General (excluding T-Ball, Farm and Junior (A)-Softball)
No more than 3 coaches on the field at any time
Only the Head Coach is allowed to discuss issues with the umpire
Infractions of Rules, i.e., Pitch Count infractions, behavioral issues, etc. to be reviewed by NW Baseball Disciplinary Board and action taken
Umpires
Coaches should NOT be making Safe/Out Calls before the umpire does
Coaches should NOT be saying “Good Eye” before the ball crosses home plate
Umpires CAN NOT be questioned on judgement calls (balls, strikes, out or safe calls)
Jr. Umpires – Minors and AA Softball Only but good info for Majors as well
Jr. Umpires should be treated with the same respect as Certified Umpires
These are “kids” volunteering their time for the league. Yes, they do get paid, but…
Coaches need to have the umpires back. They will make mistakes! If they make an incorrect call on a rule (not a judgement call such as balls/strikes and out or safe calls), the Head Coach should ask for time out and discuss it calmly. Include the opposing Head Coach in the discussion.
Parents and Coaches are not allowed to harass the umpire. The League has a Zero Tolerance Policy. If one of your parents is “barking” at the umpire, you need to pull them aside and tell them they need to stop. If an opposing team’s parent is doing it, ask their coach to do the same.
Certified Umpires are not an option for Minors and AA-Softball regular season
Maybe playoffs and Softball Allstars
Farm/A-Softball
One base on an over-throw
No Tees Allowed During Game
Majors
Pre-Game Conference and exchange Line-ups
Include list of ineligible pitchers at the end of the line-up
Clearly print full first and last name of each player
USA Baseball Bat Rule
All bats must be USA Baseball approved and have the new stamp
All old bats should be removed from all Team and Player bags prior to or at the First Practice
Change in rules on number of players to start a game:
Must have a minimum of 8 players to start. The 9th position in the batting order will be an out. All players arriving after the game has started must go at the bottom of the batting order. If a player leaves after the game has started due to injury, etc. their position in the order will be skipped, not an out. If line-up drops to 7, the team forfeits the game
Pitch Counts and Game Reporting
Compare Pitch Counts and score at the end of every half inning and at any pitching change. Be sure to get the new pitcher’s name.
Compare Pitch Counts and Final Score at the end of the game
Both coaches to send Final Score and Pitch Counts to the following e-mail distribution list ASAP but, NO MORE THAN 24 HOURS AFTER THE GAME IS COMPLETED:
Al Griswold: al080699@aol.com
Chris Fike: cfike@mac.com
Brian Sautters: bsautters@gmail.com
Joe Nichols: jbkarjoe@sbcglobal.net
Derek Schibi: schibi45@yahoo.com
Brian Odegard: btodegard@cox.net
Marc Crone: marccrone@sbcglobal.net
Rachel Ferrari: gbcr12@hotmail.com
Opposing Coach
Include First and Last names (no nicknames, please) of all pitchers
Include * after count if a player pitched through a threshold
Provide actual pitch counts (not threshold max if pitched through)
Example:
From Winsted Coach:
E-mail Subject: 4/24 Winsted Red Sox vs. Barkhamsted Yankees
Winsted Red Sox 5 vs. Barkhamsted Yankees 4
Chris Sale 66
David Price 68*
Joe Kelley 37*
Craig Kimbrel 22
CC Sabathia 87*
Dellin Betances 20
Aroldis Chapman 22*
From Barkhamsted Coach:
E-mail Subject: 4/24 Winsted Red Sox vs. Barkhamsted Yankees
Barkhamsted Red Sox 5 vs. Barkhamsted Yankees 4
CC Sabathia 87*
Dellin Betances 20
Aroldis Chapman 22*
Chris Sale 66
David Price 68*
Joe Kelley 37*
Craig Kimbrel 22
Please do not keep adding on to old emails!
You can reply to all on an old email to get all the email addresses but, change the subject to the current game and delete old info in the email
Minors
Pre-Game Conference and exchange Line-ups
Include list of ineligible pitchers at the end of the line-up
Clearly print full first and last name of each player
USA Baseball Bat Rule
All bats must be USA Baseball approved and have the new stamp
All old bats should be removed from all Team and Player bags prior to or at the First Practice
Change in rules on number of players:
Change to number of players required to start a game: Must have a minimum of 8 players to start. The 9th position in the batting order will be an out. No penalty for starting with 9 players. All players arriving after the game has started must go at the bottom of the batting order. If a player leaves after the game has started due to injury, etc. their position in the order will be skipped, not an out. If line-up drops to 7, the team forfeits the game
Pitch Counts and Game Reporting
Compare Pitch Counts, Scores and Reporting Same as Majors
Rain-outs/Make-ups
Make up ASAP (1-2 weeks Maximum)
Use Fridays and Sunday Afternoons – That’s why they are open on the schedule
