NCAA 2-2 Appeal
Appeal SECTION 2. The act of a player or coach claiming a violation of the rules by the opposing team or misinterpretation of them by the umpires. An appeal may be any act that unmistakably indicates an appeal. For specific appeals see: bat (1-12), base coach (3-3), checked swing (3-6-f), batting out of order (7-11-a)…
NCAA 2-1 Abandonment
Abandonment SECTION 1. The act of any runner who leaves the base path, after reaching first base, heading for his dugout or defensive position believing there is no further play.
NCAA 1-17 Scoreboard
Scoreboard SECTION 17. It is recommended that a scoreboard that shows balls, strikes, outs and line score be located in such a position on the field so that it can be seen easily by both teams and spectators. Scoreboards shall not be placed in line with the batter’s background sector of vision.
NCAA 1-16 Dugouts (Players’ Benches)
Dugouts (Players’ Benches) SECTION 16. Players’ benches for both teams must be furnished by the home team. It is recommended that these benches be enclosed at either end, at the rear and overhead, or that appropriate dugouts be a part of each new field, and that the center of each dugout be located on the…
NCAA 1-15 Protective Equipment
Protective Equipment SECTION 15. a. Batter’s Helmet. It is required that every player wear a double earflap protective helmet while batting, on deck and running bases. No player will be allowed to bat or run the bases without wearing such a helmet. All batting helmets must bear the manufacturer’s certification indicating satisfaction…
NCAA 1-14 Uniforms
Uniforms SECTION 14. The uniforms of all participating players and coaches of the team shall be of the same color and style. It is required that each team have two sets of uniform jerseys of contrasting colors. It is the responsibility of the visiting team to wear a contrasting uniform color to the jersey worn…
NCAA 1-13 Gloves or Mitts
Gloves or Mitts SECTION 13. a. The catcher may wear a glove or mitt of any dimension. b. The first baseman’s glove or mitt must not be more than 13 inches long or 8 inches wide. The webbing shall not be constructed so as to form a net type of trap. The length…
NCAA 1-12 The Bat
The Bat SECTION 12. a. Wood bat. 1) The bat must be a smooth, rounded stick not more than 2¾ inches in diameter at its thickest part nor more than 42 inches in length. 2) There must be a direct line from the center of the knob to the center of the large end. 3)…
NCAA 1-11 The Ball
The Ball SECTION 11. The ball is a sphere weighing not less than 5 nor more than 5¼ ounces avoirdupois and measuring not less than 9 inches nor more than 9½ inches in circumference. It shall be formed by yarn wound around a small core of rubber, cork or combination of both and covered by…
NCAA 1-10 Equipment
Equipment SECTION 10. The rules committee is responsible for formulating the official playing rules for the sport. Only equipment that meets specifications published in the NCAA Baseball Rules may be used in intercollegiate competition. The rules committee is responsible for interpretations of NCAA rules and for compliance with those rules. The rules committee suggests that…
