2014 Little League Baseball Tournament Rule Quick Reference Guide printable pdf download

2014 Little League Baseball Tournament Rule Quick Reference Guide

Intermediate (50/70)

Senior League Baseball

Divisions

9/10 Year Old

10/11 Year Old

Little League Baseball

Junior League Baseball

Baseball

Big League Baseball

Baseball

9,10

10,11

11,12

11,12,13

12,13,14

Senior League 13,14,15,16

League Age

Major or Minor

Intermediate (50/70)

Junior/Senior

Big League 15,16,17,18

Major Division

Division

Divisions

Eligibility

(T-5-6)

Maximum Team Roster 14 players.

SR League 16 / BL 17 Maxium Players

Roster Size

(T-3)

or more eligible players in uniform at a game, every player shall participate in each game for a minimum of one (1) at bat

Mandatory Play

(T-16,17)

None Required

or less eligible players in uniform at a game, every player shall participate 6 consecutive defensive outs and bat at least one time

Requirements & Penalty

9 & 10

10 Yrs. 75

11 and 12

11/12 Yrs 85;

12 Yrs. 85

Age/Num. of Pitches per day

Senior League 13 to 16 Years 95.

(T-12-13) (Sr T-14-15)

11 Yrs. 85

13Yrs 95

13 & 14 Yrs. 95

Big League 15 to 18 Years 105.

Pitching Rest Threshold

66 or more pitches in a day=4 calendar days rest required; 51-65 pitches in a day=3 calendar days rest required; 36-50 pitches in a day= 2 calendar days rest required; 21-35 in a day= 1 days of rest required;

1-20 pitches in a day=0 days rest is required. If a pitcher reaches the limit imposed above for his/her age while facing a batter, the pitcher may continue to pitch until any one of the following conditions occurs:

League age 14 and under

1. That batter reaches base; 2. That batter is put out; 3. The third out is made to complete the

inning. Exception: If a pitcher reaches a day(s) rest threshold while facing a batter, the pitcher

(T-13)

may continue to pitch until any one of the following conditions occurs: 1. That batter reaches base 2. That batter is retired; 3. The third out is made to complete the half inning. The pitcher

will only be required to observe the calendar day(s) of rest for the threshold he/she reached during that at-bat, provided that pitcher is removed or the game is completed before delivering a

pitch to another batter.

Pitching Rest Threshold

76 or more pitches in a day=4 calendar days rest required; 61-75 pitches in a day=3 calendar days rest required; 46-60 pitches in a day= 2 calendar days rest required; 31-45 in a day= 1 days of rest required;

1-30 pitches in a day=0 days rest is required. If a pitcher reaches the limit imposed above for his/her age while facing a batter, the pitcher may continue to pitch until any one of the following concitions occurs:

Senior/Big League

1. That batter reaches base; 2. That batter is put out; 3. The third out is made to complete the

inning. Exception: If a pitcher reaches a day(s) rest threshold while facing a batter, the pitcher

League age 13-18

may continue to pitch until any one of the following conditions occurs: 1. That batter reaches base 2. That batter is retired; 3. The third out is made to complete the half inning. The pitcher

(T-15)

will only be required to observe the calendar day(s) of rest for the threshold he/she reached during that at-bat, provided that pitcher is removed before delivering a pitch to another batter.

pitch to another batter.

A player may not pitch in more than one game in a day.

(T-13)

Pitching In Multiple Games

Yes, 30 or less in first game

(T-13)

Seniors only, 30 or less in first game

(T-15)

Allowed subject to number of pitches and rest requirements in suspended

Allowed subject to number of pitches and rest requirements in suspended game.

Pitching In

game.

(T-13)

(T-15)

Resumed Games

A pitcher remaining in the game, and moving to a different defensive position, can return as a pitcher only once

Replacing Pitchers

Pitchers once removed from the mound may not return as

per game. Visit counts do not reset.

pitchers

9-12-(T-13), INT-SR

(T-14)

Pitcher To Catcher

A pitcher who delivers forty-one (41) or more pitches in a game cannot play the position of catcher for the remainder of that day.

9-12-INT

(T-13)

(T-15)

Any player who has played the position of catcher in four (4) or more innings in a game, is not eligible to pitch on that calendar day

Catcher To Pitcher

(T-13-14)

A Little League approved artificial mound is permitted at the District level.

(approved at the 2014 Little League congress)

Artificial Mounds

(T-9)

Substitution and re-entry

Any player (including the designated hitter)

Any player who has been removed for a substitute may re-enter the game in the SAME position in the batting order. A substitue

who has been removed for a substitute

Starter or Substitute

entering the game for the first time MAY NOT be removed prior to completion of her/his mandatory play requirements.

may re-enter the game ONCE, provided

(T-17-18)

A starter MAY be removed for a substitute BEFORE meeting her/his mandatory play, but is still required to play six (6)

such player occupies the same position

consecutive defensive outs when re-entering the game.

(see mandatory play T-17) Question 27, 2014 Q & A LL Website

in the batting order. A substitute (non -starter)

(removed) may not re-enter.

(T-18)

Defensive substitutions must be made while the team is on defense. Offensive substitutions must be made at the time the offensive player has his/her turn at bat or is on base.

Line-up Changes

(T18)

Double Headers

(T-8)

May play two (2) games with Regional Approval Only

Teams may participate in a maximum of two (2) games in a day

Offensive Conf.

(T-16)

Only one (1) per inning

Defensive Conferences

Twice in an inning the manager or coach may visit the pitcher, but the third time out, the player must be removed as a pitcher. The manager or coach may come out

(Visits) with Pitcher or

three times in a game to visit with the pitcher, but the fourth time out, the player must be removed as a pitcher. The rule applies to each pitcher who enters the game.

defensive player(s)

(T16)

Visit count resets with each pitching change.

Visit count resets for new pitchers, but does NOT reset for pitchers returning from a defensive position.

Conference with defensive player will be a charged visit.

Conference with any defense player will be a charged visit.

Regulation Game

Six full innings, 5 1/2 if home team is ahead

Seven (7) full innings, 6 1/2 if home team is ahead

(Complete)

(T-19)

4 full innings or 3 1/2 if home team is ahead

5 full innings or 4 1/2 if home team is ahead

Games Called

(T-19)

Note: Regulation games (when a winner can be determined) terminated because of weather, darkness or curfew must be resumed if the visiting team

ties the game or takes the lead in an incomplete inning and the home team does not complete their at bat to take the lead in an incomplete inning

LL Curfew

(T-9)

No new inning shall start after Midnight prevailing time

No new inning shall start after 12:30 AM prevailing time

No new inning after 1:00 AM

Local Curfew

Local curfews stopping games before LL curfew must be suspended and completed the following day. (see suspended games)

Question 30, 2014 Q & A LL Website

Not allowed

Designated Hitter

(T-18)

Allowed

After 4 innings, 3 1/2 if home team is ahead

After 5 innings, 4 1/2 if home team is ahead

10 Run Rule

(T18)

Allowed (Rule 7.14) - once per inning, any player not presently in the lineup may be used. A player may only be removed for a special pinch runner one time during a game.

SPR (T-18)

The batter becomes a runner when the third strike called by the umpire is not caught, providing (1) first base is not occupied or (2) first base is occupied

Uncaught 3rd Strike

Does not apply

when two are out NOTE: a batter forfeits the opportunity to advance to first base when he/she enters the dugout or any other dead ball area.

(T-12)

Equipment

(T-7,8)

Re-painted and re-applied decals on helmets not allowed unless by written approval from manufacturer.

Short model chest protector

No metal cleats; long

short-model chest protector,

approved 2014 congress

protective cup, for male catchers with

Metal cleats allowed; long or short model chest protector, protective cup, for male catcher with

NOCSAE approved helmet with dangling throat

NOCSAE approved helmet with dangling throat protector 7 NOCSAE batting helmets are required.

protector; 6 NOCSAE batting helmets required.

No softball bats are allowed. An illegal bat must be removed.

Bats

(Rule 1.10)

Max. length 36" Max. diameter 2 5/8

Max. length 33"; max. diameter 2 1/4"

Max. length 34". Max. diameter 2 5/8"

All composite barrel bats shall meet the BBCOR performance

Length

Non-wood bats shall be labeled with a BPF 1.15 or less.

Shall not weigh more than 3 oz less length of bat. All

standard and be labeled with a permanent certification mark.

Diameter

Composite barrel bats are prohibited unless approved

bats not made of a single piece of wood shall meet the

by Little League International. A list of approved and

Weight

A 2/14 barrel bat with no composite materials may be used if

BBCOR performance standards and be labeled with a

licensed composite barrel bats can be found on the

Material Makeup

permanent certification mark. Aluminum/alloy and

labeled with a BPF of 1.15 or less, and must meet the requirements

Little League website at

weight and length per rule 1.10

composite bats shall be marked as to their material.

Use of an illegal bat

(1) The batter is out. NOTE: The manager of the defense may advise the plate umpire of a decision to decline this portion of the penalty and accept the play.

(T12)

(2) The manager of the team and the batter who violated the rule will be ejected from the game, and the offensive team will lose one eligible adult base coach for the game.

Protests For:

(T-10)

Playing Rule: Must be made before the next pitch/play/or attempted play.

(T-10)

Ineligible Pitcher: Can be made during the game, after the game, or before the team plays their next game.

(T-17)

Mandatory Play: Must be brought to the tournament committee's attention

(T-11)

Ineligible Player: Can be made prior, during, or after the game and before the team plays their next game.

(T-18)

Improper Substitution: Protest not resolved before the next pitch or play shall not be considered.

This resource does not take the place of the Little League Baseball Rule Book which is the Official Document