Roy Yocum Memorial Tournament 
 

Rules of the Game 
 

We give our players the choice between playing Full Rules Baseball or Modified Rules Baseball.  The major difference is stealing, advancing on passed balls, etc, and bunting with a man on third base.  Please review both sets of rules before registering for the event.  On the registration page, you'll find the option to mark "Modified" or "Full" rules. 
 

FULL RULES

The following guidelines and rules cover the Full Rules Division. 
 

The Game:

1. Games will be 7 innings or 2 ½ hours.
2. The game is official after 5 innings.
3. Extra innings will be played if needed and time allows.  Every attempt to finish a game will be made.
4. An inning is over when a team has scored 7 runs, regardless of outs.
5. If a batter has a sage hit that results in more than the 7^th run scored that inning, all runs form that play shall count.
6. Unlimited runs can be scored in the 7^th inning and extra innings.
7. There will be a 12 run mercy rule after 5 innings.

 

Passed Balls:

1. There are passed balls and wild pitches.
2. Batters may advance to first base, if possible, on a third strike dropped ball.

 

Base Running:

1. Stealing is allowed.
2. Pinch runners needed for players must be announced between managers before the game.
3. Exceptions to the above rule would be obvious injury.
4. If during the game a pinch runner is needed, the last batter to make an out shall pinch run.
5. Any player over 65 may ask for a runner.
6. No substitute runners from home plate.
7. No substitute runners for pitchers or catchers.
8. Runners may lead off as far as they like.

 

Pitching:

1. A pitcher must pitch from the stretch with men on base.  He may pitch from the wind up with a man on third base.
2. A pitcher hitting 2 batters in one inning shall be relieved: he may play any other position.
3. If the same pitcher returns and hits 2 more batters in the course of the game, he will be removed from pitching for the remainder of that game; he may play any other position.

 

Outfield Throws:

1. An outfielder can throw a runner out at first base.
2. Outfielders can throw runners out at second base on force plays.

 

Bunting:

1. You may bunt at any time in the game.

 

Batting Order:

1. All players will appear in a revolving batting order.
2. The "on deck batter" at the end of the game will lead off the next game.
3. The manager of the team can alter his lineup before the second game.  After the second game, the lineup remains intact for the rest of the event.
4. The lineup will not go to the top of the order if a playoff format is being used.
5. All players must play the field at least 3 innings.
6. If a team alters their lineup after the second game, a 5 run penalty will be made assessed against them.  They then must return to the lineup of their second game.

 

Uniforms and Conduct:

1. All players must wear an appropriate baseball uniform.  No softball, sweat pants or t shirts will be allowd on the field at any time during the game.
2. The only contact on the field is tagging a runner.  No "take out plays" or collisions at home plate; whenever possible a player must slide at a play at home plate.
3. Three are no hidden ball tricks or fake tags (dekeing) of base runners.  If this happens, the runner will be granted an extra base.
4. Any player thrown out of a game by an umpire risks expulsion from the camp.
5. Abuse of an umpire or any official or staff of the venue where the tournament is held will not be tolerated!
6. Lineup cards are to be exchanged between the managers before every game - no exceptions.

 
 

MODIFIED RULES

The following guidelines and rules cover the Modified Rules Division.  These modifications are being offered in an attempt to bring parity to the playing field taking into consideration of the range of ages of all the players. 
 

The Game:

1. Games will be 7 innings or 2 ½ hours.
2. The game is official after 5 innings.
3. Extra innings will be played if needed and time allows.  Every attempt to finish a game will be made.
4. An inning is over when a team has scored 7 runs, regardless of outs.
5. If a batter has a safe hit that results in more than the 7^th run scored that inning, all runs form that play shall count.
6. Unlimited runs can be scored in the 7^th inning and extra innings.
7. There will be a 12 run mercy rule after 5 innings.

 

Passed Ball:

1. There are no passed balls or wild pitches.
2. There are no advances on dropped third strikes.

 

Base Running:

1. No stealing is allowed.
2. Pinch runners needed for players must be announced between managers before the game.
3. Exceptions to the above rule would be obvious injury.
4. If during the game a pinch runner is needed, the last batter to make an out shall pinch run
5. Any player over 65 may ask for a runner.
6. No substitute runners from home plate.
7. No substitute runners for catchers.
8. Runners may lead to the cut in the grass.
9. Runners may advance one the ball crosses the plate.
10. Runners may advance on a two out full count when the ball is released by the pitcher.
11. Base runners will be called out when: his lead is past the cut in the grass, he advances early prior to ball crossing home plate or leaves before the pitch has been released on the two out full count.  NO WARNINGS.

 

Pitching:

1. A pitcher must pitch from the stretch with men on base.  He may pitch from the wind up with a man on third base.
2. A pitcher hitting 2 batters in one inning shall be relieved: he may play any other position.
3. If the same pitcher returns and hits 2 more batters in the course of the game, he will be removed from pitching for the remainder of that game; he may play any other position.
4. No pick-offs of any kind.

 

Outfield Throws:

1. No outfielder can throw a runner out at first base.
2. Outfielders can throw runners out at second base on force plays.

 
 

Bunting:

1. You may bunt at any time in the game except when there is a runner on third base.
2. Once you square to bunt, you must either do so or take the pitch.  You cannot fake a bunt and then swing away; if you do so, you will be called out and all runners will got back to their original base.

 

Batting Order:

1. All players will appear in a revolving batting order.
2. The "on deck batter" at the end of the game will lead off the next game.
3. The manager of the team can alter his lineup before the second game.  After the second game the lineup remains intact for the rest of the event.
4. All players must play the field at lest 3 innings.
5. If a team alters their lineup after the second game, a 5 run penalty will be assessed against them.  They must then return to the lineup of their second game.

 

Clubhouse Rules:

1. THE CLUBHOUSE AND LOCKER ROOMS ARE FOR PLAYERS ONLY!
2. No food or alcoholic beverages can leave the clubhouse at any time.  The food provided is the registered players only.
3. Guests may enter the clubhouse but only after it has been cleared with a staff member or official of the tournament.  No exceptions.

 

Uniforms and Conduct:

1. All players must wear an appropriate baseball uniform.  No softball, sweat pants or t shirts will be allowd on the field at any time during the game.
2. The only contact on the field is tagging a runner.  No "take out plays" or collisions at home plate; whenever possible a player must slide at a play at home plate.
3. Three are no hidden ball tricks or fake tags (dekeing) of base runners. If this happens, the runner will be granted an extra base.
4. Any player thrown out of a game by an umpire risks expulsion from the camp.
5. Abuse of an umpire or any official or staff of the venue where the tournament is held will not be tolerated.
6. Lineup cards are to be exchanged between the managers before every game - no exceptions.