OBA Constitution & Playing Rules
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Baseball Ontario - Umpire Rules
Some additional Notes....
*Call ups must be identified on line up card
*Pitch Count violations are still forfeits except when pitch counter does not notify ump, When pitch counter notifies ump after max # is reached, then pitcher is removed & manager is ejected
*Select substitutions are between innings only, except pitchers or injuries
*Jewelry is allowed except for pitcher. Pitchers cannot wear jewelry, exception for pitchers is medic alert type bracelet
*Warming up pitcher, requires a mask when
1) pitcher is on rubber (field or bullpen)
2) person catching is behind plate
3) person catching squats (anywhere)
Rep rule - One warning per team, then immediate ejection
Select rule just says when warming up a pitcher, a mask must be worn
I would suggest do the same as rep - one warning per team, then toss them
Rookie Rep
*game becomes official at 5 innings or any point where the opposing team is unable to win or tie the game
Rookie at bat
*Rep no change 5 strikes as called, not out if 5th strike is foul, unless caught before it touches the ground
Innings & Curfew
Rep & Select 7 innings
Midget Select is confirmed at 7 innings (all SOBA rules)
Exception is 9 innings for Rep Minor bantam & up above EOBA single games (DHs are 7 innings)
1 hour 45 mins for Select Rookie to Bantam
2 hours for Rep up to Peewee, Midget Select
2.5 hours for 9 inning games (rep minor bantam and above)
Select, if forfeit, teams can play a maximum of 2 hours 15 mins & umps must stay
Mercy (always read in 1/2 inning rule for home team)
Select 10 after 4
Rep Tournament (OBA) & Peewee & below 18 after 3, 15 after 4, 10 after 5
Rep Regular Season (EOBA) Minor Bantam to Midget
In 9 inning games 15 after 5, 10 after 7
In 7 inning double headers 10 after 5
Curfew, only applies if not tied
Rep regular season (EOBA)
up to Peewee - 2 hours No New Inning (NNI)