2024 14U PG Mid-Atlantic Fall Select Championship
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Youth Baseball Rules Addendum (East Coast) Updated 4.9.2024 (Rule #8) Coaches, Be sure you are aware of all rules and rule changes. Perfect Game reserves the right to amend these rules at any time for specific tournament play. National High School Federation Baseball Rules will be enforced with the following exceptions. If there is a contradiction with language found in any printed copy of this addendum and the version most recently updated online, the online version shall supersede. EX: 13 Major may ONLY play 14 AAA, 14Major, and 14 Open ** Penalties for illegal bats will be assessed as per the NFHS rule book. 1st violation - Batter is pronounced out (if discovered before a pitch to next batter) & head coach is restricted to the dugout for the remainder of the game. 2nd violation (Same Game) - Batter is pronounced out (if discovered before a pitch to next batter) and head coach is ejected. Subsequent violations: batter is pronounced out (if discovered before a pitch to next batter) and head coach is ejected. When a batter is pronounced out for violation of bat rules, the defense may take the penalty or result of the play. The head coach penalties apply in either case. Red flag events will follow the following rules however event directors reserve the right to modify rules as needed in the best interest of the event. Directors will always rule in the fairest possible way. For White or Blue flag events please check the bat restrictions tab per event. 7U-12U 13U 14U-18U 15U-18U Metal/Composite bat All bats must have a branding, label, or stamp proving BPF 1.15. USABat, BBCOR and Wood bats are also allowed. Metal/Composite bat All bats must have a branding, label, or stamp proving BPF 1.15, and length/weight ratio vary by division. USABat, BBCOR and Wood bats are also allowed. 13U All Divisions: -5 or -3 Please see the specific event home page for the bat type being used. Metal/Composite or Wood bat Please double check your events specific bat restrictions as some events have stricter bat restrictions. Wood bats must be composed of a single piece of wood. Please see the specific event home page for the bat type being used. 14U All Divisions: -3 BBCOR Only Metal/Composite bat or Wood bat. Length/weight ratio must be -3 and stamped BBCOR. Wood bats must be composed of a single piece of wood. Please see the specific event home page for the bat type being used. Safety and integrity of the game are two major factors at Perfect Game events, and with the implementation of the following changes, we are taking the next steps in providing an updated and premier experience on the baseball field. While these bats are currently still certified by their manufacturers, performance of these bats over the extended life span continues to become increasingly unsafe for our participants. Effective January 1, 2021, the following bats may not be used in Perfect Game events: Updated 4/8/2024 **Re-tooled models of these bats may be used in Perfect Game play. Once returned from the manufacturer, these bats will have updated model numbers and new orange end cap and stickers indicating the corrected performance standards. ***Perfect Game is currently investigating the Easton – Hype Fire Bat for its safety and integrity, even though it is currently still certified by its manufacturer. DEFINITION OF AN ALTERED BAT “A bat which has been subjected to change in its physical makeup outside the original manufacturers product” At any point, a Perfect Game Director or UIC may request to inspect a bat that is at a Perfect Game sanctioned event. If the owner/user refuses to allow the requesting body to inspect the bat the owner/user accepts an automatic three-year suspension from Perfect Game sanctioned events. Alternatively, the owner/user can allow the bat to be inspected so a conclusion can be formed as to whether the bat was altered. The owner/user of the bat have the responsibility of having knowledge whether a bat is altered. Bats that are damaged in any way, including but not limited to cracked, warped, missing a knob/cap, having a rattle, etc. are not legal for Perfect Game sanctioned events. Bats may not have any certifying markings or graphics worn off the bat. Bats that have certifying or identifying markings worn off the bat shall be removed from play. No substance shall be added to the bat barrel. The barrel of the bat and all identifying marks or graphics shall be free of any foreign obstruction. If a foreign substance is discovered as being used or identifying marks on the bat are not visible the bat shall be removed from play. Balk Rule The MLB balk rule will be enforced. When a balk is called it is NOT a dead ball.A called balk will remain a LIVE ball. The balk is not considered an automatic dead ball. The fake to third and throw to first play remains LEGAL for PG Youth events.Also, in the windup position, a pitcher is permitted to have his “free” foot on the rubber, in front of the rubber, behind the rubber, or off to the side of the rubber. For all 13U & 14U events, we will be following the PitchSmart rules for all pitching restrictions. You can locate these rules under the "Event Info" tab and click on "Pitching Report" on the left-hand side. Daily Limits The pitcher may finish the batter upon reaching the daily pitch count limit. I.E. A13Upitcher begins the batter at 94 pitches he may finish the current hitter then must be removed from the game. Once a player has been removed frompitching they may not returnto the mound in the same game.No pitcher shall appear in a game as a pitcher for three consecutive days, regardless of pitch counts. No pitcher shall appear in three games in the same day, The definition to be utilized for the purpose of the pitching restrictions for end of a day shall be any time of night or day that the facility is closed and teams have a break in playing prior to the next days games. Pitchers who record outs or pitch in a game that is forfeited will still have those outs/pitches counted toward their limitations.Directors have the right to amend their own events pitching rules and go to PitchSmart at the 13U and 14U age groups if they so choose. Please view the Pitching Report on the event page to see what pitching rules are being for events. If PitchSmart is used, Pitch Limits listed above will be void, and teams will be asked to follow PitchSmart report page. The pitcher must be replaced on the mound immediately upon notice of a violation, not a forfeit. TEAMS DEPARTING BEFORE THE END OF THE TOURNAMENT WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO COMPETE IN THE PLAYOFFS! If this happens, the second-place team out of the pool or the next best team. The Tournament Director will rule in the fairest possible way. Extra Innings Championship games will be played with regular extra innings through the time limit. If time has expired, the last three hitters from previous inning will load the base with 1 out. Championship games will be played with regular extra innings through the 9th inning. Starting in the 10th inning the last three hitters from the previous inning will load the bases with 1 out. A team should do everything within their power to start the game with 9 eligible players. Should a team not be able to begin with 9 players a game may begin with 8 players with the 9th lineup spot being an automatic out. A game can be finished with 8 players. If there are no eligible subs the player leaving the original lineup will be recorded as an out until he is able to return. Any intentional forfeit could result in the forfeiting team being eliminated from the tournament. The tournament committee will rule on all forfeits. No team should benefit from the result of a forfeit in an unfair manner. This rule could result in a dispute and the tournament committee reserves the right to look at and rule in the fairest possible way. The committee’s decision will be final! A forfeit score will be the average runs scored for the winning team to 0 for the losing team. Only the Head Director can call a forfeit. No infield will be allowed during the tournaments. Metal cleats cannot be worn for divisions 12U and younger. Metal spikes may be worn in divisions 13U and older. Any player catching must wear all necessary protective gear including a catcher’s helmet with a facemask, throat guard (separately attached or built in), chest protector, chin/leg guards, and an athletic supporter. Note: Players in 12U and younger divisions must wear a catcher’s helmet that fully covers both ears.Electronic Communication Devices:Adoption of NCAA Pitchcom Protocols -The use of exclusively one-way electronic communication devices that transmit pre-recorded message(s) or signals for the purpose of relaying the pitch or play call from the dugout to the field (to the pitcher or other defensive or offensive players) is permitted. The use of an in-ear communication device with direct or live audio remains restricted to the defensive position of catcher. The members of the coaching staff (including the manager) can make one mound visit per pitcher per inning without needing to remove the pitcher from the game. If the same pitcher is visited twice in one inning, the pitcher must be removed from the mound. All rain out games may not be made up depending on time constraints. In case of scheduling changes, it is the team’s responsibility, not the tournament committee, to make sure they are aware of the new schedule or any scheduling changes. This information will be posted on the tournament web site when it becomes available. Note: No special requests will be honored if rescheduling becomes necessary. Tournament format is subject to change at any time if deemed necessary and will be determined based on the fairest outcome for all teams. All coaches should make sure the tournament committee has current contact info. If games are cancelled, pool winners and championship qualification will be determined by the tie breaking procedures (listed below). If a game is stopped, the game must start within 1 hour of the stop in play. If games are not resumed, they will become suspended or called official. Games called by umpires that cannot be resumed within 1 hour will be considered an official game, if 4 innings have been completed, or 3 1/2 innings if the home team is ahead (13U-14U: after 5 innings or 4 1/2 if the home team is ahead). After 4 complete innings, a tie score will be recorded a tie in pool play. The tournament director can extend the 1 hour if there are extenuating circ*mstances, i.e. lightning detector, working on fields, etc. A suspended game will resume where the game was halted. In the event play is stopped for any reason before or during the Championship round, first place, second place, third place, etc. will be awarded based on PG Seeding and Tie Breaker Rules. Judgment calls are not eligible for protest. Protests for pitching limitations are permissible for non-DiamondKast events only. Protests will be heard and ruled on by a tournament committee. The team protesting must make cash payment of $100 at the time of the protest. If the protest is ruled in the protesting team’s favor the $100 will be refunded. The ruling made by the committee will be final. Protests must be filed and ruled on before the next pitch if during game, or before umpires leave field if after a game. All players must be listed on the official roster prior to the teams first scheduled game. If a player is listed on more than one roster, the player listed will make a decision as to which roster, he is legally on. This decision is up to the individual player. No player can appear in a tournament game for more than one team, including separate age groups. Once the player has appeared in a game, the player may NOT participate with another team in the same weekend, regardless of age division or classification. This INCLUDES separate PG tournaments We recommend that all teams (home and visitor) keep a scorebook. The official scorebook and lineup card for the game will be kept by tournament staff, in case of emergency where staff cannot keep book the home team will be the official scorer. In a situation in which tournament staff and the home team are unable to score the visitor would become the official book. All subs should be reported to the umpires. To eliminate scoring disputes scorekeepers should check with the official scorer during and after the game. In the interest of maintaining a quality event, the tournament committee reserves the right to eject any person from the site for unruly or unsportsmanlike behavior. Such behavior shall include but not limited to: Courtesy runners can be used for the Pitcher and Catcher at any time but must be a VALID SUBSTITUTE. In addition, the same substitute CANNOT run for more than one position (Pitcher or Catcher) in the same game. Additionally, if a team is batting their entire lineup, the courtesy runner will be the last batted out. If the last batter not on base is unavailable (i.e., he is the catcher or pitcher), the designated runner will roll back until such time as a possible substitute can be found. A legal slide can be either feet first or head first. If a runner slides feet first, at least one leg and buttock shall be on the ground prior to contact with the fielder. If a runner slides head first, the runner’s arm/arms and torso must be on the ground prior to contact with the fielder. A runner leaving his feet to avoid a fielder that is either in possession of the ball or in the act of fielding is illegal. The ball is dead and the runner is called out. No runners may advance from the last base legally occupied at the time of the illegal act. The runner does not have to contact the fielder and the fielder does not have to control the ball for this to be considered an illegal act. Perfect Game shall utilize officials who are registered with Perfect Game and administer the contest in accordance with Perfect Game rules and expectations. In the event any item is not covered in these rules or NFHS rules, the tournament committee will make the fairest possible ruling and that ruling will be final! 8U Kid-Pitch Tournament Rules Perfect Game and Perfect Game Baseball Affiliate (PGBA) tournaments and events will adhere to the following Youth Grad Year and Age Restrictions for the Fall 2024- Spring/Summer 2025 14U-18U Divisions 13U Division 12U Division 11U Division 10U Division 9U Division 8U Division 7U Division 6U Division
** When playing up an age division AA and AAA teams may play in any classification (AA, AAA, Major, Open)
Major Teams playing up an age division MUST play at least AAA or Major or Open.
Major teams are NOT eligible to play AA when playing up an age division.1. Youth Bat Specifications:
The following are the only wood composite bats allowed:
Rawlings
Baum
DeMarini
MacDougall
Marucci
Pinnacle Sports/BamBooBat
ALTERED BATS:
DAMAGED, WORN, OR ILLEGAL SUBSTANCE ON BATS:
2. Youth Pitching Regulations:
The pitcher may finish the batter upon reaching the event pitch count limit. I.E. A13Upitcher begins the batter at 99 pitches he may finish the current hitter then must be removed from the game.3. Pitching Violations:
4. Game Procedure:
Field Dimensions
Pool Play:
Championship Round/Playoffs:
GEORGIA SUNDAY SERIES EVENTS - Time limits apply for all games, including Championships. Games will go directly into tiebreaker if time limit or regular innings have been concluded.
9U-12U:
13U-14U:
5. Forfeits:
6. Taking Infield:
7. Mercy Rules:
9U-12U
13U-14U
8. Equipment:
9. Trips to the mound:
10. Lineups:
Hitting Lineup:
Roster Batting Rules
11. In Case of Rain:
12. Stop in Play:
13. Protests:
14. Roster and Roster changes:
15. Scoring:
16. Sportsmanship:
17. Courtesy Runners:
18. Legal Slide:
19. Jumping Over A Fielder:
20. OFFICIALS:
21. Seeding and Tie Breaker Rules:
22. Not covered in the Rules:
8U Tournament Rules:
Perfect Game Machine Pitch Specific Rules, Field Set Up and Guidelines
Field Set up
Playing Rules
7U-8U Tournament Rules:
Perfect Game Coach Pitch Specific Rules, Field Set Up and Guidelines
Field Set Up
Playing Rules
No changes at this time for Fall 2024.
Players born on/after May 1, 2011are eligible.ONLYTWOschool grade exemptions per team will be allowed for players who are in the 7th grade who turn 14 years old before May 1st, 2024. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2011 to be eligible.
Players born on/after May 1, 2012are eligible.ONLYTWOschool grade exemptions per team will be allowed for players who are in the 6th grade who turn 13 years old before May 1st, 2024. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2012 to be eligible.
Players born on/after May 1, 2013are eligible.ONLYTWOschool grade exemptions per team will be allowed for players who are in the 5th grade who turn 12 years old before May 1st, 2024. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2013 to be eligible.
Players born on/after May 1, 2014are eligible.ONLYTWOschool grade exemptions per team will be allowed for players who are in the 4th grade who turn 11 years old before May 1st, 2024. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2014 to be eligible.
Players born on/after May 1, 2015are eligible.ONLYTWOschool grade exemptions per team will be allowed for players who are in the 3rd grade who turn 10 years old before May 1st, 2024. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2015 to be eligible.
Players born on/after May 1, 2016are eligible.ONLYTWOschool grade exemptions per team will be allowed for players who are in the 2nd grade who turn 9 years old before May 1st, 2024. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2016 to be eligible.
Players born on/after May 1, 2017are eligible.ONLYTWOschool grade exemptions per team will be allowed for players who are in the 1st grade who turn 8 years old before May 1st, 2024. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2017 to be eligible.
Players born on/after May 1, 2018are eligible.ONLYTWOschool grade exemptions per team will be allowed for players who are in Kindergarten who turn 7 years old before May 1st, 2024. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2018 to be eligible.