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2013 Little League Baseball Tournament Rule Summary

Updated 05-May-2013 9/10 year old Max Roster Size Baseballs Mandatory Play 13+ players: Minimum of 1 at bat. 12 or fewer: Minimum of 1 at bat and 6 consecutive defensive outs. Substitute entering game for first time may not be removed until this is met. Curfew Time Limits Pitch Count (per day) Pitch Count 75 No new inning after midnight No new inning after 12:30 AM No new inning after 1:00 AM. 14 10/11 year old 14 Little League (11-12) 14 Intermediate (11-13) 14 Juniors (12-14) 14 Seniors (13-16) 16 Big League (15-18) 17

RS-T marked baseballs required Does not apply

If two games are scheduled for the same site, no time limit may be imposed on the first game. 10: 75 11: 85 85 11-12: 85 13: 95 12: 85 13-14: 95 95 105

1 20 pitches: no rest, 21 35 pitches: 1 calendar day 36 50 pitches, 2 calendar days rest. 51 65 pitches, 3 calendar days 66+: 4 calendar days. May only pitch in one game per day May pitch in two games if 30 or fewer pitches thrown in first game.

1 30: no rest; 31 45: 1 day; 46 60: 2 days; 61 75: 3 days; 76+: 4 days. May pitch in two games/day

Pitching in Multiple Games

Consecutive games Pitching in suspended game resumed the next day Pitcher returning to mound Pitcher/Catcher

Pitching in consecutive games is allowed, subject to rest requirements If pitcher pitched 20 or fewer pitches, may continue pitch count starts at zero. If 21-40 pitches, may continue pitch count picks up from previous game. If 41 or more pitches, not eligible. If another game intervenes, see Rule 4(h) Pitchers once removed from the mound may not return as pitchers. Same, except 30/60 pitches instead of 20/40

A pitcher remaining in the game, but moving to a different position, can return as a pitcher anytime in the remainder of the game, but only once per game.

A pitcher who delivers 41 or more pitches in a game cannot play the position of catcher for the remainder of that day. A player who has played the position of catcher in four or more innings in a game is not eligible to pitch on that calendar day.

Player Re-entry (Starter or Sub)

Any player who has been removed for a substitute may re-enter the game in the SAME position in the batting order. A substitute entering the game for the first time may not be removed prior to completion of his/her mandatory play requirements. Defensive: Must be made as team takes the field, or while team is in the field. Offensive: Must be made as player comes to bat, or while player is on base.

Starters may re-enter to their original spot in the batting order once. Substitutes may not re-enter once they have left the game.

Substitutions

Defensive Conferences

Two per inning, pitcher must be removed from mound on third visit in inning. Three per game, pitcher must be removed from mound on fourth visit in game. After 4 innings, 3 if home team is ahead. Batter is out

Same. Each pitcher has his/her own count of visits, which resumes if pitcher returns to mound later in the game.

10-Run Rule 3rd Strike Not Caught On Deck Batters Special Pinch Runner Adults Base Coaches Protests

After 5 innings, 4 if home team is ahead

Batter is out if first is occupied with less than two outs. If first is unoccupied or there are two outs, batter becomes runner and defense must put him/her out. Allowed.

Not allowed. Only the leadoff batter is permitted outside the dugout between innings.

Allowed at all levels. Once per inning, any player not currently in the batting order may run. A player may only be removed for a special pinch runner once per game. 1 manager and 2 coaches allowed regardless of number of players. Two adult base coaches may be used at all levels, provided there is an adult in the dugout. Playing rule or improper substitution: Mandatory play: Ineligible pitcher or player: Must be made before next pitch, play or attempted play. As soon as the facts become known.. As soon as facts become known, but before either teams next game.

The information on this chart is intended as a reference summary of the various tournament rules. It does not cover every possible circumstance, and is not a substitute for reading and fully understanding the tournament rules section of the Official Playing Rules.

Copyright 2013, Kevin Hunter

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