May 17 2008
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 New rules changes for 2008
Little League International has finalized its list of changes to the regulations and playing rules for the 2008 season. Click here to review the complete list.
Volunteers Needed!
Bulverde Little League is a totally volunteer organization. We are in need of volunteers in the community to help with field preparation, gala organization, registration, and many other activities. If you can donate your time or equipment and supplies to support the league, please contact any of the board members. Thank you!

FAQs



Frequently Asked Questions

 

What are the rules on pitch count?


The 2008 Little League rules state that a manager must remove a pitcher when said pitcher reaches the limit for his/her age group as noted below, but the pitcher may remain in the game at another position:

League Age Pitches Per Day
17-18 105
13-16 95
11-12 85
9-10 75
7-8 50

Exception: If a pitcher reaches the limit imposed by regulation for his/her league age while facing a batter, the pitcher may continue to pitch until any one of the following conditions occurs: 1. That batter reaches base; 2. That batter is put out; 3. The third out is made to complete the half-inning.

Additionally, a pitcher who delivers one or more pitches in a game cannot play the position of catcher for the remainder of that day.
 

How many days rest are required for pitchers?


In 2008, Little League has modified the rule regarding the number of days rest a pitcher must observe as follows.

Pitchers league age 16 and under must adhere to the following rest requirements:
  • If a player pitches 61 or more pitches in a day, three (3) calendar days of rest and a game must be observed.
  • If a player pitches 41 - 60 pitches in a day, two (2) calendar days of rest, and a game must be observed.
  • If a player pitches 21 - 40 pitches in a day, one (1) calendar days of rest must be observed.
  • If a player pitches 1-20 pitches in a day, no (0) calendar day of rest is required.

Pitchers league age 17-18 must adhere to the following rest requirements:
  • If a player pitches 76 or more pitches in a day, three (3) calendar days of rest, and a game must be observed.
  • If a player pitches 51 - 75 pitches in a day, two (2) calendar days of rest, and a game must be observed.
  • If a player pitches 26 - 50 pitches in a day, one (1) calendar days of rest must be observed.
  • If a player pitches 1-25 pitches in a day, no (0) calendar day of rest must is required.

A player may NOT pitch in consecutive games.
Exception: For league age 16 and under, a player may pitch in consecutive games if 40 or less pitches were delivered in the previous game. For league age 17-18, a player may pitch in consecutive games if 50 or less pitches were delivered in the previous game.
 

Why must my 12-year-old play in the Majors Division?


Starting with the 2008 season, Little League requires all 12-year-old players to play in the Majors Division. Because of this rule change, Bulverde Little League will be re-drafting all Majors teams for this season.
 

What is a hold-back letter?


By rule, all players that tryout are eligible to be drafted into the Majors Division. Normally, Majors teams are filled mostly with 11 and 12-year-olds; however, some times a few 10-year-old players have the necessary skills and get drafted on to a Majors team. If you wish to for your 10 or 11-year-old child to play in the Minors Division, you may sign a hold-back letter at the time of registration requesting that he be ineligible for the Majors Division draft.
 

What is the Gala?


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