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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION Section i

1. MATHEWSON MCCARTHY LEAGUE STRUCTURE

Overview……………………………………………….………………..………….…….. 1-1

2. UNREGISTERED CHILDREN AND LATE REGISTRATIONS

Guidance……………………………………………….………………..………….…….. 2-1

3. GENERAL INFORMATION

League Structure & By Laws ………………………………….………………….……. 3-1

Babe Ruth Baseball ………………...………………………….………………….……. 3-3

4. SPECIAL INTEREST TO MANAGERS

Umpiring…………….…………………………………………….………………….…… 4-1

Protests …………………………………………….……………………………..……… 4-2

Equipment …………………………………………….……………………………..…… 4-2

Batting Cage Rules …………………………………………….……………….….…… 4-6

League Accident Insurance …………………………………….………………….…… 4-7

Publicity …………………………………………….………………………………..…… 4-8

Rain Out Information………….……………….….……………………………………. 4-8

Rescheduling …………………….……………….….….….….….….….….….………. 4-9

Field Maintenance …………………………………………………………………………..…. 4-10

5. LOCAL RULES FOR ALL CAL RIPKEN DIVISIONS

Rules Applying to All Divisions……………………………….………………………… 5-1

6. LOCAL RULES FOR MAJOR 70 AND MAJOR 60

Division-Specific Rules………………………………………….………………….…… 6-1

7. LOCAL RULES FOR TRIPLE A (AAA)

Division-Specific Rules………………………………………….………………….…… 7-1

8. LOCAL RULES FOR DOUBLE A (AA)

Division-Specific Rules………………………………………….………………….…… 8-1

9. LOCAL RULES FOR SINGLE A (A)

Division-Specific Rules………………………………………….………………….…… 9-1

10. LOCAL RULES FOR ROOKIES 2

Division-Specific Rules………………………………………….………………….…… 10-1

11. LOCAL RULES FOR ROOKIES 1

Division-Specific Rules………………………………………….………………….…… 11-1

12. CAL RIPKEN DIVISION GROUND RULES

Ground Rules Applying to All Divisions……………………………….……………….. 12-1

13. ALL STAR/PLAYOFF GAME FORMATS

All Star Game Formats ………………………………………….………………….…… 13-1

Playoff Rules ……….…………………………………………….………………….…… 13-2

14. TOURNAMENTS

Tournaments……………………………………..……………….………………….…… 14-1

Tournament Managers………………………………………….………………….……. 14-2

Tournament Players……………..……………………………….………………….…… 14-7

15. BOARD MEMBERS

Names, Roles, and Phone Directory………………………….………………….……. 15-1

16. MANAGERS

Rookies…………………………………………..……………….………………….…… 16-1

A…………………………………………….……………………………..………….…… 16-2

AA…………………………………………….……………………………………….…… 16-3

AAA…………………………………………….……………………….…………….…… 16-4

Major 60…………………………………………………….…….………………….…… 16-5

Major 70………………………………………………..……….…...……………….…… 16-6

APPENDIX

Maps to Fields……………………………………………………………………….…… A-1

Batter’s Box Template……………………………….………….………………….…… A-3

FORMS

Tournament, Player Evaluation, and Code of Conduct Forms……………………… Attached

INTRODUCTION

This Rules and Reference Handbook and the Babe Ruth League Baseball Rules

booklet contain the rules and procedures which govern Mathewson McCarthy

Baseball.

Managers must familiarize themselves with the contents of this handbook and refer

to it during the season for direction. Every organization worthy of that term must

have policies and rules which are known and observed by its members. Our

league has survived and flourished for over 50 years because of managers like

yourselves who understood and respected the policies and rules this book

contains.

The contents of this Rules and Reference Handbook are not confidential, not

meant exclusively for you as managers - just the contrary. You should make your

coaches aware of this book and let them know that it is available to them. You may

also share it with parents.

The role of the league’s officers and directors is to support your actions which are

consistent with the policies and rules in this handbook. So you may know what

actions are expected of you, we have attempted to make this book as clear and

comprehensive as possible. However, if there is a topic we have not adequately

covered or you are otherwise unclear as to what is required, please bring your

concern to the attention of the league’s Vice President responsible for your level.

Early and effective communication is the surest way of avoiding problems and

making this an enjoyable season for all. Please think of this Rules and Reference

Handbook as only the beginning of that communication process.

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Mathewson McCarthy Baseball, Inc. serves Amherst youths between the ages

of 5 and 15. Our national affiliation is with Babe Ruth League, Inc. headquartered

in Trenton, N.J. The Babe Ruth League program provides competition in three

major divisions - Cal Ripken (ages 5-12), Babe Ruth (ages 13-15), and Big

League (ages 16-18). Mathewson McCarthy charters leagues in the first two

divisions, Cal Ripken and Babe Ruth. Cal Ripken has six levels: Rookies (T-ball

and introduction to coach-pitch), Single A, Double A, Triple A, Major 60 and

Major 70. All Cal Ripken Division games, with the exception of Major 70, are

played on a 60 foot diamond with a 46’ pitching distance. Major 70 games are

played on a 70' diamond and a 50' pitching distance. The Babe Ruth or “Senior

Division” has two divisions: Frontier (ages 13 to 15) and Summit (ages 14 and

15). The Senior Division plays on a 90’ diamond with regulation pitching distance

of 60’- 6".

1.01 Rookie League, or “T-ball”, is the player’s first introduction to

organized baseball. Rookie League has two divisions: Rookies 1 (mostly

5 year-olds) and Rookies 2 (mostly 6 year-olds). Rookies 1 is for players

with little or no prior baseball experience. The fundamentals of throwing,

catching, hitting from the batting tee, base running and defense are

introduced, with the introduction of hitting a coach-pitched ball later in the

season. Rookies 2 reviews and builds upon the basics introduced in

Rookies 1. Where Rookies 1 is begins as T-ball, Rookies 2 begins with

hitting a coach-pitched ball. Players continue to develop the hand-eye and

timing skills essential to the hitting game. Coaches are stationed in the

field during games to instruct players in defensive play. There are no

standings or playoffs and no all-stars are chosen. All players receive a

participation award at the end of the season.

1.02 Double A is designed for 7 and 8 year-olds with prior playing

experience, the machine-pitched ball continues to be used at this level to

advance hitting skills, with the introduction of player pitching after the

season is underway. Coaches are stationed in the field during games to

instruct players in defensive play. Bunting and base stealing are not

allowed. An all-star game is played in Double A. There are mini-playoffs

and an all-star game. All players receive a participation award at the end

of the season.

1.03 The Majors level is divided into two independent divisions, Major

60 and Major 70. There is no inter-division play. Playing ages are 9 to 12

years-old. Each division has different playing rules with Major 70’s rules

being more advanced. Major 60, with 9 and 10 year olds, acts as a prep

division for Major 70. Pitching is strictly player-pitch. Bunting and base

stealing are introduced. Coaches are not permitted in the field to instruct

defensive players. Major 70 games are played on a 70’ diamond with a 50’

pitching distance under an experimental program approved by Babe Ruth

League. Major 70 also uses Official Baseball Rules which, together with

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the larger diamond, are intended to help players with the transition to the

Senior level.

1.04 The Seniors Frontier division is for 13 to 15 year-olds. Play is on

a regulation 90’ diamond. Official Baseball rules apply

1.05 The Seniors Summit division is for 14 and 15 year olds. Play is on

a regulation size diamond and Official Baseball rules apply. This division

plays a schedule with teams from a similar division at neighboring

leagues.

1.06 Depending of the number of eligible players registered, the Babe

Ruth Senior Divisions may be consolidated into one player division

referred to as the “Senior” Division.

1.07 The Niagara Frontier Babe Ruth Big League is a separately-

chartered, western New York-wide league for players, ages 16 to 18

years-old. Teams from throughout the region participate in this league.

While this league is not part of Mathewson McCarthy, many former

Mathewson McCarthy players advance to this league. Each season

Mathewson McCarthy facilitates the formation of teams made up of former

players. This league may have a 16 year-old “prep” division depending

upon the number of interested 16 year-old players in a given year.

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2.01 A word of caution to all managers: Any child not completely

registered in Mathewson McCarthy may not practice with or play on your

team. An unregistered child is not covered by insurance and you and the

league may not be covered in the event of an accident involving that child.

The unregistered child may be your younger child, visiting nephew or next

door neighbor’s child. Do not let them practice with your team.

2.02 Each year after team rosters have been completed, we receive late

registrations. If a friend or neighbor approaches you at any time about

registration, do not even suggest that you can get that child placed on

your team. Roster designations are made by the division VP. By the time

your friend or neighbor registers, the VP will have to consider existing

roster numbers and strengths. There is almost no chance that the VP will

honor a request to place a late registrant on a particular team. Because of

previous incidents of managers trying to manipulate assignments of

players, the league will generally go out of its way to make sure that a late

registrant is not assigned to a requested team. Team assignment of late

registrants will be made in the best interests of the league, with the

primary goals being to have the same number of players on each team

and to balance teams competitively. A late registrant will be evaluated

and placed accordingly.

2.03 Unless modified for reasons of safety (as determined by the MMB

Board of Directors), players will required to play each season at a level

established for their “playing age” group. Playing age will be determined

by using the Babe Ruth/Cal Ripken criteria, which calculates a player’s

age as of April 30

of the given playing year [adopted 2/5/09].

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3.01 MATHEWSON MCCARTHY BASEBALL, INC was incorporated

3/13/90 under the New York State Not-For-Profit Corporation Law.

3.02 EXCERPTS FROM THE CORPORATE BY LAWS

3.02 (a) ARTICLE IV – MEETINGS

3.02 (a) (1) The annual meeting of this corporation

shall be at the volunteer workers appreciation party in

August of each and every year, or at such other times

as may be decided by the Board of Directors.

3.02 (a) (2) Notice of annual meeting shall be given

in writing by the Secretary to each operating member

of the corporation at his last known mail or e-mail

address as shown on the records of the corporation.

3.02 (a) (3) The order of business at the annual

meeting shall be:

 Reading of reports

 Election of Officers and Director seats to be

filled.

 New Business.

3.02 (b) ARTICLE V – GOVERNMENT

3.02 (b) (1) The government of MATHEWSON

McCARTHY BASEBALL, INC. shall be under the

direct supervision of the President and Operating

Members. Operating Members shall consist of all

officers, directors, and team managers.

3.02 (b) (2) The corporation shall be managed by its

Board of Directors, except as provided otherwise in

the Certificate of Incorporation and By-Laws.

3.02 (b) (3) At the annual meeting, the Operating

Members shall elect the following officers:

 President

 Executive Vice President – Cal Ripken Division

 Executive Vice President – Babe Ruth Senior

Division

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 Six Vice Presidents – Cal Ripken Division (Major

70, Major 60, Minor AAA, Minor AA, Minor A,

and Rookies)

 Two Vice Presidents – Babe Ruth Senior

Division (Frontier and Summit) as needed.*

 Secretary

 Treasurer

 A total of three directors shall also be elected at

the annual meeting for terms of three years.

 *Depending of the number of eligible players

expected to be registered, the Babe Ruth Senior

Divisions may be consolidated, with election of

one (1) Vice President to head up the “Senior

Division”.

3.02 (b) (4) Except as specified otherwise, the

aforementioned officers shall hold office for one year

or until the officers’ successors are elected. Such

officers are eligible for reelection. Past-Presidents will

be invited to remain on the Board of Directors for a

period of two (2) years following the expiration of term

as President, during which time they will enjoy full

Board membership privileges.

3.02 (c) ARTICLE VII - PLAYERS AND MANAGERS

3.02 (c) (1) Names of managers of respective teams

will be submitted by the appropriate Vice President to

and approved by the Directors; managers shall be

responsible for their actions on the field as well as

their coaches and players.

3.02 (c) (2) Any young person meeting the

requirements as to age and residence as set forth in

the respective national organization rules shall be

eligible for active participation in MMB, Inc.

3.02 (c) (3) The Directors shall have the authority to

suspend a member, manager, or coach whose

conduct is considered detrimental to the best interests

of the organization. Any vote on suspension shall be

in accordance with Article V (D).

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3.02 (c) (4) The Directors shall, upon evidence of

misconduct of any player, notify the manager of the

team of which the participant is a member of the

player's suspension within 72 hours of said act. Said

manager shall appear, in the capacity of an advisor,

with the player before a hearing conducted by at least

four members of the Board of Directors within 7 days

after the complaint is filed.

3.02 (c) (5) The manager of any team with the

approval of the appropriate Vice President may

suspend any player for unexcused failure to attend

three practices and/or games or on the grounds of

parent interference or conduct considered detrimental

to the best interests of the league. Such action must

be immediately reported by the manager to the

Directors in writing.

3.03 BABE RUTH LEAGUE, INC.

3.03 (a) The Mathewson McCarthy Baseball, Inc.

baseball program is chartered through Babe Ruth League,

Inc., Princeton, New Jersey, a national and international

youth baseball organization. For the 2014 season

Mathewson McCarthy has two charters from Babe Ruth

league, a Cal Ripken Baseball division charter for players 5

to12 years-old and a Babe Ruth Baseball division charter for

players 13 to 15 years-old.

3.03 (b) Babe Ruth League is a youth-oriented amateur

baseball program currently serving more than 1,000,000

participants between the ages of 5-18 on over 59,000 teams.

Babe Ruth is the largest teenage regulation baseball

program in the world with over 11,000 leagues.

3.03 (c) More than 1.9 million volunteers are involved in

the program which is dedicated to the following

"Sportsmanship Code":

3.03 (c) (1) Develop a strong, clean, healthy body,

mind and soul

3.03 (c) (2) Develop a strong urge for sportsmanlike

conduct

3.03 (c) (3) Develop understanding of and respect

for the rules

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3.03 (c) (4) Develop courage in defeat, tolerance

and modesty in victory

3.03 (c) (5) Develop control over emotions and

speech

3.03 (c) (6) Develop spirit of cooperation and team

play

3.03 (c) (7) Develop into real, true citizens

3.03 (d) The administration of Babe Ruth Baseball at

the International Headquarters Office is handled by a full-

time paid staff. However, the real strength of the program

lies in its strong "grass roots." Each Babe Ruth chartered

league is an organization with authority to administer its own

program within the framework of Babe Ruth League’s rules

and regulations.

3.03 (e) Promoting what is good for youth has been,

and continues to be, the guiding principle of the Babe Ruth

program which teaches baseball skills, mental and physical

development, basic ideals of sportsmanship and fair play.

3.03 (f) Babe Ruth League is a non-profit, educational

organization and is an active or associate participant in such

organizations as the American Baseball Coaches

Association; United States Olympic Committee; National

Recreation and Parks Association; World Leisure and

Recreation Association; the American Alliance for Health,

Physical Education and Recreation; Athletic Institute;

National Federation of State High School Athletic

Association.

3.03 (g) The Babe Ruth program provides competition

at the local level in three major divisions - Cal Ripken (5-12),

Babe Ruth (13-15) and Big League (16-18). In addition to

local league play, each division of Babe Ruth Baseball offers

a tournament trail that takes teams from district, to state, to

regional and on to World Series competition.

3.03 (h) The highlight in any year is the Babe Ruth

World Series which provides youth from eight regions (plus a

host team) a mental, physical and cultural experience of a

lifetime. Using the Host Family Plan, youngsters from across

the country are housed in the homes of families in the World

Series Host City during the double-elimination tournament.

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3.03 (i) From this World Series competition, particularly

the 16-18 year-old division, thousands of youths have been

seen by scouts and offered college scholarships as well as

Major League contracts. To date more than 700 Babe Ruth

graduates are or have been active in the Major Leagues.

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4.01 UMPIRING

4.01 (a) Specially trained umpires are used at every

level of play (ages 5-18). This assures the greatest

impartiality possible. Each umpire, whether a youngster or

an adult, is required to attend classes and pass a written

examination before he or she may umpire a game. These

individuals, who are motivated by their interest in young

people and in baseball, deserve the thanks of all managers,

parents, and players for the time they put in. They may not

become the targets of any form of abuse. Abuse or

disrespect towards umpires will not be tolerated by the

Board of Directors.

4.01 (b) Beginning in 1992, all managers in the Cal

Ripken League have been required to take the umpire's test

and umpire without pay at least one game outside their own

Cal Ripken Division. (e.g., A will umpire in AA, AA in AAA,

etc.). The purpose of this mandatory one game is to

acquaint the managers with the task of umpiring and to allow

managers to gain appreciation for the difficulty of umpiring.

Also, with the money saved, we hope to improve our umpire

development program.

4.01 (c) Every year our league experiences a shortage

of umpires. This is a cause of frustration for many managers

and eventually leads to even more umpires withdrawing from

the program. THERE IS AN ALTERNATIVE - Now would be

a good time for all managers to volunteer to umpire on a

continuing basis. Volunteering approximately once a week

will permit the younger umpires to develop at a normal pace

without being forced to umpire in divisions higher than

they're qualified for. Also, umpiring will help managers

improve their knowledge of the rules, and give them a

completely different perspective of the game.

4.01 (d) Now is your chance to help this league develop

the good umpires necessary for us to remain a top league.

Keep in mind. If you are disappointed in the quality of the

umpiring and would like to see it upgraded, volunteer to

umpire yourself.

4.01 (e) Any manager, coach, or parent interested in

umpiring should contact Dave Hughes, 688-1975.

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4.02 PROTESTS

4.02 (a) The protest committee is responsible for all

protests in the Cal Ripken Division (Triple A through Majors).

4.02 (b) Protests should be submitted in writing to the

appropriate divisional VP with all substantiating facts within

48 hours of completion of the game that is being protested.

Specific violations of Babe Ruth and/or Local rules should be

cited. JUDGMENT CALLS BY UMPIRES ARE NOT

PROTESTABLE.

4.02 (c) The protest committee is comprised of

directors with extensive baseball experience who are

extremely well versed in Official Baseball Rules, Babe Ruth

rules, and local rules. Each member has no affiliation

whatsoever with any team currently playing in the Cal

Ripken Division.

4.02 (d) Only managers (or acting managers) may

protest a game.

4.02 (e) Please! Think a protest over before submitting

it. Consider the fact that our main objective is to teach

youngsters to play baseball. Managers should strive to avoid

protests at all costs. If a situation arises that may result in a

protest (e.g. ineligible pitcher), bring it to the attention of the

opposing manager. Don't wait until after the fact and protest.

This is not the way to win ball games.

4.03 EQUIPMENT

4.03 (a) All equipment passed out to managers is

checked thoroughly to insure it is in satisfactory condition.

Before every game and practice check all your equipment for

proper fit and defects; e.g., cracks in batting helmets, loose

or broken straps on catcher's masks and pads, etc. When

you encounter a broken item take it to one of these

gentlemen for repair or replacement.

4.03 (b) Do not let your players or coaches abuse

equipment! Throwing helmets, bats, mitts and masks not

only decreases the life of these items, but, more seriously,

may result in injury.

4.03 (c) Each manager is supplied with game balls and

as many practice balls as possible. After each game make

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sure a game ball is returned to you as this now becomes

another practice ball. Do not give these away to players as

game balls; they are needed back at the end of the season

to be used as next year’s practice balls.

4.03 (d) All equipment needs to be turned in promptly at

the end of the season. A turn-in date will be established by

the Equipment Manager.

4.03 (e) Each Wednesday from 7:00 to 9:00 at the

Wehrle field house one of us will be available for equipment

exchanges. If you need to exchange at another time call one

of us to make arrangements for the exchange. The only

time we are not available is when we are involved coaching

our teams. Wait until the game is over.

4.03 (f) PLAYER SAFETY TIPS AND RULES TO

HELP PRESERVE OUR EQUIPMENT

4.03 (f) (1) Never hang bats from the chain link

fences; this ruins the grips.

4.03 (f) (2) Never allow players to hit stones with

bats.

4.03 (f) (3) Never allow two players in the on deck

circle or cage

4.03 (f) (4) Never allow players to throw bats; bats

should be carried and placed

4.03 (f) (5) Never push helmets into one another

when packing your equipment bag.

4.03 (f) (6) Always check helmets for cracks before

each use

4.03 (f) (7) Always keep helmets in the dugout,

never in the on deck cage. Batters must wear

helmets from the time they leave the dugout until they

return. This insures that a batter is fully protected at

all time when outside the dugout.

4.03 (f) (8) Never allow players to throw helmets.

4.03 (f) (9) Always make sure that chest protectors

fit snugly to the body. When loose, a chest protector

provides much less protection.

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4.03 (f) (10) Always hang chest protectors while

allowing to dry.

4.03 (f) (11) Oil a catcher's glove once at the

beginning of the season and once in midseason.

4.03 (f) (12) Never allow a catcher's glove to get

soaked with water.

4.03 (f) (13) Always make sure shin guards fit snugly

to the leg

4.03 (f) (14) Always check shin guards for cracks

before each use.

4.03 (f) (15) Always be sure shin guard fastening

hooks are on the outside of the leg.

4.03 (f) (16) Always carry the equipment bag. Never

drag it on the ground as you will quickly ruin it.

4.03 (f) (17) Always make sure that the catcher’s

helmet straps are secure and that the helmet and

facemask fit tightly to the head and face.

4.03 (f) (18) Check the catcher’s helmet for cracks.

Do not use a cracked helmet.

4.03 (f) (19) Always make sure that you have a fresh

cold pack when practicing in your first aid kit. Re-

supply is always available at the refreshment stands

or from one of us.

4.03 (f) (20) Never allow the players to use the first

aid kit without adult supervision.

4.03 (f) (21) First aid kits are equipment and must be

returned to the league at the end of the season

4.03 (f) (22) Always allow wet baseballs to dry

before re-using them. Never use a heavy water

logged ball. This may injure a player's arm. Never,

never, never give away game balls. These are

tomorrow’s practice balls and next year’s start up

balls. The league's single largest equipment expense

is baseballs. WHAT YOU TURN IN, IS WHAT YOU

WILL GET NEXT YEAR.

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4.03 (f) (23) Please teach all your players to have

respect for the league's property so that playing

baseball may be as affordable for all future families.

Have a safe and successful season.

4.04 USE OF HITTING STICKS AND/OR OTHER SIMILAR TRAINING

DEVICES [adopted 3/17/10].

4.04 (a) The use of hitting sticks and/or other similar

training devices is prohibited once a game starts. This rule

applies not only to the actual playing field, but to all

surrounding areas in foul territory, behind or near the

dugouts, behind the backstops, bleachers, etc. Using a

hitting stick through a fence is prohibited.

4.04 (b) However, the use of such training devices is

permitted as part of pregame warm-ups, provided it is

conducted inside the fenced area of the actual playing

field. Any permissible use of such devices must be

conducted with hands-on adult supervision.

4.04 (c) This safety rule applies to both the Wehrle and

Royal Baseball Complexes.

4.05 LEGAL BATS AND NON-CONFORMING PENALTIES

4.05 (a) Cal Ripken Division: All non-wood bats must

have the USABat Marking. The Barrel Maximum is 2

". No

BBCOR Bats are permitted in the Cal Ripken Division. For

the T-Ball Division, bats must be marked with the USABat T-

Ball Stamp. Wood bats will be allowed.

4.05 (b) Babe Ruth Baseball 13-15 Division: All non-

wood bats must have the USABat Marking or marked

BBCOR .50. Bat Barrel – 2

4.05 (c) Babe Ruth Baseball 16-18 Division – All non-

wood bats MUST be a BBCOR .50 and no greater than a -3.

Barrel - 2

4.05 (d) If the illegal bat is discovered prior to a batter

completing his “at bat” the bat is simply removed from play

and the “at bat” continues.

4.05 (e) A player who uses an illegal bat or non-

conforming barrel dimension and hits a fair ball will be ruled

out. No advancement on the bases will be allowed, and any

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outs during the play shall stand. This is an appeal play. The

“at bat” will be considered legal once a pitch is thrown to the

next batter.

4.05 (f) Any bat discovered prior to the game that does

not conform to the above rule shall be directed to be

removed immediately and not be allowed for use during the

game.

4.06 BATTING CAGE RULES

4.06 (a) Batting cages constructed in 2002 are

available for use at the front of the Wehrle complex. These

cages are restricted to use by teams at triple a level and

above.

4.06 (b) No team will be permitted to use a cage

without a manager or coach first attending instructional

training and receiving proper certification.

4.06 (c) Specific rules and a set team-by-team

schedule for the use of this cage will be distributed to each

manager separately.(resolution of any conflicts over the use

of the cage will be made by the board member on duty)

4.06 (d) General safety guidelines for use of the cages

include:

4.06 (d) (1) The cages are for use by members of

Mathewson McCarthy baseball, triple a level and

above only.

4.06 (d) (2) All players must wear a helmet while in

the cage regardless of whether they are batting,

pitching, or otherwise.

4.06 (d) (3) No climbing, grabbing, or pulling on the

fencing or netting.

4.06 (d) (4) No throwing items on top of the netting.

4.06 (d) (5) The cage is for the benefit of all

members of our league. If you witness anyone

vandalizing or in any way abusing the cage please

contact a board member immediately or intercede

yourself to stop it.

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4.07 WHAT EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT LEAGUE

ACCIDENT INSURANCE [revised 3/04)

4.07 (a) ELIGIBILITY

4.07 (a) (1) The Plan, which is administered by K&K

Insurance Group and placed with an “A” rated carrier,

covers Babe Ruth registered players, team managers,

coaches, scorekeepers, bat and ball boys/girls,

umpires, league officials, and members of the Booster

Club.

4.07 (b) YOUR COVERAGE

4.07 (b) (1) The Plan provides coverage for

accidental injuries sustained while traveling directly to

and from or participating in any regular approved

baseball activity of the league such as practice

sessions, regularly scheduled games and tournament

games sponsored by the league.

4.07 (c) YOUR INSURANCE BENEFITS

4.07 (c) (1) $250,000 Accidental Medical Expense

Insurance Benefit ($100.00 per person deductible)

4.07 (c) (2) $10,000.00 Accidental Death and

Dismemberment

4.07 (c) (3) The Plan pays for Covered Medical

Expenses which occur within one year after an

accident. Once these expenses exceed the per

person deductible of $100.00, a maximum of

$250,000.00 per accident for each insured person is

provided.

4.07 (c) (4) Covered Medical expenses include the

reasonable and customary charges for services and

supplies such as:

 Treatment and care by a physician, surgeon or

registered nurse.

 Hospital confinement or outpatient care in a

hospital

 Emergency ambulance service

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 prescribed drugs and medicines

 X-Rays

 Dental expenses are covered only if required

because of injury to natural teeth.

4.07 (c) (5) If a player should incur an injury, please

contact the league president. He has the complete

procedures that must be followed in filing a claim and

the form that must be completed.

4.08 PUBLICITY

4.08 (a) The procedure for submitting articles for The

Amherst Bee will be explained at the managers meeting.

4.09 RAIN OUT INFORMATION

4.09 (a) In the event of inclement weather, watch your

email for a message. If you receive no email message by

one and a half hours prior to game time, call the league’s

rain out voice mail number. If there is no current

announcement on the voice mail, assume that no decision

has been made to cancel the game and proceed to the park.

4.09 (b) Responsibilities of the Board Member acting as

“Director on Duty” include opening and closing the fields on

time and determining playability of the diamonds.

4.09 (c) If inclement conditions persist, the Board

Member acting as “Director on Duty” will determine the

playability of the fields by 5:30 PM on weekdays and ½ hour

before the first game on Saturdays. This decision will be

announced at the fields. Please do not call the board

member’s house!

4.09 (d) No other board member, manager, umpire, or

coach may make any other decision regarding the condition

of the playing fields. Any game that is played contrary to the

decision of the director on duty will not be an official game.

No players or team will practice on a field which the director

on duty has determined to be unplayable.

4.09 (e) If a manager disputes the decision of the

director on duty and refuses to play, he will be subject to

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forfeiture of the game pending review by the Board of

Directors.

4.09 (f) During periods of wet weather try to make

arrangements to have someone from your team get to the

fields early to work the diamonds and possibly save you from

a rain out.

4.09 (g) Thunder and lightning necessitates that contests be

suspended. The occurrence of thunder and/or lightning is

not subject to interpretation or discussion - thunder is

thunder, lightning is lightning. When thunder is heard, or

lightning seen, the following procedures should be adhered

to:

4.09 (g) (1) Suspend play and direct participants to

go to shelter. If shelter is not available, participants

should go to a vehicle with a solid metal top.

4.09 (g) (2) Do not permit people to stand under

trees.

4.09 (g) (3) After thunder and lightning has left the

area, wait 20 minutes after the last boom is heard, or

strike seen before play resumes.

4.10 RESCHEDULING

4.10 (a) Authorization by…

4.10 (a) (1) Board Member assigned to fields:

 Rainouts

 Unplayable fields

4.10 (a) (2) Respective VP's permission:

 Cannot field a team (9 players)

 Religious functions

 School functions

4.10 (a) (3) Remember, managers cannot cancel

games. Only VP's and Board Members assigned to

the field can.

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4.10 (a) (4) You will not receive permission to

cancel a game because:

 Your star or stars cannot make it.

 You the manager cannot make it.

 You have not tried to obtain a call-up.

4.10 (b) Procedure

4.10 (b) (1) Receive authorization from VP's at least

one week prior to cancellation of game.

4.10 (b) (2) Notify League Scheduler immediately

when permission is granted to insure proper

notification of parties involved, booster club, umpires

etc., regarding cancelled game.

4.10 (b) (3) League Scheduler will then reschedule

your game and make sure that you have umpires for

your rescheduled game.

4.10 (b) (4) Check the bulletin boards during the

week and Saturday afternoon for the next week's

rescheduling.

4.11 FIELD MAINTENANCE

4.11 (a) Because of the special treatment given to all of

the diamonds - under no circumstances is any one to

remove any dirt or material from the infields on these

diamonds.

4.11 (b) GENERAL RULES:

4.11 (b) (1) Clean up dugout and surrounding area

after every game.

4.11 (b) (2) Return all tools and equipment to their

proper place.

4.11 (b) (3) Notify field maintenance coordinators of

any broken equipment or tools, etc.

4.11 (b) (4) Remember to take pride in your facility!

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4.11 (c) LINING FIELDS

4.11 (c) (1) Very often new managers, as well as

some seasoned veterans, are not quite sure of the

proper way to line a baseball diamond. Exactly where

does the foul line start? How are the batter's boxes

positioned? Is the foul lines part of fair territory?

4.11 (c) (2) Official Baseball Rules defines fair

territory as "that part of the playing field within, and

including the first base and third base lines, from

home base to the bottom of the playing field fence

and perpendicularly upwards. All foul lines are in fair

territory." (pg. 7; Definitions). This means that the foul

pole, each base, and home plate, are entirely within

fair territory. The foul lines start at, and include, the

back edges of home plate.

4.11 (c) (3) The batters boxes are 3' by 6'

rectangles the inside lines of which are four inches

from, and parallel to, the side edges of home plate.

The chalk lines are within the 3' by 6' rectangle. The

boxes extend three feet to the front and three feet to

the rear of the centerline of the plate.

4.11 (c) (4) As you can see from the diagram in the

Appendix, the foul lines intersect the batter's boxes

about four inches in from the corner towards home

plate, not at the corner of the box.

4.11 (c) (5) Of course, nobody expects perfect lines

and boxes, it's just not possible to have everything

come out perfect every time what with the

inconsistencies in the diamond layouts, and lining

machines that tend to go where ever they feel like,

with total disregard for the human that is trying to

steer them. But, at least with this information you'll be

able to keep your lines within the ball park.

4.11 (c) (6) To help you out, we've provided a

wooden form to aid in laying down batter's boxes. Just

lay the form down parallel to the plate and about four

inches away, and scribe a line in the dirt with a bat or

stick. Do the same on the other side of the plate, and

trace over the lines with the chalk machine.

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4.11 (c) (7) To lay down the base lines, run a string

line from the foul side corner of the base to the back

point of home plate. Lay the base line so that the foul

side edge of your chalk line is on the string line you

laid. The base line should stop at the batter's box and

the base and home plate should be in fair ground.

The base line should run into the foul side corner of

the base so that if the line continued, it would

completely cover the foul side of the base.

4.11 (d) PRE-GAME FIELD MAINTENANCE

4.11 (d) (1) To equitably distribute pre-game field

maintenance tasks described in preceding sections,

such maintenance will be the responsibility of the

HOME TEAM of each game. Managers, coaches

and/or parent volunteers from the home team should

arrive early enough to complete pre-game field

maintenance tasks so that the game may begin at the

scheduled start time. In cases of inclement weather,

managers, coaches and/or parent volunteers should

consider arriving earlier than normal or assembling a

larger volunteer maintenance team to accomplish the

tasks needed. No games will begin until the home

team has completed the required pre-game field

maintenance tasks [adopted 2/5/09].

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5.01 ABOUT LOCAL RULES

5.01 (a) The Official Baseball Rules and Babe Ruth Cal

Ripken Division Local Rules are binding on all teams in the

Cal Ripken Divisions. Please read and consult your 2018

Official Baseball Rules Book. In addition the following local

rules adopted by Mathewson McCarthy’s Board of Directors

will apply.

5.01 (b) These rules and any further changes approved

by the Board of Directors will take precedence over Official

Baseball Rules and Babe Ruth Cal Ripken Division Local

Rules for any game not involving play between Mathewson

McCarthy and another league. This includes all regular

season games and playoffs.

5.01 (c) Any protest involving these and any Babe Ruth

rules must be made within 48 hours after the completion of

the game, and in the case of post season games,

immediately after the completion of the game. LACK OF

COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL RULES 5.04, 5.05, 5.06, or

5.18, WHETHER ACCIDENTAL OR DELIBERATE, WILL

RESULT IN AUTOMATIC FORFEITURE IF AN

APPROPRIATE PROTEST IS FILED!

5.02 RULES PERTAINING TO ALL CAL RIPKEN DIVISIONS

5.02 (a) Managers and coaches decorum on the field

5.02 (a) (1) In all divisions, managers and coaches

are to refrain from profanity and abusive language,

smoking on the playing field during a game and any

other conduct detrimental to Babe Ruth Baseball. A

manager will receive one warning and further

occurrences will result in suspension following a

review by the Board of Directors.

5.02 (a) (2) Your players should be reminded that

no displays of temper will be tolerated. NO

WARNINGS WILL BE GIVEN. Any bat or helmet

thrown or abused in any manner should result in the

manager removing the player from the game. If the

manager does not remove the player, the umpire or a

League representative probably will.

5.02 (a) (3) Managers maintain your composure at

all times on the field. Any profanity by a manager,

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coach or player will result in automatic immediate

ejection. If you are going to question a call by an

umpire, discuss it - don't argue it. REMEMBER THAT

UMPIRES CALL TIME OUT, NOT THE MANAGERS,

COACHES OR PLAYERS; MANAGERS, COACHES

OR PLAYERS REQUEST TIME OUT.

5.02 (a) (4) Any action which results in the ejection

of a coach or player from a game will also result in the

automatic suspension of that coach or player from the

next game played by his/her team [adopted 2/5/09].

5.02 (b) STARTING TIMES

5.02 (b) (1) All games on all fields will start at 6 P.M.

on weeknights.

5.02 (b) (2) Games under the lights will commence

15 minutes after the completion of the previous game.

5.02 (b) (3) It is imperative that all managers take

the responsibility for getting their players to the field

and ready to go on time! TEAMS THAT ARE

CONDUCTING PRACTICE ON ANY DIAMOND ON

WHICH THEY ARE NOT SCHEDULED TO PLAY

WILL RELINQUISH THAT DIAMOND PROMPTLY AT

5:30 P.M. ON WEEK NIGHTS.

5.02 (c) 15 MINUTE GRACE PERIOD

5.02 (c) (1) If either team is short the minimum

number of players necessary to avoid a forfeit a 15

minute grace period will be allowed.

5.02 (d) TWO HOUR TIME LIMIT

5.02 (d) (1) WITH THE EXCEPTION OF PLAYOFF

GAMES, ALL GAMES ON ALL FIELDS WILL HAVE

A TWO HOUR TIME LIMIT; that is, no inning will start

two hours after the official commencement of the

game.

5.02 (d) (2) Time will be determined by the umpire,

who will notify the managers of the starting times at

the beginning of the game. The starting time will be

determined from the conclusion of the umpire

reviewing the ground rules. Remember that an inning

begins the moment that the third out is made

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completing the prior inning. For example, if the third

out is made ending the bottom half of an inning at 1

hour and 59 minutes, the next inning will be played.

5.02 (d) (3) Revision as to tie ball games (2/17/98) -

In the event of a tie, Refer to Local Rule 5.17

5.02 (d) (4) All games called because of the two

hour time limit will be considered an official game

provided the required number of innings has been

played.

5.03 SUSPENDED GAME RULES [rule adopted 1994]

5.03 (a) A suspended game is defined as a game

terminated due to weather, darkness or light failure while an

inning is in progress and before the inning is completed.

The inning incomplete (and only that inning) as a result of a

game being suspended shall be completed at the first

available opportunity if one of the following situations

prevails:

5.03 (a) (1) The visiting team has scored one or

more runs to tie the score and the home team has not

scored.

5.03 (a) (2) The visiting team has scored one or

more runs to take the lead and the home team has

not tied the score or retaken the lead.

5.03 (a) (3) No game called because of weather,

darkness or light failure shall be a suspended game

unless it has progressed far enough to have been a

regulation game.

5.03 (a) (4) A suspended game shall be resumed at

the exact point of suspension of the original game.

The completion of a suspended game is a

continuation of the original game. The lineup and

batting order of both teams shall be exactly the same

as the lineup and batting order at the moment of

suspension.

5.04 CALLING UP A PLAYER TO AVOID A FORFEIT

5.04 (a) If a player is needed to avoid a certain or

potential forfeit (each team MUST have nine eligible players

participating throughout the game), a Major 70, Major 60,

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Triple A, or Double A manager may bring up players from

the NEXT LOWEST DIVISION with the approval of his/her

divisional VP. Managers must select call-ups from a list of

eligible players. Before the season each Divisional VP will

establish a call-up list and, if necessary, update it during the

season. In addition to reporting the score and pitchers for a

game, the WINNING MANAGER MUST report the call-ups

used by both teams in the game.

5.04 (b) A team will forfeit a game if 9 players are not

present at the official start of the game plus a 15 minute

grace period or if during the game a team has fewer than 9

players due to injury, ejection or any other loss of players.

5.04 (c) The following restrictions apply:

5.04 (c) (1) All call-ups must be approved by the

divisional Vice President

5.04 (c) (2) The excessive need for call-ups, as

determined by the Division Vice President, will be

addressed with the team manager [adopted 3/17/10].

5.04 (c) (3) Players brought up from a lower division

may not pitch.

5.04 (c) (4) Regular team members must be given

preference in regards to playing time.

5.05 PITCHING LIMITATIONS

5.05 (a) In the interest of player safety, Mathewson

McCarthy Baseball has adopted a pitch count method for

limiting wear and tear on young, developing arms.

5.05 (b) The following is a graph outlining the maximum

number of pitches that a player may pitch in a day according

to their age. There are also specifications regard the days of

rest following each outing that a player will require

depending on the number of pitches thrown.

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5.05 (c) Example: A 10 yr old pitcher who delivers 20

pitches in a game on Monday may pitch again on Tuesday

and is available to pitch a maximum of 75 pitches on that

day.

5.05 (d) Example: A 13 yr old pitcher who delivers 30

pitches in a morning game on Saturday is not available to

pitch again until Monday.

5.05 (e) If a pitcher reaches their maximum allowed

pitch count during the middle of an at-bat, the pitcher will be

permitted to complete the at bat.

5.05 (f) Intentional walks are permitted. The ball is

declared dead and the batter may advance to first base. No

player may be intentionally walked more than one time in a

given game.

5.05 (g) If a pitcher is removed during an inning, or

does not reenter the game to pitch in an inning immediately

following an inning that he / she had just pitched in, then that

pitcher is no longer available to reenter to pitch in the same

game. That pitcher would be available to pitch again in a

later game on the same day (ie: double header) until their

daily pitch maximum is reached.

5.05 (h) In a game suspended by darkness, weather, or

other causes and resumed the following calendar day, the

pitcher at the time the game was halted may continue to the

extent of his/her eligibility, provided said pitcher has

observed the required days of rest. (Example: An 11 yr old

pitcher who delivered 19 pitches in a game that is

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suspended is available the next day to complete the same

game with the full allotment of 75 available pitches for the

same day. If the 11 yr old had pitched 25 pitches then that

pitcher would not be available to pitch to complete that game

should it be played the following day.

5.05 (i) Balks and Illegal pitches do not count against the

pitch count.

5.06 PLAYING TARDY PLAYERS

5.06 (a) Players must be present at the start of each game. If a

player arrives during the game the manager is not obligated

to play the tardy player (unless the player was tardy as a

result of a school, or religious function). If the manager or

coach does play the tardy player, then that player will be

added to the end of the batting order and must play the

required minimum number of defensive innings. This rule

does not apply if the player is late as a result of attendance

at a school or religious function [revised 3/16/11].

5.07 THE SURROGATE RULE

5.07 (a) The Surrogate Rule will be in effect for all

divisions. This rule allows for eligible, non-playing

ballplayers to come into the game on a temporary basis, to

allow for an injured player to collect himself, catch his breath,

etc. This surrogate replacement must be a player who is not

in the game at the time of the accident and will completely

substitute for the injured player UNTIL THE COMPLETION

OF THE HALF INNING. At that time he may leave the game

and the original injured player may return to his normal

position with regards to batting order and defensive position.

5.07 (b) When the injured player is a runner, the runner

will be replaced by the last player from his/her team that

made their last out [adopted 2/5/09].

5.07 (c) The injured player will be bypassed in the

batting order. The surrogate will take the injured players

position defensively, but will keep his own original position in

the batting order.

5.07 (d) It must be kept in mind that the eligibility of the

surrogate player is not compromised by the substitution.

Therefore the surrogate player MUST COMPLETE THE

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REQUIRED MINIMUM NUMBER OF DEFENSIVE INNINGS

IN ADDITION TO ACTING AS THE SURROGATE

5.08 THE COLLISION AVOIDANCE RULE [revised 4/25/02]

5.08 (a) The Collision Avoidance Rule will be in effect

for all divisions. This rule is in force for any runner at any

base where the ball is in the glove (in possession) of the

fielder and he is attempting to make a tag. In this instance,

THE RUNNER MUST ATTEMPT TO AVOID A COLLISION

WITH THE FIELDER. If not, the runner is declared out!

5.08 (b) If a deliberate attempt to injure is determined

by the umpire, the runner is ejected from the game and a

report must be made to the Board of Directors for further

disciplinary action.

5.08 (c) It should be noted that a fielder while NOT in

possession of the ball and not attempting to field the ball,

may be guilty of obstruction if that fielder impedes the

progress of a runner. It is entirely up to the judgment of the

umpire as to whether a fielder is in the act of obstructing a

runner.

5.09 HEAD FIRST SLIDE RULING [adopted 3/11/08]

5.09 (a) Intentional head-first sliding by a player

advancing to a base is not allowed and a player attempting

to do so will automatically be called out. This call shall be at

the umpire’s discretion.

5.09 (b) Such an out shall be recorded when the player

sliding head-first touches the ground with a body part other

than his feet (typically the hands or stomach). If the head-

first slide is the third out, no run may score after the player

hits the ground as described above.

5.09 (c) However, a head-first slide is allowed without

penalty when a player attempts a return to a previously

occupied base (e.g., a rundown or pickoff).

5.10 PRESIDENT, EXEC. VICE PRESIDENT AND UMPIRE IN CHIEF

ELIGIBILITY TO MANAGE [revised 11/7/97 AND 2007]

5.10 (a) The League President and Executive Vice

Presidents may manage a team if given approval by the

board of directors. A divisional Vice President may manage

a team outside his own division and may act as coach in his

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own division, but MAY NOT manage a team in his/her own

division. The Umpire In-Chief may not manage a team in any

division in which he/she oversees umpires.

5.11 PROTESTS

5.11 (a) Any protest must be submitted in writing to the

divisional vice president within 48 hours after the completion

of the game. The protest must state all facts substantiating

the protest. A protest of a playoff game must be filed

immediately following the game. Only a manager (or acting

manager) may protest a game.

5.11 (b) Specific violations of Official Baseball Rules,

Babe Ruth and/or Mathewson McCarthy Local Rules must

be cited in the written protest.

5.11 (c) Judgment calls by umpires may not be the

basis of a protest. A protest based on an umpire judgment

call will be denied.

5.11 (d) A protest must be submitted in accordance

with the Official Rules of Baseball. Failure to comply with

those rules or these local rules will result in the protest’s

being denied.

5.11 (e) PLEASE fully think through a protest before

submitting a protest. Consider the fact that our main

objective is to teach youngsters to play baseball. Managers

should strive to avoid protests at all costs. If a situation

arises that may result in a protest (e.g. ineligible pitcher),

bring it immediately to the attention of the opposing

manager. Don't wait until after the fact and protest. THIS IS

NOT THE WAY TO WIN BALL GAMES!!

5.11 (f) The Vice President of the division receiving the

protest will review it with the managers and, if not resolved,

pass it on to the Protest Committee for action. Final

authority for all protests will rest with the Board of Directors.

5.12 FAILING TO RETURN EQUIPMENT OR UNIFORMS

5.12 (a) Any manager failing to return equipment or

uniforms by the end of September will be disqualified as a

manager in the future.

5.13 REPORTING GAME SCORES

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5.13 (a) All game scores and innings pitched per

pitcher must be reported after every game to the respective

divisional Vice President by the manager of the winning

team within 24 hours of completion of the game.

5.14 UMPIRES RESPONSIBILITIES [revised 11/23/92]

5.14 (a) All managers are required to umpire at least

one game during the season, but not in their respective

divisions.

5.14 (b) Umpires will be required to complete an

Umpires slip and have it signed by the winning manager.

These slips will be located in the concession stand at both

locations.

5.15 FIELD PREPARATION

5.15 (a) HOME TEAM MANAGERS are responsible for

lining the diamond, getting the bases before the game,

returning the bases after the game and getting the field

ready to play. Neither team will begin warming up until the

diamond has been raked, lined and is otherwise ready to

play.

5.16 DUGOUT RULES AND LIMITATIONS

5.16 (a) FOR ALL GAMES, the home team will occupy

the first base dugout and the visiting team will occupy the

third base dugout [adopted 3/17/10]. A maximum of four

adults (manager, 2 coaches and 1 scorekeeper) will be

allowed in each dugout during a game. In addition, with the

exception of base coaches, no adults will be allowed outside

of the dugout while the ball is in play. The on-deck cage is

NOT part of the dugout!!

5.17 TIE BALL GAMES IN ALL CAL RIPKEN DIVISIONS [revised

2/17/98)

5.17 (a) A regular season game tied at completion of an

official game shall stand as a tie and not be made-up or

completed. No regular season game will be played beyond

six innings.

5.18 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

5.18 (a) All players must wear protective equipment

(e.g. cups, helmets).

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5.18 (b) STEEL CLEATS ARE ABSOLUTELY

PROHIBITED.

5.18 (c) All catchers must use a catcher’s mitt in AA

and older divisions.

5.19 BULL PEN AREAS - WARMING UP PITCHERS

5.19 (a) The warm up pitchers area within the fenced in

fields and playing area (Bull Pen Area) on all diamonds must

be used in strict adherence to the following rules:

5.19 (b) Any player serving as a catcher must wear a

catcher’s helmet and mask at all times.

5.19 (c) An adult coach may warm up a pitcher in this

area and is not required to wear the catcher’s equipment.

5.20 An ADULT spotter must be placed behind the pitcher. The spotter

shall face the playing field and home plate at all times, to insure protection

for the pitcher and the catcher. The spotter must be a coach unless a

coach is unavailable. If a coach is unavailable, an ADULT from the team

may assume this position. At no time shall a player or other non-adult be

allowed in this area to act as a spotter. There shall only be three

individuals in this area at any one time, that is, the pitcher warming up, the

catcher warming up the pitcher and the spotter.

5.21 BATTER CONFERENCES [adopted 3/17/10]

5.21 (a) At the Triple A, Major 60 and Major 70 levels, a manager or

coach may approach one batter per inning for the purpose of

instruction, strategy, etc.

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6.01 RULES FOR CAL RIPKEN MAJOR 70 AND MAJOR 60

DIVISIONS

6.01 (a) Both Major 70 and Major 60 Divisions will

follow the same rules as outlined in the Babe Ruth Cal

Ripken Rule Book with the following exceptions:

6.01 (a) (1) From the first inning to the last, the

batting order will consist of every team member who

is present for the game and the batting order will not

change during the game unless injury prevents such

occurrence

6.01 (a) (2) Each player present for the game must

play a minimum of three (3) complete defensive

innings. This minimum innings requirement does not

apply if the player is late as a result of attendance at a

school or religious function [revised 3/16/11]. To

insure this happening you may freely substitute after

the first defensive inning you have played. In other

words, you may substitute after the first inning of the

game. To insure that each team member has played

a minimum of three (3) defensive innings, this

obligation MUST be fulfilled by the end of the fifth

inning of play.

6.01 (a) (3) M60 ONLY. During the regular season,

defensive players can be freely substituted throughout

the game. Each player present for the game must

play a minimum of four (4) complete defensive innings

in a six (6) inning game. Additionally, each player

must play two (2) innings in the infield (where the

infield is defined as any of the following positions: P,

C, 1B, 2B, SS, and 3B). In the playoffs, each player

must play three (3) defensive innings by the 5

inning.

6.01 (a) (4) Base stealing of 2nd, 3rd, and home is

allowed. Except in Major 70, stealing 1st base is not

allowed since a dropped third strike is still a strike out

at these levels. You may steal when the pitcher

pitches the ball and it crosses home plate. It is the

umpire’s judgment as to whether the runner left early

or not. You may also steal when the ball is alive and

in play unless the pitcher is on the mound with his foot

on the rubber and the catcher is in position to catch a

ball. Remember, the ball is live unless the umpire

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calls a time out or signifies ball out of play in

accordance with the ground rules.

6.01 (a) (5) MAJOR 60 ONLY - Delayed steals of

home (and only home) are illegal. When the ball is

returned to the pitcher and he/she is on the pitcher's

mound (not necessarily the pitching rubber), a steal of

home cannot be conducted unless the runner is more

than half of the way to home (umpire discretion) when

the pitcher receives the ball. Any attempt of a steal of

home is at the runner’s risk. If the runner is not more

than half of the way to home and is put out at home

on the attempted steal, the runner is out. If the runner

is safe, he/she must return to third base. All plays end

when the pitcher is on the rubber, and the catcher is

in position to receive the next pitch. [adopted

2/27/2012]

6.01 (a) (6) MAJOR 70 ONLY - Major 70 shall play

on a 70’ diamond with a 50’ pitching distance from

rubber to home plate. Leadoffs before the pitch, balks

and dropped third strike now come into play at his

level in accordance with Official Baseball Rules: 7.00

The Runner and 8.00 The Pitcher. Please read these

rules carefully to get a full understanding of their

interpretation and intent. [adopted 1/3/2007]

6.01 (a) (7) MAJOR 70 ONLY - A dropped third

strike will not result in an automatic strike out. In the

event of a dropped third strike, the current Official

Baseball Rule governing this situation will apply.

[adopted 3/10/2000]

6.01 (a) (8) MAJOR 60 ONLY. For games played

on or before May 15

, a five run limit will be applied to

the first two innings of the game to encourage

coaches to develop as many pitchers as possible.

6.01 (a) (9) MAJOR 60 ONLY. Pitchers will be

pitching from a 46-foot mound to home plate. Pitching

limitations are the same as described for local rule

#5.05, with the additional limitation that a player may

only pitch for a maximum of two (2) innings per game.

6.01 (b) Bunting is allowed and encouraged to be

taught at this level.

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6.01 (c) Pitching limitations are the same as described

in Local Rule #5.05. These are also the same pitching rules

for Babe Ruth (0.06). It is highly recommended you develop

as many pitchers as possible.

6.01 (d) A regulation game shall consist of six innings.

In case of darkness, rain or other weather condition

terminating a game prematurely, a game of record will

constitute four innings, or, if the home team has scored more

runs in 3 ½ innings than the visiting team has scored in four

complete innings (official Babe Ruth Rule). A game shall

become a regulation game when the home team scores one

or more runs in the bottom of the fourth inning to tie the

score or to go ahead. The minimum defensive inning Local

Rule [6.01 (a) (2), above] is inapplicable to games

terminated prematurely. A game terminated before it is a

regulation game is "NO GAME".

6.01 (e) If one team is ahead by 15 runs or more at the

end of five innings (4 ½ innings for the home team, 5 innings

for the visiting team), the game will end with the winning

team getting credit for the win. The losing team must have

had five complete at bats. Under no circumstances shall the

game continue to be played.

6.01 (f) All other Babe Ruth and Mathewson McCarthy

playing rules which are not in conflict with the above rules

shall apply to these divisions during the game.

6.01 (g) Note regarding scorekeeping: Instruct

scorekeepers always to use last names in scorebooks. The

scorebook is an official record. Eligibility for tournament play

requires a player’s participation in a minimum number of

games as verified by his team’s scorebook.

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7.01 RULES FOR TRIPLE A (AAA) CAL RIPKEN MINOR DIVISION

[revised 3/8/95, 12/10/03, 3/11/08, 4/25/16]

7.01 (a) Beginning with the 2016 season, the AAA level

is being combined with the M60 level for 9- and 10-year olds.

The information in this section is present for historical

reasons.

7.01 (b) A regulation game shall consist of six innings.

In case of darkness, rain or other weather condition

terminating a game prematurely, a game of record will

constitute four innings, or, if the home team has scored more

runs in 3 ½ innings than the visiting team has scored in four

complete innings (official Babe Ruth Rule). A game shall

become a regulation game when the home team scores one

or more runs in the bottom of the fourth inning to tie the

score or to go ahead. The minimum defensive inning rule

[Rule 7.01 (c) (2), below is inapplicable to games terminated

prematurely. If a game is called before it is a regulation

game it is "NO GAME".

7.01 (c) BATTING ORDER [revised 3/11/08]

7.01 (c) (1) From the first inning to the last, the

batting order will consist of every team member who

is present for the game and the batting order will not

change during the game unless injury prevents such

occurrence. This batting order will be set for the first

game of the season and will remain in place until the

rotation allows each player to bat in the leadoff

position in the manner described below.

7.01 (c) (2) The current game’s lead-off batter will

bat last in the next game, and the player that batted or

should have batted second in the current game shall

be the lead-off batter in the next game. The

remaining players in the rotation shall move up one

position in the batting order for the next game. Here’s

an example of a rotation for a 12 player team:

7.01 (c) (3) Game #1 = B1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,

11, 12; Game #2 = B2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

& then 1; Game #3 = B3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11,12, &

then 1, 2; and so on.

7.01 (c) (4) This rotation shall continue each game

and need not be reset for player absence or injury.

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7.01 (c) (5) After game eight (second half of the

season), the batting order may be changed for those

players that have already batted in the leadoff

position, with the ninth through the last maintaining

their position from the original rotation.

7.01 (c) (6) The new order shall be followed in the

same fashion as the first rotation and shall continue

through the last game of the season.

7.01 (c) (7) The continuation of the batting rotation

described above shall not be required during the AAA

playoffs.

7.01 (d) DEFENSIVE SCHEDULING AND DEFENSE

7.01 (d) (1) For every game, the starting defensive

players must include any players that are not part of

the first nine batters in the batting order for that game.

[revised 3/11/2008]

7.01 (d) (2) During the regular season, defensive

players can be freely substituted throughout the

game. Each player present for the game must play a

minimum of four (4) complete defensive innings in a

six (6) inning game. Additionally, each player must

play two (2) innings in the infield (where the infield is

defined as any of the following positions: P, C, 1B,

2B, SS, and 3B). In the playoffs, each player must

play three (3) defensive innings by the 5

inning.

[revised 2/24/2014]

7.01 (e) Base stealing of 2nd, and 3rd, is allowed after

the third game. There is no stealing of Home Plate since

this is all very new to the players and coaches. THIS

MEANS THAT A RUNNER

7.01 (f) MAY NOT ADVANCE TO HOME UNLESS

FORCED HOME BY A WALK OR IS ADVANCING ON A

BASE HIT. Stealing 1st base is not allowed since a dropped

third strike is still a strike out at these levels. A base runner

may steal when the pitcher pitches the ball and it crosses

home plate. A runner may advance only one base on an

attempted steal, even if there is an over throw or error which

would ordinarily allow the runner to advance an extra base

(A runner is attempting to steal second. The catcher throws

the ball to the outfield fence. The runner remains at second

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base and cannot advance to third. The same applies to a

steal of third). As to whether a runner left base early or not

is an umpire’s judgment. Base stealing will not start until

after the third game of the season so as to give both the

offense and defense the time to adjust to such change.

7.01 (g) Bunting is allowed and encouraged to be

taught at this level. This will commence after the third game

of the season.

7.01 (h) Pitchers will be pitching from a 46 foot mound

to home plate. Pitching limitations are the same as

described in Local Rule #5.05, with the additional limitation

that a player may only pitch for a maximum of two (2) innings

per game.

7.01 (i) There will be a five run rule limit per inning for

the first three innings of play. Also if one team is ahead by

15 runs or more at the end 4 ½ innings for the home team, 5

innings for the visiting team, the game will end with the

winning team getting credit for the win. The losing team

must have had five complete at bats. Under no

circumstances shall the game continue to be played.

7.01 (j) The "Infield Fly Rule" is in effect at the Triple A

level in accordance with the Babe Ruth League, Inc.

Baseball Rules and Regulations & Playing Rules, 2.00, 6.05

(e) and (l), 7.08 (f)

7.01 (k) Playoff matching will be by blind draw rather

than seeding. [added 2/1/04],

7.01 (l) All other Babe Ruth and Mathewson McCarthy

playing rules which are not in conflict with the above rules

shall apply to this division.

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8.01 RULES FOR DOUBLE A (AA) CAL RIPKEN MINORS

8.01 (a) A regulation game shall be six innings in

length. In case of darkness, rain or other weather condition

terminating a game prematurely, a full three innings of play

are required to make the game of record.

8.01 (b) BATTING ORDER [revised 3/11/08]

8.01 (b) (1) From the first inning to the last, the

batting order will consist of every team member who

is present for the game and the batting order will not

change during the game unless injury prevents such

occurrence. This batting order will be set for the first

game of the season and will remain in place until the

rotation allows each player to bat in the leadoff

position in the manner described below.

8.01 (b) (2) The current game’s lead-off batter will

bat last in the next game, and the player that batted or

should have batted second in the current game shall

be the lead-off batter in the next game. The

remaining players in the rotation shall move up one

position in the batting order for the next game. Here’s

an example of a rotation for a 12 player team:

8.01 (b) (3) Game #1 = B1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,

11, 12; Game #2 = B2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

& then 1; Game #3 = B3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11,12, &

then 1, 2; and so on.

8.01 (b) (4) This rotation shall continue each game

and need not be reset for player absence or injury.

8.01 (b) (5) After game eight (second half of the

season), the batting order may be changed for those

players that have already batted in the leadoff

position, with the ninth through the last maintaining

their position from the original rotation.

8.01 (b) (6) The new order shall be followed in the

same fashion as the first rotation and shall continue

through the last game of the season.

8.01 (b) (7) The continuation of the batting rotation

described above shall not be required during the AA

playoffs.

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8.01 (c) DEFENSIVE SCHEDULING AND DEFENSE

8.01 (c) (1) For every game, the starting defensive

players must include any players that are not part of

the first nine batters in the batting order for that game

[revised 3/11/08].

8.01 (c) (2) Each player present for the game must

play a minimum of FOUR (4) complete defensive

innings, including TWO (2) complete innings played at

infield positions. To insure this happening you may

freely substitute after the first defensive inning. This

rule does not apply to games terminated prematurely

due to darkness, rain or other weather condition.

8.01 (d) In the event that the offensive team scores five

runs in any one inning that inning shall be over the instant

the fifth run crosses the plate.

8.02 PITCHING RULES

8.02 (a) Pitching rubber shall be 46 feet from home

plate

8.02 (b) Pitching machines will be placed at 46 feet for

all games. Pitching Machines shall be operated by

managers, coaches or umpires only, never by players.

Managers or coaches will replace pitching machines when

machines are required but not available

8.02 (c) PITCHING MACHINES

8.02 (c) (1) Pitching machines will be used

exclusively to pitch to batters for the first four games

of the season [revised 3/2013].

8.02 (d) PITCHERS

8.02 (d) (1) The pitching machine will be

supplemented by player pitching starting beginning

the fifth game of the season. The fifth game of the

season is defined as after either team (not necessarily

both teams) has played in at least four games.

Starting with the fifth game, the pitching machine will

be used for five innings, followed by the player

pitchers that will pitch for one inning [revised 3/2013].

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8.02 (d) (2) Regular baseball rules will be followed

during the player pitch innings; a batter may strikeout

or be awarded first base on a walk or a hit by pitch.

The 5 run maximum rule is still to be followed during

the player pitch innings.

8.02 (e) RESTRICTIONS [revised 3/5/98]

8.02 (e) (1) There will be no walks when the pitching

machine or a coach is pitching. The batter must

either hit a fair ball or strike out. A batter is allowed a

total of five GOOD pitches (as determined by the

umpire) from the pitching machine. A batter failing to

hit a fair ball after 5 GOOD pitches is out. The umpire

will keep track of this. It is possible for a batter to

strike out and therefore receive fewer than five GOOD

pitches.

8.02 (e) (2) If the pitching machine is inoperable, a

coach will pitch to his team from the rubber and pitch

the ball overhand.

8.02 (e) (3) Only player pitchers may walk a batter

8.02 (e) (4) While managers or coaches or pitching

machines are pitching the player pitcher shall have

one foot on the dirt part of the mound and shall be

either to the right or left of the manager or coach who

is pitching.

8.02 (e) (5) Each batter shall be allowed a maximum

of five GOOD pitches from the machine.

8.02 (e) (6) A player may pitch only two (2) innings

per season. The intent of this rule is to give the

manager more time to develop and work with

pitchers, while also thinking of the safety factor for

these young arms [revised 3/2013].

8.02 (e) (7) The pitching machine is part of the

playing field. A batted ball which hits the pitching

machine shall be ruled a single and the ball dead;

base runners will advance one base. A thrown ball

which hits the pitching machine shall be dead and

base runners will advance to the next base they were

attempting to reach when the ball became dead. A

batted ball that bounces in the air off the machine and

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is caught before touching the ground is not a catch of

a fly ball or line drive. It is a ground ball.

8.02 (e) (8) Cal Ripken Rookie Division (7 to 8-

years-olds): No pitcher is allowed to pitch in more

than two innings per tournament game, with a pitcher

not being permitted to pitch in more than 3

consecutive days/games(including double headers, if

applicable). If a pitcher pitches in three (3)

consecutive days/games (6 innings max), the pitcher

is required a day rest. The 6-inning max would reset

after a day’s rest.

8.02 (e) (9) Tournament Pitching Rules: No pitcher

shall appear in a game as a pitcher for three

consecutive days/games regardless of the pitch

count. Exception 7 to 8-year-old division).

8.02 (f) CARE OF PITCHING MACHINES

8.02 (f) (1) The pitching machines are an expensive

piece of equipment. Proper use and care is required.

Before each game, one of the AA managers must

retrieve the machines from their storage location.

After each game, both managers are responsible to

make sure the pitching machines are returned to the

storage location. The machines cannot be left at the

diamond unless a manager (not a coach or parent) for

the next game is actually at the diamond to take

responsibility for the pitching machine.

8.02 (f) (2) On Saturdays DO NOT assume that a

game will be played after your game. If no manager

is present for a following game, return the machine to

the storage building.

8.02 (f) (3) Immediately report any mechanical

problems to your VP so that necessary repairs can be

made. Any delay may result in equipment being

unavailable for your use.

8.02 (g) Base stealing, bunting, and swinging bunts are

not allowed in Double A.

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8.02 (h) The strike zone includes the space over home

plate from the top of the shoulders to the bottom of the

knees. The width of the strike zone includes the black edges

of the plate plus one ball width.

8.02 (i) All players must wear protective equipment

(e.g. cups, helmets). Helmets must be worn while players

are on deck, batting, running the bases, and coaching a

base. Pitchers must wear a helmet when warming up

between innings. At Royal, an on-deck batter must face the

plate to be aware should a ball be hit in his direction. When

not in use, all helmets MUST be kept in the dugout, NEVER

in the on-deck area.

8.02 (j) Intent Rule: Play stops when the ball...

8.02 (j) (1) With nobody on base and a ball is hit to

an infielder: the play is over when the batter is out or

the batter reaches first base. A player is either safe or

out at first base and cannot advance to second base.

8.02 (j) (2) With nobody on base - the ball is hit to

the outfield, the play stops when the outfielder either

catches the fly ball or when an infielder has control of

the ball, in a controlling position (i.e., possession) in

the infield. Once the infielder has possession of the

ball, any runner who has passed a point half-way

between bases when control has been established,

can continue at risk to the next base only. Should an

infielder try to make a play on a runner that results in

an error, play will end and the runner can only

advance to the base he was approaching. The umpire

will make a judgment call on the position of the runner

and any subsequent overthrow. [revised 2/24/2014]

Coaches should chalk a line half-way between bases

prior to the game.

8.02 (j) (3) With runners on base - when the ball is

hit to an infielder the play stops when the infielder

makes a play to first base or to the base to which the

runners are advancing. Runners may not advance

more than one base on a ground ball in the infield.

8.02 (j) (4) With runners on base - when the ball is

hit to an outfielder the play stops as in 8.02(j)(2) when

the ball is possessed by an infielder in the infield. All

runners may continue to a base if they have passed a

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point half-way between bases. Again, the umpire has

the sole responsibility of determining the position of

the runners once the ball reaches the infield and

subsequent attempted plays are made. In no case will

a player advance on an overthrow made by an

infielder in an attempt to get a runner out. Managers

must understand the intent and should instruct your

players and coaches accordingly..

8.02 (k) The "Infield Fly Rule" does not apply in Double

8.02 (l) If one team is ahead by 15 runs or more at the

end of five complete innings, the game will end with the team

ahead credited with a win. Under no circumstances shall the

game continue to be played.

8.02 (m) The manager and a coach are allowed on the

field during the game for the purpose of giving instructions to

members of the defensive team. Managers and coaches

shall, however, be careful not to interfere with play while the

ball is "live". Instructions shall be limited to periods when the

ball is dead, not during times of "live" play” [revised 3/5/98].

8.02 (n) All other Babe Ruth and Mathewson McCarthy

playing rules which are not in conflict with the above rules

shall apply to these divisions during the game.

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9.01 RULES FOR SINGLE "A" CAL RIPKEN MINORS

9.01 (a) Beginning with the 2016 season, the A level is

being combined with the A level for 7- and 8-year olds. The

information in this section is present for historical reasons.

9.01 (b) The level of play for this Division is primarily

instructional and non-competitive with a greater opportunity

to expand skills development and introduce the rules of the

game to the players at this higher level. The “games” or

sessions are played to give the children a basic

understanding of the object of the game. The length of each

session should be no longer than one and one-half hours.

The actual length of each game should be with mutual

agreement of the team managers and, whenever possible,

decided before the game begins. Managers should consider

factors such as weather conditions, player interest, and the

safety of all involved when arriving at such a decision and

have the freedom to reconsider that initial decision as the

game progresses.

9.01 (c) BATTING ORDER [revised 3/11/08]

9.01 (c) (1) From the first inning to the last, the

batting order will consist of every team member who

is present for the game and the batting order will not

change during the game unless injury prevents such

occurrence. This batting order will be set for the first

game of the season and will remain in place until the

rotation allows each player to bat in the leadoff

position in the manner described below.

9.01 (c) (2) The current game’s lead-off batter will

bat last in the next game, and the player that batted or

should have batted second in the current game shall

be the lead-off batter in the next game. The

remaining players in the rotation shall move up one

position in the batting order for the next game. Here’s

an example of a rotation for a 12 player team:

9.01 (c) (3) Game #1 = B1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,

11, 12; Game #2 = B2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

& then 1; Game #3 = B3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11,12, &

then 1, 2; and so on.

9.01 (c) (4) This rotation shall continue each game

and need not be reset for player absence or injury.

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9.01 (c) (5) After game eight (second half of the

season), the batting order may be changed for those

players that have already batted in the leadoff

position, with the ninth through the last maintaining

their position from the original rotation.

9.01 (c) (6) The new order shall be followed in the

same fashion as the first rotation and shall continue

through the last game of the season.

9.01 (c) (7) The league will provide two umpires for

each Single A game. A volunteer from the team

currently at bat will assist at home plate. His or Her

responsibilities shall be to place the ball on the tee

and remove the tee from the plate area whenever a

runner is advancing to home plate.

9.01 (c) (8) All players must wear protective

equipment (e.g. cups, helmets). Helmets must be

worn while players are on deck, batting, running the

bases, coaching a base, pitching, and playing first

base. When not in use, all helmets MUST be kept in

the dugout, NEVER in the on-deck area.

9.01 (c) (9) Throwing of bats, gloves, or any object

in a fit of anger subjects the player or manager or

coach to ejection from the game.

9.01 (c) (10) In the event the offensive team scores 5

runs in any one inning, that inning shall be over the

instant the 5th run crosses the plate

9.01 (c) (11) The "infield fly rule" does not apply to

Single A.

9.01 (d) DEFENSIVE SCHEDULING AND DEFENSE

9.01 (d) (1) For every game, the starting defensive

players must include any players that are not part of

the first nine batters in the batting order for that game.

[revised 3/11/08].

9.01 (d) (2) Each player present for the game and

duly assigned by roster to a specific team shall play

defense at least FOUR complete innings (except if a

game is terminated before that point in accordance

Local Rule # 9.01 (a) above).

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9.01 (d) (3) The player who occupies the defensive

position of pitcher must stay in contact with the

pitching rubber until the ball is hit.

9.01 (d) (4) All players present at the game will play

at least two innings in the infield. For the purposes of

this rule, infield positions shall be defined as pitcher,

1st base, 2nd base, 3rd base or shortstop. The

player’s infield innings need not be consecutive...

9.01 (d) (5) No player will play the same position for

more than two innings.

9.01 (d) (6) Foul Ball - same as in regular baseball.

9.01 (d) (7) Batters may not bunt, take half swings,

or swinging bunts. If, in the umpire’s judgment, the

batter did not take a full swing, the batter is called

back and a strike is called against him.

9.01 (d) (8) Coaches will be used exclusively to

pitch to batters for the first half of the season. If the

batter fails to hit a fair ball pitched after five GOOD

pitches from the coach, the batting tee will be brought

out, and the player will resume his /her turn at bat with

three additional swings off the tee [revised 3/2013].

9.01 (d) (9) The pitching machine will be used to

pitch to batters for second half of the season. The

second half of the season is defined as after either

team (not necessarily both teams) has played in at

least eight games. If the batter fails to hit a fair ball

pitched for after five GOOD pitches from the pitching

machine, the coach will then pitch, and the player will

resume his /her turn at bat with three additional

GOOD pitches from the coach [revised 3/2013].

9.01 (d) (10) If the batter accidentally throws the bat,

he/she will be given a warning by the chief umpire. If

the batter throws the bat again, he/she shall be

declared out at the end of the play.

9.01 (e) BASE RUNNING

9.01 (e) (1) No base stealing. No leads, but the

runner is not out if he leaves the base accidentally.

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9.01 (e) (2) A base runner MUST SLIDE (or

otherwise attempt to avoid a collision) to avoid a tag

by a defensive player. If a runner intentionally runs

over a defensive player in possession of the ball, HE

IS AUTOMATICALLY OUT OF THE GAME and out at

the base. The player is also subject to suspension

[see Mathewson McCarthy Local Rule # 5.08].

9.01 (e) (3) If a fair ball hits an umpire, manager or

coach, it remains live and play continues.

9.01 (e) (4) When the ball is in the field of play, play

action ends when either (a) a thrown ball from the

outfield reaches the edge of the outfield grass by

either rolling on the ground or by breaking the plane

of the outfield grass if in the air, or (b) a play is made

at a base for the purpose of making an out.

9.01 (e) (5) When a play is made at a base for the

purpose of making an out and no error, which would

normally enable a runner to advance or attempt to

continue play, is made, the chief umpire calls time

and the play ends.

9.01 (e) (6) When a play is made at a base for the

purpose of making an out and an error is made, play

will end. Refer to Local Rule #9.01 (d) (8), for errors

resulting in an overthrown ball into foul territory.

NOTE: The intent of this rule is to keep coaches from

running players.

9.01 (e) (7) When time has been called and the

runner(s) is at least one-half the distance to the next

base, the runner(s) is awarded that base. If in the

chief umpire's observation, the runner(s) has not

attained the required distance, the runner(s) must

return to the base he/she has just left.

9.01 (e) (8) When a fielder throws a ball outside of

the playing field for the purposes of making a play at

base, the ball is dead and all runners advance one

extra base. “Outside the playing field” is defined as

the space in foul territory that is beyond the extended

imaginary line that is formed from edge of the

backstop or dugout.

9.01 (f) REGARDING COACHES [revised 3/5/98]

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9.01 (f) (1) A manager or coach may act as base

coach. If a first or third base coach touches a runner

while the ball is live for the purpose of assisting him,

the runner is out.

9.01 (f) (2) The manager and a coach are allowed

on the field during the game for the purpose of giving

instructions to members of the defensive team.

Managers and coaches shall, however, be careful not

to interfere with play while the ball is "live".

Instructions shall be limited to periods when the ball is

dead, not during times of "live" play. [revised 3/5/98]

9.01 (f) (3) If a player on the field, or the ball, is

deliberately touched by a field instructor during the

time the ball is in play, the following penalty will be

invoked: All runners will be safe and the batter will be

given the number of bases, in the umpire's opinion

that the batter would have attained had the

interference not occurred.

9.01 (f) (4) The chief umpire shall review the rules

involving foul balls [Local Rule #9.01 (c) (2)],

overthrown ball [Local Rule #9.01 (d) (8)], and ending

action of play [Local Rule #9.01 (d) (7)] with the other

umpire and both managers prior to each game.

9.01 (g) All Babe Ruth playing rules and Mathewson

McCarthy Local rules which are not in conflict with these

special rules for Single A shall apply during regulation

games.

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10.

10.01 RULES FOR CAL RIPKEN ROOKIES 2 [revised February 2001,

3/11/08]

10.01 (a) GENERAL

10.01 (b) The purpose of the Rookies 2 is to make T-ball

more interesting for players who played T-ball as five year

olds and to review and build upon the fundamental baseball

skills introduced in Rookies 1. Rookies 2 is an advanced

version of T-ball and is not designed to supplant or duplicate

Single “A”.

10.01 (c) The “games” or sessions are played to give the

children a basic understanding of the object of the game.

The length of each session should be no longer than one

hour. The actual length of each game should be with mutual

agreement of the team managers and, whenever possible,

decided before the game begins. Managers should consider

factors such as weather conditions, player interest, and the

safety of all involved when arriving at such a decision and

have the freedom to reconsider that initial decision as the

game progresses.

10.01 (d) BATTING ORDER [revised 3/11/08]

10.01 (d) (1) From the first inning to the last,

the batting order will consist of every team

member who is present for the game and the

batting order will not change during the game

unless injury prevents such occurrence. This

batting order will be set for the first game of the

season and will remain in place until the rotation

allows each player to bat in the top portion of the

batting order in the manner described below.

10.01 (d) (2) The current game’s lead-off

batter will bat last in the next game, and the player

that batted or should have batted second in the

current game shall be the lead-off batter in the

next game. The remaining players in the rotation

shall move up one position in the batting order for

the next game. Here’s an example of a rotation

for a 12 player team:

10.01 (d) (3) Game #1 = B1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,

9, 10, 11, 12; Game #2 = B2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,

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10, 11, 12 & then 1; Game #3 = B3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,

10, 11,12, & then 1, 2; and so on.

10.01 (d) (4) This rotation shall continue each

game and need not be reset for player absence or

injury.

10.01 (d) (5) After each player on the offensive

team bats once, that ½ inning shall be over. The

last batter of that ½ inning shall be given the

opportunity to “circle” the bases in “home run”

fashion. All offensive players on base at the time

the last player comes to bat shall also have the

opportunity to “score” ahead of the last batter

during that at bat. For safety considerations, all

defensive players shall remain on the field in their

positions until the last batter crosses home plate

[revised 3/11/08].

10.01 (d) (6) For every game, the starting

defensive players must include any players that

are not part of the first nine batters in the batting

order for that game [revised 3/11/08].

10.01 (d) (7) Coaches will pitch to batters for

the entire season. If the batter fails to hit a fair ball

after five GOOD pitches, the batting tee will be

brought out, and the player will resume his /her

turn at bat with three additional swings off the tee.

Coaches on the field to pitch should be careful not

block the “pitcher’s” vision [revised 3/2013].

10.01 (d) (8) A volunteer from the team

currently at bat will assist at home plate. His or

Her responsibilities shall be to place the ball on

the tee and remove the tee from the plate area

whenever a runner is advancing to home plate.

10.01 (d) (9) All players must wear protective

equipment (e.g. cups, helmets). Helmets must be

worn while players are on deck, batting, running

the bases, or playing the pitcher or first base

positions. When not in use, helmets MUST be

kept in the dugout, NEVER in the on-deck area.

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10.01 (d) (10) Throwing of bats, gloves, or any

object in anger subjects the player or manager or

coach to ejection from the game.

10.01 (e) DEFENSIVE SCHEDULING AND DEFENSE

10.01 (e) (1) For every game, the starting

defensive players must include any players that

are not part of the first nine batters in the batting

order for that game [revised 3/11/08).

10.01 (e) (2) Each player present for the game

and duly assigned by roster to a specific team

shall play defense at least FOUR complete innings

(except if a game is terminated before that point in

accordance Local Rule # 10.01above).

10.01 (e) (3) The player who occupies the

defensive position of pitcher must stay in contact

with the pitching rubber until the ball is hit.

10.01 (e) (4) All players present at the game

will play at least two innings in the infield. For the

purposes of this rule, infield positions shall be

defined as pitcher, 1st base, 2nd base, 3rd base

or shortstop. The player’s infield innings need not

be consecutive.

10.01 (e) (5) No player will play the same

position for more than two innings.

10.01 (e) (6) No official score will be kept and

all games will end in a “tie”. There will be no

standings or playoffs. In the event the offensive

team scores 5 runs in any one inning, that inning

shall be over the instant the 5th run crosses the

plate.

10.01 (e) (7) The "infield fly rule" does not

apply.

10.01 (e) (8) One adult volunteer from each

team will perform the umpire duties. The plate

umpire shall be deemed to be the chief umpire.

Volunteer umpires will alternate innings at the

plate.

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10.01 (e) (9) An adult volunteer may stand on

the field near the backstop to retrieve a passed

ball, in order to assist in maintaining the tempo of

the game.

10.01 (e) (10) The player who occupies the

defensive position of pitcher must stay in contact

with the pitching rubber until the ball is hit.

Coaches should be careful not to block the

pitcher's vision while on the field.

10.01 (e) (11) Ten defensive players will be

deployed (four outfielders). Outfielders must be

deployed on the outfield grass.

10.01 (e) (12) Foul Ball - Same as in regular

baseball except that if, IN THE JUDGMENT OF

THE HOME PLATE UMPIRE, the ball will not

travel 30 feet in fair territory from home plate, it will

be called foul. An arc 30 feet from home plate

shall be drawn from the first base line to the third

base line. (Umpires should call the play as soon

as practical without waiting for the ball to stop).

10.01 (e) (13) Batters may not bunt, take half

swings, or swinging bunts. If, in the umpire’s

judgment, the batter did not take a full swing, the

batter is called back to try again and attempt a full

swing.

10.01 (e) (14) As this a learning environment,

the batter will be provided with the number of

swing attempts needed to successfully hit a fair

ball [revised 2/5/09].

10.01 (e) (15) After SIX games, managers or

coaches must pitch (over hand, preferably from

one knee, and from approximately six feet in front

of the pitching rubber) to the batter. If the batter

fails to hit the ball after three GOOD pitches, the

batting tee will be brought back and the player will

successfully complete his/her turn at bat with

swings off the tee.

10.01 (e) (16) Managers and coaches must

make sure that the catcher stands clear of the

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batter in order to avoid being accidentally struck

by the batter.

10.01 (f) BASE RUNNING

10.01 (f) (1) Runners may only advance one base at

a time. No extra base hits are allowed. No base

stealing. No leads, but the runner is not out if he

leaves the base accidentally.

10.01 (f) (2) An offensive player MUST SLIDE (or

otherwise attempt to avoid a collision) to avoid a tag

by a defensive player. If a runner intentionally runs

over a defensive ball player with the ball, HE IS

AUTOMATICALLY OUT OF THE GAME and out at

the base. The player is also subject to suspension

[see Mathewson McCarthy Local Rule # 5.08].

10.01 (f) (3) If a fair ball hits an umpire, manager or

coach, it remains live and play continues.

10.01 (f) (4) When the ball is in the field of play, play

action ends when either (a) a thrown ball from the

outfield reaches the edge of the outfield grass by

either rolling on the ground or by breaking the plane

of the outfield grass if in the air, or (b) a play is made

at a base for the purpose of making an out.

10.01 (f) (5) When a play is made at a base for the

purpose of making an out and no error, which would

normally enable a runner to advance or attempt to

continue play, is made, the chief umpire calls time

and the play ends.

10.01 (f) (6) When a play is made at a base for the

purpose of making an out and an error is made, play

will end.

10.01 (f) (7) When time has been called and the

runner(s) is at least one-half the distance to the next

base, the runner(s) is awarded that base. If in the

chief umpire's observation, the runner(s) has not

attained the required distance, the runner(s) must

return to the base he/she has just left.

10.01 (f) (8) Overthrown ball into foul territory: More

than ten feet (imaginary line from edge of the

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backstop or dugout) all runners advance one extra

base. NOTE: The intent of all of these rules are to

keep coaches from running players at the expense of

very young, inexperienced defensive players whose

ability to make a play for an out is limited.

10.01 (g) REGARDING COACHES

10.01 (g) (1) A manager or coach may act as base

coach. If a first or third base coach touches a runner

while the ball is live for the purpose of assisting him,

the runner is out.

10.01 (g) (2) The manager and/or coaches (a

maximum of two) are allowed on the field during the

game for the purpose of giving instructions to

members of the defensive team. Managers and

coaches shall, however, be careful not to interfere

with play while the ball is "live".

10.01 (g) (3) Instructions shall be limited to periods

when the ball is dead, not during times of "live" play.

[revised 3/5/98]

10.01 (g) (4) If a player on the field, or the ball, is

deliberately touched by a field instructor during the

time the ball is in play, the following penalty will be

invoked: All runners will be safe and the batter will be

given two bases.

10.01 (h) The managers shall review the rules with the

volunteer umpires prior to each game.

10.01 (i) All Babe Ruth playing rules and Mathewson

McCarthy Local rules which are not in conflict with these

special rules shall apply during regulation games.

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11.

11.01 RULES FOR CAL RIPKEN ROOKIES 1 (Modified 2/2001 and

3/11/08)

11.01 (a) Cal Ripken Rookies 1 is for five year olds.

Although strictly instructional and non-competitive, “games”

are played to give the children a basic understanding of the

object of the game. The length of each session should be

no longer than one hour. The actual length of each game

should be with mutual agreement of the team managers and,

whenever possible, decided before the game begins.

Managers should consider factors such as weather

conditions, player interest, and the safety of all involved

when arriving at such a decision and have the freedom to

reconsider that initial decision as the game progresses.

11.01 (b) BATTING ORDER [revised 3/11/08]

11.01 (b) (1) From the first inning to the last, the

batting order will consist of every team member who

is present for the game and the batting order will not

change during the game unless injury prevents such

occurrence. This batting order will be set for the first

game of the season and will remain in place until the

rotation allows each player to bat in the top portion of

the batting order in the manner described below.

11.01 (b) (2) The current game’s lead-off batter will

bat last in the next game, and the player that batted or

should have batted second in the current game shall

be the lead-off batter in the next game. The

remaining players in the rotation shall move up one

position in the batting order for the next game. Here’s

an example of a rotation for a 12 player team:

11.01 (b) (3) Game #1 = B1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,

11, 12; Game #2 = B2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

& then 1; Game #3 = B3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11,12, &

then 1, 2; and so on.

11.01 (b) (4) This rotation shall continue each game

and need not be reset for player absence or injury.

11.01 (b) (5) After each player on the offensive team

bats once, that ½ inning shall be over. The last batter

of that ½ inning shall be given the opportunity to

“circle” the bases in “home run” fashion. All offensive

players on base when the last player comes to bat

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shall also have the opportunity to “score” ahead of the

last batter during that at bat. For safety

considerations, all defensive players shall remain on

the field in their positions until the last batter crosses

home plate [revised 3/11/08].

11.01 (c) The Rookie 1 game sessions should be treated

as an instructional environment designed to teach the

fundamental skills highlighted below:

11.01 (c) (1) Fielding - Objectives are to instruct

basic proper use of glove with emphasis on use of

both hands, getting in front of the ball, hand and body

positions for catching balls in the air and on the

ground, and the turn, cock, step and throw of

throwing overhand.

11.01 (c) (2) Hitting - Objectives are to instruct in

basic fundamentals of hitting: wearing of helmet,

proper stance, proper grasp of bat, ready and loaded

hand positions, stride, eye on ball, level swing, and

follow through.

11.01 (c) (3) The batting tee will be used exclusively

for the first half of the season. Coaches will pitch to

batters thereafter. The second half of the season is

defined as after either team (not necessarily both

teams) has played in at least six games. If the batter

fails to hit a fair ball after five GOOD pitches, the

batting tee will be brought out, and the player will

resume his/her turn at bat with three additional swings

off the tee. Coaches on the field to pitch should be

careful not block the “pitcher’s” vision [revised

3/2013].

11.01 (c) (4) Running - Objectives are to instruct in

proper dropping of the bat (not throwing), running thru

first base on coach’s command, turning at first base

on coach’s command, ready stance at the base, and

listening or watching the coach for direction.

11.01 (c) (5) Instruction is reinforced through

coaches stationed in the field during play to direct and

instruct players. All games result in ties.

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12.

12.01 Prior to each game the plate umpire will confer with the base

umpire(s) and managers of both teams to review the ground rules in effect

for the game and to establish any additional temporary ground rules as

needed to ensure the safety of the players.

12.02 For all games, the Home team will occupy the Third Base Dugout

and the Visiting team will occupy the First Base Dugout.

12.03 The Out-of-Play boundaries are defined as follows:

12.03 (a) Wehrle 1, 2, 3 and Royal 1 - outside of the

fence surrounding the field

12.03 (b) Royal 2 and 4 - outside any existing fences

and beyond the imaginary line starting from the front of the

dugout fence and running parallel to each foul line towards

the outfield.

12.03 (c) Royal 3 - outside any existing fences and

beyond the imaginary line starting at the edge of the

backstop and running parallel towards the outfield.

12.03 (d) All batted or thrown balls within the playing

boundaries, unless jammed in or under fences, backstops,

or dugout screens, are playable and runners may advance at

their own risk.

12.03 (e) Balls leaving the playing boundaries - bases

awarded as follows:

12.03 (e) (1) Ball hit on the fly out of the park in fair

territory - Home Run

12.03 (e) (2) A fair batted ball leaving the playing

boundaries on a bounce - 2 bases for all runners.

12.03 (e) (3) A ball throw by a fielder leaving the

playing boundaries - the ball is "dead" and runners

will advance two bases from the point they were at, as

determined by the umpire, when the ball left the

thrower's hand. This is a judgment call by the umpire.

A wild pitch or passed ball lodging in the backstop -

base runners receive one base.

12.03 (f) All Babe Ruth playing rules and Mathewson

McCarthy Local rules which are not in conflict with these

special rules shall apply during regulation games.

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13.

13.01 (a) All-Star games are played at the Double A,

Triple A and Majors levels. The following format will apply

for all All-Star games:

13.01 (b) Game Length:

13.01 (b) (1) For all levels = seven innings

13.01 (c) Minimum playing time per player

13.01 (d) For All Levels = Four innings

13.01 (e) Pitching limit:

13.01 (f) For All Levels = Two innings per pitcher

(pitching machines may be used in “AA”)

13.01 (g) Free Substitution

13.01 (g) (1) Free substitution is permitted at all

levels

13.01 (h) Batting

13.01 (h) (1) The batting order will consist of each

player present for the game and will remain the same

throughout the game.

13.01 (i) Ties will not be broken. The manager will be

the manager of the first place team from each division as of

the cut off date. He or she will be assisted by the managers

of all the other teams in the division. The game will be

umpired by a crew appointed by the vice-president of each

level after consultation with the chief umpire. Umpires will

rotate in their assignments during the game. The Major All-

Star game will be umpired by an adult or senior crew.

13.01 (j) All other applicable rules as listed in the

Managers book and local league rules will apply.

13.01 (k) A NOTE ABOUT ALL-STAR SELECTION

13.01 (k) (1) Selections may be made by whatever

method a manager may elect. However, managers

are cautioned that few matters elicit more hurt

feelings than all-star selections. All managers should,

therefore, develop a sound, defensible basis for

selection. Statistics such as batting averages, pitching

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records, fielding, etc. can serve as an objective basis

for your selections. There are some advocates of a

team vote for all-stars. This method may draw too

much attention to all-star selection, turn it into a

popularity contest, and only aggravate matters. If a

manager chooses to use the voting method, perhaps

the vote could be weighted with player voting counting

for some percentage of the criteria. Whatever method

is chosen, it should be kept in mind that all players

are all stars to you and to their parents. The

announcement of all-stars should be handled with

care and sensitivity. Managers may also consider

discretely informing each selected player and his/her

parents outside the presence of the team.

13.01 (k) (2) If a player is selected as an all-star but

cannot participate because of injury, sickness, or

absence he or she cannot be replaced by another

player. He or she will receive an all-star trophy, and if

the condition permits, may sit in the dugout with the

team.

13.02 STANDINGS AND PLAYOFF SEEDINGS (MAJORS ONLY)

[revised 2/1/04)

13.02 (a) Regular season standings shall be kept and

posted weekly on the basis of win-loss-tie records. Two

points will be awarded for a win and one point for a tie. For

the purpose of determining playoff seeding, ties in the

standings shall be broken in the following order of

preference:

13.02 (a) (1) Head to head competition will be the

first tiebreaker

13.02 (a) (2) Division record (if applicable) will be the

second tiebreaker

13.02 (a) (3) Total number of wins

13.02 (a) (4) The lowest number of runs allowed will

be the next tiebreaker.

13.02 (a) (5) If a tie still remains at this stage, there

will be a coin toss to determine seeding.

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13.02 (a) (6) These rules shall apply in two, three,

four team, etc. deadlock situations and will be

determined by the Divisional VP in consultation with

the Executive VP-Cal Ripken unless a conflict-of-

interest could be involved. Results of tiebreakers will

be final and shall not be appealable.

13.03 PLAYOFF RULES

13.03 (a) For all levels involved in playoffs at the end of

the regular season the rules for each level will be the same

as during the regular season with the following exceptions:

13.03 (a) (1) All teams that participated in the regular

season of play are eligible to play in the playoffs in

their respective divisions.

13.03 (a) (2) All individual levels will participate in a

double elimination tournament to determine the

playoff champion. Except in Triple A, seeding in the

playoffs is determined by the position teams finished

overall during the regular season. Triple A matching is

by blind draw. [revised 12/10/03]

13.03 (a) (3) In the first round of playoffs only, the

home team is determined by the position finished in

during the regular season. For example: If there are

two divisions in your level of 4 teams in each division,

your seeding is determined by how you finish overall

among the 8 teams. If 2nd place is playing 7th place,

the 2nd place team is the home team and so forth.

After the first round and for the remainder of the

playoffs, home team will be determined by a coin flip,

which shall occur at least fifteen minutes prior to

game time [revised 3/17/10]. If a team had a bye in

the first round, the team with the bye will be the home

team in its first game.

13.03 (a) (4) PITCHING LIMITATIONS - Unlike the

regular season, the pitching week is not in effect. The

Babe Ruth Cal Ripken Tournament rule will be in

effect - A PITCHER MAY PITCH A TOTAL OF NO

MORE THAN SIX (6) INNINGS OVER TWO

CONSECUTIVE GAMES. For example, if a pitcher

pitches 4 innings in game one, he/she is only allowed

to pitch 2 innings in the second game. Also if a

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pitcher pitches a single pitch in any inning, that

constitutes an inning pitched.

13.03 (a) (5) Games must be played to conclusion.

This means six (6) full innings must be played.

Therefore games suspended due to weather,

darkness, or ties shall be completed. The only

exception being the 15 run rule limit (mercy rule). If

the home team is ahead after regulation play, 3 ½

innings, by 15 runs or more or the visiting team is

ahead by fifteen runs after 4 innings, the game will

become official and conclude at that point.

13.03 (a) (6) PROTESTS - Any protest of a playoff

game must be submitted immediately after the game

in writing to the protest committee. Remember,

judgment calls by the umpire will not be considered

for protests. Only the playoff rules, league rules, and

Babe Ruth Rules that apply to your division will be the

basis for protests. Final decisions regarding protests

will be made prior to the start of your next scheduled

game

13.03 (a) (7) EVALUATIONS – A manager must

submit player evaluations before the playoffs begin, or

the team will not be allowed to play in the playoffs

[adopted 1/3/2007].

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14.

14.01 To meet the desires of all players and families, Mathewson

McCarthy is committed to offering both league and tournament play

opportunities. In resolving conflicts between league and tournament

activities it is the policy of the league that league officers, managers,

players and parents accord league activities -- games, practices and

meetings -- priority over like tournament activities. Priority shall require

that players attend league activities over simultaneously scheduled like

tournament activities. Effort should be made to avoid such conflicts

including making reasonable adjustments in league scheduling to

accommodate tournament schedules.

14.02 At each level of play, except Rookies and Single “A”, players are

selected to represent Mathewson McCarthy in post-season tournaments.

Player selection is based on a player’s ability as demonstrated in try-outs.

While playing ability is the major consideration, sportsmanship, conduct,

attitude, and ability to get along with others are traits considered when

selecting tournament players. The selection process for regular season

all-stars has no bearing whatsoever on post season tournaments.

14.03 All tournament teams participate in the Clarence Sunday league, or

suitable alternative as approved by the Board of Directors. Teams also

participate in Babe Ruth National Tournament and in Mathewson

McCarthy sponsored invitational tournaments. The Babe Ruth National

Tournament (age divisions 10, 12, 13, 14 and 15) begins the last week of

June or first week of July with the District Tournament (played in the

Buffalo area), followed at two week intervals by state, regional, and,

finally, national (World Series) championship tournaments. Progression

beyond the district level may involve extensive travel. Housing and

transportation are the parents’ responsibilities.

14.04 Tournament team player fees cover the league’s cost of

participation in the Clarence Sunday League, the Babe Ruth National

Tournament, and up to three invitational tournaments. A Mathewson

McCarthy sponsored invitational tournament will be counted against this

three. Team managers may select invitational tournaments to enter from

a list provided by the league’s Tournament Director, subject to approval of

the Tournament Director and Board of Directors. Teams wishing to

participate in more than three invitational tournaments may do so with

permission of the Board of Directors and provided that all costs are paid

by the team.

14.05 Tournament team participation involves considerable practice and

playing time in addition to regular league play. This being so, tournament

team players and parents must make the necessary commitment to the

team. Depending on success in district and state tournaments, a team

may possibly continue to play through much of August. In the past,

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Mathewson McCarthy tournament teams have advanced to regional finals

in Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

14.06 TOURNAMENT MANAGERS / PLAYERS SELECTION

PROCEDURES [approved 6/1/89; revised 2/2001]

14.06 (a) TEAMS

14.06 (a) (1) When possible, MMBRB will field the

following tournament teams:

 Three Senior Teams (13, 14, and 15)

 Two 12 year old and under teams

 One 10 and under team

 One 9 and under team

 One 8 and under team

14.06 (a) (2) If player interest warrants, MMBRB will

attempt to field two tournament teams at each level.

14.06 (b) MANAGERS

14.06 (b) (1) NOMINATING COMMITTEE

 Cal Ripken DIVISION:

League President, Executive Vice President,

Tournament Director and respective Divisional Vice

President.

 SENIOR DIVISION:

 League President, Executive Vice President of

Senior Division, Tournament Director and respective

Divisional Vice President.

14.06 (c) PROCEDURES FOR NOMINATIONS

14.06 (c) (1) Respective Divisional Vice President will

gather a list of Managers and Coaches who have

requested to be considered by the Nominating

Committee for the position of Tournament Team

Manager. The only document that will be considered

is the applicant’s written application. All applications

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should include a statement of all relevant experience

both within and outside the league.

14.06 (c) (2) The Nominating committee will then

meet with each applicant to decide which Applicant

and/or Applicants the committee will submit to the

Board of Directors for final approval. The nominating

committee will also submit to the Board a list of all

managers and coaches who have requested

consideration.

14.06 (d) CRITERIA FOR MANAGERS SELECTION

14.06 (d) (1) Selection of managers for teams

participating in Babe Ruth National Tournaments will

be made in accordance with Babe Ruth Rules. The

manager selected will, in turn, select two (2) coaches.

Both manager and coaches must be officially rostered

as managers or coaches of Mathewson McCarthy

league teams [see Rule 5.09 in Cal Ripken Rule Book

and page BR5 of your official Baseball Rule book].

14.06 (d) (2) Managers must be fully committed to

fulfill the manager’s obligations to hold sufficient

practices, follow all applicable tournament rules and

regulations, insure required documentation is

provided, and finish all tournaments to conclusion.

The manager must be aware that he may be required

to play out of town for possibly days at a time, thus

losing time from work for which he will not be

compensated by the league. Reimbursement will only

be made for those expenses specified in the league’s

tournament expense guide.

14.06 (d) (3) Manager selection will occur in January

or February preceding the regular season so that all

tournament managers will be available to attend the

organizational meetings of the Clarence Sunday

League.

14.06 (e) QUALIFICATIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

14.06 (e) (1) Managers must have a good knowledge

of the game and be able to fulfill the foregoing

responsibilities. In addition, managers must have

demonstrated proper conduct both on and off the field

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and the ability to work with players, coaches, officials

and parents.

14.06 (e) (2) The Manager is also responsible for all

coaches and players both on and off the field.

14.06 (e) (3) Managers must strictly abide by all

league and Babe Ruth rules and policies. In addition,

the manager must be prepared to commit to being

available for all tournaments.

14.06 (e) (4) A manager shall commit to be available

to manage all his team’s tournament games.

14.06 (e) (5) The manager is responsible for all

equipment and uniforms issued to the team and for

return of those items, in good condition, promptly

upon completion of the tournament season.

14.06 (e) (6) A manager must assist the Tournament

Director in running any Mathewson McCarthy

sponsored invitational tournaments at his age level.

Additionally, the manager is required to coordinate

performance of field maintenance duties by player

parents.

14.06 (e) (7) The team composition rule will allow one

(1) manager and three (3) coaches per team for all

Divisions of Babe Ruth League, Inc., For tournament

play - should a team advance to a World Series, the

3rd coach will be responsible for their own travel and

lodging (remember a tournament manager or coach

must be selected from the league or division in which

they manage or coach).

14.07 TOURNAMENT TEAM TRYOUTS, ORGANIZATION AND

CONDUCT

14.07 (a) In scheduling and conducting tryouts and

selecting players, tournament managers shall:

14.07 (a) (1) Schedule at least two (2) try-outs and

post the time and location of the try-outs at both

Wehrle and Royal Parkway. Teams attending the

Babe Ruth National Tournaments will have priority on

any players at their respective age levels.

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14.07 (a) (2) Give managers of all league teams with

eligible players written notice of the times and places

of each try-out. This can be done by putting the notice

in the Wehrle Drive mail slots.

14.07 (a) (3) Select coaches to help conduct the

tryouts and evaluate the players.

14.07 (a) (4) Prior to starting the first tryout, assemble

parents and players and inform them of the

commitment involved in playing tournament baseball,

including dates of tournaments, and verify player

availability for all tournaments which the team will

enter; also inform them of the criteria which will be

used to select players including conduct and

sportsmanship.

14.07 (a) (5) conduct the tryouts with the goal of

selecting the best possible team to represent

Mathewson McCarthy, considering not only playing

ability but also the personal qualities of the players.

14.07 (a) (6) meet with the coaches who assisted at

the tryout to evaluate player abilities and make player

selections; a team participating in a Babe Ruth

National Tournament shall have priority in player

selection over any other tournament team for which a

player is eligible.

14.07 (a) (7) after selecting the team, submit a

complete roster to the Tournament Director and

appropriate divisional Vice President and post the

roster on the bulletin board next to the snack bar;

managers may inform players not selected in any

manner but, as this is a sensitive issue, care and

discretion are in order.

14.07 (b) Up until one week prior to the district

tournament, in the event of conflict between league and

tournament team practices, a tournament team player must,

without exception, attend the league practice to conclusion.

Tournament practices may be held prior to league games,

but players must be released in time to arrive on time for

their league game warm-ups. Practices held prior to league

games shall be limited to skills development -- no

conditioning, base-running or other stamina taxing activities

which might result in players being unable to perform to the

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best of their ability in the game. All tournament teams will

be given one assigned practice time per week-not to conflict

with league play. League teams will not schedule practices

during this time.

14.07 (c) Additional players may be added to the roster

following the tryouts if deemed warranted by the tournament

manager and approved by the division vice president. An

underage player not named to the ORIGINAL team roster

may not be added (for either practices or games) until

following such player’s team’s commitment to the Babe Ruth

National Tournaments except on an interim, emergency

basis where the older team can field fewer than 9 players for

a scheduled game. When possible, the younger player

playing the needed position should be called up and not the

same player time after time. Roster spots MAY NOT be kept

open in anticipation of calling up younger players when they

become available.

14.08 CLARENCE TRAVEL LEAGUE

14.08 (a) Policies for Clarence Sunday League

14.08 (a) (1) Each manager must attend the

organizational meeting of the Clarence Sunday

League and coordinate his team’s participation. Prior

to the Clarence winter meeting, managers will obtain

from the League Scheduler a list of Sundays when

Clarence league home games may be scheduled.

Managers will inform the league that all Mathewson

McCarthy home games must be scheduled no earlier

than 4:00 PM (3:00 PM for Doubleheaders) and will

be moved to a later start time or cancelled when

Mathewson McCarthy league games require.

Managers must also request that all away games be

scheduled with a late afternoon or evening start time

with the warning that earlier scheduled games run the

risk of cancellation due to league make up games. All

diamonds will be scheduled for 6:00 PM Clarence

home games on All-Star Sunday (usually Sunday

after Father’s Day) to allow time for the all-star games

and avoid travel that Sunday

14.08 (a) (2) Tournament players with an earlier

league game must arrive on time for and play that

game to conclusion to be eligible to play in a later

Clarence game. When the league game is later,

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players who play in the earlier Clarence game must

arrive on time for and play the league game to

conclusion. A player who has good cause for arriving

late to or missing the league game, as confirmed in a

note from a parent, may be excused by his league

manager and thereby be eligible to play in the later

Clarence game or suffer no sanction for being late to

or missing the later league game. Managers may not

permit a player to leave a league game early to attend

a Clarence game.

14.08 (a) (3) League managers shall permit a player

to miss, or to leave early, a league practice so the

player may attend a tournament tryout or play in a

Clarence league game scheduled at the same time.

14.08 (a) (4) Tournament team managers shall

observe the following pitching limitations for all

Clarence league games:

 All ages - - 2 innings per day

 Although 2 innings are permitted for players,

tournament managers are strongly encouraged to

limit pitchers to one inning and to keep pitch counts

low. Tournament managers shall report their pitchers

and innings pitched to each pitcher’s divisional VP

after each Clarence game.

 Tournament managers shall coordinate the use

of pitchers with each pitcher’s league manager.

Tournament managers shall make themselves aware

of the number of innings the pitchers they intend to

use have pitched on Saturday and what the league

managers’ plans are for using those pitchers in the

coming week. Tournament managers must give all

deference to the league managers and their plans. In

the use of pitchers, tournament managers will not be

bound, but should be guided, by the league’s weekly

pitching limitations.

14.09 TOURNAMENT PLAYERS

14.09 (a) TRYOUTS

14.09 (a) (1) All players will be required to attend a

scheduled tryout conducted by their respective

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tournament team manager. Open tryouts will be

scheduled prior to the start of the regular season. If

unable to attend these tryouts, players may contact

the team manager and request an opportunity to

tryout.

14.09 (a) (2) When two tournament teams will be

fielded at any level, players are required to attend the

tryouts for the “A” team. “B” team players will then be

selected from the remaining players attending that

tryout. A player may not voluntarily “play down” on a

“B” team if the “A” team manager has selected that

player for the “A” team. If a player refuses to attend a

tryout sponsored by the “A” team, such player shall be

ineligible to play for the “B” team. The “A” team will

have priority on all eligible player selections at all

levels.

14.09 (a) (3) Players must attend the age appropriate

tryout. However, 14 year old players may attend the

15U tryouts if no 14U team will be participating in the

Babe Ruth National Tournament. Players will not be

allowed to tryout for tournament teams above their

level of league play unless age appropriate. For

example, a 12 year old player in Major 60 is eligible to

try out for the 12U team, but a 10 year old player in

Major 60 is not unless no 10U tournament team is

being fielded. By the same token, a 10 year old

player in AAA may try out for the 10U team despite

the fact he is not rostered in Major 60.

14.09 (a) (4) Players 9 and under may attend the

tryout appropriate to either their level of league play or

age.

14.09 (b) RESPONSIBILITIES

14.09 (b) (1) Players must agree to commit for the

entire tournament season including the Clarence

league unless first notifying the manager of any

circumstances that would prevent this. Players WILL

NOT be prevented from participating due to

scheduled vacations, etc. Any special circumstances,

e.g. a player participating in just the Babe Ruth

National Tournament due to outside commitments,

must be approved by both the team manager and

division VP prior to the player’s participation.

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14.09 (b) (2) Players on teams participating in the

Babe Ruth National Tournament may not play or

practice with another Mathewson McCarthy

tournament team until their team has completed

participation in the Babe Ruth National Tournament

except when called upon in an emergency.

14.09 (c) FEES

14.09 (c) (1) Every player selected for any Babe Ruth

tournament team is required to pay a non-refundable

fee. No player shall be permitted to play until the fee

is paid. Tournament mangers are required to submit

player fees to the Tournament Director or Treasurer

prior to the team’s first game.

14.09 (c) (2) Tournament team player fees will be set

annually by the Board of Directors.

14.09 (c) (3) It is highly recommended that the team

manger appoint a team representative to handle the

collecting of the team fees and team paperwork and

as a lead person to handle the team’s responsibilities

during Mathewson McCarthy’s invitational

tournament.

14.09 (c) (4) A team will not be allowed to enter a

tournament until all team members have paid their fee

[adopted 1/17/2007].

15. BOARD MEMBERS

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15.

2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MATHEWSON MCCARTHY BASEBALL, INC.

PRESIDENT

Tom Unger

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT - Cal Ripken Division

Greg Croll

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT - Seniors Division

Chris DelRegno

TREASURER

Pat Greeley (asst by Neil Block)

SECRETARY

Matt Smith

V.P. Cal Ripken - Major 70

Bill Nosky

V.P. Cal Ripken - Major 60

Matt Smith

V.P. Cal Ripken – AA

Dave Johnson

V.P. Cal Ripken – Rookies

John Bland

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DIRECTORS

Three years

Chuck Huber

John Bland

Two years

Pat Greeley

John Frank

One year

Paul Vallone

Board Appointments

John Benns

Neil Block

Kevin Clauser

Chris Delregno

Matt Smith

Tom Unger

Tim Wilks

Past Presidents

Rich Galmarini

Tony Woods

Tim Stives

Bill McDermott

Director Emeritus

Larry Bordonaro

Wayne Freid

Tom Fronckowiak

Dick Gallagher

Tim Kane

Mike Yageric

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APPENDIX

A-1

MAP AND VIEW OF THE WEHRLE BASEBALL COMPLEX

APPENDIX

A-2

MAP AND VIEW OF THE ROYAL BASEBALL COMPLEX

APPENDIX

A-3

THE COACHES BOX

By: F.B. (Fastball) McCall

MMB FORMS

Rev. 2014

MATHEWSON McCARTHY BASEBALL, INC.

Town of Amherst

League President: Rich Galmarini

TOURNAMENT MANAGER APPLICATION

NAME:

TEAM APPLYING FOR:

YEARS WITH OUR LEAGUE

EXPERIENCE

POSITION

TEAM

LEVEL

YEAR

(Mgr./Coach)

10.

EXPERIENCE COACHING IN OTHER LEAGUES AND SPORTS POSITION

LEAGUE

SPORT

YEAR

(Mgr./Coach)

Do you have certification in coaching______, first aid _______, and CPR ________?

If you are not selected as manager, would you be willing to serve the team in another capacity (Coach,

Scorekeeper, Business Manager)? ____________

ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND (Use separate sheet if needed)

________________________________________________________________________________________

MMB FORMS

MATHEWSON McCARTHY

_______U (_______)

2014 PARENT / PLAYER CONTRACT

This AGREEMENT of PARTNERSHIP is made as of _____________ by and between the undersigned

Partners. The rules, philosophies, and expectations, (Team level and name) will operate under are outlined

in the following paragraphs. Please read through closely, as we want you to be fully aware of what is

expected of our players, parents and coaches.

A. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS:

Player Fees: Each player (parent) is responsible for 50% of the fee in the amount of $ __________________

on _________________, and for the remaining 50% of the fee $________________ on _______________

for full payment of $________________. Player fees cover the expense of tournaments (district and some

invitationals depending on their cost), uniforms, balls, umpires, and training facilities. However, additional

costs may occur for other training.

B. TEAM PHILOSOPHY:

Our aim is to develop players on and off the field. Coaches will, at all times, have the safety and general well-

being of the players in mind.

C. PARENTAL PARTICIPATION:

Parents are encouraged to attend practices and games.

1. We insist that coaches, parents, relatives, and friends attending the games do not abuse coaches,

parents, or players on either team, or umpires in any way.

2. During games, family and friends are respectfully asked to remain away from the dugouts unless

asked by the coaches or there is an emergency.

3. While we encourage you to cheer as much as possible, please refrain from shouting instructions or

positioning to any of the players.

D. PLAYING TIME

The Coaches will determine the best playing positions for each player. In practice players will learn many of

the positions but in games players will play the positions where they and the team will be most successful. All

players will not play the same amount of time. This philosophy is endorsed by MMBRB.

AGE LEVEL

TEAM COLOR

PARTIAL FEE AMOUNT

REMAINING FEE AMOUNT

FULL FEE AMOUNT

DATE

MMB FORMS

E. PLAYERS – Rules and Expectations

1. Players are not allowed to argue with coaches, parents or umpires for any reason.

2. Foul language and profanity are not tolerated at any time.

3. Self-indulgence by players, such as hanging one’s head after an error or mental mistake, pouting

over personal failure, or throwing of equipment will have no place on the team.

4. Players will arrive 30 minutes before game time and 5 minutes before practice. Missed games and

practices must be communicated to the head coach before the event (at least one week notice for

tournaments).

5. Any player missing any part of the uniform will not be allowed to participate in practice or a game.

6. I understand the dates of the Cal Ripken Tournaments are: Districts ____________________,

States ______________________, Mid Atlantic Regionals ______________________ and World

Series ______________________.

F. ENFORCEMENT OF RULES AND VIOLATIONS.

The rules and expectations listed herein are in place to ensure the quality development of our team and the

individual player. Any player or parent violating any of these rules or expectations will have consequences

voted on by the coaching staff. If necessary, the Tournament Committee of MMBRB may have to be notified

for further action, which could result in removal from the team.

The coaches are not perfect and will make mistakes. If at any time anyone has any questions, ideas,

or concerns, please feel free to talk to the manager at your convenience. Issues should always first

be tried to be resolved with the head coach.

PARENT / PLAYER CONTRACT SIGNATURE FORM

Please fill in and sign below.

_______________________________ hereby accepts the foregoing contract, and all terms and conditions.

_____________________________________________ _____________________________

Player Signature Date

_____________________________________________ _____________________________

Parent Signature Date

MEDIA CONSENT

I do/do not (please circle one) give consent for the above named player to have his image displayed on the

team and/or organization website or other promotional media used by the organization.

_____________________________________________ _____________________________

Parent Signature Date

DATES

PRINT PLAYER NAME

MMB FORMS

Year: 2014 MATHEWSON McCARTHY PLAYER RATING FORM

Name: __________________________ Playing Age: ______ Level  3A  M60  M70

 S-Frontier  S-Summit

Team: ________________ Team’s Record: _________ Manager’s Name:___________________

Player's Ranking on this Team (1 to 13) Recommended level next season

_________

Bats:  Right  Left Throws:  Right  Left BUILD:  Small  Med  Large

(1) BASIC SKILLS (Please circle) (2) ATTRIBUTES (Please check)

P F A G E YES INC.* NO

Throwing Long 1 2 3 4 5 Positive Attitude _____ _____ _____

Throwing Short 1 2 3 4 5 Coachable _____ _____ _____

Fielding Grd. Balls 1 2 3 4 5 Team Player _____ _____ _____

Fielding Fly Balls 1 2 3 4 5 Keeps Head in Game _____ _____ _____

Base running 1 2 3 4 5 Good Attendance _____ _____ _____

Speed 1 2 3 4 5 Looks for Signals _____ _____ _____

Ball Sense 1 2 3 4 5 Parent(s) help _____ _____ _____

Bunting 1 2 3 4 5 *Inconsistent

(3) SPECIFIC SKILLS (Please circle) if stats are unavailable make an educated guess.

1 2 3 4 5

(A) Batting Avg. (0-150) (150 - 250) (250 - 350) (350 - 450) (over 450)

(B) On Base % (0-250) (250 - 350) (350 - 450) (450 - 550) (over 550)

(D) IF PITCHER (E) IF CATCHER

Was Team’s #____ pitcher Was Team’s #____catcher

Overall Pitching: Fair Good Exc Overall Catching: Fair Good Excellent

Innings Pitched _____ Innings Caught _______

Runs Allowed _____ Pass Balls: Fair Good Excellent

Opp. Batting Avg. _____ Throw to 2nd: Fair Good Excellent

Strike-outs _____ Agility Fair Good Excellent

Walks _____ Fielding Fair Good Excellent

Hits _____

(4) SPECIFIC COMMENTS

On All-Star Team _____ On Tournament Team _____ On High School Team _______

General Comments: ______________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________

Rater's Name __________________________ Phone No. _______________________

IMPORTANT: PLEASE SUBMIT A RATING FORM FOR EACH PLAYER ON YOUR ORIGINAL ROSTER. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO RATE A

PLAYER, FILL IN THE NAME, AGE, LEVEL AND TEAM AND A BRIEF EXPLANATION. (e.g. MOVED, QUIT, INJURED)

MMB FORMS

MATHEWSON McCARTHY

PLAYER RATING FORM

Name: ____________________________________________________ Year: 2014 Playing Age: ______

Level:  Rookie 1  Rookie 2  Single A  Double A Team: __________________________

Player's Ranking on this Team (1-13)

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(1) BASIC SKILLS (Please Check) (2) ATTITUDE (Please check)

FAIR GOOD EXC NO S/T YES

Throwing _____ _____ _____ Positive Attitude _____ _____ _____

Fielding Grd. Balls _____ _____ _____ Coachable _____ _____ _____

Fielding Fly Balls _____ _____ _____ Team Player _____ _____ _____

Batting _____ _____ _____ Good Attendance _____ _____ _____

Base running _____ _____ _____

Ball Sense _____ _____ _____

(3) POSITIONS PLAYED: Primary __________ Secondary __________ Other __________

(3A) ONLY FOR DOUBLE A PITCHERS: IF PITCHER (fill in)

Innings Pitched ______ Walks ______ Strike-Outs ______

Overall Pitching (Please check): Fair ___ Good ___ Excellent ___

(4) SPECIFIC COMMENTS

(A) Number of Games Played ________________________________________________________

(B) Parent Participation _____________________________________________________________

(5) GENERAL COMMENTS:____________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

Manager's Signature ___________________________________________________

MMB FORMS

Mathewson McCarthy Baseball (MMB)

Code of Conduct

PLAYER

I will show respect for my manager, coaches, and fellow players.

I promise to arrive at all practices and games on time or provide an appropriate excuse beforehand.

I will honor the authority of each umpire and treat him or her with respect.

I will refrain from using abusive language and/or arguing with umpires, managers, coaches, or other players.

I accept the fact that a violation of this code may result in my suspension or dismissal as a player.

PARENT/GUARDIAN

I will encourage my son or daughter to respect umpires, managers, coaches, and other players.

I will support and provide encouragement to the manager and coaches working with my son/daughter.

I will ensure that my son/daughter is at all practices and games on time or provide an appropriate excuse

beforehand.

I will honor the authority of each umpire and treat them with respect. I will refrain from using abusive

language and/or arguing with umpires, managers, coaches, players, or other parents.

I accept the fact that a violation of this code may result in my son’s or daughter’s team forfeiting a game

and/or suspension including termination of my child’s participation in MMB events.

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I HAVE READ AND AGREE TO ABIDE BY THIS CODE OF CONDUCT

NOTE: SIGNATURE OF PLAYER AND PARENTS/GUARDIAN REQUIRED PRIOR TO PLAYING ANY MMB

SCHEDULED GAME OR EVENT

TEAM NAME: ____________________________________

PLAYER: __________________________________________ DATE: ___________________

PARENT/GUARDIAN: ________________________________ DATE: ___________________

MMB FORMS

MATHEWSON MCCARTHY BASEBALL (MMB)

Babe Ruth and Cal Ripken Divisions

Manager and Coaches Codes of Conduct and Responsibilities

 I will place the emotional and physical well-being of my players ahead of any

personal desire to win, teaching and emphasizing the positive aspects of losing as

well as winning.

 I will treat each player as an individual, remembering the broad diversity of

emotional and physical development within the same age group.

 I will do my very best to provide a safe and healthy environment and playing

situation of my players and I will take positive action to correct unsafe

circumstances.

 I will remember that I am youth sports coach and that youth sports activities are of

the children and not the adults

 I will do my very best to make sure youth sports fun for my players through active

participation and development of a sound understanding of the fundamentals of the

sport.

 I will lead, by example, in demonstrating fair play and sportsmanship to all my

players.

 I will teach my players to treat other players, coached, officials, and fans with

respect regardless of race, sex, creed, or ability.

 I will ensure that I am knowledgeable in the rules of the sport I am coaching and I

will teach these rules to my players.

 I will ensure that I am familiar with the skill requirements of the sport that I am

coaching and I will use those coaching techniques appropriate for each of the skills

that I teach my players.

 I will return in good condition all league-issued equipment or apparel that must be

returned at the season’s end. If equipment is not returned, I understand that I will

be held financially responsible for replacing those league items AND my ability to

manage or coach future MMB teams may be affected

 I will pass out and get back completed MMB Player/Parent Code of Conduct

contract form for each of my players prior to the start of MMB league play.

 I will review the MMB rules and reference handbook with my player’s parents before

MMB league play starts. NOTE: I will inform them of their responsibility for MMB

Field maintenance as a “volunteer” league.

I understand that any violation of this Code by me or any of my assistant coaches may

result in the suspension or termination of coaching authority at MMB.

Print Name Manager Signature Team/Level Date