pitched.
EXCEPTION: All pitchers shall be allowed to pitch a maximum of 10 innings in a four (4) game week. (Monday thru Sunday). This does not mean a rained-out game re-scheduled in the same week becomes a four (4) game week. All rest days, etc., shall still apply.

2. The calendar week is Monday through, and including, Sunday.
3. A pitcher must have 2 calendar days rest between pitching assignments in which a player pitches in more than 3 innings. Each game in which a pitcher pitches is considered an assignment. (Ex. a player pitching in more than 3 innings on Sunday can not pitch again until Wednesday.)
4. Games in which an ineligible pitcher has been used, as specified in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3, shall be declared forfeited.

A PITCHING ELIGIBILITY CHART or an equally informational entry in the scorebook shall be kept by all teams, showing pitcher's name, day, and date of each game pitched, and number of innings pitched per game. Charts are to be made available to League Officials upon request. Team managers will meet before the game to learn of each others available pitchers, and at the completion of the game, the managers, or their scorekeepers, will meet to update and co-sign each teams chart. PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AND PRESENT PITCHING CHARTS: (A) First and Second violations-Manager will receive a warning and be reminded of this responsibility. (B) Any additional violation will result in a one game suspension; and the League President and Director will review the manager's status for possible further discipline.

NOTE: Failure to maintain the Pitching Chart places the manager in jeopardy of being able to verify the eligibility of his pitchers.

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RULE 3.03 - SUBSTITUTIONS AND RE-ENTRY

A. Any player may be withdrawn and re-entered later. When re-entered, a player can be placed anywhere in the batting order as long as his substitute comes to bat before the re-entered player. A player withdrawn from the batting order shall sit out 3 defensive outs and 3 offensive outs before being place back into the batting order. A player who has been withdrawn from the game may re-enter, but cannot be withdrawn again until he bats. When the starting pitcher is withdrawn, for a courtesy runner, while playing as a batter or base runner, he may re-enter the game immediately. If the starting pitcher is removed from the game because of a second trip in the same inning, he may re-enter the game in any position with the exception of pitcher.

B. If a pitcher illegally starts or re-enters, and throws one pitch, the game will be declared a forfeit. If he has not thrown a pitch he shall be removed from the mound immediately. If a player re-enters illegally as a fielder or runner, there is no penalty except that he must be removed from the game immediately when discovered. If he re-enters illegally as a batter and reaches base, he will be declared an out if discovered before the first pitch to the next batter.

C. All substitutions are to be made between innings or during time outs.

D. INJURY OR EJECTION
In the event of an injury or ejection, when all of the team’s subs have been played, the opposing manager will be allowed to select any player off that team’s bench to fill the empty spot.

E. INTERPRETATIONS OF THIS RULE:

1. This rule applies to both local league and city tournament play.
2. A pitcher, once removed from the mound, cannot re-enter as a pitcher.
3. A substitute may replace a substitute, and the starting player may re-enter for the substitute.

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RULE 3.19 - MANDATORY PLAYING RULE

A. HIGH SCHOOL & SENIOR DIVISION: There will be a minimum of six consecutive defensive outs, and one at bat, played by each player per game.(See Rule 6.01 - Batting Order, Paragraph A).

B. JUNIOR DIVISION: There will be a minimum of six consecutive outs by each player per game. In addition, each player will play a minimum of four (4) complete games without being substituted for. (See Rule 6.01 - Batting Order, Paragraph B)

C. CALL-UP PLAYERS: If a 12, 13 or 14 year old player is called up, he will play 2 innings, and bat once, in a 7 inning game. NOTE: 12, 13 or 14 year old players will only be called up at the manager's option, if there are 9 or less of a team’s rostered players for that game. Be sure to have your player understand the playing regulations at the time of call up, so that there is no misunderstanding as to his playing time for that game. All call-up players shall be in THEIR regular season team uniform. Managers calling up players will NOT give these players a team uniform to wear.

NOTE: Call-up players cannot be played IF a regular player is on the bench, other than for the mandatory 2 innings, and once at bat. PENALTY - Any violations will result in the players offended being played for the entire following game, or the next game following discovery of the violation. Penalty for non-compliance with Local Rule #6 will be: for the first violation, the manager will be suspended for two games. For the second violation the manager will be removed from his managerial position. During the suspension the manager cannot attend the games. Managers will be responsible for Mandatory Playing Rule requirements. THIS WILL BE ENFORCED.

As a matter of normal participation, players are expected to attend practices as well as games. In the event a manager feels a player is not practicing enough to warrant playing in games, the following course of action is recommended.

1. When it becomes apparent that there is an attendance problem, the manager should discuss the matter with the player and parents to see if the situation can be resolved. It should be mentioned at this time that continued absenteeism could affect his game playing status. The manager must also notify the President.
2. If the problem continues, and the manager determines that he must withhold the player from a game, only the President can give permission to impose the discipline. The manager must notify the player, and his parents, at least 1 day prior to the game he is to set out. The opposing team manager and umpires should also be notified once this action has been taken. The provisions of the mandatory playing rule will not apply to this player.

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RULE 6.01(a) - BATTING ORDER

A. HIGH SCHOOL & SENIOR DIVISION – Each manager has a choice of any of the following three (3) options for a lineup prior to the start of a game. Both managers need not use the same option but must use that option for the duration of that game.

Option 1 - The standard 9 player lineup
Option 2 - A 10 player lineup using an extra hitter
Option 3 - Every player of the offensive team shall be in the batting order.

Designated hitters will not be allowed. Deviations from the option selected will not be allowed once the game begins. If options 1 and 2 are used, failure to maintain the same number of players in the lineup throughout the game will result in an out each time that position in the lineup comes up. Exception: Play may begin with 8 available players without penalty. Once a 9th player arrives, the team must maintain a 9 player lineup (may not build to 10), and maintain that for the duration of the game, or be subjected to the automatic out rule. A team may not compete with less that 8 players and a forfeit will be declared. If option 3 is used, if, for any reason, a player must be removed from the game while in the field or at bat and his batting position becomes vacant, the next batter in the order, and all behind him, advance one position. If a player is at bat and is injured, and has to be removed from the game, the next player in the batting order will assume the “count” of the “removed” player. Player(s) arriving after a team’s first batter has been to bat are added to the bottom of the order.

NOTE: When for scheduling purposes Tournament level teams are playing teams from the regular league (non-tournament teams), both teams will use option 3.

B. JUNIOR DIVISION - Every player of the offensive team shall be in the batting order, and shall bat in the order that his name appears in the team's batting order. If, due to injury or illness, or for any other reason, a player must be removed from the game while in the field, or at bat, his batting position becomes vacant and the next batter in the order, and all behind him will advance one position. Player(s) arriving after a team's first batter has been up to bat, are added to the bottom of the order.

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