TIEBREAKERS: In the event of a 2-way tie in the final standings, head to head play will be the 1st tiebreaker. If head to head play is a split, seasonal runs-against will be used as the 2nd tiebreaker with head to head runs-against as the 3rd tiebreaker. In the event of a 3 or more way tie in the fi...

If the sample score sheet above is too small for you, click the link below for a larger pdf version.
http://www.cuttingedgesports.net/pixmb/ ... esheet.pdf

The rules of scorekeeping are located here... https://www.cuttingedgesports.net/forums/viewtopic.php?p=15#p15 A simple once-over will give you additional understanding of how the game is scored. One question I ask our scorekeepers to ask themselves when confronted with a hit/error decision is, "...

Below is an overview of basic score keeping rules applicable to the game of baseball/softball. A simple once-over will give you a relatively good understanding of how the game is scored. If it saves one scorekeeper from aggravation brought on by an uninitiated ball player, it was worth my effort. WH...

Batters are listed on the score sheet according to the team batting order as shown on the score sheet below. The number in the position column (POS) corresponds with the field position as shown in the baseball diamond diagram below. 1 pitcher 2 catcher 3 first base 4 second base 5 third base 6 short...

Per league rules... The use of any bat other than a straight single material/single wall is strictly prohibited by other than male/female eddies. Male players over 51 but under 65 (eddie) shall be restricted to the use of a limited number of non-composite multi-wall bats as certified by the ASA and ...

Tournament play will abide by ASA and SBA league rules with the following exceptions... The eddie walk rule will not be observed. A 2nd foul ball courtesy for eddies will not be observed. Managers are required to bat all able-bodied roster members in all games without exception. Managers are require...

The sub rules are complicated. They are also a necessary evil. Without rules and regulations governing what short-handed teams can and can't do with their rosters, unscrupulous managers would consistently gain unfair advantages over full roster teams. Here's a recent question and answer as it relate...

A printable copy of the sub scenarios is located here...
http://www.cuttingedgesports.net/misc/sub.scenarios.pdf

Edited 04/15/14 to reflect the amended sub-use rule. If only 1 sub is used in the men's league and that sub is not a POTY candidate, a sub-use batting out need not be taken. If only 1 non-eddie sub is used in the coed leagues, a sub-use batting out need not be taken. Below are a number of different ...

It seems what constitutes the slow-pitch strike zone needs to be revisited every so often for both league members AND umpires. As well, I want to offer the following reminder. Arguing balls and strikes can be grounds for an immediate ejection. Below is a visual depiction of the moving strike zone in...

Currently, the only ball fields with a HR limit are the School Road Park ball field in Hatfield and the Stover Park ball field in Telford. Each team can hit 3 HRs without penalty. Once a team reaches the 3 HR limit, they must wait until the other team reaches 3 HRs until they can hit another HR. If ...

Just a point of information in the event someone has the mind (or no mind) to place his/her hands on an umpire. This response is from our ASA District Commissioner, Jeff Sell. The ASA has a tough stance on pushing an umpire. It normally comes to a hearing before the District Commissioner and I have ...