Majors Division Local Rules
The official rules for Majors are covered in the Handbook entitled “THE OFFICIAL REGULATIONS AND PLAYING RULES” for all divisions of Little League Baseball. All managers and coaches will be given those handbooks and are required to become knowledgeable in these rules. The following is intended to clarify some of the local rules, as well as to provide additional guidelines for the Majors Division play.
HERE is an online copy of the rules.
Division | Majors |
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Primary Ages | 11 and 12 |
Team Size | 12 |
Format | Kid Pitch |
Field Size (Mound / Bases) | 46' / 60' |
Outfield Fence (If Present) | 200' |
# Players On Field | 9 |
Umpires | Yes |
Score Reported | Yes |
Playoffs | Yes |
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Division | Major |
Innings (max) | 6 |
Time Limit - Start New Inning | None |
Time Limit - Game Maximum | No Time Limit |
Inning Completed | 3 Outs |
Max Runs | No Limit |
Max Outs | 3 |
Mercy Rule | 4 Innings / 10 Runs |
Batting Order | Bat Roster |
Strike Outs | Yes |
Base On balls | Yes |
Dead Ball | N/A |
Bunting | Yes, Foul On 3rd strike = Out |
Doubles | Yes |
Triples | Yes |
Home Runs | Over the Fence / Inside the Park |
Advancing Bases | Freely |
Advance On Overthrow | Yes, Any Base |
Stealing | Yes, Pitch Must Cross Plate |
Lead Off | No |
Sliding | Yes, No Head First |
Field Positions | All Players Will play a Minimum Of 6 Consecutive Defensive Outs |
Infield fly | Yes |
Throw from cacher to pitcher | Live Ball |
1st and 3rd situation: Throw from Catcher to 2nd Base | Live Ball |
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Division | Major |
Pitching Limit | Yes (See Below Chart) |
Catching Limit | Yes (See Below Chart) |
Illegal Pitch | Yes |
Drop Third Strike | Yes |
Passed Ball / Wild Pitch | Yes |
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Division | Major |
Cleats | No Metal |
Ball | Regulation |
Bat Size Max | 2 3/4 |
Bat Logo | USA |
Trophies | 1st Place during regular season |