9U-10U: All games will be played on 46x65 fields. This rule could result in a dispute and the tournament committee reserves the right to look at and rule in the fairest possible way. Teams may bunt a maximum of two (2) times per inning. o The teams manager is responsible for all aspects of the eligibility of the players on his team and that they meet the requirements Pitch Type report shows Average Speed by Pitch Type in the Majors. 8 years old - 42 mph with a max of 55 mph. If still tied Total runs allowed minus two games with most runs allowed in pool play Umpires shall call Time after every play and declare the ball dead. In case of scheduling changes, it is the teams responsibility, not the tournament committee, to make sure they are aware of the new schedule or any scheduling changes. 44 M.P.H. o Last hitter from previous inning @ 1st Base However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2010 to be eligible. Bats that are damaged in any way, including but not limited to cracked, warped, missing a knob/cap, having a rattle, etc. Failure to have a copy of a birth certificate, in the event of a protest, could result in suspension for the remainder of the event until such document can be produced. 2. In general though exit velocity by age tends to average as follows. Data suggest that an average 12U player should be able to throw 175-feet. Once a player has been removed frompitching they may not returnto the mound in the same game. A13Upitcher begins the batter at 94 pitches he may finish the current hitter then must be removed from the game. When there is no seeding, the home team will be determined by a coin flip. If games are not resumed, they will become suspended or called official. 7U Division Tournament committee reserves the right to remove teams from playoff contention. ECTB (ectb.org) plays 60/90 at 13U. Throwing distances change depending on the age level of play in Little League Baseball. 8.19 The game is over, when the opposing team is mathematically eliminated from scoring enough runs to win or tie the game. You may bat 9,10,11 players or your roster. It also helps with coordination and balance. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2012 to be eligible. Time shall be called as soon as all runners are not attempting to advance. Line up cards are to be given to the official scorekeeper before the home plate meeting. 13U-14U 15 after 3, 12 after 4, 8 after 5. Unfortunately, very few volunteer youth baseball coaches have the necessary teaching background and baseball knowledge to really help coach baseball at this age. No pitcher shall appear in three games in the same day,regardless of pitch counts. In addition, the same substitute CANNOT run for more than one position (Pitcher or Catcher) in the same game. Players, coaches, managers, fans, spectators, or sponsors threatening an umpire, tournament official, associate director, or associate officer with physical harm. How far can you throw? Safety Arc: There shall be a thirty (30) foot arc drawn from first (1st) baseline to third (3rd) baseline in front of home plate. If the act continues after the warning, the offending teams manager shall be ejected. The Coach can pitch anywhere in-between the 30 Safety Arc and the 42 Pitching Circle. Protests must be filed and ruled on before the next pitch if during game, or before umpires leave field if after a game. The fourth (4th) outfielder shall not assume an infield position. Sources. 8.10 The Infield Fly Rule shall not be in effect at any time. Classic Game Junior Mound (9'L x 5'4"W x 6"H and 135 pounds) $ View Details; Game Mound (8'3"W x 11'6"L x 10"H and 220 pounds) $ View Details; Hack Attack Baseball Pitching Machine (Optional Softball Conversion Kit available) $ - $ View Details; High School/Collegiate Mound (9'6"L x 4'W x 10"H and 130 pounds) $ View Details; I . 9. 8.09 Defensive coaches shall not be allowed on the field of play and shall coach from the dugout. The definition to be utilized for the purpose of the pitching restrictions for end of a day shall be any time of night or day that the facility is closed and teams have a break in playing prior to the next days games. These regulations apply no matter how old or young the player is- only their size and strength will affect the distance they can throw. AS OF 6/20/2020: The event director has the right to activate pool and/or organization protection for playoff seeding. Starting in the 9th inning, the last three hitters from previous inning will load the bases. The official scorebook and lineup card for the game will be kept by tournament staff, in case of emergency where staff cannot keep book the home team will be the official scorer. 13U AAA/AA: -8 or -5 8.04.B The pitching coach shall not verbally or physically coach while in the pitching position The committees decision will be final! Rule 8.11.A Approved Ruling: A ninth (9th) & tenth (10th) player and all subsequent players may be added to the bottom of the batting line-up as soon as they become available. If no outs have been recorded in the game, the courtesy runner shall be the previous batter not on base. This is the case even if the schedule says otherwise. Be sure you are aware of all rules and rule changes. time limit. ONLYTWOschool grade exemptions per team will be allowed for players who are in the 2nd grade who turn 9 years old before May 1st, 2023. For events classified by graduation year or grade level, transcripts/report card from a players most recent academic semester shall be in the possession of their team manager. The courtesy runner shall be the player that made the previous out. o Manager is ejected for the weekend, replace the pitcher, not a forfeit. Note: No special requests will be honored if rescheduling becomes necessary. Each league will have a similar set up but with their own dimensions as noted above. Its also one of the most difficult positions to play on a team. THE WORLD'S LARGEST AND MOST COMPREHENSIVE SCOUTING ORGANIZATION. Hitting lineup: You may bat 9,10,11 players or your roster. o Destruction of property or abuse or failure to pay. The Infield Fly Rule shall not be in effect at any time. 8.04.C The pitching coach shall position himself as not to be an obstruction to the defensive team on any possible play once the ball has been hit. If there is a contradiction with language found in any printed copy of this addendum and the version most recently updated online, the online version shall supersede. Trips to the mound: The members of the coaching staff (including the manager) can make one mound visit per pitcher per inning without needing to remove the pitcher from the game. Lineup cards must be fully filled out with players first name, last name, position, and accurate jersey numbers. This will allow both teams to have a fair and even shot at getting unlimited runs in their last at bat. Players born on/after May 1, 2012are eligible. Players can pitch in more than one game in a day if they do not exceed daily limits. No substance shall be added to the bat barrel. All coaches should make sure the tournament committee has current contact info. Starting in the 10th inning the last three hitters from the previous inning will load the bases with 1 out. No player can appear in a tournament game for more than one team. 13U Division Some guns and devices (like radar balls and glove radar), while "accurate", measure speeds closer to the plate (which is slower). If not go to #4. As players grow older they gain more power in their throwing arms which leads to greater pitching distances. Pitching Coach: The Pitching Coach shall be an adult at least eighteen (18) years of age. Directors will always rule in the fairest possible way. All substitutes should be listed with accurate jerseys numbers. 13U NTIS. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2015 to be eligible. 4. You may bat 9,10,11 players or your roster. All rain out games may not be made up depending on time constraints. Championship games will be played with regular extra innings through the 9th inning. Kids at this age level need plenty of time to polish skills. 14U-18U Divisions Major League Baseball pitching distances are also 60 feet, six inches. This will make sure your reactions are quick. *This does not apply to Pitch Smart violations. Play continues until one team is ahead at the end of an inning. Event Limits 7U-14U: Each Player is allowed 24 outs over a 3-day period. Games called by umpires that cannot be resumed within 1 hour will be considered an official game, if 4 innings have been completed, or 3 1/2 innings if the home team is ahead (13U-14U: after 5 innings or 4 1/2 if the home team is ahead). lightning detector, working on fields, etc. No pitcher shall appear in three games in the same day. There arent many high school-aged players that can throw over 70 feet, so this may be a more difficult distance for some. Assault on an official is a felony in some states. You can also use your body length to estimate how far away you would be from the pitchers mound if you were to stand on home plate. The distance a pitcher can throw will vary depending on the age of the player. Also, in the windup position, a pitcher is permitted to have his free foot on the rubber, in front of the rubber, behind the rubber, or off to the side of the rubber. 100 Pitch maximum over 2, 3 or 4 day events. Bats that have certifying or identifying markings worn off the bat shall be removed from play. In a situation in which tournament staff and the home team are unable to score the visitor would become the official book. Protests: Judgment calls and pitching limitations are not eligible for protest. Babe Ruth, LLI, tournaments and middle school are 60/90 at 13U. Age divisions within a tournament count as separate events. In case of rain: All rain out games may not be made up depending on time constraints. The team protesting must make cash payment of $100 at the time of the protest. 14. Tournament hosts have the authority to eject a player, fans, or team anytime during a tournament of committing any of the above listed offenses. This scenario only applies in the first inning for the visiting team. 18 & Over games will be 9 innings unless playing a DH which will be two 7 inning games. Also, in the windup position, a pitcher is permitted to have his free foot on the rubber, in front of the rubber, behind the rubber, or off to the side of the rubber. Little League Baseball players throw from a shorter distance- 40-46 feet depending on their age group. If there are no eligible subs the player leaving the original lineup will be recorded as an out until he is able to return. If the owner/user refuses to allow the requesting body to inspect the bat the owner/user accepts an automatic three-year suspension from Perfect Game sanctioned events. 8.08 The defensive player listed as pitcher shall not leave the pitching circle until the ball is hit. 1st violation - Batter is pronounced out (if discovered before a pitch to next batter) & head coach is restricted to the dugout for the remainder of the game. Each batter will receive a max of six pitches or three swinging strikes. 8.12 Teams may use free substitution on defense, but the batting order shall remain the same. The tournament committee will rule on all forfeits. The 3B to 1B pickoff move is legal. The pitching rubber is 18 inches back from the center of the mound. 9U Division A player who is in violation of the age eligibility shall be considered an illegal player. If a player records more than 9 outs in a day, they are required 2 days rest. Are you looking to get noticed by college coaches? A team will take an out in the absent 9. 15. This is the regulation distance for all games in MLB. A game can be finished with 8 players. The average for a 13U player is 200-feet, 14% farther. For each teams pool games the home team will be predetermined. PitchCom is legal to use in PG Events. The pitching distance changes when a player becomes a part of Major League Baseball. This makes it easier for younger children to participate in pitching without having to throw too far. Directors reserve the right to adjust game lengths to benefit the event. The pitcher may finish the batter upon reaching the event pitch count limit. 4) Your ability to concentrate on the catchers target, at all times during your wind-up and delivery action until you release the ball. 12. Team can bat its entire lineup. Now you know what skills/actions lead to good baseball pitching distance! ONLYTWOschool grade exemptions per team will be allowed for players who are in Kindergarten who turn 7 years old before May 1st, 2023. I eat, sleep, and live baseball. 3) You need to have enough strength in your arm muscles to get a high velocity of release. In Bracket Play games, the higher seeded team will be home. 6. Time does not have to be called by the defense for the purpose of this rule. The increase in the distance between the bases and between pitcher's mound and home plate can be major challenge s because most kids don't grow physically and athletically in the same proportion as the skills need ed to run, field, pitch, and throw at the new distances. o Players, coaches, managers, fans, spectators, or sponsors threatening an umpire, tournament official, associate director, or associate officer with physical harm. Runners shall not lead-off or steal bases. Pitching: The MLB balk rule will be enforced. Non-wood and multi-piece wood bats must be BBCOR or USABat certified. Pitch Count Guidelines from Major League Baseball. All subs should be reported to the umpires. There are no exceptions to this rule, regardless of player size or age. The Coach can pitch anywhere in-between the 30 Safety Arc and the 42 Pitching Circle. The EH and XH may bat at any spot in the order. Championship games will be played with regular extra innings through the time limit. All 60/90 games will be 7 innings long. No team should benefit from the result of a forfeit in an unfair manner. If a player is listed on more than one roster, the player listed will make a decision as to which roster, he is legally on. The ball is dead and the runner is called out. A team may score a maximum of seven (7) runs per inning. Research has shown that pitch counts are the most accurate and effective means of doing so. Any event that results in physical altercation (before, during or after a game) could result in a forfeit for both teams. If the protest is ruled in the protesting teams favor the $100 will be refunded. A player ejected while roster batting will result in the team losing that player for the entire game. A called balk will remain a LIVE ball. All bats must have a branding, label, or stamp proving BPF 1.15, and length/weight ratio vary by division. Thirteen to sixteen-year-olds should not be throwing further than 60 feet, and seventeen to twenty years old shouldnt throw much farther than 60 feet. No pitcher shall appear in three games in the same day, regardless of pitch counts. Additional Penalty: First Offense: Warning; Second Offense: Removal of player from the pitching position for the remainder of the game. No pitcher shall appear in a game as a pitcher for three consecutive days, regardless of pitch counts. 2023 Perfect Game Invitational National Championship, 2020 13U PG Line Drive Classic at Baseball USA (AA). Connor Jackson - Deep South 11. At the professional level, the baseball base distance is 90 feet, and the MLB pitching distance to the home plate is 60 feet. Run spreads for all games: 12 runs after 3 innings; 8 runs after 4 innings. 2019 PG 13U World Series Velocities . According to Little League rules, the Little League pitching distance is 46 feet. Red flag events will follow the following rules however event directors reserve the right to modify rules as needed in the best interest of the event.