| Age cut-off (birthday) | 4/30 |
| # of weekly games* | 2 |
| # of innings per game | 6 |
| Game start time | 6:15 or 6:30PM |
| Game time limit | 2 hrs., start last inning before 8:15pm (8:30pm) & finish, max. end time 8:45pm (9pm) |
| Run limit per inning | 7 runs/inning, unlimited last inning |
| Mercy rule | 15 runs after 4 completed innings and 10 runs after 5 completed innings. Teams can continue to play but the game is officially over if one of the 2 above happens. The umpire can choose to stay but is not required to stay after the game is Officially over. |
| End-of-season playoffs** | Yes |
| Fence distance | No restrictions |
| Pitching mound distance (raised or flat) | 50' |
| Base distance | 70' |
| Game balls | 9 in./5 oz., 2 provided by home team |
| Preferred number of Umpires per game | 1 umpire (certified) |
| Minimum number of players to start game | 8 |
| Mandatory play time | 6 defensive outs (does not need to be consecutive) |
| Call-ups permitted | From same age division or one level down |
| Metal spikes allowed | No |
| Non-permitted attire by pitcher | No white sleeves, sunglasses (prescription ok), batting glove under mitt, jewelry |
| Pitching restrictions (pitch count) | Pitches/Days Rest 1-20 = 0 21-35 = 1 36-50 = 2 51-65 = 3 66-85 = 4 |
| Pitcher re-entry as pitcher | No |
| Pitches permitted | Fastball & change-up |
| Pitcher warm-up by coach | Yes |
| Intentional walk | Advance runner, don't pitch |
| Balk | Yes (1st balk is a warning) |
| Hit batter limit | Replace pitcher on 3rd hit batter |
| Visits to mound | 1/inning, pitcher must be replaced on 2nd visit in same inning |
| Catchers - # of defensive innings | Unlimited |
| Catchers required equipment | Catcher's mitt, cup, chest protector, helmet (throat guard optional) |
| Catchers permitted to pitch | Yes |
| Catchers pitching restrictions | None |
| # of outfielders | 3 |
| Bat restrictions | Max. 2 3/4" diameter w/"official" baseball marking |
| Continuous batting order | Yes |
| On-deck batter | Permitted inside fence on side of batter or per field rules (donuts ok) |
| Lead offs | Yes |
| Steals/advancements limit (not on a play) | Unlimited |
| Dropped 3rd strike | Yes |
| Head-first sliding | No (dive-back permitted) |
| Courtesy runner | Use last out to run for pitcher/catcher when there are two outs |
| Infield fly rule | Yes |
Additional notes:
· OHSAA rules apply if not specified by above
· Background checks for coaches are the responsibility of each community
· All players must be registered through community recreation leagues (but can live in a different community)
· Roster limits are at the discretion of each community league
· Recreation team rosters should be as balanced as possible if more than one team in a respective division
· Community league boards may place players one level higher than their age group if they deem it appropriate
· Umpires are to be scheduled/paid for by the home team
· Recreational teams will play a minimum of 12 games in a regular season, plus playoffs