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2015 District 5 Fall Baseball
Transitional Division Rules
Rosters
Eligible players are those that are 2015 Little League age 12.
Season
Games are set to begin on September 12 and will end on October 25. This provides for a normal (Sat and Sun) schedule of 14 games. There are no playoffs. Managers that would like to play outside this season may contact other teams and schedule additional games.
Rules
Transitional Division will follow the Little League Rule Book (“Green” Book) applying the Junior League rules unless adjusted or clarified below.
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13 Run Mercy rule after 5 innings.
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Pinch runner can be put in for the catcher after two outs. Pinch runner shall be the last player to get out.
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Minimum of six defensive outs per player and managers may do free substitution on defense.
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Continuous batting order shall be used.
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A maximum of three Coaches are allowed during games. This includes the Manager.
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Two warnings shall be given to each pitcher for balks. Runners will be advanced thereafter.
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For the first two weeks of the season, players may use Little League bats.
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After two weeks, players must use big barrel bats (2 5/8” diameter). There is not limit on the drop.
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Metal cleats are allowed, but not required.
Ties
Ties are allowed. If time allows and the managers agree to play extra inning(s), then this is allowable as well.
Manager/Coaches Conduct
All Managers and Coaches are expected to present an atmosphere of sportsmanship and instruction. If any manager is ejected from a game, he/she will be suspended for the remainder of that game and the next TWO played games. Any subsequent ejection will result in suspension for the remainder of the season.
Game Preliminaries
Managers shall contact the opposing manager prior to each game to verify time and location of the game. Each team is shall supply two games balls for each game. Each HOME team is responsible for supplying an umpire for each of their home games.