2014 HOBGOOD BASEBALL BASH TOURNAMENT RULES
2014 HOBGOOD BASEBALL BASH TOURNAMENT RULES A. B. C.
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H. I. J. K. L.
Dizzy Dean rules unless otherwise stated. Free Defensive Substitution and Continuous Batting Order permitted in ALL age groups. Must declare at plate meeting. Games are 6 innings (7 innings in 14U) or Time Limit. Time after which no new inning may begin: 1. Coach Pitch 80 minutes 2. 9-12U90 minutes 3. 14U105 minutes 4. Championship Games 120 minutes Seven run limit per inning in All age groups Pitcher is charged with remaining outs in any inning where offensive team reaches 7 runs. Mercy rule in effect when losing team is unable to equal lead by scoring maximum runs in remaining innings. All non-wood bats must meet 1.15 BPF (Bat Performance Factor) for life of the bat and must possess a clearly identifiable manufacturer’s certification stamp. This includes bats of all diameters. In 14U league, bat weight must be within 5 units of bat weight (Example: a 32 inch bat must weigh a minimum of 27 ounces). In Coach Pitch, the player pitcher must wear a protective mask. The catcher is required to wear a protective helmet/mask and chest guard. The catcher is encouraged to wear shin guards and a protective cup. Courtesy runner is allowed for catcher of record. Runner must be a substitute or last batted out. In case of a tie in pool play, game result will be recorded as a tie with each team receiving ½ of points allocated in standings. In bracket play, tie breaker will be in effect with last batted out placed on second base with one out to begin extra inning. Uniforms do not have to match, but it is encouraged. Each player shall have a jersey with a number. Hat must be worn. Shirts shall remain tucked in. Coaches are not required to wear matching uniforms. The tournament will follow Dizzy Dean pitching rules. 9-10U:
-Max of 12 innings for the tournament -Max of 7 innings in one day -Three innings plus 1 pitch in same day requires 48 hours of rest
12U:
-Max of 14 innings for the tournament -Max of 7 innings in one day -Three innings plus 1 pitch in same day requires 48 hours of rest
14U:
-Max of 16 innings for the tournament -Max of 10 innings in one day -Four innings plus 1 pitch in same day requires 36 hours of rest
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In pool play, coin toss determines home team. In bracket play, better seed has the option to bat or field first. Each team provides one new baseball on one slightly used baseball for each game. If additional balls are needed, team at bat provides additional ball. In case of tiebreaker, standings after pool play games, seeding will be determined as follows: Heat to Head (if applicable) Runs Allowed Runs Scored Coin Toss No personal coolers permitted in park. One team cooler is permitted in dugouts. No scooters, bicycles, skateboards, roller blades, or similar toys are permitted. No pets are permitted at Hobgood Park. No alcohol or tobacco allowed. Teams MAY play more than 2 games per day. Parking only in designated areas. No parking on grass.
D. E. F. G.
H. I. J. K. L.
Dizzy Dean rules unless otherwise stated. Free Defensive Substitution and Continuous Batting Order permitted in ALL age groups. Must declare at plate meeting. Games are 6 innings (7 innings in 14U) or Time Limit. Time after which no new inning may begin: 1. Coach Pitch 80 minutes 2. 9-12U90 minutes 3. 14U105 minutes 4. Championship Games 120 minutes Seven run limit per inning in All age groups Pitcher is charged with remaining outs in any inning where offensive team reaches 7 runs. Mercy rule in effect when losing team is unable to equal lead by scoring maximum runs in remaining innings. All non-wood bats must meet 1.15 BPF (Bat Performance Factor) for life of the bat and must possess a clearly identifiable manufacturer’s certification stamp. This includes bats of all diameters. In 14U league, bat weight must be within 5 units of bat weight (Example: a 32 inch bat must weigh a minimum of 27 ounces). In Coach Pitch, the player pitcher must wear a protective mask. The catcher is required to wear a protective helmet/mask and chest guard. The catcher is encouraged to wear shin guards and a protective cup. Courtesy runner is allowed for catcher of record. Runner must be a substitute or last batted out. In case of a tie in pool play, game result will be recorded as a tie with each team receiving ½ of points allocated in standings. In bracket play, tie breaker will be in effect with last batted out placed on second base with one out to begin extra inning. Uniforms do not have to match, but it is encouraged. Each player shall have a jersey with a number. Hat must be worn. Shirts shall remain tucked in. Coaches are not required to wear matching uniforms. The tournament will follow Dizzy Dean pitching rules. 9-10U:
-Max of 12 innings for the tournament -Max of 7 innings in one day -Three innings plus 1 pitch in same day requires 48 hours of rest
12U:
-Max of 14 innings for the tournament -Max of 7 innings in one day -Three innings plus 1 pitch in same day requires 48 hours of rest
14U:
-Max of 16 innings for the tournament -Max of 10 innings in one day -Four innings plus 1 pitch in same day requires 36 hours of rest
M. N. O.
P. Q. R. S. T. U.
In pool play, coin toss determines home team. In bracket play, better seed has the option to bat or field first. Each team provides one new baseball on one slightly used baseball for each game. If additional balls are needed, team at bat provides additional ball. In case of tiebreaker, standings after pool play games, seeding will be determined as follows: Heat to Head (if applicable) Runs Allowed Runs Scored Coin Toss No personal coolers permitted in park. One team cooler is permitted in dugouts. No scooters, bicycles, skateboards, roller blades, or similar toys are permitted. No pets are permitted at Hobgood Park. No alcohol or tobacco allowed. Teams MAY play more than 2 games per day. Parking only in designated areas. No parking on grass.
