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Western Ontario Baseball Association is proud to support
ZERO TOLERANCE
regarding harassment and unacceptable behavior on and off the field.
Both players & spectators are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that promotes
Good SPORTSMANSHIP & FRIENDLY Competition
WOBA League Playing Rules
WOBA League Rules-Quick Reference --updated Fall 2023
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Item
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9U Rookie
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10U Minor Mosquito
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11U Mosquito
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13U Peewee
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15U Bantam
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18U Midget
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Home Plate
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Standard
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20” (x-large)
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20” (x-large)
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Standard
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Standard
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Standard
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Base Paths
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65’
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65’
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65’
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75’
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90’
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90’
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Pitching rubber to back point of plate
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44’
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44’
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44’
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50’
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60’-6”
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60’-6”
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Game Innings
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7
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7
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7
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7
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7
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7
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No New Inning Starts After **
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1.5 hr.
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1.75hr.
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1.75 hr.
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1.75 hr.
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2 hr.
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2 hr.
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Lead-offs
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NO Lead-off until contact by batter
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NO Lead-off until ball leaves pitchers hand
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NO Lead-off until ball leaves pitchers hand
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Permitted
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Permitted
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Permitted
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Third Strike Automatically Out
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5 strikes
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YES
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Yes
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No
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No
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No
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Advance home on passed ball
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NO
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NO
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No
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Max Runs per inning
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7
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4
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4
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6
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8 (league play only; NOT tournament play)
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N/A
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10 Run Mercy
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After 5 Innings
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After 4 Innings
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After 4 Innings
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After 5 Innings
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After 5 Innings
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After 5 Innings
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| 18 runs after 3 innings, 15 runs after 4 inning Mercy |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Courtesy Runner for catcher
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Coaches Option
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Coaches Option
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Coaches Option
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Coaches Option
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Coaches Option
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Coaches Option
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Warm up limit (except new pitcher)
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N/A
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3 pitches
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3 pitches
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3 pitches
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OBA rules
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OBA rules
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Pitch Count Limits for WOBA League Play Appendix 7, section B
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N/A
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Ref. OBA
Daily pitch limitations
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Ref. OBA
Daily pitch limitations
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Ref. OBA
Daily pitch limitations
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Ref. OBA
Daily pitch limitations
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Ref. OBA
Daily pitch limitations
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Pitch Count Limits for WOBA Championship Tourney
Appendix 7, section D
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N/A
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Min 45
Max 70/day (Ref 2019 WOBA/OBA Pitch rules)
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Min 45
Max 70/day
(Ref 2019 WOBA/OBA Pitch rules)
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Min 55
Max 80/day
(Ref 2019 WOBA/OBA Pitch rules)
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Min 65
Max 90/day
(Ref 2019 WOBA/OBA Pitch rules)
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Min 75
Max 100/day
(Ref 2019 WOBA/OBA Pitch rules)
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Pitch & Catch in the same game
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N/A
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No
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No
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No
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No
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No
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All players must bat
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Infield Fly Rule applies
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NO
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Players may only pitch for the team they are rostered on if called across from a sister team.
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Call-up players from a lower division may pitch (age-pitch limitations apply) except Rookie call-ups may not pitch.
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BOD approved overage players are not permitted to pitch in any game.
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WOBA League 7U Minor Rookie Rookie Playing Rules
WOBA League Rules-Quick Reference --updated Spring 2023
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Item
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Rookie Minor(7U)
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Base Paths
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65’
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Pitching rubber to back point of plate
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44’
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Game Innings
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7
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No New Inning Starts After
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1.25 hr
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Lead-Offs
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Contact by Batter
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3rd strike Automatically out
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5 strikes
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Max Runs per Inning
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7 or 3 outs
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10 Run Mercy
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yes
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Courtesy runner for catcher
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Coaches Option
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All players must bat
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Yes
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Infield Fly Rule Applies
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No
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LEAGUE GAME NOTES:
· Game start time should be discussed at the home plate meeting prior to the start of the game.
· Both scorekeeper and umpire work together to determine the start time of game.
· Run limits are to be used where applicable. No open innings in all divisions except midget.
· Reminder home team is to complete WOBA game sheet and submit to WOBA Secretary.
· Home team is to report online the score within 24hrs after the game.
· Closed toe footwear must be worn by all participants including coaches.
WOBA CHAMPIONSHIP NOTES:
· With exception of bantam & midget, maximum runs per inning shall apply in all tournament games.
· No time limit in all Championship Final games.
· Mercy rule applies to all games.