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SAINT JOHN LITTLE LEAGUE
Junior Division focuses on continuing to develop players and the team. Sportsmanship is important in this division and should be coach-led. Players at this point know their positions, unless they are new to the league, at which time the coach will determine the best position for the player.
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All Junior regular season baseball games will be at 6:15 pm, with no inning starting after 8 pm. Double game days will see the first game begin at 4 pm and no inning to begin after 5:45 pm.
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All Junior games will be 6 innings (if time allows).
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Junior league players may lead off bases, steal, as well as slide head first.
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Junior League pitchers must follow the days of rest chart for Junior League age of 14 noted below for regular season as well as playoffs.
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Playoffs will follow Little League guidelines for pitch counts and days of rest. (referenced below)
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There is an infield fly rule in Junior if the Umpire is confident in its use.
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Regular season requires a minimum of 8 players for a game (can include call-ups).
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If less than 8 players show up for the game, this results in a forfeit. An exhibition game can be played if both teams agree.
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Playoffs require teams to have a minimum of 8 players (no call-ups) for the playoffs.
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Every effort should be made to hold regular practices. If your schedule prevents you from practicing, please find a parent to lead the practices.
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Rubber cleats are recommended but metal cleats are allowed.
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USA bats and BBCOR bats are approved. (No USSSA or BPF 1.15 are permitted)
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There is a 5 run per inning rule and a 10 run rule after 4 innings.
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Players are to play a minimum of one defensive inning in the infield and one defensive inning in the outfield by the 5th inning.
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Home teams are responsible for supplying new baseball and paying umpires. Also for installing and removing bases.
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For 2024 over-age players are permitted for League play on a case by case assessment.
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There shall be no tolerance for harassment of our umpires by coaches, players, parents.
Little League Pitch Count Rules
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1 - 20 Pitches..........0 Days Rest
21 - 35 Pitches..........1 Day Rest
36 - 50 Pitches..........2 Days Rest
51 - 65 Pitches..........3 Days Rest
66+ Pitches..........4 Days Rest