NCAA 5-7 Doubleheader
Doubleheader SECTION 7. a. A doubleheader must include the same two teams and may be scheduled as two nine-inning games, a seven and a nine, or two seven-inning games. The first game of a doubleheader must be completed before the second game may start. b. The second game shall start 20 minutes after completion…
NCAA 5-6 Object of the Game
Object of the Game SECTION 6. a. The offensive team’s objective is to have its batters become runners and its runners advance to home plate. b. The defensive team’s objective is to prevent offensive players from becoming runners and to prevent their advance around the bases. c. When a batter becomes a runner and…
NCAA 5-5 Substitutions
Substitutions SECTION 5. a. Each team shall have nine eligible players in the game at all times. b. Any pitcher may be replaced after the first opposing batter (or the batter’s substitute) has been put out or has advanced to first base or the side has been retired. In case of injury or illness,…
NCAA 5-4 Positions of the Defensive Team
Positions of the Defensive Team SECTION 4. At the start of or during a game, all players of the defensive team except the catcher must be in fair territory when the ball is put in play. Being in fair territory means that a defensive player must have at least one foot placed in fair territory….
NCAA 5-3 Team Offensive Interference
Team Offensive Interference SECTION 3. No offensive team members, either in or out of the lineup, shall physically or verbally hinder, confuse or impede any defensive player who is attempting to make a play. Note 1: If the batter or runner continues to advance after being put out, that act alone shall not be considered…
NCAA 5-2 Positions of the Offensive Team
Positions of the Offensive Team SECTION 2. The offensive team shall: a. Follow the original batting order throughout the game unless a player is substituted for another one; b. Position a base coach in the coaches’ boxes at first base and third base during its time at bat; and c. Have all personnel except the…
NCAA 5-1 Starting the Game
Starting the Game SECTION 1. The game begins when the umpire-in-chief calls “Play.” The game shall start on time unless the home team gives previous notice that the game has been postponed or will be delayed in starting. (Pregame practice will be eliminated if necessary due to late arrival, wet grounds, etc.)
NCAA 4-10 Bat Barrel Compression Testing
Bat Barrel Compression Testing SECTION 10. Beginning with the 2020 NCAA Championship segment for Division I and the 2021 NCAA Championship segment for Divisions II and III, baseball bat barrel compression testing will be conducted prior to each regular season series or single date of competition. All bats used in competition must pass the barrel…
NCAA 4-9 Crowd Control
Crowd Control SECTION 9. The responsibility for crowd control rests with the director of athletics or designated representative of the host institution. The designated representative shall be prepared to use the public-address system at the first sign of unsportsmanlike crowd behavior and request cooperation in maintaining proper playing conditions. Profanity, racial comments or other intimidating…
NCAA 4-8 Nongame Personnel Interference
Nongame Personnel Interference SECTION 8. If there is interference with a live batted or thrown ball by anyone other than players, coaches or umpires, the umpire shall rule as to its being intentional or unintentional. a. If it is intentional, the ball shall be declared dead at the moment of the interference, and the umpire…
