Minors Rules

Batting Rules

• Bat your full lineup.
• Each player must have at least 1 at-bat.
• Only the batter and one on-deck player may hold bats. One batter in the on-deck circle at a time.

Base Running Rules

• No leading off at any time; runner’s foot must remain in contact with the base until a passed ball occurs.
• No advancing on passed balls for the first 2 innings (first 3 games of the season only).
• Runners may only advance/steal on passed balls.
• Only one base may be advanced per passed ball unless an overthrow occurs.
• Overthrows allow one additional base per overthrow; does not allow multiple base advancement beyond that.
• Passed ball is defined as any time the catcher must leave their normal stance and turn to locate/gather the ball.
• No stealing home when a team is leading by 8 or more runs. Opposing coach must notify once the 8-run lead is reached. Stealing resumes once lead is under 8.
• Must slide on close plays at all bases except 1st; no headfirst slides advancing.
• Headfirst sliding enforcement: 1st-warning → 2nd-team warning → 3rd-ejection.

Pitching Rules

• Max 3 innings per game (1 pitch = 1 inning).
• No re-entry as pitcher once removed from pitching.
• Players warming up pitchers must wear a catcher’s helmet and chest protector.

Defensive / Playing Time Rules

• Each player must play a minimum of 2 defensive innings and have at least 1 at-bat.
• No infield fly rule.

Game Rules

• 10-run rule after 4 innings.
• 6 runs per inning limit.
• 6th inning is the open inning.
• If the 6th inning is not reached due to time limits, the next full inning becomes the open inning.

Time Limits

• 2-hour time limit (not drop dead).
• If time limit is reached during the bottom half of an inning with at least one out, that inning will be completed.
• No new inning after 1:45.
• No ties—play until winner. Extra innings will be used and all runs count.

Equipment / Safety Rules

• USA and USSSA bats allowed.
• Grip tape cannot cover the certification stamp; bat must be visible for verification.
• Only batter and one on-deck hitter may have bats in hand.
• All other players must remain in dugout or behind the fence.

Field & Operations

• Home team preps the field and provides umpire unless prior arrangements are made.
• Weather decisions are made by directors only; unauthorized cancellations = forfeit.

Facility Rules

• No parking behind gate (coaches only).
• No dogs in field of play; must remain secured in parking area or vehicle.

Extra Innings – Kansas City Tie Breaker

How it Works

• At the start of each extra inning:
• The last batter who made an out in the previous inning is placed on 2nd base.
• The inning continues as normal with the next batter in the lineup.
• No outs to start the inning.

Example

• The last out of the inning was made by #8 in the lineup
• In the next inning:
• #8 starts on 2nd base
• #9 is the batter


Updated 4/2026