New catcher to pitcher rule, recently instituted by Little League International Congress and put into effect on March 15, 2010.
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The rule states that "Any player, who has played the position of catcher in four (4) or more innings in a game, is not eligible to pitch on that calendar day"
This means that a catcher that has caught ANY part of the 4th inning is not eligable to pitch--one pitch constitutes an inning.
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2009 Rule Changes
Changes to the 2009 Regulations and Regular Season Rules For Baseball Divisions of Little League
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New Bat rule for 2009
Junior Divsion only
Use of 2 ¾-inch Diameter Bats no Longer Permitted
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Beginning with the 2009 Little League Baseball season, baseball bats with a diameter of 2 ¾ inches are no longer permitted for use in the Junior League Division of Baseball.
Baseball bats with a 2 ⅝-inch diameter are now the standard for all teenage baseball divisions (Junior, Senior and Big League).
The "minus-3" requirement - overall weight (in ounces) of a bat can be no more than three ounces below the overall length (in inches) of the bat - remains in effect in Senior and Big League Baseball divisions, but is NOT a requirement in Junior Baseball.
Also, in effect for the 2009 season is the requirement that all non-wood bats used in Little League Baseball Divisions and below shall be printed with a BPF (bat performance factor) of 1.15 or less.
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Do you think that a tie goes to the runner?
Do you think a batted ball that hits the plate first is a foul?
How about, the batter-runner must turn to the right after over-running first base?
If you think that any or all of the above statements are true, you are incorrect.
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