baseball players association rule 1 definitions of terms

2.) In case of a second offense by the same pitcher in the same game, the pitcher shall be
disqualified from the game.
3.) If a play follows the violation called by the umpire, the manager of the offense may notify the
plate umpire, that he elects to accept the play. However, if the batter reaches first base and no
other runner is put out before advancing at least one base, the play shall proceed without
reference to the violation.
4.) Even though the offense elects to take the play, the violation shall be recognized and the
penalties will be still in effect.
5.) The umpires shall be sole judge on whether any portion of this rule has been violated.
g.) Have on his person, or in his possession, any foreign substance.
*PENALTY. Shall be the immediate ejection from the game.
h.) Intentionally delay the game by throwing the ball to players other than the catcher, when the batter is in
position, except in an attempt to retire a runner.
*PENALTY If, after warning by the umpires, such delaying action is repeated, the pitcher shall be
removed from the game.
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Rosin bag rules.
a.) The umpire-in-chief is responsible for placing the rosin bag on the ground behind the pitcher’s mound.
b.) If the ball hits the rosin bag, it is in play.
c.) In case of wet grounds, the pitcher may carry the rosin bag in his back pocket.
d.) A pitcher may use the rosin bag to dry his bare hand or hands.
e.) No player may dust the ball with rosin, nor be permitted to apply rosin to his glove or any part of his
uniform.
Intentionally pitching at the batter.
a.) In the umpire’s judgment such a violation has occurred the umpire will eject the pitcher, or the manager
and the pitcher from the game.
b.) May warn the pitcher and the manager of both teams that another such pitch will result in the immediate
expulsion of that pitcher (or any replacement) and the manager.
When a pitcher takes his position at the beginning of each inning, or when he relieves another pitcher, he
shall be permitted to pitch not to exceed eight preparatory pitches to his catcher during which play has been
suspended.
a.) Such preparatory pitches shall not consume more than one- (1) minute of time.
b.) Because of an injury or ejection a pitcher is summoned into the game without any opportunity to warm
up, the umpire-in-chief shall allow him as many pitches as he deems necessary.
A courtesy runner maybe used for the pitcher and/or catcher at anytime during the inning.
a.) The same runner must be used only once per inning.
b.) The runner must be a player not in the lineup unless all players are in the lineup, then the last player
whose turn at bat has been completed shall be used as the courtesy runner.
c.) No appearance or removal will be charged against either player.
d.) Coaches are encouraged to use this rule to speed up the game and increase participation.
*NOTE: Using the wrong courtesy runner is an appeal play and may result in the courtesy runner
being called out.
*PENALTY: If the incorrect courtesy runner is discovered to have taken his/her position on base,
the opposing coach must appeal prior to the next play or attempted play for the runner to be called
out. If the incorrect courtesy runner is discovered anytime after the next play or attempted play, the
correct courtesy runner will take the position on base with no penalty.
A coach may instruct the umpire to issue a batter an intentional walk.
Mound conferences, not to exceed thirty seconds and will be limited to the infielders, catcher, pitcher and
one coach. The umpire will have the power to call “Play Ball” after a reasonable amount of time.
*PENALTY. If the players and coaches are not back in their positions within one minute---the game shall
be forfeited.
The following rule pertains to the visit of the manager or coach to the pitcher.
a.) This rule limits the number of trips a manager or coach may make to any one pitcher in any one inning.
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