Think HR Derby when you were a kid, full size infield regulation size, with a net above the back of the infield for Double, Triple, HR depending on where it hits. Anything that hits the ceiling in the infield is an out. This is to tune our skills out of the cold and for future Spring, Summer, and Fall Baseball Leagues we currently play in. This is also designed for father and son(s) to play together as well. This is to be competitive but FUN with Amazing Sportsmanship. We have NEVER had any player issues and we plan to keep it like that. If you're not down to laugh, call out each other in fun, then this isn't for you.
Sunday's ONLY!!
January (1st week) – March (3rd week)
OFF Week - Super Bowl Sunday
10 regular season games w/ 1 game Playoff (1 vs. 2, 3 vs. 4, etc.)
Times/Location:
We will be playing Sundays (9am, 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm) at Heritage Hills Athletic Club in York PA.
Equipment:
Player provides - WOODEN BAT ONLY, Helmet, Baseball Glove
Catchers - Must have your own gear
How to dress - Sneakers, T-Shirt, Shorts or baseball/softball pants.
Umpire:
PIAA rated - He will call balls, strikes, and Outs.
Age:
Fathers and teenage-sons high school and up can play together, but must be 30+ to pitch. Most of our guys are 30-60 range at this time and some need pinch runners too.
Games/Playoffs:
9 regular season games, 1 Playoff game. 1-2, 3-4, so-on-and-so-forth. Same record will be a tie breaker by runs scored, then runs allowed.
Games/Playoffs:
9 regular season games, 1 Playoff game. 1-2, 3-4, so-on-and-so-forth. Same record will be a tie breaker by runs scored, then runs allowed.
How are Teams Selected, or other options:
You can select at team you have played on before or manager has spoken to you already about. Or, select Free Agent and we will place you on a team who needs extra players.
How many teams and Players Per:
10-teams, up to 12 Full-Time players is MAX Roster Levels. Extra players will be placed on another team.
Last year we had 8-Teams with 12 players per team.
Innings Played:
7-inning games and we will be fielding 6 players with a continues batting order set week 1.
Cost:
$135
$139 credit card online
Rules:
Game Times:
All games will be 2-hour time limits or 7 innings whichever comes first (unless score is tie). No new inning shall be started after 2 hours. If score is tie after 7 innings and the 2-hour time limit has not been reached, the team will keep playing till a winner. If 2hrs is reached it will be a tie. You may NOT start a new half inning if you only have 10 minutes left in your time period.
Batting:
Each team will utilize a continuous batting order. Mangers will submit a batting order before start of the 1st week so that batting order is recorded as official order. If any player is added after the first week of official batting order substitutions, that player will be added to the bottom of the order. No player will be substituted into a player’s order if they quit or got hurt and cannot play.
Pitching:
Pitchers must be 30-years-old or older to pitch (unless previously approved by league officers). Each pitcher is allowed a maximum of 4 inning pitched during the game. An inning is considered to be 1 pitch during the inning. The pitcher may work for the stretch or wind-up. **NEW** On a 3-2 count with 2 outs you may NOT take off running. You may only pick off runners from the stretch position. A pitcher may not re-enter to pitch after replacement upon throwing 1 pitch during an inning. **NEW** Pitching Age lowered, and there will an option to take a walk, players are here to hit, let's keep the game going.
Base Running:
Runners may take a lead off of the bases at their own risk. The leads shall not be more than 10 feet from 1st and 3rd or 12 feet from 2nd base. A player may be called out, at the umpire’s discretion if the player was deemed to take an excessive lead.
**NEW** If a pitcher or catcher wants to try and pick you off the base runner can do as he wishes. Extra base is awarded on any over throw that hits the net.
Courtesy Runners:
Managers will announce before the game which player need a courtesy runner during the game. If a player is hurt during the game, managers will notify the other team of the need for a runner. Pitchers and catchers should utilize a courtesy runner if they reach base. This will help to keep the game moving. A courtesy runner is any player that proceeds the player that needs the runner that is not already on base. If the courtesy runner is the pitcher or catcher or player that requires a courtesy runner, it is the next player before that player.
Other Players (Fill-in player)
Team may utilize “other” players in the event that they do not have enough players for the game. If a team uses a “other” player, that player will enter into the line-up to bat after everyone that has batted on the team first.
Field:
Backyard University - Turf field
Keeping Score
Umpire, Coaches
Tie Score
In the event that the score is tie and the time limit has been reached, each team will start with the player that was the last out at bat on second base. Each team plays to a maximum of 3 runs scored. If the score is still tied, the game ends in a tie.
