Frequently Asked Questions

  No. Days between pool play and playoffs are not days off — they are rain dates. All teams, in all age divisions, must be ready to play on those days at whatever time the host site determines.

No. Babe Ruth Baseball does not have this rule. A player can both pitch and catch on the same day as long as they remain within the pitch count limits and rest requirements.

  No. A substitute cannot re-enter for a starter more than one time during the same game.

All team credentials must be submitted at the credentials meeting and fully approved prior to the first game.

Once the tournament begins, no additional credentials or roster changes are allowed.

Yes. Official paper lineup cards must be completed and submitted to both the opposing team and the scorer’s table before each game.

All games will be played at the host site.

The only exception is if the host site arranges an offsite location due to field unavailability.

If a game is suspended:

• Pitch counts      still count     toward required days of rest.
• When the game is      resumed, if the pitcher is eligible, they may      continue pitching — but their previous pitch count carries      over.

Example:

A pitcher throws 60 pitches on Tuesday, and the game is suspended.

The game resumes on Thursday.

Since the pitcher had one required rest day, they may pitch again — but can only throw 35 additional pitches (to reach their 95-pitch maximum).

 - All players must be in matching uniforms with the Cal Ripken or Babe Ruth Patch on the left sleeve. 

   - All coaches must be in matching polos/pull over with the Cal Ripken/Babe Ruth patch on the left sleeve, with matching khaki shorts (NO athletic shorts permitted). 

   - Proper footware is required. (No slides,sandals, crocs)

   - All coaches and players must be wearing the team hat.