**In case of rain, see our Rain out Policy link for how games are completed.

We will use the rules set forth by the "Greater Nashville Prep Rules" set forth by several leagues for cross league play.

Baseballs — Each team shall supply two, new baseballs for each game.

Time Limits — No new inning shall begin after 100 minutes. (Note: New inning begins
once the third out of the previous inning has been made.

Bats — Junior Prep- (ages 13/14)—>All non-wood bats must have USABat Marking no
greater drop ration than -8, OR must be marked BBCOR .50. Bat barrel may not exceed
2 5/8 inches in diameter.
Intermediate (ages 15/16) and Senior (ages 17/18)—>All non-wood bats must have
USABat Marking, OR marked BBCOR .50, plus not have a drop ratio of greater than -3.
Bat barrel may not exceed 2 5/8 inches in diameter.

Pitching Limits — For regular-season play, the Babe Ruth Pitching Rules are in effect.
They are, as follows:
Pitcher shall not deliver more than 95 pitches in the same game or on the same day.
Exception: If a pitcher reaches the maximum pitch count limit while facing a batter, the
pitcher may continue to pitch until the batter reaches base safely or is put out.
If a pitcher delivers between 1-45 pitches on a given day, the pitcher can pitch the
following day. If a pitcher delivers between 46-75 pitches on a given day, the pitcher
cannot pitch the following day. If a pitcher delivers 76 or more pitches on a given day,
the pitcher must rest two calendar days before again pitching. (Note: In all pitch counts,
the rest period is “calendar days” rather than periods of 24 consecutive hours.)
The Official Pitch count method will be determined by the Host Park. Coaches, um-
pires, and scorers are encouraged to work together to make sure the counts are accu-
rate.

Metal Baseball Cleats — Allowed.

Run Rule — In addition to the Time Limit, games are completed according to the follow-
ing run differences: 15 runs after 3 innings or 10 runs after 4 (or later) innings.
Coach or Assistant Coach Ejection—If a coach is ejected from a game, the coach
must leave the Ball Park, yielding management of the team to another adult. Following
the sitting-out of the remainder of the game in which the ejection occurred, the ejected
coach must also sit-out the team’s next game (whether on that day or at a later date).
Park Director is to notify the necessary people to make sure this happens. Any coach
ejected from 2 games in a season will not be permitted to coach inside the Mid Tn Prep
league for the remainder of the season. And may only be reinstated for following
season by local league official upon approval of the Mid TN Prep League oversight
team.

Rainout Status Notice — Host Coach or Field Director is responsible to notify all teams
in case of a rainout.

Line-up/Batting Order — Teams have the following options for the batting order: (a)
Teams can bat 9 players; or, (b) teams can bat 9 players, but use a DH for any player of
the 9; or, teams can bat 10 players, using the EP; or, (d) teams can use the 10-player
EP line-up, but use the DH for any player in the 10; or, (e) teams can bat all players,
thus, allowing them to substitute freely on defense.

Courtesy Runner — A courtesy runner is allowed for the pitcher or catcher. If team has
a substitute, the substitute must be used as the courtesy runner. If batting the entire
line-up, the courtesy runner may be the last batted out.

Fill In Players — Using fill-in players is discouraged, however it might be necessary
from time-to-time. The following requirements regard a team using one or more fill-in
players: (1) be courteous by notifying the opposing coach that you will need to use a
fill-in player for the game, and (2) any fill-in player must bat last in the line-up and can
only play in an outfield position. (3) any fill in player must be from one of the leagues
connected with the Middle TN Prep Association and must play inside the age bracket of
play or younger league.

Home Team/Visiting Team—When playing a doubleheader, the hosting team shall be
the home team for the first game and the visiting team for the second game (unless
designated otherwise on the league schedule).

Communication -- Leagues are requested to have contact with their opponents the
week before game play. The goal is reduce the # of no shows and scheduling errors.
Please assign your coaches or a league official to touch base the week before
scheduled game play.

Host Park Rules —Any additional rules are to be shared by the league officials at
home plate. However, local league rules to DO NOT overshadow the agreed upon
rules set on this document. Choices to do so by local league officials, will cause the
consideration of removal from the Mid TN Prep League in the future