LITTLE LEAGUE

2012 Changes in bold italics.

NFHS Baseball rules apply with the following exceptions

1. READ GENERAL RULES AT FRONT OF BOOK.
2. Ages: 14, 15 & 16. Cannot be 17 before MAY 1.
3. Normal game times are 6:30 & 8:30 p.m.
4. Field dimensions:
1. Bases: 90ft.
2. 127’ 3”’ from home plate to second base and first base to third base
3. Pitching Distance: 60’ 6” ft.
5. Standard game will be no longer than 7 innings or one hour & forty-five minutes 1:45 unless there is a tie. If an inning ends prior to the time limit, the next inning will be played in full.
6. If game is called due to bad weather conditions, it will be considered a completed game after one hour or four complete innings. The final score is determined by reverting to the last completed inning.  If the game is not complete or is tied, the game will be replayed from the start.  The game shall be rescheduled per General Rule 4-D.
7. Three outs or five (5) runs constitute an inning.
8. Run rule.  See General Rule 4-V.
9. Each player must play 5 innings of defense per double header.
10. Extra Hitter (EH)  
1. The intent of the EH rule is to allow an additional players to participate in the game.
2. The EH rule is optional, (it is coaches option to bat 9 or all players present) but if one is used, it must be made known prior to the start of the game and be listed on the scoring sheet in the regular batting order. If EH(s) is are used, the EH(s) must be used the entire game. If a team fails to complete the game with  all batters due to an ejected player or injury, an automatic out is taken for any batters less than the original batting lineup.
3. If all of the starting line-up bats, any 9 in batting order may play defense. Defensive positions may be changed, but the batting order must remain the same.
4. Each player present must play a minimum of 5 innings of defense per double header.
11. Pitcher can pitch FIVE (5) innings per game (does not have to be consecutive innings) or no more than 7 innings per double header. If pitcher leaves game he may re-enter the game but cannot pitch. If a player pitches one pitch during an inning that constitutes one inning pitched.
12. Re-entry rule applies. (See general rules for explanation.)
13. Offense
1. Base runner can steal any base.
2. Batter can run on third strike if catcher drops ball and first base is not occupied. If there are two outs with first base occupied batter may run if catcher drops ball.
3. Courtesy runners.  (See NFHS baseball rules.)
14. Defense
1. Infield fly rule applies.
2. Dead ball appeal applies. (See general rules for explanation.)
3. Balk rules apply for this age group.

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