BASEBALL RULES OF INTEREST All-Star Selection: The Midwest League All-Stars are selected by the league’s field manag-ers. They may not vote for their own players. Batting Average: Divide the number of safe hits by the total number of at-bats (at bats do not include walks, sacrifices, hit-by-pitch or times awarded first on obstruction or interfer-ence). Consecutive Hitting Streak: A consecutive hitting streak shall not be terminated if the plate appearance results in a base on balls, hit batsman, defensive interference, or a sacrifice bunt. A sacrifice fly shall terminate the streak. Consecutive Playing Streak: A consecutive game playing streak shall be extended if the player plays one half-inning on defense, or if he completes a time at bat by reaching base or being put out. A pinch-running appearance only shall not extend the streak. If a player is ejected from a game by an umpire before complying with these requirements, his streak shall continue. Designated Hitter Rule: A hitter may be designated to bat for the pitcher in any spot in the batting order in any game without affecting the status of the pitcher. The designated hitter must be selected and be included in the lineup card presented to the umpire-in-chief prior to the game. The designated hitter is locked into the batting order, but may be removed for a pinch-hitter or pinch-runner who in turn becomes the designated hitter. The replacement player may stay in the game defensively, but the pitcher must take the place in the batting order of the replaced defensive player. This would terminate the role of the designated hit-ter for that game. Disabled List Length: Any player placed on the disabled list must sit out for at least seven (7) days. Day one is the first day following the player’s last game played. Doctored Bat: If a filled or “doctored” bat is used, the player is to be called out, ejected from the game and is subject to additional penalties. Any balls hit by an illegal bat do not count. If the umpire sees the illegal bat before it is used, he issues a warning, but there is no penalty. Earned Run Average (ERA): Multiply the total number of earned runs by 9, then divide the result by the number of innings pitched. Earned Runs Rule: A run for which the pitcher is held accountable. In determining earned runs, the inning should be reconstructed without errors and passed balls. The benefit of the doubt is always given to the pitcher in determining which bases would have been reached with errorless play. Fielding Average: Divide the sum of putouts and assists by the total of putouts, assists, and errors (total chances). 16 Midwest League 2015
Midwest League Media Guide 2015
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