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Majors Rules Arguello ScoreBoard Operation 1:  Unlock Scoreboard Timer box in first base dugout.  Turn timer all the way on. 2:  Remove scoreboard controller from snack shack.  It is in a black briefcase on top of the refrigerator. 3:  Connect battery.  Blue one in case is charged.  Another one is charging in the shed where the tractor is located.  Turn on controller and you are ready to go. The home team is responsible for finding a parent to run scoreboard controller during game. Last game of the day:  Turn off controller.  Unplug battery and switch with one on the charger.  Lock scoreboard timer box.  Place scoreboard controller and briefcase back on top of refrigerator in snack shack and lock door.   All games will be played by the 2012 OFFICIAL REGULATIONS AND PLAYING RULES – DIVISIONS OF LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL, except as noted below and in the “General Rules” section of this handbook..  If these rules are not being adhered to, please discuss the matter with the Chief Umpire or the Board so that discrepancies can be clarified.  All local rules will remain in effect throughout the season unless changed by the Board.  Managers can petition the Board for changes in the "local rules”.  Except in rare circumstances, changes will not be put into effect until the following season so that all Managers, Coaches, and players can be informed of and plan for changes, and to minimize unequal application of rules or policies.  SCLL has provided 2012 Official rulebooks to all Managers and Coaches. The following "Local Rules" will take precedence over those stated in the 2012 OFFICIAL REGULATIONS AND PLAYING RULES. 1.  Any pitch that “breaks” is not allowed. If a pitcher throws a breaking ball and the ball is not hit into play, the umpire shall warn the pitcher on the first offense. After the first offense each subsequent “illegal pitch” will be called a ball pursuant to rule 8.05.  Any illegal pitch will count against the pitchers pitch count for the game.  If it is the umpire’s view that the breaking ball is not being corrected and it continues, the umpire can remove the pitcher from the mound (not the game) and a new pitcher must come in. 2.    Once a player has pitched more than 41 pitches he cannot catch in the game. 3.    Pitchers can only pitch 4 innings in a game                                                               4.    Pitchers can only pitch 6 innings in a week (Sunday thru Saturday)  5.    Maximum of 12, 12 year old innings per week (Sunday thru Saturday) 6.   Maximum 65 pitches per day for 12 year olds, 60 for 11s and 55 for 10s. 20 or less pitches, a pitcher can pitch with no rest 21 to 35 pitches, pitcher requires 1 day rest   36 to 50 pitches, pitcher requires 2 days rest 51 to 65 pitches, pitcher requires 3 days rest and cannot pitch in the next game If a player reaches his or her pitch count limit while facing a batter, that pitcher can continue to pitch until that batter reaches base or is put out.                                              All Pitchers must wear head savers. 7.    Any player, who has played the position of catcher in four (4) or more innings in a game, is not eligible to pitch on that calendar day.   8. A dropped 3rd strike with less than 2 outs and 1st base is not occupied or with 2 outs, the ball is live and the batter can advance along with all runners. 9.    Each team will be required to maintain and present a pitching log to the umpire prior to each game. The adult umpire will review each team's pitching log and declare which pitchers' are not eligible to pitch in the game. At the end of the game the teams will present their completed pitching log to the umpire for his signature. In addition a representative from the opposing team will counter sign the log   10.      Roster batting of all players present will be used in all games. Once a batting order has been established, the order cannot be altered except required when a player is injured and cannot continue playing or when leaving the ballpark prior to the games completion. Such a player cannot be reinserted into the game. 11.   All players must play nine (9) defensive outs (three innings) when the game last three or more innings. Players that do not get their minimum number of innings in a game (IE – game was stopped after 5 innings) must start the next game. The only exception to this rule is for disciplining a player (e.g., for missing practices or misbehaving). If a player is kept out of the game for disciplinary reasons, the umpire and opposing Manager must be notified. Players may not be disciplined by being allowed to play defensively but not being allowed to bat. A player being removed from the game for disciplinary reasons may not be reinserted back into the game. Disciplinary action must be reported to the division coordinator. 12.  Major teams anticipating 9 or fewer players must bring players up from the lower division to fill roster spots.   Players brought up from the lower division must bat at the end of the batting order and may not play more innings than any of the regular players. In addition, once the player is “called up” and shows up at the game, that player must play in that game using the same minimum play rule for SCLL majors. It is unacceptable to dismiss that player once he or she has shown up to the game even if there are enough regular players on the team. All AAA players given the opportunity to play on the upper division team will do so on a per game basis and will remain on the roster of their respective AAA League teams for the remainder of the season.  Players brought up from the lower division may not pitch.  A list of eligible players will be identified by the AAA Coordinator and Managers. No eligible player may be called up more then once until all eligible players have been called up. Prior to games where replacement players will be participating, the team without the replacement player must be informed of the name and number of the replacement player.  Managers reporting the scores to the League Coordinator must inform the Coordinator of the names of the replacement players who participated in the game. Players may only be brought up from the lower division for post-season play with permission of the upper-division League Coordinator AND Player Agent.  13. If an offensive player (batter or runner) is injured and must leave the game, the player who made the last out will replace the injured player.  If the injured player was batting, the player substituted will inherit the injured player's count and continue the at bat. 14.  Intentional walks will be allowed in the Majors. 15.   Managers and Coaches shall remain within arms' length of the dugout and are not allowed on the field except: As base coach when their team is batting Between innings To give instructions to a pitcher (must be done at the foul line) To console an injured or distraught player 16.   Chatter may only be in a form that encourages your team.  No chatter may be directed at the opposing team.  There will be no chatter that is meant to disrupt the opposing team. Chatter must stop once the pitcher starts his/her motion. 17. It is the responsibility of both the offensive player (runner) and defensive player to avoid contact.  If the defensive player has possession of the ball or is playing the ball, the runner must slide or avoid contact.  If the runner does not slide and there is contact, then the offensive player is out.  If the runner does not slide and there is no play by the defensive player, then he is not out. The decision of running out of the baseline to avoid a collision with a fielder without the ball but playing the ball will be up to discretion of the umpire.  Any player, deemed by the umpire to be excessively rough, will be ejected.         (See Rule 7.08 for out of the baseline interpretation) 18. The pitcher may not wear a long-sleeved white undershirt.  Pitchers also may not wear batting glove(s), wristbands or sweatbands, and shall not have batting gloves in pocket. 19. If a player arrives late for a game, he is to be placed last in the batting order. 20. A team must have 9 players to start a game, but if injury occurs you can continue with 8 players. 21. No inning shall start more than 1 hour and 50 minutes from the time the game begins.  A new inning starts the moment the third out is made in the preceding inning.  In case of ties after six innings, extra innings may be started if within the 1 hour and 50 minute limit.  League pitching rules (maximum of 4 innings per game) still apply (i.e. no pitcher can go to a fith inning).  22.     When a team batting is ahead by 10 or more runs, all runners for the team that is ahead are “frozen” and may only advance on a batted ball or when forced by a walk.  Additionally, in this situation runners may not advance on an overthrow. 23.     Any pitcher who hits three batters within the same inning or deemed unsafe by the umpire will be removed from his pitching position.

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