Edited: February 20, 2018
Martin Area Cal Ripken
Major League Local Rules
Time limit-1.5 hrs. or 6 innings. The clock will be stopped for injuries and pitching change. A new inning will not be started when the clock is under 5 minutes.
Bunting is allowed.
Pitching Rules:
Pitchers are limited to :
85 pitches, 1-40 0-day rest, 41-65 1-day rest and 66-85 2-days rest
Once a pitcher is removed from the mound, he cannot return to the mound in that game.
Coaches will rotate their pitchers per game. This is to ensure Safety of the Pitchers arm over a Victory.
Substitution:
All ten batters will bat in the lineup. Coaches will substitute players in defensively every inning or every other inning at a minimum. The only player that cannot be substituted out and back into that position will be the Pitcher.
There are no paid scorekeepers, the scoreboard operation is the responsibility of the home team. Home team book is the official book. The official book will be handed to the Home team by the Umpire and collected back up by the Umpire. You can request a copy of the books at the concession stand and receive it on the next game or pick it up at City Hall.Home team must start the field clock
Discussion with umpire will be limited to head coaches only.
Coaches are responsible for the conduct of their parents and players.
Run Rule: 7 runs per inning limit
Miscellaneous Rules:
Two innings constitute a full game in case of rain. Complex umpires have the authority to call off games.
There should be a minimum of 6 players on each team. The pitcher and catcher position must be fielded. Games with fewer than 6 players will be decided on by team coaches.
Coaches on the field MUST be certified through
Coaches on the field MUST also be certified on CDC Concussion
Complete a Background Check
Dugout person does not have to be certified.
Team drinks are provided after every game.
Team pictures will be arranged by the League President prior to Opening Day so parents have them for the season.
Dress Code:
Players must wear their jersey and must be tucked in.
Players must be in GRAY baseball pants. Team jersey and hat will be provided.
Parent Complaints:
If parents or you as a coach have questions or concerns, you should address
them through the following chain of command:
Head Coach
Commissioner for your age division
Board Member
League President
Weather & Cancelations:
A lightning detector system is installed next to the playground. When the lightning
is detected a flashing light above the tower is activated and a cluster of horns
will sound. When the detector is activated all players, coaches, parents, and
others must evacuate the park until the "all clear" signal is given (minimum
10 minutes; three short blasts on the horn will sound and the flashing light will
stop). No one is allowed to remain in the dugouts or any other area of the park.
Players are required to go to the parking lot and get into a vehicle. Coaches
are responsible for the safety of each player and must ensure every player is
evacuated. If lightning is detected more than once an evening, the current game
and all remaining games for the evening will be cancelled.
For information about game and practice cancellations due to rain, contact the
Parks & Rec Hotline (731.587.6000).
Any questions – Mike Garvin @ (731) 223-0032 text/call