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General Ground Rules
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Manager’s/team representatives will meet with
the umpire prior to the game. Rules or advisements from the umpire are the
responsibility of the manager’s/representative to forward the information onto
the players.
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Illegal Substances
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Any or all types of illegal substances are not
permitted on the grounds of Borden Park (playing fields or parking lot areas).
This includes alcoholic beverages of any kind. MDSL has established a good
working relationship with Borden Park and the City and we do not wish to
jeopardize that relationship. If a member is found in violation of this
city ordinance, you will be removed from the park & suspended for the remainder
of the season – NO EXCEPTIONS!
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Verbal Abuse
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There will be no tolerance for any profanity by
any MDSL member or spectators. Any unsportsmanlike conduct will be dealt with by
the manager, at the request of the umpire. If the manager is unable to
deter the unsportsmanlike conduct, the umpire will eject the player/spectator
from the game and be requested to leave the park.
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Interference
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The fielder has the right-of-way. The base
runner must avoid a collision. If interference is called by the umpire,
the base runner is out. The most advance runner is also called out.
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Intentional Crash Rule
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The fielder has the right-of-way. If a runner
intentionally crashes into a fielder, the ump may or may not eject you.
You will be ejected if it happens ever again. Only the umpire can deem if
the crash was intentional, NOT the teams.
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Fake Tags
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If a player pretends to have the ball or motions
to tag a base runner, the player may be warned or ejected from the game.
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Bat Throwing
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Whether done in frustration, anger or stupidity
the batter may or may not be warned before being ejected from the game. Often
the catcher is injured from a player throwing a bat.
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Live Ball Appeal
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Time has not been called: a player may announce
the appeal loudly to the umpire. The player must be specific in the
appeal. For instance -- “Ump, I want to appeal that the base
runner on third missed second base” or “Ump, Mary did not tag up on second
base”. The umpire will make the “safe” or “out” call.
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Dead Ball Appeal
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Time has been called. The next batter is
in the box. Time-in is motioned by the umpire. The pitcher does NOT have
to be on the mound and does NOT have to throw the ball to the base regarding the
appeal. The pitcher must tell the umpire that he/she is appealing…
“I am appealing that the runner now on third missed first base”. The
umpire will male the “safe” or “out” call.
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Players
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ALL players must be a member of MDSL and
must sign the required roster and emergency contact forms to play.
There must be at least eight (8) players to play at game time. Fifteen
(15) players can be listed on the batting line-up. If a player is injured,
another player from the roster may replace the injured player. If there is
not a substitute available, there will be an automatic out every time the injured
batter is up to bat. Batting positions do not change unless the substitute
is replacing another player. Original players can reenter once.
Substitutes cannot re-enter.
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Infield Fly Rule
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There must be less than two (2) outs, with the
runners on first and second or first, second and third. The ball is hit
high and playable by an infielder. It is feasible that the ball land on
the grass (outfield) and still be an “infield fly” as shortstops and second base
players often go for those. It doesn’t matter if the ball is caught or
lands on the ground. The umpire calls “infield fly – if fair”. If
the ball lands or is caught in fair territory, the batter is out. All base
runners can stay on their occupied bases or run at their own risk. If the ball
goes foul, it is a “foul ball”.
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Protests
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$45.00per game - If you win, you will receive
your money back. The money (cash) must be given to the Chief Umpire with a written protest on the back of the score sheet before the end of
the game. If you think another team has illegal players (actual players who are
not officially an MDSL member) you can protest players. You can also
protest umpire rulings, as long as they are NOT judgment calls. You cannot
protest judgment calls.
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Time Limit
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All games are seventy (70) minutes in duration.
No new inning will start when the 70 minutes is up. There will be no grace
period for any games.
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Mercy Rule
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At the end of the fifth inning, the game is over
of there is a 12 run difference
