Rec. 15-17 yr. olds
15-17 YEAR OLD LBL SPECIAL RULES
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All players must have reached their 15th but not their 19th birthday by April 30th of the baseball season.
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Players present at the start of the game will play at least 1/2 of the innings played. If a player does not to play his required number of innings for one game, he will start the next game and play until all required innings are played.
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All pitchers will be limited to five innings per game (still subject to LBL General Rules for pitching). This will be recorded in the coach's pitching log. When a player has been removed from the pitching position, he may return as a pitcher one more time during the game. Make up games are included in the week of actual play.
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Games will be played with a minimum of 8 LBL registered players at all times. If a team starts with only 8 players, there is NO automatic out for what would be the 9th batting position. If a ninth player shows up during the game he will be added to the bottom of the batting order, and the team may have nine players on the field and in the batting order for the remainder of the game.
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Base distance will be 90 ft., & pitching distance will be 60-1/2 ft.
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This division will follow the rules and guidelines of the Fort Collins League. Rules that conflict to the above LBL rules, will be addressed and worked out by the LBL 15-18 Age Coordinator.
Ft. Collins Baseball League Rules
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GRADE LEVEL IV
High School Federation Rules
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GRADE LEVEL IV
High School Federation Rules
RULE 1 - Players, Field and Equipment
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Catchers must wear a helmet which includes ear protection. The mask must have a separate, attached throat protector.
Catchers must wear a helmet which includes ear protection. The mask must have a separate, attached throat protector.
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METAL Cleats may be worn
METAL Cleats may be worn
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All players shall play at least three defensive innings or one hour of each game.
All players shall play at least three defensive innings or one hour of each game.
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Players who do not play this minimum in any game must start and play at least three consecutive defensive innings in the next game. All players must complete at least one turn at bat prior to substitution.
Players who do not play this minimum in any game must start and play at least three consecutive defensive innings in the next game. All players must complete at least one turn at bat prior to substitution.
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All bats must comply with NFHS rules or be FCBC approved. Bats in this league should be -3
All bats must comply with NFHS rules or be FCBC approved. Bats in this league should be -3
RULE 3 - Substituting - Coaching - Bench & Field Conduct - Charged Conference
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"A team may start and play a game with 8 players. If only eight players remain, anbautomatic out will be charged whenever that player's spot in the batting order comes up. A player that leaves the game due to injury or illness will not be allowed to re-enter the game and an automatic out will be recorded whenever that player's spot in the batting order comes up".
"A team may start and play a game with 8 players. If only eight players remain, anbautomatic out will be charged whenever that player's spot in the batting order comes up. A player that leaves the game due to injury or illness will not be allowed to re-enter the game and an automatic out will be recorded whenever that player's spot in the batting order comes up".
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A team¡¦s lineup will consist of all present roster players. Free defensive substitution is allowed and will not affect the batting order.
A pitcher may not return to pitch after he has been replaced.
A team¡¦s lineup will consist of all present roster players. Free defensive substitution is allowed and will not affect the batting order.
A pitcher may not return to pitch after he has been replaced.
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Pitchers/Catchers that are warming up within the foul area of the ball field MUST have a PROTECTIVE Player between them and the field of play.
Pitchers/Catchers that are warming up within the foul area of the ball field MUST have a PROTECTIVE Player between them and the field of play.
THIS WILL BE ENFORCED
RULE 4 - Starting and Ending the Game
RULE 4 - Starting and Ending the Game
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Games shall start and end on time. A game shall consist of six innings or 2 hours. The time limit being that a new inning may not begin after 2 hours.
Games shall start and end on time. A game shall consist of six innings or 2 hours. The time limit being that a new inning may not begin after 2 hours.
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Games shall start and end on time. A game shall consist of six innings or 2 hours.
Games shall start and end on time. A game shall consist of six innings or 2 hours.
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No new inning shall start after the time limit. The start of a new inning is the exact time that the 3
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out occurs in the previous inning. (Prevents teams from stalling the nextinning). Once time has expired the visiting team finishes their half of the inning per normal rules (6 inning rule in effect). If the home team is behind then they bat until they get 3 outs or win the game. If the game is then tied the clock is set for 15 minutes. The game plays until someone wins or time expires (at which point the current inning plays out until completed). If the game is still tied then it is recorded as such.
No new inning shall start after the time limit. The start of a new inning is the exact time that the 3
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out occurs in the previous inning. (Prevents teams from stalling the nextinning). Once time has expired the visiting team finishes their half of the inning per normal rules (6 inning rule in effect). If the home team is behind then they bat until they get 3 outs or win the game. If the game is then tied the clock is set for 15 minutes. The game plays until someone wins or time expires (at which point the current inning plays out until completed). If the game is still tied then it is recorded as such.
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The 10 run rule is in effect,
after 5 full innings.
The 10 run rule is in effect,
after 5 full innings.
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Games ended by darkness or weather will be official if four innings (3 1/2 if the home team is ahead) are completed.
Games ended by darkness or weather will be official if four innings (3 1/2 if the home team is ahead) are completed.
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Rainouts will only be rescheduled for one game for standings. Managers may reschedule un-placed games at their option, but they will not be recorded for standings.
Rainouts will only be rescheduled for one game for standings. Managers may reschedule un-placed games at their option, but they will not be recorded for standings.
RULE 6 - Pitching
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Pitchers are limited to pitching 10 innings per week. A week consists of Sunday through Saturday.
Pitchers are limited to pitching 10 innings per week. A week consists of Sunday through Saturday.
