Baseball Rules & Info

Registration Fee

Gate Fee

Rules

Pitching- Majors level players playing on AA teams are not allowed to pitch. If caught, the player will be removed from the mound and the coach will be ejected from the game.
We play exclusively by the rules listed on the perfectgame.org website
We utilize outs instead of innings for pitching totals
We allow -5 bats in 14uAA and AAA
We play all 13u events at 54/80 unless otherwise noted
We do not allow metal cleats on any turf fields or temporary mounds

6U Coach Pitch Modifications

Batter
- 3 pitches
- Can swing at all 3
- Then 1 swing from a tee
- Coach also has an option to pitch a maximum of six (6) pitches or three (3) swinging strikes. If 6th pitch is fouled, then a 7th pitch is awarded. An at bat will not end on a foul ball.
Catcher's Position
- During the Pitch- Catchers can try and catch the ball
- While ball is on tee- catcher must stand back
Does the Batter / Runner and Runners have to stop at the base, or are they allowed to keep running until they stop running / time is called?
- If ball is hit from tee, hitter and runners get a max of 2 bases only. If the ball is hit from a Pitched ball, there is no limit on bases ran
Offense
- 2 base coaches, 1 pitching coach
- Pitching coach CAN talk to batter, then help when tee is brought in. When the ball is hit, the Base coaches should instruct the runner
Defense
- 2 Outfield coaches in Foul Territory, 2 in dug out
Number of players
- 9 players on field is legal, 10 can play as well.
- If you start with 10, you must finish with 10. You can bat the entire line up
Time limit
- Pool Play - 1:10
- Bracket Play -1:10
Mercy Rule
- 15 after 3
- 10 after 4
- 8 after 5
7 run cap per inning

When do I pay the tournament entry fee?

All Premier Prospects tournaments are first pay/first play. Your entry into an event is not complete until you have paid the entry fee or the gate fee
The division may sell out prior to the payment deadline
The number of available spots in a division may fluctuate depending on the needs of all divisions that share the same field size
If you choose to mail a check to avoid online credit card fees please call us and let us know, do not leave a message!
Mail to: Southern DFW Events, 110 Redman Ln, Waxahachie, Texas 75165

Do we supply our own baseballs?

Awards

How do I submit a schedule request?

We will take schedule request until the Tuesday evening prior to the event
Please submit all schedule requests to nicole@playpps.org
You can block out a 4 hour block on Friday or Saturday that you cannot play only! Schedule requests that are more restrictive than a 4 hour "no play" block will be difficult to accommodate, but we will try our best!
Example of a schedule request we will accept: We cannot play between 10am and 2pm on Saturday
Example of a schedule request that we will have trouble accommodating: We cannot play before 4pm
Teams must be prepared to play from Friday evening until Sunday evening, we will do our best to accommodate request

Can we bring outside food and coolers?

Yes, participants and fans are allowed to bring outside food and coolers excluding alcohol. Some parks may not allow them

Can we bring our pets or comfort animals to the tournament?

NO, you will be asked to leave the premises if you bring pets to a PPS event regardless of the facilities policies. PLEASE LEAVE YOUR PETS AT HOME!

When are our rosters locked and what do I do if a parent forgets/neglects to sign the waiver prior to the cutoff?

All rosters are locked on the Thursday evening prior to the event
All players must be listed on the public view teams page by the cutoff. Players that do not have signed waivers by the cutoff are not eligible to play

Behavior At Events

PPS has a zero tolerance policy towards disrespectful and adverse behavior
Any fan, parent, player or coach will be ejected from the event for adverse behavior towards a tournament official or umpire

Where Will We Play?

PPS utilizes full turf, half turf, grass, and skinned fields in and around the listed locations

Do I need team insurance?

Yes, Please upload a copy of your team insurance to your team profile
Please make sure you add PERFECT GAME GROUP INC ITS SUBSIDIARIES, DBAS, AFFILIATES 850 Twixt Town Rd NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 as Additionally insured or you can purchase thorough Perfect Game

refund policy

NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED AT ANYTIME AFTER PAYMENT
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