2024 AAA Rules Update v3
V3 2024-04-05 Amended “End of Game” section
V2 2024-03-07: Added “Pitchers/Catchers” section
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WGLL AAA follows the Green Book (go here to learn more and download it).
Other important clarifications:
Five Run Rule:
A team may only score five runs in an inning unless it is the last inning of the game. If it is the last inning, the team may bat through the lineup. If the teams have uneven number of players, the team with lesser players may continue batting until it has matched the other team.
End of Game:
6 innings is the maximum amount of innings that may be played. However, rain or lack of light may cause the game to end prior to 6 innings being played. No inning may be started after sunset (sunset as defined by the national weather service for that specific day). It is left to the umpires discretion as to whether or not rain is sufficient enough to call the game. In addition, if the game currently being played is not the last game of the day, any inning that is started after the 1hr 30min mark is deemed the last inning. No new inning may be started after the 1hr 45min mark. If an inning is started prior to 1hr 30min and the top half of the inning is running long, the managers and home plate umpire must meet after the second out is made in the top of the inning, at which time the umpire will decide whether or not to identify the current inning as the last inning. In this case, both the visiting and home teams are given the opportunity to bat through their lineup as long as 3 outs have not been made, no 5 run limit then applied to either team. The last inning must be announced clearly to both managers by the umpire.
In the event that there is a tie game at the above end of game conditions, another inning may be started and play can continue. The game will end at the completion of an inning where the score is not tied. However, whatever inning is currently underway at the 2 hour mark will be deemed the last inning, even if it ends in a tie. The same no-run limit rule will be applied to this inning.
If due to light, weather, safety or other unforeseen reason the final inning can not be completed, the score of the last completed inning will determine the game.
Dropped third strike:
There is no dropped 3rd strike in play for AAA.
Pitchers/Catchers:
For the month of March, all players have a max pitch count of 50 pitches. Beginning April, refer to the Green Book for players pitch count max.
Pitch count is determined by age and rest days determined by # of pitches.
Catchers who catch 4 innings may not also pitch that day.
Pitchers who pitch 40 pitches may not also catch that day.