| Age cut-off (birthday) | 4/30 |
| # of weekly games* | 2-3 |
| # 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 | None |
| Mercy rule | 15 runs after 4 complete innings
10 runs after 5 innings |
| End-of-season playoffs** | Yes |
| Fence distance | No restrictions |
| Pitching mound distance (raised or flat) | 60' |
| Base distance | 90' |
| Game balls | 9 in./5 oz., 2 provided by home team |
| Preferred number of Umpires per game | 1 umpires (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 one level down, cannot pitch, but can play anywhere in field, no sharing across teams in the division. |
| Metal spikes allowed | Yes |
| 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
66-95 = 4
No more than 95 pitches
Only 3 innings per game for 15 year olds. 1 pitch counts as full inning.
Pitching rolls week to week, DOES NOT reset over weeks. Rest days cross weeks, and must be adhered too. |
| Pitcher re-entry as pitcher | No |
| Pitches permitted | Any |
| Pitcher warm-up by coach | Yes |
| Intentional walk | Advance runner, don't pitch PITCHES do not count towards pitch count total if not thrown. |
| Balk | Yes |
| 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, Drop 5 recommended, -8 accepted due to 13 year old restrictions. |
| 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
· Insurance must be carried by each community
· 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
Some games will be played at other locations than Lamuth. This is an effort to get other communities involved that don't have the registration numbers CYBL has.