Bears Softball Night League Slowpitch Rules

 

SLOWPITCH: This is a slowpitch league. All incoming pitches must have an arc. There
are no restrictions to the height of a pitch. Any pitch without an arc will be ruled illegal
and the batter will be awarded first base.

 

ONE PITCH: This is a one pitch league. Each batter will get one pitch to determine their
fate. If the batter does not swing two things can happen. If the ball hits the mat/plate the
batter will be ruled out. If the pitch does not hit the mat/plate the batter will be awarded
first base. All foul balls are outs.

 

BATS: ASA bats will be used. Not all ASA stamped bats are ASA approved. Team
managers will receive a copy of the banned bat list.

 

CLEATS: No metal cleats.

 

RUNNERS: Teams may use one pinch runner per inning. Players may only be used as a
pinch runner once a contest.

 

UMPIRES: Games will be umpired by members of the Bears Softball Organization.
Their efforts allow the league to remain affordable. On occasion help may be needed.

 

HOME RUNS: Each team is permitted a maximum of five home runs in a contest. Any
ball that travels over the fence after the five home run limit will be ruled an out.

 

ROSTERS: Teams must submit a 20 man roster. Roster deadline is June 30. Only players
on the 20 man roster are eligible for postseason participation. A team must have seven
rostered players to play. Teams may pickup players to get to nine. No pickups allowed in
postseason.

 

BATTING ORDER: Teams may bat as many players as they want. All fielding players
must be in the lineup. If a player leaves the lineup and another player does not fill the
spot, the spot would be an automatic out the first time up. After the first time, the spot
will be erased from the batting order.

 

SLIDING: Sliding is encouraged but not mandatory. However, if you create contact you
may be called out at the umpire’s discretion.

 

STANDINGS: Teams will receive two points for a win and -1 point for a forfeit. Teams
will be seeded for playoffs based on points. All teams qualify for the postseason. All
playoff series will be best-of-three.