Regulation IV(i)
Mandatory Play |
Mandatory Play removed for Senior League Baseball |
Courtesy runners allowed before Mandatory Play when using CBO |
Senior League Baseball no longer requires Mandatory Play.
When a Continuous Batting Order is used, a courtesy runner
may be used for the pitcher or catcher even if Mandatory Play
requirements have not yet been met.
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Affects Senior League regular season play and any division
using Continuous Batting Order.
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Applies to tournament games using CBO; courtesy runner use
clarified without violating Mandatory Play.
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Rule 1.10
Bats & Alterations |
Bat-assist devices prohibited |
Pine tar permitted on grip; enforcement clarified |
Bats may not be altered with choke-up devices or bat assists.
Pine tar or similar substances are permitted only on the grip
area and may not extend beyond the manufacturer’s grip.
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Managers are responsible for ensuring all bats are legal;
umpires enforce only when a violation is identified.
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Same standard applies, with tournament penalties enforced
if an illegal bat is used.
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Rule 1.11(a)(3)
Pitcher Sleeves |
Neoprene sleeves allowed (solid color) |
Material restriction removed |
Pitchers may wear a compression or protective sleeve of any
material, provided it is a solid color and not white or gray.
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Pitchers may wear approved sleeves during regular season games.
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Same sleeve standards apply during tournament play.
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Rule 1.11(j)
Jewelry |
Jewelry permitted if safe |
No change |
Players may wear jewelry unless the umpire determines it poses
a safety risk to the player or others.
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Jewelry allowed unless deemed unsafe by the umpire.
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Same judgment standard applies in tournament games.
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Rule 3.01
Equipment Inspection |
Umpire pregame inspection removed |
No change |
Managers are responsible for ensuring all equipment is legal
and compliant. Umpires are no longer required to conduct
pregame inspections.
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Responsibility shifts fully to team managers.
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Same responsibility applies; penalties enforced if violations occur.
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Rule 3.17
Electronic Communication |
One-way communication to catcher allowed |
Grace period for malfunctions clarified |
One-way electronic communication may be used to relay signs
or pitch selection to the catcher only. If a device malfunctions,
reasonable time is allowed to correct the issue.
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Permitted during regular season games if used properly.
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Permitted in tournament play with identical limitations.
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Rule 4.04
Player Unable to Continue (CBO) |
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CBO procedure clarified |
When using a Continuous Batting Order and a player cannot
continue due to injury or ejection, the next scheduled batter
assumes the existing count.
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Applies to leagues using Continuous Batting Order.
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Same procedure applies in tournament games using CBO.
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Tournament Rule 14
Tie Game |
International tiebreaker adopted |
No change |
In tournament play, extra innings begin with the last scheduled
batter placed on second base to speed up game resolution.
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Not applicable to regular season play.
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Applies to all applicable tournament games.
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