RULES_CHANGES

2022 Rule Changes:

All 9 - 14 year olds and 14/15A Divisions will play a 14 game regular season schedule.

9 - 12 year old game time limits 2 hours.

13 - 15 year old game time limit 2 hours 15 minutes.

EXCEPTION: Lighted fields may have their own time limits which could be different from the time limits above.

Bats - The following pertains to the legality of bats in the MBL

9-11 year olds - Bats must be 2 ¼”, 2 ½”, 2 5/8”, or 2 ¾”  barrel diameter with

                           unlimited weight differential and the USA or USSSA stamp.

12-13 year olds-  Bats must be 2 ¼” barrel diameter with

                            unlimited weight differential and the USA or USSSA stamp.

 12-13 year olds - Maximum diameter at the thickest part: 2 5/8” or 2 ¾”

                            With minus 10 or less weight differential and the USA or USSSA stamp.

14 year olds – Maximum diameter at the thickest part:      2 5/8” or 2 ¾”

                        With minus 5 weight differential with and the USA or USSSA stamp.

14 year olds-    Maximum Diameter: 2 5/8” with a minus 3 weight differential and the   

                           BBCOR stamp.

15 year olds – Maximum diameter at the thickest part:          2 5/8” or less

                       With minus 3 weight differential and be BBCOR approved.

14/15A year olds – May use either the 14 or 15 year old bat regulations.

Any age can use BBCOR stamped bats

9 – 15 year olds -  WOOD BATS ARE ALLOWED  

 In length:…………………………...36" or less

2021 Rule Changes:

Catcher Chest Protectors: The new NOCSAE standard for chest protectors in catcher’s gear is required for 14AAA, 14AA, 15AAA, 15AA & 14/15A leagues.

At he November 6th Rules committee meeting and the February 18th Travel Director Meeting the following rules were adopted for the 2020 Season:

2020 Rule Changes:

1. Pitch counts for all ages:
   9 - 11 year olds maximum of 50 pitches per game and a maximum of 75 pitches per week.

   12 year olds maximum of 60 pitches per game and a maximum of 85 pitches per week.

   13 year olds maximum of 65 pitches per game and a maximum of 90 pitches per week.

   14 - 15 year olds maximum of 75 pitches per game and a maximum of 105 pitches per week;

2. Time limits on MBL Regular  season games on FIELDS WITHOUT LIGHTS:

    9 - 12 year old games 2 hours 15 minutes

    13 - 15 year old games 2 hours 30 minutes

    EXCEPTION: Lighted fields may have their own time limits which could be different from the time limits above.
    No time limits for MBL Playoff games unless you are playing on a lighted field and that field has a time limit.

3.  Club Ball and double rostering is now the responsibility of each individual association.

4.  9 year olds can NOT advance to home from 3rd base on a passed ball or over throw back to the pitcher.  They can only advance home on a batted ball or walk.


At the October 30, 2018 MBL Rules Committee Meeting,  the following  rules were adopted for the 2019 Season:  

2019 Rule Changes:


1.  15 year olds will play a 12 game regular season schedule.

2. There shall be a maximum of 4 adults in the dugout for games



At the January 16, 2017 MBL Board Meeting,  the following bat rule was adopted for the 2018 Season:  

2018 Rule Changes:

 

  1. A.              Bats - The following pertains to the legality of bats in the MBL

9-13 year olds - Maximum diameter at the thickest part:  2 1/4" or less

with minus 11 weight differential and the new USA Baseball stamp on the taper.


9-13 year olds - Maximum diameter at the thickest part:  2 5/8" or less

with minus 11 weight differential and the new USA Baseball stamp on the taper.

 
9-18 year olds -  Wood bats are allowed

 

14 year olds -    Maximum diameter at the thickest part:     2 5/8" or less

with minus 5 weight differential and the new USA Baseball stamp on the taper.

 

15-18 year olds - Maximum diameter at the thickest part:  2 5/8" or less

with a minus 3 weight differential and be BBCOR approved. 


In length:…………………………...36" or less


14 AAA, AA and 14/15 A Divisions:    Continuous batting and free substitution will be used in All Metro Baseball 14 year old games.  This rule applies to the 14 AAA, AA, and 14/15A leagues.