A ground rule is governed by the unique characteristics of the field. A book rule double is when the ball bounces over the outfield fence. What are the rules regarding how a player can play and be removed from a baseball game. Base awards dead ball area latest news manager ejection placing runners placing runners runners tags. Below is a highlevel table of contents to the little league baseball and softball rules. However, a ball that bounces before skipping over the fence, while commonly referred to as a groundrule double, is in fact just a twobase award. Important notes 1 the playing rules committee, at its december 2014 meeting, voted to reorganize and recodify the official baseball rules into a more logical. The ruling of a dead ball halts the game and no plays can legally occur until the umpire resumes. A ground rule double is a double awarded by the umpire because a fair ball. Although the editorial changes are minor, it is the rules committees intent to inform umpires, coaches.
Copies of the pony girls softball rule book may be obtained from pony baseball and softball. The playing rules governing organized baseball and softball have been evolving for nearly 150 years. Religious headgear that is consistent with baseball canada safety and recognized uniform code requirement is permitted. Baseball classics page 7 field managers rulebook each baseball classics mlb team chart contains up to 15 batter and 9 pitcher positions. The states have the right to charge these fees and to penalize any league that does not pay their fees provided that the state constitution, authorizing such charges, is on file with the commissioner.
It is a groundrule double instead of a home run if the ball is hit over the fence in fair territory if the fence is less than 250 feet from home plate. A comprehensive index listing baseball terms, rules, and topics with links to the appropriate obr rules. Summary of baseball rules governing the awarding of bases. Requests for baseball rule interpretations or explanations should be directed. A ground rule double is a double awarded by the umpire because a fair ball became unplayable according the the ground rules of the ballpark. For instance, at wrigley field a ball that gets lodged in the vines by the fence is an automatic groundrule double.
Using our colorcoded ratings, youll quickly be able to make the right manager decision when players are at bat, on the mound, in the field, or on base. Automatic double, sometimes called a ground rule double. Elliot hopkins, mld, caa, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent risk of injury, the national federation of state high school associations writes playing rules for varsity competition among. Ours is the best rules index out there, and far more comprehensive that the index in the obr rule book the umpirebible blog.
Once a month, umpires might need to decipher a collision at home plate, but the double play can happen three to five times in a seveninning game. Rules and quirks the hardball times fangraphs baseball. Onetime download with automatic updates for future seasons. The automatic double or rulebook double is quite often mistakenly called a ground rule double. Every sport has its quirks especially when it comes to the rules. The double play is surely the exception to the rule in baseball and easily rates as its most physical play. If a fair batted ball bounces or rolls out of play, this is commonly referred to as a ground rule double. If youve ever seen an umpire rule book, youll appreciate the convenience of this baseball resource. Many of the numbered rules also have many lettered subparagraphs this table does not attempt to get. The ground rules technically only cover ways in which the ball can become. This spring, fireside will publish robs next book, the neyerjames. Stratomatic superadvanced game instructions a compilation playing the game. Official regulations, playing rules, and operating policies for all divisions of baseball, softball, and challenger all in one app.
The ground rule double is a relatively common occurrence in baseball. A ground rule double in either the actual or colloquial sense allows all runners to advance exactly two bases from when the play began. If a batter hits a ball, and it bounces in the outfield and then into the stands and out of play, he gets to take two bases, or a default double. A throw or deflection of the ball from one player to another that either results in a putout or. The official scorer shall conform strictly to the rules of scoring set forth in this rule 10. A beginners explanation of major league baseball rules.
The interpretation of some rules may be confusing if not. These people answering this question have no idea about the rules of baseball. Most amateur leagues prohibit malicious contact by runners, are stricter on interference calls, and require doubleearflap helmets. Watch this short video tutorial guide on how to play baseball under mlb. Case book material in this edition are in shaded boxes and are labeled as comment. Ncaa charges for the hard copy rule book, but you can download a pdf version for free. Major rule changes for 2018 are shaded in gray for easy reference.
Suggested double first base rules points of emphasis comments on the rules. Mike trout for the best user experience, we recommend disabling the reddit redesign. Baseball canada shall follow the official rules of baseball except as modified within. View full blue book table of contents cardinal athletic principles code of ethics prefacecif southern section office administrative and general. The subreddit for the batandball sport played between two teams of nine players. There are quirks at every level of this game, from mlb to little league. All portions of this particular page and the pages of the official major league rules book are sole property of major league baseball and have been reproduced without any alteration by baseball almanac who first obtained the written permission of the office of the commissioner. American legion baseball rule book free pdf download.
Major league ballplayers will perform for you, according to their major league records and your managerial decisions. You have in your possession a baseball game with all the features of major league baseball. Baseball rules academy the rules of baseball, explained. In the official rules of baseball illustrated, david nemec relates the history of the rules, explores how the rules have changed and why, and relates some of the most memorable episodes in baseball in which the rules have played a central role. This table of contents lists each of the numbered rules. We want to bring you the most uptodate, informative and exciting baseball information. And understanding them will help you become a true baseball expert. By every rules code, such a play is not an out, because to record a force out. A ground rule double is a baseball rule that awards two bases from the time of pitch to all. Fully uptodate, this book contains the official and sanctioned mlb rules and their interpretations per the playing rules.
Major league baseball on tuesday announced rule changes for the 2016 season involving doubleplay slides and the pace of the game. Brief essays and discussions about various aspect of baseball, umpiring, and assorted related topics. Basically, the case book interprets or elaborates on the basic rules and in essence have the same effect as rules when applied to. A ground rule double is a double that is awarded due to a unique to a particular park or grounds hence the term. Each book contains diagrams of playing areas, official signals, and official interpretations and rulings. Ground rule double groundstadium rules ball stuck under fence.
Only in baseball can outfield vegetation or a catwalk high above the playing. The first half of the rule book contains the rules for the senior program, while the other half. Baseball rules academy exists to simplify this crazy game. In addition to the rule changes, the 2018 rule book has a new layout. The only exception to the two base rule is in the now very. The baseball rule book may be as complicated as any in professional sports, and a recent espn article showed just how little some mlb playerscoachesanalysts know about the more indepth rules of. For an overview of the rules themselves, see main article. The ground rules technically only cover ways in which the ball can become unplayable, such as becoming lodged in the ivy at wrigley field. There are quirks at every level of this game, from mlb to little. Except when it comes to the double play at second base. A ground rule double is a baseball rule that awards two bases from the time of pitch to all baserunners including the batterrunner, as a result of the ball leaving play after being hit fairly and leaving the field under a condition of the ground rules in effect at the field where the game is being played. Name of players participating in double plays and triple plays.