Mosquito Division Rules

1. Any player on the team is eligible to pitch.  SEE OVERAGE PLAYERS RULE.
2. 6 inning games.
3. There are NO restrictions as to the number of pitchers that may be used in a game.
4. Pitchers and coaches MUST follow the pitch count/rest guidelines (see chart)
5. Pitchers and Catchers – MBA Hand Book Page 98 – read it and know it.
6. Pitch count must be recorded for all league, exhibition, and tournament games.
7. Run limit - 4 runs per inning, or 3 outs, (league only) whichever comes first. Exception: Last inning will be an open (no run limit)
8. If a team is up 10 runs or more after 4 innings, 3½ if home team, the game shall be declared over. If a game is called because of rain or darkness before 3 innings (2½ if home) the game shall be declared no contest and must be replayed.
9. Everyone bats: All players must be included in the batting line-up, but only 9 play defensively at one time. Also, Players may be moved in and out of the game while maintaining the same batting order. A pitcher once removed from the mound cannot reenter as a pitcher.  In the event that a player is injured, ejected or has left the game for any purpose, the spot in the batting order will be skipped and the next batter will bat. No out will be recorded for the skipped spot.
10. Pitching distance is 44 feet and the baselines are 60 feet
11. The batter is out on the third strike (catcher does not have to catch the ball), however, the ball is alive and in play (runners may advance at their own risk).
12. With runners on first and third, the catcher is encouraged to try and throw out the runner from first stealing second. Whether the catcher is successful or not, the runner from third CANNOT steal home.
13. A player MUST be hit or forced (by a walk/balk) home. NO overthrow or pass ball advance

     

14. A team may start the game with 7 or 8 players.  An automatic out will be charged for the 8^th and or 9^th batters (SC league rule only).  In case of an ejection, the re-entry rule MAY NOT BE USED and the game is forfeited, but in case of injury see 4.03 Injury Rule in the MBA Handbook.  .    Only players that have not been in the game are eligible.
15. Late arriving players are to be inserted into the line-up with no penalty.
16. The 20 inch Killarney is to be used in all games .
17. All other rules as per BB MB/ BB CANADA will apply

All AAA coaches MUST be fully certified LEVEL 1 and also have LEVEL 2 tech

Check with BB MB for updated coaching requirements.