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Teaneck Southern Baseball League
Minor League Division – 2013 Rules of Play
Pitching – A pitcher may pitch a maximum of two innings per game through April 30. Thereafter, a
pitcher may pitch a maximum of 3 innings per game. 1 pitch in an inning constitutes an inning pitched.
Once a pitcher is substituted for, he or she may not return to the mound in that game, regardless
of whether or not he or she has reached his or her maximum for the game. Little League rules
regarding maximum innings per week and rest between games shall govern.
Hit Batsman – A pitcher shall be removed from the game upon hitting his or her second batter in an
inning or third batter in a game. The player may not return to the game as a pitcher.
Stolen Bases – A team is allowed a maximum of 3 stolen bases per inning. There are no steals of
Home Plate, including on an overthrown ball or a steal of third base. A runner may only advance from
third base on a batted ball, a base on balls or a hit batsman.
Bunting – Each team shall be allowed a maximum of one bunt per inning. Foul balls or missed bunt
attempts shall not count against the maximum.
Playing Time – All players bat throughout the game. A player who arrives after the game has
started will be placed at the end of the batting order. If a player leaves during the game, his or her
place in the batting order is skipped and there will be no automatic out. A player must play a
minimum of 2 innings (6 outs) in the field – we strongly encourage that all players play a minimum of
3 innings.
A game may begin with 8 players. If a team has 8 players, the 9th position in the batting order will
be considered an out. Players arriving subsequent to the start of the game will be inserted at the
end of the batting order.
Run rule – A team may score a maximum of 5 runs per inning. Exceptions will apply on “over the
fence” home runs only. In the event of an over the fence home run, the batter and all runners will
be allowed to score. There is no limit applied in the last inning.
Mercy Rule – If a team is ahead by 10 runs or more after 4 innings (3 ½ innings if the home team is
ahead), the game shall be declared over.
Courtesy Runner – A courtesy runner may be inserted for the catcher with 2 outs.
Infield Fly Rule – The Infield Fly Rule shall NOT be in effect.
Little League Baseball 2013
Regular Season and Tournament Pitching Rules
(See Section 6: Baseball Official Regulations and Playing Rules)
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Max Pitch Count
11-12 Year Olds: 85 Pitches Per Day
9-10 Year Olds: 75 Pitches Per Day
7-8 Year Olds: 50 Pitches Per Day
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Pitchers league age 14 and under must adhere to the following rest requirements:
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pitches 66 or more pitches in a day, four (4) calendar days of rest must be
pitches 51 - 65 pitches in a day, three (3) calendar days of rest must be
pitches 36 - 50 pitches in a day, two (2) calendar days of rest must be
pitches 21 - 35 pitches in a day, one (1) calendar day of rest must be
pitches 1-20 pitches in a day, no (0) calendar day of rest is required.
*41st pitch child cannot catch. Can move from catcher to pitcher ONLY if he has not played
catcher position 4 innings or more.
Any player who has played catcher 4 or more innings in a game cannot pitch that calendar day.
*Please note that if a player steals second and goes to third on an overthrow that is considered
two steals not one.
Unlimited runs are ONLY for the 6th inning. So if a game is ending early due to darkness the five run
maximum still exists.
Delay of game is only 15 minutes. If the game does not start 15 minutes after the listed start (unless
there was a previous weather or injury delay) then the game is abandoned.
Time of games: No inning may start after 2 hours. Games end at 2.5 hours no matter what.
Players warming up outfielders must wear a helmet
Players catching for a coach who is batting must wear a helmet and mask
There is NO on-deck circle and no swinging nor holding bats in the dugout.
Unless on the field playing or coaching, all players, coaches and manager must be in the dugout
and not in the doorway. The gate must be closed.
Dissent will NOT be tolerated.
*Remember: only carded coaches and team parents are allowed on the field (you will see their ID
cards hung around their neck)