January 9, 2015 Page 1 Midwest Suburban League Rule Book Table of Contents Uniforms and equipment Game Play: Special Rules: 1.1. Uniforms 6.1. Collision Rule 1.2. Baseball Bats 6.2. Courtesy Runners 1.3. Helmets 6.3. Catcher Courtesy Rule 1.4. Cleats 6.4 Central Division Pitching Rule 1.5. Baseballs 6.5. Pitcher Clothing 6.6. Pitchers Wildness and Safety Rule Teams and Rosters 6.7. Fielders Decoy and Player Safety 2.1. Team Eligibility 6.8. Game Expulsion/Ejections 2.2. Rosters 6.9. Game Related Protests 2.3. Roster Deadlines 2.4. Player Responsibilities Playoff Rules 2.5. Player Drafts 7.1. Playoff Formats 7.2. Playoff Player Eligibility Managers Responsibilities 7.3. Tie Breakers for Entry to Playoffs 3.1. General Responsibilities 7.4. Playoff Game Play Rules 3.2. Score Reporting 3.3. Adherence to Age Regulations General League Rules and Insurance of Signed Waivers 8.1. Grievances and Non-Game Specific Protests 3.4. Opposing Manager’s Rights 8.2. Appeals 3.5. Ineligible Players 8.3. Governance 3.6. Field Maintenance Game Play Rules Appendix I: Field Rules & Maintenance 4.1. Game Schedules Appendix II: MSL Schedule of Fines 4.2. Game Length and Time Limits Appendix III – MSL Umpire Payment Rules 4.3. Abbreviated Games 4.4. Makeup of Rainout and Suspended Games 4.5. Team Forfeits Line Ups 5.1. Line-up Cards and/or Roster Sheets 5.2. Minimum Number of Players 5.3. Minimum Lineup 5.4. Notice of Lineup Substitution 5.5. Lineup Additions 5.6. Hitting and Defensive Lineups 5.7. Skipping Batters 5.8. Defensive Substitutions 5.9. Pitcher Re-Entry Rule 5.10. Offensive Re-Entry Rule 5.11. A/B Lineup
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January 9, 2015 Page 1
Midwest Suburban League Rule Book Table of Contents
Uniforms and equipment Game Play: Special Rules:
1.1. Uniforms 6.1. Collision Rule
1.2. Baseball Bats 6.2. Courtesy Runners
1.3. Helmets 6.3. Catcher Courtesy Rule
1.4. Cleats 6.4 Central Division Pitching Rule
1.5. Baseballs 6.5. Pitcher Clothing
6.6. Pitchers Wildness and Safety Rule
Teams and Rosters 6.7. Fielders Decoy and Player Safety
2.1. Team Eligibility 6.8. Game Expulsion/Ejections
2.2. Rosters 6.9. Game Related Protests
2.3. Roster Deadlines
2.4. Player Responsibilities Playoff Rules
2.5. Player Drafts 7.1. Playoff Formats
7.2. Playoff Player Eligibility
Managers Responsibilities 7.3. Tie Breakers for Entry to Playoffs
3.1. General Responsibilities 7.4. Playoff Game Play Rules
3.2. Score Reporting
3.3. Adherence to Age Regulations General League Rules
and Insurance of Signed Waivers 8.1. Grievances and Non-Game Specific Protests
3.4. Opposing Manager’s Rights 8.2. Appeals
3.5. Ineligible Players 8.3. Governance
3.6. Field Maintenance
Game Play Rules Appendix I: Field Rules & Maintenance
4.1. Game Schedules Appendix II: MSL Schedule of Fines
4.2. Game Length and Time Limits Appendix III – MSL Umpire Payment Rules
4.3. Abbreviated Games
4.4. Makeup of Rainout and Suspended Games
4.5. Team Forfeits
Line Ups
5.1. Line-up Cards and/or Roster Sheets
5.2. Minimum Number of Players
5.3. Minimum Lineup
5.4. Notice of Lineup Substitution
5.5. Lineup Additions
5.6. Hitting and Defensive Lineups
5.7. Skipping Batters
5.8. Defensive Substitutions
5.9. Pitcher Re-Entry Rule
5.10. Offensive Re-Entry Rule
5.11. A/B Lineup
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Rules for the Midwest Suburban League (MSL) shall coincide with the current Official Rules of Major League
Baseball, American League version, except as modified herein. The management of the MSL (i.e., President and
Board of Directors) has ratified these rules.
Code of Conduct Managers and players in the Midwest Suburban League shall conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner at all
times. No manager or player shall commit the following:
• Forcefully lay a hand upon, shove, strike or threaten an official. (Felony where police will be called)
• Refuse to abide by an official’s decision.
• Be guilty of objectionable demonstrations or objectionable dissent at an official’s decision.
• Discuss with an official, or officials, the decision reached by such official or officials, except for the manager
or his designee, who are authorized to participate in such discussions.
• Use unnecessarily rough tactics in the play of the game against the body or person of an opposing player.
• Be guilty of physical attack as an aggressor upon any player, manager, official or spectator, before, during or
after a game. (Felony where police will be called)
• Be guilty of an abusive, verbal attack upon any player, manager, official or spectator before, during or after a
game.
• Be guilty of taunting any player, team, official or spectator with either a verbal or physical gesture.
• Any player, manager or spectator damaging a field or its’ property in any way or failure to properly maintain
and follow specific field rules as outlined in the MSL Field Rules Addendum.
• Consume alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs during the game or be on the field of play or its extensions at
any time in an intoxicated condition.
• Smoke or Chew Tobacco on the field of play or in the dugout.
Players and managers found guilty of such conduct shall be immediately suspended from further participation in the
game and shall remain suspended until the league Board of Directors reviews said conduct.
The Board of Directors may, by vote of the majority of the directors, suspend any player for such a period and upon
such terms as it may propose, for the conduct, within its opinion, is prejudicial to the welfare, interest, reputation or
charter of the league.
Except as otherwise provided, the Board of Directors, or their commission, shall determine the appropriate action
required for violations of the Codes of Conduct and shall report their decision to the player and manager.
A player or manager found in violation of any provisions delineated in the Codes of Conduct after being placed on
probation is subject to suspension and/or expulsion from the league.
In conclusion, the MSL mandates the respect of each individual to all players, officials, spectators and properties.
Violence and unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated and will be punished as deemed appropriate by the
Board of Directors.
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Uniforms & Equipment 1.1 Uniforms:
A team’s players must have matching jerseys with individual numbers and matching hats. Pants must be baseball
style, but need not match. Softball pants, jeans, cut-offs and shorts are not acceptable.
a) Out of Uniform: A player out of uniform will NOT be allowed to play without the consent of the opposing
manager, unless the players’ manager has filed the proper paperwork with the league and can show the
opposing manager said paperwork.
b) Team Uniform Deadline: All teams are required to have their uniforms by Memorial Day Weekend.
c) Uniform Deadline Extensions: If a team does/will not have their uniforms by Memorial Day Weekend, a
Uniform Deadline Extension Request must be filed with the MSL Board of Directors prior to the completion of
Memorial Day Weekend. It is the responsibility of a team’s manager to request and obtain written
authorization for an extension, and must provide said authorization to the opposing manager prior to the
start of any game(s) after Memorial Day Weekend. Failure to provide proper written authorization will allow
the opposing manager to impose Rule 1.1a.
d) Grace Period for In-Season Roster Additions: Players added to a teams’ roster after Memorial Day
Weekend will be allowed a Grace Period of 21 days to obtain a proper team uniform. If said player will/does
not have a proper uniform after said Grace Period, Rules 1.1a, b and c will be in force.
1.2 Baseball Bats:
Wood bats and BBCOR certified metal bats only will be allowed. BBCOR metal bats cannot have more than a 3 oz
drop (-3) in weight to length.
1.3 Helmets:
All batters and runners must wear protective batting helmets during all at-bats, while in the on-deck circle and while
on the bases or base-paths. Full double ear-flap helmets are encouraged. Catchers are also encouraged to wear a
helmet underneath their mask.
1.4 Cleats:
Metal cleats are permitted on all natural turf fields, unless otherwise noted. No metal cleats will be allowed on
artificial turf fields. Players may use “Turf Shoes”, molded cleats or gym shoes on artificial turf fields.
Any player found to be wearing deliberately sharpened cleats is subject to ejection, suspension and possible
expulsion from the league.
1.5 Baseballs:
Each team shall give two baseballs to the umpire at the beginning of each game. Subsequently, the umpires will
return baseballs evenly between opposing managers at the end of each game. It is suggested that you retain used
baseballs that are in good condition, so that they can be used in future games as necessary. The following baseballs
are approved for use in the MSL: • Wilson – 1010C, A1040 and A1010
4. Runs Allowed (Head to Head) 4. Runs Allowed (Head to Head)
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7.4 Playoff Game Play Rules
a) Playoff Game Length: All playoff games are 9 innings in length and must be played to conclusion with a
determined winner.
b) Playoff Games Time Limits: Playoffs games will abide by the normal 3 hour time limits, however games
must be played to conclusion if tied at the end of regulation time.
c) Abbreviated Playoff Games: If a game is suspended due to darkness, rain or lights going out, and where 9
innings have not been completed, the game shall be suspended and played to completion of 9 innings prior
to the start of the next game of the playoff series. The game shall pickup precisely where it was left off,
continuing with the same hitting lineup and pitching limits. Substitutions may be used in the lineup.
However they must first replace spots in the hitting lineup for players not present from the original hitting
lineup. Players previously removed from the lineup may only re-enter under the standard re-entry rules.
d) Playoff Game Run Rule: A game will be ruled final if there is a 10-run discrepancy at the end of 7 innings.
e) Ejections from Playoff Games: Players ejected from a playoff game will face suspension from the next
playoff game without appeal. Managers ejected from a playoff game will face suspension from playing in
the next playoff game, however they may continue to manage the team unless determined otherwise by the
MSL Board of Directors.
General League Rules 8.1 Grievances & Non-Game Specific Protests
Grievances and/or of non-game specific protests may be filed by an individual player or by a manager of a
team provided that a grievance is formally submitted in writing to the MSL Board of Directors. The MSL
Board of Directors shall adjudicate all such grievances.
In order for a Grievance/Protest to be heard by the “Board of Directors”, a $50 fee must be paid the
league, along with any and all documentation related to the Grievance/Protest. If said Protest is Upheld,
the team will be refunded the $50 fee. If the Protest is Denied, the $50 fee will NOT be refunded to the
team.
All game specific protests must adhere to the guidelines set forth in Rule 6.8.
8.2 Appeals
An appeal of any action or ruling may be filed with the MSL Board of Directors by any individual player or by
the manager of a team provided the appeal is formally submitted in writing. All decisions by the MSL Board
of Directors of an appeal shall be deemed final and not subject to re-appeal.
8.3 Governance
Remember that all of us are in this league to have fun. Please remember that these rules,
although they are very detailed, are a general guideline. If anything has been
unintentionally omitted from these rules, the President and Board of Directors have the
right to initiate them as they deem necessary and appropriate, in the best interest of the
Midwest Suburban League and its affilitates. Rulings and decisions made by the President
and/or Board of Directors are to be considered final. It is the responsibility of the
individual team manager to know these rules. Exceptions cannot and will not be made for
negligence on the part of a team or its manager in this league.
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NOTE: It is a team manager’s responsibility for knowing the Rules of the MSL and of Major
League Baseball. If you request clarifications verbally and they are given incorrectly,
rulings will follow the written word set in these rules and/or the Rules of Major League
Baseball.
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Appendix I: MSL Field Rules & Maintenance Requirements Failure to respect Field Rules and Maintenance Requirements will result in suspensions and monetary fines. All MSL
players are subject to these rules and they will be enforced to the highest extremes. If a team violates these rules to
the extent the MSL loses a field for any reason, that team will be expelled from the league, its’ players will be placed
on the MSL Ineligible List and any monies paid to the league previously will be forfeited.
General Field Rules – ALL Fields • All trash picked up from dugouts and spectator areas
• No smoking or chewing tobacco
• No alcohol or drugs in dugouts, stands or parking lots
• No warm ups between the bases. Warm ups should be conducted in the outfield only.
• No soft toss or hitting off a tee into the fences
• No climbing of fences for any reason
• No damage of any kind
• Do not “relieve yourself” anywhere on the property
• NEVER attempt to fix a wet field without SPECIFIC instruction from the MSL President.
Bensenville:
• At the end of the last game, the team in the first base dugout is responsible for putting the bases away in the
large beige metal storage box by the electric room under the grandstand on the first base side.
• Use the dirt paths to home plate from the on deck area. Enter and exit the infield (dugouts) through the
expanded coaching boxes at first and third base.
• Infield practice is not allowed. Batting practice on the field is prohibited. Use the hitting tunnels adjacent to
the softball field. When hitting balls in the outfield from foul territory, please stand on the warning track
area.
• No soft toss against the fences.
• Do not warm up in foul territory adjacent to the infield.
Grosche Field – Waukegan
• Replace key in lockbox immediately after opening facility
• Retrieve bases from back room before first game of the day and lock room
• Lights may be turned on NO EARLIER than 6:05 pm (substantial fines enforced)
• Last game of the day is responsible for: o Pulling bases, plugging holes and placing bases in back room o Place tarps over pitchers mound and home plate areas o Lock up washrooms, press box, back room and ALL gates surrounding the field o Replace key in lockbox immediately upon completion
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Lake Park West:
• Before the game
o Please do not hit any balls into the fence, use the batting cage. Any screens brought into the cage
should be put back into the first base dugout at the end of the day
o No batting practice is allowed on the field
• After the Game
o Please rake and level home plate, the pitcher’s mound, bullpens, and the base lines. Please rake the
base lines parallel to the line and not across it. Rakes are in the third base dugout.
o Please put any dirt that is left on the edge of the grass back onto the field. There are brooms in the
third base dugout.
o Place all batting screens into the first base dugout
o Lock both gates by putting the chain through the fence
Niles West High School: • League President will direct field requirements
• Do not climb on any fences
Niles North High School: • Devils or Expos will direct field requirements
Northbrook:
• The bases are stored in the lock box in the 3rd base dugout. The home team in the first game will be
responsible for putting the bases in place. The home team in the final game must secure the bases in the
box before leaving the field
• The last game of the day must be started promptly at 6:00pm because the lights will turn off at 11:00pm
sharp. The game must be stopped by 10:55pm
• Lights will be turned on at a time to be determined on a daily basis by the Northbrook Park District
• In the event there is a problem with the lights please contact one of the following:
o George Baumgard- (847) 224-4822
o If George cannot be reached call Max Reising- (773) 793-8713
Rec Park- Arlington Heights: • Lights go out promptly at 11:00pm, night games end promptly at 10:50pm
• Park District maintains the field
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Rolling Meadows:
• Lock box is mounted on the south wall of the press box
• The key will open the large metal box with the bases as well as the gate to the cage with a rake
• Replace the key after opening the gates and secure in the lock box
• Do not go into the yards for a foul ball
• Parking is available at the park district maintenance facility
• The last game of the day is responsible for:
o Filling all holes at home plate and the pitching mound
o Pulling all bases, replacing plugs and putting them back in the lock box
o Locking all field gates
o Replacing the key in the lock box
Wing Park- Elgin: • Park District will maintain field
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Appendix II: MSL Schedule of Fines
The MSL Board of Directors may review any and all of the above, if the fines, suspensions,
expulsions, etc are deemed to be insufficient penalties.
Violation Fine
Alchol-Drugs Expulsion of individual, $500 Team Fine, Team Probation
Fighting Ejection, $100 Team Fine, Team Probation, Board Review
Umpire Contact Expulsion from MSL, Charges filed with Law Enforcement
Game Ejection Next Game Suspension
Uniform Violations $25 Team Fine (Applies after Memorial Day)
Forfeit $250 Team Fine per game; 2nd
forfeit team expulsion
Failure to do field maintenance $50 Team fine
Field rules, lock-up, lights, etc $100 Team Fine
Loss of league equipment Cost
Loss of Field Team Expulsion
Throwing of Equipment Ejections; next game suspension
Key/Lock Loss $50 Team Fine
Umpire Threat $100 individual fine, 3 game suspension, team probation
Property Damage Cost/$100 Team Fine, 3 game suspension, team probation
Missed score reporting $25 team fine
Taunting (verbal/Gesture) $100/ejection, 3 game suspension
Profanity (Continual/deliberate) $50 fine, game ejection
Umpire Confrontation off of the
field
Expulsion, $500 team fine
Ineligible Playoff Roster $100/player
Protest/Appeal/Grievance $50/occurrence
NSF Check $50 fine
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Appendix III: MSL Umpire Rules and Payment Requirements
• Payment is after the game is declared a complete game (4.5 innings with home team ahead, 5 if home team
is behind).
• Show-up Payment is paid 30 minutes prior to the game until the 3rd inning. Payment amount will be as
follows:
Inning Completed Amount Paid to Each Umpire
0 innings to 3 innings (Show-up) $35
4th Inning $40
Complete game (9 innings) $70
Complete Game (7 innings) $60
Extra Innings $5/additional inning
• In the event of a forfeit, the umpires are paid by the forfeiting team unless they are notified at least one hour
prior to the scheduled start of the game
• In the first game of a double header is forfeited, umpires must wait until the second game start time unless
released by the forfeiting team or league official. If the umpires are released, there will be no payment due
for the second game of the double header, unless a portion of the first game has been played.
• If the first game has started and later forfeited, the umpires will be compensated full pay for the second
game by the forfeiting team.
• If team forfeits and the other team lends players to play an exhibition game and the umpire is being paid,
he is obligated to umpire a minimum of five innings.
• Umpires late to the game will receive $5 per complete inning less than the full pay. This deduction will be
split between both teams.
• Game time limits will begin at the time of the first pitch.
• There will be a mercy rule of ten runs after seven innings in a nine inning game. There is no mercy rule for
seven inning games.
• Start times must be recorded in the score book. The managers’ clock is the official clock.
• An inning starts at the time the last out is achieved in the previous inning. If the time limit has not passed
when the last out was made, then a new inning shall take place.