OFFICIAL BASEBALL RULES

Summary of Rule Changes for 2015The Official Playing Rules Committee made the following changes thatwill be in effect for the 2015 season:NOTE: The corresponding 2014 rule is indicated in parentheses followingeach rule change below.• Amended Rule 3.06 to clarify that the first baseman has the choice ofwearing a glove or a mitt. (2014 Rule 1.14)• Amended Rule 3.08(d) to require the catcher to wear a face mask whilereceiving a pitch. (2014 Rule 1.16(d))• Amended Rule 5.04(b)(4) regarding the Batter’s Box Rule. (2014 Rule6.02(d))• Amended Rule 6.01(a)(10) to clarify that the batter-runner is awarded firstbase when a baserunner commits non-willful or unintentional interference.(2014 Rule 7.09(j))• Amended Rule 6.01(a)(10) Comment to clarify that obstruction be calledwhen any fielder who is not fielding the ball obstructs the batter-runneradvancing to first base. (2014 Rule 7.09(j) Comment)• Amended Rule 6.01(i) regarding Collisions at Home Plate. (2014 Rule7.13)• Amended Rule 6.03(a)(4) to allow certain advancements by runners duringsituations when the batter is using an illegal bat. Such advancementsare now consistent with those made during a batting-out-of-order situation.(2014 Rule 6.06(d))• Amended Rule 7.02(a)(3) regarding suspended games (unintentionaloperator error). (2014 Rule 4.12(a)(3))• Amended Rule 7.03(c) regarding forfeited games (groundskeeper intentionallyor willfully not complying with umpire’s order in preparation offield after suspension of play). (2014 Rule 4.16)In addition, the diagram of the Strike Zone has been revised in Appendix 5.vi