Quick reference rules charts
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 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.
WOBA League Minor Rookie Playing Rules-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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3rdstrike Automatically out
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5strikes
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Max Runs per Inning
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7 or 3outs
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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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Item
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Tier 1 & 2
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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No
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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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YES
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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 inning and 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 6, 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 Champ Tourney
Appendix 6, section D
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N/A
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Min 45
Max 70/day (Ref 2019 OBA Pitch rules)
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Min 45
Max 70/day
(Ref 2019 OBA Pitch rules)
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Min 55
Max 80/day
(Ref 2019 OBA Pitch rules)
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Min 65
Max 90/day
(Ref 2019 OBA Pitch rules)
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Min 75
Max 100/day
(Ref 2019 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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Yes
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Yes
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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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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