RULES

The Draft will be conducted in a manner that is commonly called a “Snake Draft” with all players being available during any round.
 

Draft order to be determined by selecting from deck of playing cards with the starting order being from highest to lowest ranked card. The draft will continue in snake pattern until all rounds are complete. 
 

Current ratings system will be used to evaluate new players, guide the managers as to a player’s abilities and rank those players going on the reserve list for proper placement when used as a replacement player.
 

Each season the BOD will determine the limit of the number of players per team. Present expectations are that teams will consist of a maximum of 14 roster slots.
 

Managers and /or players may recruit new players for the league but not specifically for their team.
 

Managers will be assigned a draft position by the BOD and the assigned draft position will be final. They will be the only players assigned a specific draft position and team. 
 

A “helper” may be used to assist a manager during the draft process provided they are rated 6 to 12. The “helper” would then be assigned to the manager’s team in the appropriate draft position. 
 

All other players shall be available to be drafted in any position and are not preassigned to a specific team. 
 

Trades are allowed upon completion of the draft and before the end of the league's game day 4 and subject to approval of the BOD. Trades may only be done when the traded players are no more than one rating apart. (A 4 may be traded for a 3, 4 or 5). Exceptions can be made by the BOD.
 

Players cannot request to play for a specific manager, with a specific player or to not play for a specific manager. If a player chooses not to play for the team that they were drafted by a player from the reserve list may be selected by the manager with BOD approval to replace that player. The player choosing not to play will not be included in the next seasons draft.
 

The league will utilize a pitching screen as a means to protect the pitcher from bodily harm by being hit by a batted ball. It is recommended that the pitcher stay behind the screen after releasing the ball. 
 

The screen will be placed in-line with the front pitching rubber with one leg of the screen in contact with the pitching rubber. The leg in contact with the rubber can be placed anywhere on the rubber. The screen must extend towards the base on the glove hand side of the pitcher.
 

The foot of the pitcher may be positioned anywhere on the rear pitching rubber. The pitcher’s body may be positioned behind the screen and the pitch must be delivered over the screen. 
 

The pitching motion must include a full stop of at least one second prior to starting the pitcher’s motion. The pitcher’s motion starts when the pitcher makes movement of the pitching arm and must be in one continuous motion.  
 

The batter begins each at bat a 1 ball 1 strike count. No courtesy
 

A legal pitch shall be between 6 to 12 feet in height above the ground.
 

Each team can have 2 runners from the chain
 

Anyone can be a pinch runner but can only run once an inning 
 

A foul ball by a batter with 2 strikes is an out.
 

All players are to wear the correct team shirt.
 

The batting team will be allowed a maximum of 6 players on the field of play. The batter, two on-deck batters, two coaches, and the manager or his designee.
 

All players must play a minimum of three (3) full innings in the field and bat during the entire game. Exceptions when both teams do not have 12 players.
 

Managers allowed to play 12 players on the field.
 

The league will supply a new ball and a good backup.
 

All gloves are legal.
 

All bats are legal except altered bats (All bats are subject to ISA dimensions).
 

Only a manager or a player designated by the manager may argue decisions or rulings made by the umpires. If a game has two umpires, they can be asked to confer concerning rulings or close plays. The home plate umpire will make the final decision.
 

Player Ejections: Players may be ejected from a game by the umpires under the following circumstances:

• Continuing to argue a ruling after a decision has been made final.

• Continued verbal abuse of the umpires, other players or spectators.

• Aggressively touching, threatening or fighting with an umpire or player.
   

Continuous profanity on the field will not be tolerated. Umpire(s) will issue a warning to the player. Any continuance of profanity by the player will then result in an ejection from the game. The Board will review the situation to determine if a further suspension is warranted.
 

​Player Suspensions: The BOD may suspend players from league play (games, pickup games, batting practice) for any period of time at their discretion. These decisions cannot be appealed. Suspensions may be applied in the following circumstances:

• Ejection from a game by an umpire

• Threatening or fighting with any member anywhere within the park.

• Refusing to leave the field after being ejected by the umpire.

• Leaving the field during play without approval of their manager.
   

Players leaving a game early:

• Players may leave a game before it is completed only with the approval of their manager. 

• The manager of the player leaving early must make the opposing manager and the umpires aware of the player leaving early prior to the start of the game.

• That player's spot in the batting order will be skipped without penalty.  

• Should the manager not advise the opposing manager and the umpires the players spot in the batting order will be an out each time it comes up.
   

​Players Quitting:

• Should any player decide to quit the team after being drafted or during the season they must obtain approval from the BOD with a valid reason.

• Players quitting and not getting BOD approval may be subject to a penalty decided upon by the BOD including an indefinite suspension. 
   

Any player may be replaced by a substitute player from a bye team or the reserve players.
 

The substitute player must be equal or lower rated to the player being replaced. Example: replace the 4th draft pick with a player also drafted in the 4th round or a 5th or 6th etc.