TOURNAMENT FORMAT - ALL DIVISIONS EXCEPT ROOKIE
Our tournaments are usually set up as pool play resulting in the pool leaders moving on to a playoff round.
TOURNAMENT RULES
The rules of Major League Baseball and Baseball Ontario (OBA) will apply with the following
notes:
1. OBA line-up cards and score sheets will be used. The home team will be the official
scorekeeper and the visiting team will be the pitch count recorder. Lineups should be
exchanged at least 10 minutes before game time.
2. All teams are required to provide their Team’s Roster Number & Call-up Team’s Roster
Number, as assigned by Baseball Ontario. Failure to do so will result in a fine by Baseball
Ontario. Have a copy of your roster on hand in case a player’s eligibility comes into
question.
3. Teams must also track their own pitch counts. Managers must sign the sheets, verifying
the number of pitches, at the end of the game. The sheets must be returned to the
convenor for verification. This is very important!!!!!
4. In case of rain and/or other delays the tournament schedule may be revised at the
convenor’s discretion.
5. Games will be 7 innings in length (6.5 innings if the home team is winning). No new
inning will start after 1 hour and 45 minutes have elapsed from the time of the first
pitch. The umpire should notify both teams and the scorekeeper of the time of the first
pitch. If the home team is winning and is at bat when the time limit is reached, the
game will be stopped. The score at the time of the stoppage will be recorded as the
official score.
6. A game stopped prior to completion will be deemed suspended, and when play
continues, it will be from the point at which the game was suspended.
7. Tied games will be allowed to stand in pool play. There will be NO extra innings in pool
play. There is no time limit in any semi-final or championship game.
8. The home team for each game will be determined by a coin toss, with the team who
traveled the farthest making the call.
9. There will be no pre-game warm-ups on the infield. Please use the outfield grass or
other safe areas if time permits.
10. An 18 run mercy rule will apply after 3 innings (2 ½ if the home team is ahead) and a
10 run mercy rule will apply after 5 innings (4 ½ if the home team is ahead).
11. The decision of the umpire(s) is final. Protests will be resolved on the field by the
Protest Committee. To file a protest, a fee of $50 cash must be paid to the Protest
Committee prior to being heard. Time will stop when the protest is made and will begin
again once it is resolved.
12. The score of a forfeited game will be recorded as 7-0.
13. Tournament awards are set at 15 per team (20 at the Bantam, Midget and Junior
levels).
14. Managers and coaches are responsible for the conduct of anyone associated with their
team throughout the entire tournament.
15. Dorchester Minor Baseball Association (DMBA) accepts no responsibility for any injuries,
damages or losses to anyone during the tournament.
16. Pitch Counts
a. Baseball Ontario Pitch Counts will be strictly enforced per Rule P2.10.
b. Pitch Counts of the “Official Pitch Counter” will be the only numbers used by
the Umpires during a game regardless of what numbers (Pitch Counts) any
coach or spectator may have – no appeal or protest of the numbers recorded
will be permitted. It is recommended that coaches check the Pitch Count of a
pitcher as recorded by the “Official Pitch Counter” at the conclusion of each
inning.
c. Coaches shall sign the Official Game Sheet immediately following the
conclusion of the game acknowledging the Pitch Counts of the pitchers used
during that game. In the event of a discrepancy in numbers, the Pitch Counts of
the “Official Pitch Counter” shall stand. In the event a coach fails to sign the
Game Sheet, the Pitch Counts recorded will be considered official and no appeal
or protest of the numbers will be allowed at a later time. It is recommended
that coaches initial the pitch count of a pitcher as recorded by the “Official
Pitch Counter” immediately upon a pitching change.
17. Rules not listed above will be enforced as per 2015 Baseball Ontario Constitution.
18. Playoff positioning will be determined by the number of points earned in pool play as follows:
2 points awarded for a Win
1 points awarded for a Tie
0 points awarded for a Loss
19. In case of ties in standing the following will be used as per Ontario Baseball
Constitution P7.3(t).
i. head to head record among tied teams;
ii. team with the smallest runs against ratio (runs allowed / number of
defensive innings played) in games among tied teams;
iii. team with the smallest runs against ratio (runs allowed / number of
defensive innings played) in all games;
iv. team with the highest runs for ratio (runs scored / number of offensive
innings played) in games among tied teams;
v. team with the highest runs for ratio ( runs scored / number of offensive
innings played) in all games;
vi. coin toss
20. When there are 3 or more teams tied, the tiebreakers will commence at 7.3(t)(ii). After the winner of that tie breaker is determined, the tiebreakers will continue, if necessary, at 7.3(t)(ii) as long as there are 3 or more teams tied. When only 2 teams remain, the tiebreaker will start at 7.3(t)(i).
21. Where a wild card team advances to playoff round, it is determined by the best second place team (tie breaker rules are in affect to determine this)
Approved by DMBA Tournament Director