Drivers License is permitted. Umpires shall call Time after every play and declare the ball dead. The defensive player listed as the pitcher shall not leave the pitching circle until the ball is hit. The pitcher may finish the batter upon reaching the daily pitch count limit. 18. This will help prevent injuries/aches in the future as a result of overuse, underuse, or poor technique when throwing towards home plate during pitches. We recommend that all teams (home and visitor) keep a scorebook. The 10th and 11th hitter if used will be designated as an EH and XH on the lineup card. Subsequent violations: batter is pronounced out (if discovered before a pitch to next batter) and head coach is ejected. Any intentional forfeit could result in the forfeiting team being eliminated from the tournament. A game can be finished with 8 players. The pitching distance changes when a player becomes a part of Major League Baseball. Pitch Count Guidelines from Major League Baseball. The Coach can pitch anywhere in-between the 30 Safety Arc and the 42 Pitching Circle. If there are no eligible subs the player leaving the original lineup will be recorded as an out until he is able to return. ECTB (ectb.org) plays 60/90 at 13U. You must declare at the start of the game, and once the first pitch has been thrown the lineup is locked, and the number of batters may not be changed. Players born on/after May 1, 2010are eligible. Then you need to attend a Perfect Game Showcase! Pitch Type report shows Average Speed by Pitch Type in the Majors. Time Limits: Players can pitch in more than one game in a day if they do not exceed daily limits. Pitchers who record outs or pitch in a game that is forfeited will still have those outs/pitches counted toward their limitations. There are no exceptions to this rule, regardless of player size or age. 8.16 Runners shall not lead-off or steal bases. 7U Division All bats must have a branding, label, or stamp proving BPF 1.15, and length/weight ratio vary by division. The following are examples of Little League Baseball throwing distances, depending on the players age group: The pitching distance in the 17u and 18u age groups changes to 60 feet. Balk is the MLB ruling (NOT a dead ball). ONLYTWOschool grade exemptions per team will be allowed for players who are in the 4th grade who turn 11 years old before May 1st, 2023. Ten (10) defensive players shall play in the field with four (4) outfielders. 6. Seeding and Tie Breaker Rules. 14 Open or Major: -3 BBCOR ONLY. The team protesting must make cash payment of $100 at the time of the protest. Once a player has been removed frompitching they may not returnto the mound in the same game. o You can pitch in pitch in more than one game in a day if you do not exceed your daily limits. Derek Hooker - Florida 4. 7U-14U: Each Player is allowed 24 outs over a 3-day period. o Any spectator, coach, manager, or player who is ejected for the second time during the tournament will be eliminated from participating for the remainder of the tournament. A game can be finished with 8 players. This makes it much easier for younger children, or smaller framed kids to take part in pitching without worrying about being too far away from the batter. If this happens, the second-place team out of the pool or the next best team. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2016 to be eligible, THE WORLD'S LARGEST AND MOST COMPREHENSIVE SCOUTING ORGANIZATION. o 13U: Games will be be played on 5480 or 6090 as specified per event 7U-14U: Each Player is allowed 24 outs over a 3-day period. Extra Innings ONLYTWOschool grade exemptions per team will be allowed for players who are in the 2nd grade who turn 9 years old before May 1st, 2023. Mercy Rules: 9U-12U 15 after 2, 12 after 3, 8 after 4. If a runner slides feet first, at least one leg and buttock shall be on the ground prior to contact with the fielder. How far can you throw? The first team a player participates for is their official team. It is a full 14 feet 6 inches shorter in distance than in major league baseball. For 13U fields, the distances increase to a max of 265-feet down the lines and 275-feet to centerfield. SHOWCASES; . There aren't many high school-aged players that can throw over 70 feet, so this may be a more . The host team will have a choice of which dugout they will use regardless of which team arrives at the field first. The MLB balk rule will be enforced. Any player catching must wear all necessary protective gear including a catchers helmet with a facemask, throat guard (separately attached or built in), chest protector, chin/leg guards, and an athletic supporter. If still tied Total runs scored in pool play o Players, coaches, managers, fans, spectators, or sponsors threatening an umpire, tournament official, associate director, or associate officer with physical harm. Recommended pitching machine speeds: 38 M.P.H. The home team in Championship Play will be the higher seed except when there is no seeding. If you pitch more than 9 outs in a day you are required 2 days rest. Pitchers must abide by this rule or they will be subject to disciplinary action. THE WORLD'S LARGEST AND MOST COMPREHENSIVE SCOUTING ORGANIZATION | 1,847 MLB PLAYERS | 13,893 MLB DRAFT SELECTIONS 1,847 MLB PLAYERS . The Courtesy Runner shall be the player making the last batted out. The pitcher may finish the batter upon reaching the event pitch count limit. The infield fly rule and dropped third strike rule shall not be enforced. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2014 to be eligible. 13u pitching distance perfect game. 9U 10U 11U 12U 13U/14U 16U/18U Base Distance 60 . 4) Your ability to concentrate on the catchers target, at all times during your wind-up and delivery action until you release the ball. Judgment calls are not eligible for protest. o Play continues until one team is ahead at the end of an inning. I.E. More and more towns in Massachusetts are having 13 year olds pitching from Pony league distance instead of the full 60-feet-6 to help transition kids from little league to regular field dimensions. If two teams have previously matched up in pool play, lower seeds may be switched to provide teams with new opponents for the first round of bracket play. Penalty: The play continues. All players on the roster shall bat before returning to the top of the batting order. Sportsmanship: 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. In case of scheduling changes, it is the teams responsibility, not the tournament committee, to make sure they are aware of the new schedule or any scheduling changes. The ninth (9th) & tenth (10th) positions in the batting order shall be declared an out each turn at bat. The 6 inches in front of the pitching rubber is flat, and then begins to grade down one inch per foot. Wood, metal or composite is allowed. The average for a 13U player is 200-feet, 14% farther. o Any event that results in physical altercation (before, during or after a game) could result in a forfeit for both teams. The 46-foot distance is measured from the front edge of the pitching rubber to the back end of home plate. All 60/90 games will be 7 innings long. May start game with 8 players, 9th player spot is an out when he comes up in lineup. 8. 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 fake to third and throw to first play remains LEGAL for PG Youth events. 8.21.B If in the Umpires judgment, the coach did make a legitimate attempt to avoid contact, the ball becomes dead and a no-pitch is declared. ONLYTWOschool grade exemptions per team will be allowed for players who are in the 6th grade who turn 13 years old before May 1st, 2023. Forfeits: All games must be started with at least 9 players. If in the Umpires judgment, the coach did make a legitimate attempt to avoid contact, the ball becomes dead and a no-pitch is declared. Additional Penalty: If a coach violates this rule before the ball is pitched, First Offense: Warning; Second Offense: Removal of coach as the pitcher for the remainder of the game. We first need to understand what skills/actions lead to good baseball pitching distance: 1) The ability to stay tall on your legs (avoid leaning forward at any point in the wind-up or on your stride, until your arm gets into position ready to throw towards home plate. The EH and XH is the same as any position on the field as far as substitutions are concerned. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2009 to be eligible. Take care of your arm muscles by warming up and cooling down properly before pitching. Each league will have a similar set up but with their own dimensions as noted above. No changes at this time for Fall 2022/Spring/Summer 2023. Two other pitchers in NCAA Division I softball have recorded 21 strikeouts in seven-inning games: Alabama's Alexis Osorio in 2018 and California's Michele Granger in 1991, according to NCAA.com . No infield will be allowed during the tournaments. A runner is out for leaving the base before the ball is hit or reaches home plate. Once a player has been removed from pitching they may not return to the mound in the same game. If games are not resumed, they will become suspended or called official. The flat area on top of the mound is 5 feet by 34 inches. 2023 13U PG West Memorial Day Classic (OPEN) Pitching Restrictions. JeBoris Buckley - Deep South 10. In Bracket Play games, the higher seeded team will be home. At umpire discretion - batter runner may be directed back to base OR called out. school grade exemptions per team will be allowed for players who are in the 1st grade who turn 8 years old before May 1st, 2023. 14U Championships. If not go to #4. A player ejected while roster batting will result in the team losing that player for the entire game. 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. Christian Fanelli - Northeast 7. 0. As previously mentioned, the distance between pitcher's mound and home plate for 13U pitchers is 4 feet farther than it is for 12U pitchers (50 vs. 54). Research has shown that pitch counts are the most accurate and effective means of doing so. You must declare at the start of the game, and once the first pitch has been thrown the lineup is locked, and the number of batters may not be changed. If in the Umpires judgment, the catcher is not receiving the ball in a normal baseball manner, there shall be a warning issued. I have seen two options. 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. These regulations apply no matter how old or young the player is- only their size and strength will affect the distance they can throw. Time will be kept by the PG Field Director. Players, coaches, managers, fans, spectators, or sponsors threatening an umpire, tournament official, associate director, or associate officer with physical harm. All 46/60 and 50/70 games will be 6 innings long. Outfielders not only have to throw farther; they have to cover more ground. 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. Pitching is an integral part of the game of baseball. Walks are considered a "Dead Ball" situation, meaning the batter may only take 1st base and any forced runners may only advance one base. When a balk is called it is NOT a dead ball. This scenario only applies in the first inning for the visiting team. Effective January 1, 2020, USSSA, a governing body for youth baseball, will adopt a rule requiring that all players 13u players must swing a bat with no lighter than a drop-8 length-to-weight ratio and 14u players must swing a bat no lighter than a drop-5. 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. their rosters up until the first pitch of the first game, provided that the newlyadded player(s) are listed on a rooming list with Disney Sports Travel; turned in a copy of their birth certificate; and have turned in a signed waiver. 10U Division A tie is equal to a win and loss for each team. A batter who swings after showing bunt shall be called out and no runners may advance. o Line up cards must be fully filled out with players first name, last name, position, and accurate jersey numbers. The starting pitcher is allowed to DH for himself and bat in any slot in the order but must be listed a P/DH on the lineup card. Rule 8.08 Penalty: The play continues. 10. The courtesy runner shall be the player that made the previous out. 9U-12U: Games will be played with regular extra innings through the 8th inning. The Coach can pitch anywhere in-between the 30 Safety Arc and the 42 Pitching Circle. This decision is up to the individual player. The ruling made by the committee will be final. In addition, the distance between the bases is for Little League age groups is 60 feet 6 inches. *This does not apply to Pitch Smart violations. Regardless of the number of players you have. After the play has ended, the offensive team has the option of taking the result of the play or no-pitch. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2012 to be eligible. The defensive player listed as pitcher shall not leave the pitching circle until the ball is hit. . Houston Perfect Game Rules Exemptions . Failure to have a copy of a birth certificate, in the event of a protest, could result in suspension for the remainder of the event until such document can be produced for the team or individual. USABat, BBCOR and Wood bats are also allowed. Second place teams will always be taken ahead of 3rd place teams for wild cards, 3rd place ahead of 4th place, etc. time limit. A batted ball that hits the person feeding the machine shall be ruled the same as the ball hitting the pitching machine. 7. 8.03 Pitching Circle: There shall be a ten (10) foot diameter circle with the front edge at forty-two (42) feet from the rear point of home plate. school grade exemptions per team will be allowed for players who are in Kindergarten who turn 7 years old before May 1st, 2023. Non-wood and multi-piece wood bats must be BBCOR or USABat certified. 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. Metal spikes may be worn in divisions 13U and older. When a batted ball hits the Pitching Coach, the following shall apply: If in the Umpires judgment, the coach did not make a legitimate attempt to avoid contact, the batter is declared out and no runners shall advance.