13/14u Rules
Juniors Gameplay Specs
| Innings | 6 Innings. Official at 4 (3.5 if home team leads) |
| Run Caps | 7/inning (1-5); 10 runs max in 6th |
| Mercy Rule | More than 17 after 4 innings | More than 10 after 5 |
| Spikes | METAL PERMITTED |
| Batting | Continuous Order (Entire Roster) |
Coach Conduct: Head Coach is responsible for fans and staff. Ejection of a fan or assistant results in an automatic Head Coach ejection.
Daily Max: 95 Pitches
| Pitches Thrown | Required Rest |
|---|
| 66+ | 4 Days |
| 51 - 65 | 3 Days |
| 36 - 50 | 2 Days |
| 21 - 35 | 1 Day |
| 1 - 20 | 0 Days |
- Balks: 1 warning per pitcher. Following balks award a base to runners and a "ball" to the count.
- Bunt Motion: If a pitcher starts motion on a bunt, they must throw to the plate or a balk is called.
- HBP: Pitcher removal required after hitting 4 batters.
- Pitching/Catching: Max 4 innings catching if the player also pitches that day.
- Lead-offs: Full lead-offs and pick-offs are permitted.
- Head-First Slides: Allowed into all bases, including home plate.
- No Sliding into 1st: Automatic Out.
- Defense: 9 players. 3 innings minimum play. No 5-man infields allowed.
- Bats: Max 2 ¾” barrel. Weight Drop must be between -3 and -8 only.
- Dropped 3rd Strike: In effect.
- Infield Fly Rule: In effect.
- Protests: Only for age, pitching, or rules. Must declare before the next pitch.
- Umpire Grace Period: 15 minutes. No-show results in a 1-0 forfeit for the Home team.
- Time Limit: 2 Hours (School Year) | 2.5 Hours (Summer/Weekends).