Freeport International Baseball Invitational Rules
• This is a wooden bat Invitational. Wooden bats must be used at all age levels, in all games.
• The home/visiting teams will be decided by a coin toss prior to the game.
• No deliberate/intentional running into an opponent. The base runner must avoid contact with all fielders. Taking out the fielder at second base will be strictly prohibited. If there is avoidable contact, the player will be ejected from the game. Umpires have the final say on the outcome of this rule.
• No batting practice, and no infield practice prior to the start of the game. This rule is in effect at all fields.
• A “D.H.” (Designated Hitter) may be used. Starters re-entry rule; re-enter in the original lineup spot.
• Courtesy runners must be used for the pitchers and catchers with two (2) outs only.
• All players must be in a complete uniform, with all jersey’s/team shirts tucked inside of the baseball pants. Coaches must be wearing a team jersey/shirt as well.
• Batting helmets must remain on the player until they reach an “out-of-play” zone.
• There will be no throwing of any kind of equipment, at any time throughout the game. Failure to adhere to this rule will result in one (1) warning, followed by an immediate ejection.
• Charging an umpire will result in immediate ejection from the current game, a review of the incident by Invitational officials, the umpires involved, and the Umpire-In-Chief, and may result in suspension for the remainder of the Invitational.
• Protests of any kind will not be permitted.
• Protesting balls, strikes, the strike zone in general, or any out/safe call will result in an immediate ejection from the game. At the umpire’s discretion, one (1) warning may be issued first.
• Five (5) complete innings will constitute an official game. The “Home” team will have an opportunity to bat five (5) times (if needed). All games will be seven (7) innings. The ten-run-rule will be in effect. Any team with 10+ runs after 5 innings, or 15+ runs after 4 innings.
• Tobacco products, drugs, and alcohol are strictly prohibited by all players, coaches, team officials, and umpires on FIBI premises. There is no exception to this rule. If a situation regarding this rule arises, it is to be reported to an FIBI Tournament Director for review.
• The use of profanity, racial slurs, or any other hurtful/intimidating language, etc., is strictly prohibited. There is no exception to this rule. If a situation regarding this rule arises, it is to be reported to an FIBI Tournament Director for review.