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BASEBALL 2021
A supplement to the NCAA Baseball Rules • Prepared by the editors of Referee
Lineup Language
Rule Tweaks Related to DH, Concussed Players
C ollege baseball will feature
several new wrinkles during the
2021 season as a result of rule changes
approved by the NCAA during the
offseason.
The rule changes were first
proposed by the NCAA Baseball
Rules Committee during the summer
and gained final approval from the
NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel
in September 2020.
Designated Hitter (7-2)
The NCAA has overhauled its
designated hitter (DH) rule to more
similarly mirror the one used in
professional baseball. One exception
is the starting pitcher may be co-
listed in the lineup as the pitcher and
designated hitter. The new rule also
requires the designated hitter listed in
the starting lineup to bat at least once
unless the opposing team changes
pitchers or the designated hitter
becomes injured or ill before his spot
in the lineup comes to bat.
The change is intended to simplify
the DH rule while maintaining the
flexibility of using the two-way player
(pitcher/DH) in the collegiate game.
Play 1: During the pregame
meeting with the umpires, team A’s
head coach turns in a batting lineup
featuring nine batters. Jones is listed
as the starting pitcher. Ruling 1: Jones
is, by default, also the designated
hitter and may be treated as such.
Play 2: During the pregame
When Eric Nilson, Kirkland, Wash., accepts the lineup card from a coach during the pregame meeting with the umpires, team A’s
DALE GARVEY
meeting at the plate, he must understand how the coach plans to utilize the designated hitter. head coach turns in a batting lineup
The NCAA has overhauled the designated hitter rule (7-2) for the 2021 season to more similarly
mirror the one used in professional baseball. See “Lineup Language” p. 3
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Welcome to the 2021 College Baseball Season
I deas are
powerful, but not
as powerful as
continue to be emphasized. Teaching
and mentoring the “NCAA Way”
is job number one: inclusive of
The 2021 season will be year one
of a new two-year rules cycle. Rule
interpretations will continue to be
habits. consistency, accuracy and poise in issued by the secretary-rules editor
An important our dealings on the field – as it is as needed, and an NCAA Rules
aspect and very important for the integrity of and Officiating Video will again be
responsibility our game to select officials for the produced for 2021.
of the NCAA Championship who are adhering to The 2019 and 2020 secretary-rules
Baseball Umpire the NCAA rules, points of emphasis editor’s interpretations will continue
George Drouches Program (BUP) and the NCAA Baseball Umpire to receive attention [20-second action
is the training Program’s protocols; we have high clock, bat barrel compression testing,
NCAA National and education expectations of our officials. The bat color requirements, charged
Coordinator of Umpires of officials NCAA Division I Baseball Committee conferences, hit by pitch (HBP),
to increase and the Baseball Umpire Program are between innings timing protocols,
knowledge, consistency and standard committed to improving umpiring expanded video review, pitching
interpretations across the country. during the regular season, as well position, runner’s lane interference
The information in this 2021 as the NCAA Division I Baseball points of emphasis (POE) and the
NCAA Baseball Preseason Guide Championship. The continued suspension penalties] to clarify and
is designed to provide not only growth of college baseball makes educate all to the provisions.
information, but clarifications it imperative that we strive to In 2019 and 2020 (albeit halted),
leading into the season. Umpires, assign well-trained and qualified NCAA baseball witnessed impactful
always keep this with your umpires to every game throughout and game-changing rules that our
development materials, for use the season. The NCAA Baseball game had never experienced in
in your study and pregame Umpire Policies in 2021 will serve recent history. Centralized Video
discussions. Coaches, please keep as surety and will safeguard these Review will continue throughout
this with your game day materials directives.The officiating community the 2021 NCAA Division I Baseball
as a quick reference. In addition, handled the rules changes and game- Championship. TD Ameritrade Park
coaches, I strongly urge you to join changing challenges in 2019 and 2020 Omaha (TDAPO) has also installed
in our collaborative efforts with exceptionally well and will continue visible 20-second action clocks for
the American Baseball Coaches to be leaders of these impactful the 2021 NCAA Men’s College World
Association (ABCA) leadership changes in 2021. Series (CWS).
team to improve our great game by The former chair of the NCAA
registering with www.ncaabaseball. Committee on Competitive The secret to high capacity leadership
arbitersports.com to access the Safeguards and Medical Aspects of is knowing how to change personal
NCAA's Home Plate page. To Sports will, once again, continue as criticism into personal improvement.
aid and be of service with your a contributor to our dedicated Home During 2020’s first four weeks of
complimentary Home Plate access, Plate’s Wellness section and the 2021 competition, the NCAA Incident/
coaches, a quick-and-easy link within NCAA Baseball Preseason Guide – Ejection/Suspension Reports
your online ABCA Convention reinforcing the BUP’s commitment were down 60 percent — one can
registration will be provided. to the well-being of the umpire. only speculate if this trend were
The Baseball Umpire Program will to continue if the full season was
People will never follow someone they build on its steadfast efforts of the played, but I believe the unsettling
fear. shortened 2020 season; with that behavior of the past several years
The goal of the national said, our championship evaluation, subsided during this time due to
coordinator of umpires has always selection and assignment procedures the fact that whether a coach or an
been to continue to grow the Baseball need to be continually examined official, when you are in control of
Umpire Program and to manage to ensure the best umpires for our your emotions, one can communicate
and lead the many facets of the championship in the future. in a professional manner.
program. An excellent, dedicated and Umpires, use the formal warning
passionate staff assists this effort, Align yourself with a team that is talent whenever possible; discipline
greatly. rich, but ego poor. If you can’t find one, yourself to be credible and concise in
Perception and professionalism then form one.
See “Welcome” p. 3
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Welcome the coach will keep the challenge. I Play 3: Following a collision
Continued from p. 2 encourage all coaches, administrators between batter-runner Walker and
and umpires to review the 2021 first baseman Nelson in the third
your communication; and remember NCAA Video Review Regulations inning, team B’s coach removes
your true role of managing the game. posted on Home Plate. This Nelson from the game to receive
Finally, as we move to 2021, technology has brought much added evaluation for a possible concussion
let’s collaboratively build on this value to the umpire development and replaces him with Davis. After
refreshing decline in ejections and vision and plan of the NCAA receiving clearance from the team’s
suspensions; and in respect to on-field Baseball Umpire Program. head trainer, Nelson (a) comes to
health and safety protocols: players the plate in the eighth inning in
and coaches should maintain physical The talent of a great leader isn’t his or his original position in the batting
distancing from all umpires and her talent, it is that person’s ability to lineup, or (b) in a different position
opposing players whenever possible spot talent and collide with it. than the one he occupied at the start
and not leave their positions to argue Consistency of mechanics, of the game. Nelson singles, and the
with umpires, or come within six feet increased teamwork, consistency of team B coach (c) replaces him with
of an umpire or opposing player for rule interpretations and improved Davis as a pinch-runner, or (d) sends
the purpose of argument. situation management will continue Davis to the plate as the next batter.
to be important goals for future Ruling 3: Legal in (a) and (c), and not
The only way home is forward. years with the desire to get every call legal in (b) and (d). In (c), once Davis
Expanded Video Review for accurate and correct. pinch-runs for Nelson, the latter is
2021 includes one change: If a coach Wishing all the stakeholders of done and cannot return to the game.
initiates a video-review challenge our great game of NCAA college
and the original call is overturned, baseball the very best in 2021. Batter Interference/Uncaught Third
Strike (7-11-h Note)
On a third strike, not caught
by the catcher, if the batter-runner
Lineup Language appropriate medical evaluation. clearly hinders the catcher in his
Continued from p. 1 However, the player may return to attempt to field the ball, whether
featuring nine batters. Jones is listed his original spot in the lineup if he the action is intentional or not, the
as the starting pitcher. In the fourth is cleared by an appropriate medical batter-runner is out, the ball is dead
inning, during what should be Jones’ professional. and all other runners return to the
second plate appearance, Smith comes A player may only re-enter the bases they occupied at the time of
to the plate. In the next half-inning, game one time. The temporary the pitch regardless of the number of
Jones again takes the mound. Ruling replacement player may again outs.
2: This is legal. Jones began the game participate in the game as a If the pitched ball deflects off the
as the pitcher and the designated substitute in the same lineup spot catcher or umpire and subsequently
hitter. Once Smith batted, he became only. touches the batter-runner, it is not
the designated hitter, while Jones If the temporary replacement considered interference unless, in the
remained the pitcher. player is substituted for, that player judgment of the umpire, the batter-
may not re-enter the game. runner clearly hinders the catcher in
Re-entry (5-5-k) If a team has no remaining his attempt to field the ball.
The NCAA has established a eligible players, a starter or The change is intended to
method of permissible re-entry for substitute who has previously simplify the administration of the
a player suspected of receiving a participated in the game may replace rule regardless of the number of outs
concussion during the course of a the injured player. and whether the batter-runner’s
game. The change is intended to action is intentional or not.
A player who exhibits signs, improve player safety, giving Play 4: With a runner on first base
symptoms or behaviors consistent coaches a pathway to have a possibly and one out, B3 strikes out on a pitch
with a concussion must be concussed player evaluated and be in the dirt. The ball bounces off the
immediately removed and receive able to return to the lineup. See “Lineup Language” p. 4
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Lineup Language and delay the game by leaving Pitch Strikes Animal (6-1-g)
Continued from p. 3 the dugout or bullpen at the The rule has been re-written to
catcher and into the path of B3, who time of an altercation, in order to read, “If a thrown or batted ball
takes two steps and inadvertently prevent further escalations and that remains in live-ball territory
kicks the stationary ball away from unsportsmanlike conduct. accidentally hits a spectator,
the catcher. Ruling 4: B3 is out, the authorized on-field personnel or
ball is dead and R1 must return to Foul Tip (2-37) an animal, the ball is live.” There is
first base. The definition for a foul tip has also a note added that reads, “If a
Play 5: With a runner on second been updated to read, “A batted pitched ball strikes a bird in flight or
base and one out, B3 strikes out on ball that goes sharp and direct from other animal on the playing field, the
a pitch in the dirt. The ball bounces the bat to the catcher and is legally pitch is nullified, and play shall be
off the catcher and into B3. The ball caught. It is not a foul tip unless resumed with the previous count.”
falls to the ground, where the catcher caught, and any foul tip that is caught The changes are intended to
picks it up, drops it and fails to make is a strike, and the ball is in play.” distinguish the difference between a
any additional play as R2 reaches The change clarifies that a foul thrown or batted ball inadvertently
third base and B3 reaches first base. tip no longer has to first touch the hitting an animal or authorized on-
Ruling 5: R2 is safe at third base catcher’s hand or glove before being field personnel and a pitched ball
and B3 is safe at first. This is not legally caught. By interpretation the striking an animal.
considered interference. ball must be caught by the catcher.
Play 7: With a 1-1 count and R1 Play or Attempted Play (2-67-b)
Interference/Thrown Bat (7-11-n) stealing on the pitch, B2 swings and An additional definition for the
If a whole bat is thrown into makes contact with the baseball. term “play or attempted play” has
fair or foul territory, whether The ball ricochets off F2’s mask, and been added to identify that it shall be
intentionally or not, and it interferes (a) F2 catches it, or (b) F1 catches it. interpreted as a legitimate effort by a
with a defensive player attempting to Ruling 7: This is a foul tip and the defensive player who has possession
make a play on the ball, interference ball remains live in (a). In (b), it is a of the ball to retire a runner. The fact
shall be called. foul ball. the runner is not out is not relevant,
The change is intended to and a fake or feint to throw shall not be
establish clearer guidance whether Penalty for a Foreign Substance (9-2-e) deemed a play or an attempted play.
interference has occurred in A stronger penalty has been The rationale for the new wording
situations of a fielder attempting to established for using a foreign is there are references throughout the
make a play when a bat is thrown in substance on the ball, and/or playing rules regarding when a play
foul territory. having one on his person or in his has occurred, but no definition of
Play 6: B1 hits a pop-up near possession. The penalty is the pitcher what defines a play.
the plate and throws his bat to the being ejected from the game.
ground (a) in fair territory or (b) in If the pitcher expectorates on his One Foot in Catcher’s Box (5-4-a, 9-3-i)
foul territory. The opposing catcher, hand, ball or glove or rubs the ball The rule has been modified to
while trying to make a play on the on his glove, person or clothing and, state the catcher must have at least
ball, steps on the bat and falls, and in the judgment of the umpire, the one foot in the catcher’s box until the
the ball falls to the ground next to pitcher did not intend to alter the pitcher begins the pitching motion.
him. Ruling 6: B1 is called out for characteristics of the baseball, the The change is intended to provide
interference in both (a) and (b). umpire may warn the pitcher in lieu a more enforceable playing rule for
of an ejection. However, if the pitcher umpires depending on where the
Fight Rule (5-16-c) persists in violating the rule, the catcher sets up to receive a pitch.
Any team personnel, other than umpire shall eject the pitcher from
coaches, who leave the dugouts or the game. The Windup (9-1-a)
bullpens to enter the field at the time The first sentence of the rule has
of a potential altercation or fight Force-Play-Slide Rule (8-4) been changed to read, “The pitcher
shall be ejected. Ejections would The updated rule clarifies the shall stand facing the batter, his pivot
carry a one-game suspension, unless force-play-slide rule does not apply foot in contact with the pitcher’s
the individual physically participates to the batter-runner at first base, and plate and other foot free.”
in a fight. also establishes the runner is not In the windup position, a pitcher
The change is intended to required to slide until in the vicinity is permitted to have his “free” foot
establish a method and penalty for of the base. on the rubber, in front of the rubber,
players who exacerbate altercations behind the rubber or off the side of
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Any team personnel, other than coaches, who leave the dugouts or bullpens to enter the field at the time of a potential altercation or fight shall be
ejected, according to a rule change made at the NCAA level for the 2021 season.
the rubber. The pitcher may not take under such circumstances prior to the video must cease once a student-
a second step toward home plate with beginning of an at-bat. A pitcher will athlete enters the batter’s box and
either foot in his delivery of the pitch. be permitted to notify the umpire may resume upon contact with the
that he is pitching from the windup bat after the pitch.
The Set (9-1-b) position within an at-bat only in
The first sentence of the rule the event of (1) substitutions by the Getting the Call Right with Video Review,
has been changed to read, “The set offensive team; or (2) immediately Coach’s Challenge (Appendix E-2)
position shall be indicated when the upon the advancement of one or If a coach’s challenge is successful
pitcher stands facing the batter with more runners (i.e., after one or more in overturning a call, the coach will
his pivot foot in contact with, and his baserunners advance, but before retain the challenge to use if needed
other foot in front of, the pitcher’s delivery of the next pitch).” later in the game.
plate, holding the ball in both hands
in front of his body and coming to a Rules for Scoreboards, Video and Audio Visual Inspection/Bat Testing
complete stop.” (Appendix B, A-4 and Appendix B, A-4) (Appendix G)
An additional paragraph has An unlimited number of replays The new Appendix G includes
been added to read, “With a runner may now be shown at regular speed guidelines for NCAA bat testing
or runners on base, a pitcher will be or slow motion only after a play is beginning with the 2021 season.
presumed to be pitching from the set under video review and no replays Divisions II and III will be exempt
position if he stands with his pivot shall be shown once a decision has from the barrel compression testing
foot in contact with and parallel to been made by the umpires and/or requirement of the bat testing process
the pitcher’s plate, and his other foot replay official. until the 2022 season. All bats used in
in front of the pitcher’s plate, unless Also, a stadium videoboard may competition must undergo a visual
he notifies the umpire that he will be now play live video upon contact inspection and be marked as approved
pitching from the windup position with the bat after the pitch. Live with a destructible sticker.
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Flashback: 2020 Rules Review
I n their ongoing quest to improve
pace of play, the NCAA Baseball
Rules Committee and the Playing
Rules Oversight Panel (PROP) ap-
proved the expanded use of a 20-sec-
ond action clock in all NCAA divisions
starting with the 2020 season.
Not to be confused with a pitch
clock, the action clock mandates that,
once the home-plate umpire signals
play, or the pitcher has possession
of the ball in the circle surrounding
the pitcher’s rubber, the catcher is in
the catcher’s box and the batter is in
the batter’s box, the pitcher shall be
allowed 20 seconds to begin the activity
preceding each pitch. The pitcher does
not necessarily have to release the ball
within 20 seconds; however, the pitcher
must begin his windup motion or
otherwise begin the motion to come set
in order to comply with the rule.
Upon a first violation, the pitcher
shall be warned by the umpire. There
is one warning per pitcher. Each
subsequent violation shall result in the
award of a ball to the batter without
the pitcher having to deliver the pitch.
The ball is dead and no runners may
advance, unless the ball awarded by
the umpire is the batter’s fourth and
the batter is entitled to advance to first.
Conversely, batters shall enter
and remain in in the batter’s box
in accordance with rule 7-1-d and
not delay entry to gain an undue
advantage. If the batter does not enter
the box and become alert to the pitcher
with five or more seconds remaining
on the action clock, the batter will be in
violation and the umpire shall award
a strike without the pitcher having
to deliver the pitch. Again, the ball is
dead and no runners may advance.
Prior to this season, the rule –
found in Appendix F of the NCAA
rulebook – was applicable whenever
the bases were unoccupied. It now
includes situations when there are
baserunners, with the idea of not
BOB MESSINA
allowing the game to bog down and If there is no visible play clock on the field, NCAA umpires will need to use a stopwatch to
become an actionless contest once adjudicate the 20-second action clock during the 2021 season. Travis Reininger, Brighton, Colo.
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Upon a first violation, the pitcher shall be
warned by the umpire. There is one warning New clocks
per pitcher. Each subsequent violation shall find home
result in the award of a ball to the batter
without the pitcher having to deliver the pitch.
inside TD
there are runners on base. “Is it going to be perfect in every
Ameritrade
“That’s a continuous concern in
baseball in general, not just at our
level. It’s not even so much the time of
situation, if your attention is drawn to
some other part of a play? No. But it’s
going to be much more consistent if
W ith the adoption of a 20-second
action clock across all levels of
college baseball for the 2021 season,
the game, but that there is continuous we make sure that all the umpires are efforts are now underway to help
action in the game,” said Randy Bruns, focused on it, and so are the coaches. umpires in the compliance effort.
the NCAA’s secretary-rules editor for The coaches and players are going Three visible clocks were installed
baseball. “(The action clock) should to adjust, it’s just a matter of they’ve at TD Ameritrade Park Omaha, home
not only reduce overall game times, never had to before. of the College World Series, in the
but just as important, keep the game “It’s probably going to lead more spring of 2020.
going. The whole idea is at least there’s people to use some level of a visible “The 20-second action clock,
some activity that is going on.” clock. Again, sometimes you have to whether visible or not, will have
The rules committee actually walk before you run. We have to get dramatic pace-of-play momentum
approved the rule change in July 2018, some experience with this before we in 2021,” said George Drouches,
with a second component that called realize how that is exactly going to the NCAA national coordinator of
for a visible time clock. However, take place.” umpires. “This momentum doesn’t
PROP did not pass the two rules in require something monumental (from
conjunction, citing cost implications, Bat colors/testing umpires). Approach the pace-of-play
particularly for Division II and Two additional significant changes changes with passion and we will be
Division III programs. Instead, a visible in NCAA baseball for the 2020 season fine.”
time clock is recommended, but not involved bats. In ballparks where there are no
mandated. In ballparks where there The first change involved the color visible clocks, umpires will be tasked
is no visible clock, a member of the of the bat barrel. It must now be of a with keeping the action clock on
umpiring crew must use an on-field predominantly contrasting color to the field via a stopwatch or another
timing device to maintain compliance. the color of the baseball between the appropriate timepiece.
“Of course the concern is, how am I 18-inch mark and the end cap (1-12- With the clocks now in place
going to do that with a runner on base b.7). The rationale is to help alleviate at the site of the NCAA Division I
and still watch for other important safety concerns created for fielders baseball championship, Drouches is
things?” Bruns said. “It’s not going having trouble picking up the ball off hopeful there will be a trickle-down
to be perfect. But it will be certainly the bat. There is a list available at ncaa. effect to allow players, coaches and
better than it was before. I think it will org/playingrules of bats no longer umpires to all become more familiar
have a real positive impact once people approved by color. and comfortable with the action clock.
get used to it.” The second change involved bat He likened the required equipment
As with the 2019 season, when barrel compression testing. Prior to adjustment to when other NCAA
a rule targeting the time between each regular-season series or single sports adopted shot and play clocks
innings took center stage, NCAA date of competition, all bats used in and mandated their physical presence
baseball officials want the action clock competition must pass the barrel ring in stadiums and arenas.
rule enforced, visible clock or not. test and barrel compression testing. “I believe NCAA baseball will
Bruns used the example of an expired PROP approved the rule in 2017 but increase the presence of visible clocks,
play clock in football or shot clock in delayed its implementation due to across all divisions, and follow in
basketball to emphasize this point. cost concerns related to purchasing the the same timely manner in which
“This is not a guideline,” said necessary equipment. The rule went NCAA football and NCAA basketball
Bruns, echoing the same language he into effect at the Division I level for did in implementing their respective
used previously. “These time limits are 2020, and the barrel compression test visible shot clocks and play clocks,”
required. These are not guidelines. These will be required at the Division II and Drouches said.
are things that need to be administered.” Division III levels in 2022.
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Test Yourself
In each of the following, decide which
answer(s) is/are correct using the 2021
NCAA rules.
1. With a runner on first and one out, B3 hits
a sharp ground ball that is deflected by F1
toward F4. As F4 is attempting to field the
ball, he is contacted by R1, who is running
directly toward second base.
a. The ball is live and in play. The contact
with the fielder was unavoidable on the
part of R1.
b. Obstruction by F4. Once the pitcher had
an opportunity to field the ball, the fielder
is no longer protected and any contact
between him and a runner is deemed his
responsibility. R1 is placed at second and
B3 is awarded first.
c. Time should be called after the play and
a ruling made based on what would have If a pitcher balks during a pickoff attempt, the ball is not immediately dead, and
happened had the pitcher not deflected several interesting situations can still unfold for an umpire. See question No. 19 for
the ball. an example.
d. R1 is out for interference. If a batted ball
is deflected by the pitcher and another
fielder has a legitimate play to retire d. Call obstruction and leave the ball in play. would have obtained had interference not
a runner, the fielder is protected and If the ball is caught, B3 is out. If the fair ball occurred.
a collision by a baserunner results in is dropped, call “time” and award bases.
interference. B3 is awarded first. 7. With R3 on third and one out, B3 hits a
5. B1 requests and is granted time to talk pop-up foul down the third-base line. F5
2. Team A’s head coach is ejected for arguing to his third-base coach. While they are makes the catch near his dugout and then
balls and strikes after a warning. An assistant conferring, the defensive coach motions steps inside with both feet.
coach comes out to the plate umpire the for the pitcher to meet him at the foul line. a. The batter is out and R3 scores.
next half inning and tells him that he will As the offensive conference concludes, the b. The batter is out and R3 stays at third.
be taking over the team. Several innings defensive coach returns to his dugout. c. The ball is live if it was stated in the ground
later, this substitute head coach is ejected a. Only a defensive conference is charged. rules “catch and carry” into the dugout
for unsportsmanlike conduct directed at the b. Only an offensive conference is charged. was legal if the fielder doesn’t fall down.
plate umpire. What is his penalty? c. Both offensive and defensive conferences d. The catch is disallowed. It’s a foul ball.
a. He will serve a one-game suspension in are charged.
addition to the ejection. d. Neither an offensive nor defensive 8. With a runner on first and no outs, F2
b. Since he was the substitute head coach, conference is charged. interferes with B2, who is still able to hit
he will serve a four-game suspension in the ball for a base hit to the outfield. R1
addition to the penalty. 6. With runners on first and second and one misses second on his way to third while B2
c. It depends on governing authority policy. out, B4 gets a base hit to the outfield. R2 is reaches first safely. The defense appeals R1
held up late by the third-base coach as he missed second and is upheld. The offensive
3. With runners on first and third and two rounds third trying to score. He slips as he head coach comes to the plate umpire and
outs, B5 hits a slow ground ball back to F1. tries to stop, contacts the third-base coach, states that he elects to take the catcher’s
F1 fields the ball and throws it to F2. R3 is then gets up and scrambles back to third. The interference penalty.
ruled safe on the tag play at home, but F2 umpire judges the contact was accidental. a. Do not allow the head coach’s election to
quickly makes a play on B5 going to first a. It is not coach interference when the take catcher’s interference and the play
and B5 is out. contact is accidental. The ball is live and stands.
a. Score the run as this is an intervening play. in play. b. Enforce the catcher’s interference, and
b. Do not allow any runs to score. b. This is coach interference. The ball is runners should be placed at first and
dead immediately and R2 is declared second.
4. B3 hits a high pop-up between home out. All other runners return to the last
plate and first base. The pitcher, catcher legally touched base at the time of the 9. With the bases loaded and two outs in
and first baseman all move to catch the fly interference. the top of the seventh inning, the pitching
ball. The umpire determines F3 will field c. This is coach interference. It is a delayed coach changes pitchers from Jones to
the fly ball. B3 runs into F1 as he advances dead ball. After the play, R2 is declared Smith. As he is walking back toward the
toward first. out and the other runners remain at the dugout and is in foul territory, he turns
a. Call obstruction, leave the ball in play and bases they obtained during the play. around and heads back out toward the
award B3 first base. d. This is coach interference. The ball is mound to visit Smith.
b. Call interference on F1. dead immediately, R2 is declared out and a. Do not allow the visit because the pitching
c. Call obstruction, immediately call “time”
BOB MESSINA
other runners are awarded the base they coach was in foul territory.
and award B3 first base.
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b. Allow the visit if the team and/or coach has 14. With a runner on first, no outs and a 18. With R2 on second and no outs, B2
not used its maximum number of free trips 1-0 count on B2, the pitcher fails to come bunts and is running to first in fair territory
to the mound. to a complete stop and is called for a balk. illegally outside the running lane. F2 fields
c. Do not allow the visit because this is the His pitch is wild and eludes F2, going all the bunt and throws to first. The ball just
second visit with the same batter. the way to the backstop. R1 attempts to barely touches B2’s shoulder. F3 flinches,
d. Do not allow the visit and warn the advance to third and is thrown out. but catches the ball for an out at first. He
pitching coach that he will be removed a. B2 and all runners did not advance at least then throws home to make a play on R2,
from the game if he continues to the one base. Return R1 to second base. who is safe.
mound. b. The balk award is always one base. Return a. B2 is out for running lane interference, R2
R1 to second base. scores.
10. The starting pitcher is removed from the c. Immediately call “time” when the pitcher b. B2 is out due to the tag of first base, R2
game in the fifth inning and is sitting in the balks. scores.
dugout. A couple of innings later, he shouts d. The play on R1 stands and he is out. The c. The ball became dead when B2 interfered
an offensive comment to the plate umpire balk is still “acknowledged” and the count with F3 taking the throw. R2 goes back to
after a play at home plate and is ejected. remains 1-0 on the batter. second base on the interference.
What is his penalty?
a. It is treated the same as any other ejection. 15. The batter hits a deep, high fly ball into 19. With a runner on first and one out, F1
b. Ejection plus one additional game the right-field corner. F9 gets under the ball at balks as he attempts to pick off R1. F3
suspension. the fence near the foul pole, standing in foul misses the throw and the ball rolls along
c. Ejection plus suspension for two additional territory. F9 jumps and touches the ball with the fence in live-ball territory. R1 is able
games. his glove while the ball is over fair territory. to score on the play, but misses second.
d. Ejection plus a four-game suspension. The ball deflects off his glove and travels over The ball is returned to the infield and F6
the fence on the foul side of the foul pole. immediately makes an appeal at second.
11. With the bases loaded and two outs in a. Home run. The ball was fair and traveled a. The balk is enforced and R1 is returned to
the bottom of the ninth inning, the score is over the fence in flight. second.
tied. B9 is hit by the pitch and is awarded b. Foul ball. The fielder was in foul territory b. The balk is enforced and R1 is out.
first base. R3 legally touches home and when he touched the ball, and the ball was c. The balk is ignored and R1 is returned to
scores and B9 legally advances to and foul when it went over the fence. second.
touches first. R2 started toward third but c. Ground-rule double. The ball was fair but d. The balk is ignored and R1 is out.
went to join the celebration near first traveled over the fence over foul territory.
before he touched third base. The umpires 20. With a runner on first stealing on the
should: 16. The head coach is upset with the plate pitch, B1 hits a ground ball to F6, who
a. Call R2 out for making a travesty of the umpire’s performance and has made throws to second, but R1 is safe at second.
game and continue the game. repeated comments from the dugout. The F4 then tries to throw out B1, who has not
b. Declare the game over. The run scores as umpire has stayed calm, responded to a reached first base, but the ball gets by the
only B9 needed to go to first and R3 touch question, given an official warning and the first baseman and goes into the dugout, out
home. coach is finally ejected. The ejecting umpire of play.
c. Call R2 out for abandoning his effort to run has walked away from the coach’s location, a. R1 stays at second, B1 stays at first.
the bases and continue the game. but the coach charges out of the dugout to b. R1 to third, B1 to second.
d. Call R2 out if the defense properly appeals argue again with the umpire. What is the c. R1 scores, B1 to second.
third base and continue the game. penalty? d. R1 scores, B1 to third.
a. There is no additional penalty unless there
12. With a runner on first, B1 hits a line drive is physical contact.
at F3, who dives but can only trap the ball b. One-game suspension added to the ANSWERS
for “no catch.” R1, believing there is a catch, ejection.
1. d – 8-5-d Note 2
returns to first. F3 tags first base and then c. Two-game suspension added to the
R1 (who is touching first). ejection. 2. a – 2-26-g
a. Both runners were forced to advance d. It depends on governing authority policy. 3. b – 5-6-c Exc. 1
during the play, so both runners are out. 4. d – 8-3-e-2
b. B1 is out, removing the force against R1, 17. With runners on second and third and 5. c – 6-5-f-4, 9-4-a-1
who is safe. no outs, B3 bunts for a suicide squeeze. 6. a – 3-3-e Pen., 8-5-f
c. R1 is out for interfering with the play by The ball goes in the air up the first-base line 7. a – 6-1-d
running the wrong direction. B1 is out on with both runners moving on the pitch. As
F3 moves to make the catch, he collides
8. a – 8-2-e-1, 8-3-o-3 Note 3
the tag of first for a double play.
d. R1 is out as soon as he touches first, with B3, who was not trying to interfere. 9. b – 9-4-a-1
because B1 was entitled to the base. The a. Dead ball; interference on B3. Since the 10. d – 2-26-e
ball is dead, and B1 is placed at first. interference was not intentional, only B3 is 11. b – 5-8-d Note
called out. All other runners return to their 12. b – 2-33, 8-5-j Exc.
13. With runners on second and third and previous base. 13. a – 5-6-c
one out, B4 hits a liner into left center. R2 b. No interference. The batter did not
14. d – 9-3 Pen. 3, Note 3
and R3 score, but R2 misses third base. intentionally interfere.
B4 gets to second base, but misses first. c. Dead ball; interference on B3. B3 is out 15. c – 8-3-o-2, 2-27
The defense appeals both infractions. They and so is R2 for the interference of his 16. c – 5-15-a-4, 2-26-h
first appeal B4 missing first base and then teammate. R3 returns to third. 17. d – 8-5-e
appeal R2 missing third base. d. Dead ball; interference on B3. Because a 18. c – 7-11-p
a. R3 scores. double play is likely, both B3 and R3 are 19. b – 9-3 Pen. 2 Note
b. No runs score. out; R2 returns to second.
BOB MESSINA
20. c – 8-3-o-3 Note 1
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Division III Coordinators
Scott Taylor Don Umland
Division II Umpire Coordinator Division III Umpire Coordinator
What did you see during the more to get themselves in the mix. conduct amongst those I observed.
abbreviated 2020 season that As a coordinator that pleases me Situations were handled with a
umpires were doing really well? immensely. sense of calm and the use of proper
verbiage as it relates to warnings, etc.
Taylor: The shutdown of the season Umland: The abbreviated season
happened so early and we were certainly made it difficult to get a Due to the COVID-19 pandemic,
really just getting into the process broad assessment of the landscape many Division I conferences are
of evaluating postseason umpires. in Division III college baseball. In cutting back on the number of
I think I’d have to answer this fact, very few schools even got their umpires they will be using on
question by saying that I was pleased season started. What I was able to
the field in 2021. How does this
to see so many umpires taking part ascertain in my limited observation
in camps in the last offseason to was how strike zones were being trickle down to the Division II and
prepare and work hard at honing enforced as written in the rulebook. Division III levels when it comes to
their craft. Umpires are starting to I was also happy to see how many assigning umpires?
recognize that the competition for umpires came into the season
postseason spots, and the evaluation physically ready to umpire. Many Taylor: I think the results of this
of those positions, has really gotten of the officials looked like they work in two different ways. First
serious over the last couple of years. had been preparing themselves of all, we will have a reduction in
The umpires that truly want to be for the rigors of the season. Lastly, Division II the same as Division
in the postseason seem to be doing I saw a great deal of professional I on the number of umpires to
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be used on the field in many lot of guys get worked up a little Those who are nominated have
conferences. We have worked really bit too much over rules changes. demonstrated the ability to handle
hard to get to three-umpire crews I think that rules changes — situations on and off the field
over the past couple of years at the especially when it comes to safety- accordingly. The evaluation process
Division II level. COVID definitely related changes — are important includes myself, site evaluators and
set that progress back and it will and necessary to continue to tweak crew chiefs. In terms of attributes,
take some time to get back to where in college baseball. I think that I would have to say consistency
we were pre-pandemic. That being the baseball rules committee will is No. 1 in my book. That pertains
said, I think the quality of umpires always continue to look to make to base and plate work and how
in our postseason pool in Division safety a priority in NCAA baseball. that is maintained throughout a
II will increase dramatically But if you are going to hold my feet game. Equally important is how an
because of the lack of assignments to the fire and make me pick one, umpire handles a situation when
at the Division I level. Some of I would say probably the windup the heat is on! Do they maintain an
those umpires are going to come and set positions for a pitcher. even temperament? Do they follow
back to Division II to work and I’m protocol as it relates to handling
excited about giving some of those Umland: I was originally going to situations? How do they perform
umpires opportunities at our level. say the changes to the windup and after the situation is over and the
set. They are both relevant and I game is back to being played?
Umland: I think the individual hope the changes ultimately lead
conference assignors will be tasked to a consistent format for years to
to put the best umpires on the come. For me, I would say that the
field based on what is available to re-entry rule will prove to have an NCAA Umpiring
them. Staff reductions (or freezes) impact. Obviously, player safety Coordinators
at the Division I level may open up is a priority. This rule allows for Division I
some dates to those officials which a small college (which may have George Drouches
could make them available to a limited player options) to have P.O. Box 27641
Division II or Division III assignor. some flexibility with its roster Golden Valley, MN 55427
georgedrouches@gmail.com
However, those individuals have and still have the opportunity to 612-432-5351 (C)
to be willing to work for those return a starter into the lineup if
conferences. An assignor has to medically cleared. Division II
be fair to his existing conference Scott Taylor
1901 N. Emerson Avenue
umpires (core group) and has to do What is the No. 1 attribute you Indianapolis, IN 46218
a bit of a balancing act as it comes are looking for when determining d2umpires@gmail.com
to assignments. As for postseason, whether an umpire is capable of 317-507-6233 (C)
my selections are determined by working at your level or being Division III
whom the individual conferences Don Umland
promoted to your level?
approve and recommend. I don’t 2951 Katie Lane
get the liberty to pick and choose Taylor: Leadership. When it comes Bettendorf, IA 52722
initially. The selection process to working postseason, I think that donumland@yahoo.com
563-340-3825 (C)
maintains a level of integrity under all umpires that are chosen have
the existing format, which I am the ability to work at that level Director of Umpire Training
quite comfortable with. technically. When I say that, I mean Tom Hiler
ball, strike, safe and out. The thing P.O. Box 777
Mountain Home, ID 83647
Which of the rule/mechanic that sets one umpire apart from TomasHiler@gmail.com
changes implemented for the 2021 another is leadership. You have to 208-598-5558 (C)
season do you expect to have the be able to lead people. If you can’t
do that, it is very hard for me to Secretary-Rules Editor
biggest impact for umpires at your Randy Bruns
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Taylor: I really don’t think that any Umland: First of all, my assigning rbruns11@gmail.com
rules changes will have a huge responsibilities begin and end with 319-240-0403
impact on our umpires. I think a the regionals and championships.
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NCAA_BS_2021.indd 11 11/24/2020 12:07:44 PMUmpires Need Handle on ‘New Normal’
T hough we all had hoped that life
would return to normal by the time
spring baseball ar-
developing vaccines, but none of these
will be in place or have an effect on the
2021 baseball season. It is hopeful that
about it. Also, keep in mind that you
carry risk back to your family and they
relay risk to you that you carry as you
rives, that is not likely vaccines will be 50 percent effective, but move about the country.
to occur. Though the will still need to overcome distribution Mental health: Among young
new normal is not and acceptance by the population. The people the incidence of anxiety and
normal we should other unknown is how long immunity depression is almost four-fold of what
be able to conduct a will last. it was one year ago. It has also been
season, possibly with Testing: The biggest advance as of estimated the number of deaths at this
some fans, aided by Fall 2020 is the evolution of rapid testing time related to suicide and substance
the fact that we play in for coronavirus and the drop in price abuse caused by the stress of the
Dr. Douglas J. a large outdoor venue. for some of these tests. The problem pandemic equals the number of deaths
Ramos The conduct of our currently is that the availability of from the virus itself. That is 200,000
Former Chair of the seasonal planning, our these tests is restricted either because deaths plus, and that is a sobering
NCAA Committee in-game protocols and of governmental control or lack of thought. Please reach out for help if you
on Competitive our after-game social- production capabilities to meet the see things spiraling, and if you sense
Safeguards and
izing will all have to demand. Rest assured that in the a colleague struggling, ask the tough
Medical Aspects of
Sports be different if we are to conduct of the baseball season, rapid questions of them. You may be saving
be successful and safe. testing or some testing is likely to be their life, their marriage or their career.
As I write this column today, we required by all umpires and officials Adding to all of this are the economic
have some states with positive COVID either by state requirement, conference issues with underemployment and
test rates of more than 25 percent, and requirement or institutional requirement. knowing all are likely to make less
though it seems we are making some Logistics: Logistical issues will money this year than they did the last.
progress on the medical front, we play large in the planning of umpires’ Hopefully, baseball schedules will not
really are not being socially responsible schedules. The days of going from one be as curtailed as they have been in
enough in many areas. As the great city to the other on successive days other sports.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar eloquently stated, is likely not to occur, due to either Travel: Airline travel is not
“Being responsible role models during quarantine laws regarding traveling precluded, but it does carry some added
a worldwide pandemic that has killed from state to state or the inability to risks -- certainly masking and limited
nearly a million people isn’t about laws; confirm a negative test within 48-72 touching of surfaces goes a long way
it’s about concern and respect for the hours before you are allowed to officiate to mitigate risks on airplanes. Airline
lives of others, especially the others who a game. It is likely 48-72 hours will filtration systems tend to be fairly
can’t afford to miss work or don't have have to pass between a series or games effective at removing the virus and most
access to good healthcare.” that are in different areas or different of the cases of airline infections occurred
As we think about control of this institutions. It is likely all players and with long trips and no masking early
pandemic, it requires a lot of little steps umpires will have to come to the games in the pandemic. Needless to say, the
and each one of these adds a layer and proceed directly to the field, and no marked decrease in flight options will
of added protection. I like to use a use of locker rooms may be the rule. impact the logistics we mentioned
“Swiss cheese” model where the more Social: Perhaps this is the hardest above, so think more regional this year
layers you put on, the more the holes thing for all of us to deal with. Sampling for a multitude of reasons.
are plugged up. Thus, masking plus of data from healthcare systems shows In summary, “hope” is not enough
distancing plus hand hygiene plus that, of those people infected, they have to get us through this pandemic and
testing all adds up. One of the biggest been in a bar 41 percent of the time. So, as the Dali Lama said, “there are times
areas of confusion is the 6-foot/15- for the most part my recommendation we need to do more than pray.” We
minute rule that is always espoused. is no bars under any circumstances, and must be responsible now more than
The first thing to do is not adopt this as restaurants probably should be avoided ever and please don’t be dismissive of
hard fact. The fact is that one minute at as well. This is a big concern and my the seriousness of what we are going
a close distance may be bad or one hour recommendation is that all sign a code through. I, like you, miss so much of
at 30 feet in a closed space may be bad; of conduct to adhere to this; I have even what we once had in and out of sports
it is just all over the place. advised institutions in some sports to and particularly baseball. We will swing
A few points of information: make this contractually binding and a for the fences again but let us not strike
Vaccines: Many companies are cause for termination, I feel that strongly out in the process. Be well all.
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NCAA Misconduct Penalties
Type of Offense Offender Consequence for First Offense Consequence for Second Offense Consequence for Third Offense Rule Ref.
Type of Offense Offender Consequence for First Offense Consequence for Second Offense Consequence for Third Offense Rule Ref.
Unsportsmanlike conduct or Assistant coach, Ejection from present contest plus a
Ejection from present contest plus
language directed toward an player or team three game suspension by the same Same as second offense 2-26-f
Unsportsmanlike conduct or Assistant coach, a one game suspension Ejection frominpresent contest plus a
umpire or an opponent personnel Ejection from present contest plus individual the same season
language directed toward an player or team three game suspension by the same Same as second offense 2-26-f
a one game suspension
umpire or an opponent personnel individual in the same season
Unsportsmanlike conduct or
Ejection from present contest - no
language directed toward an Head coach Same as first offense Same as first offense 2-26-f
Unsportsmanlike conduct or suspension
umpire or an opponent Ejection from present contest - no
language directed toward an Head coach Same as first offense Same as first offense 2-26-f
suspension
umpire or an opponent
Unsportsmanlike conduct or Player whose last
Ejection from present contest plus
language directed toward an listed position is Same as first offense Same as first offense 2-26-e
Unsportsmanlike conduct or Player a four-game suspension
umpire or an opponent that ofwhose last
a pitcher Ejection from present contest plus
language directed toward an listed position is Same as first offense Same as first offense 2-26-e
a four-game suspension
umpire or an opponent
Game Misconduct— that of a pitcher
removing Ejection from the present contest
Game Head coach Same as first offense Same as first offense 5-15-b
team from Misconduct—
the field; refusing plus a two-game (2) suspension
toremoving
continue Head coach
Ejection from the present contest
Same as first offense Same as first offense 5-15-b
team from the field; refusing plus a two-game (2) suspension
to continue
Prolonged or continued
arguing, offensive language
Two-game suspension added to
or excessiveorexpressions
Prolonged continued 2-26-h;
arguing, offensive language Any participant the present accumulative total for Same as first offense Same as first offense
directed at an umpire Two-gamesuspension
suspensionpenalties
added to 5-15-a (4)
or applicable
orexcessive
game officialexpressions
after an Any participant the present accumulative total for Same as first offense Same as first offense
2-26-h;
directed at an umpire
ejection 5-15-a (4)
applicable suspension penalties
or game official after an
ejection
Ejection plus a suspension
Ejection plus a four-game Ejection plus a suspension from the
Fighting Any participant for the remainder
Ejection plus aofsuspension
the season, 5-16-a
suspension team’s next five contests
Ejection plus a four-game Ejection plus a suspension from the including postseason
for the remainder competition
of the
Fighting Any participant 5-16-a
suspension team’s next five contests season, including postseason
competition
Ejection plus a suspension
Any participant
Physical abuse of Ejection plus a four-game Ejection plus a suspension from the for the remainder of the
includes head Ejection plus a postseason
suspension 5-16-b
participants or umpires Any coach
participant suspension team’s next five contests season, including
Physical abuse of Ejection plus a four-game Ejection plus a suspension from the for the remainder of the
competition
includes head 5-16-b
participants or umpires suspension team’s next five contests season, including postseason
coach
Leaving dugout or bullpen at Player(s) or competition
Ejection from present contest plus
the time of a potential team personnel Same as first offense Same as first offense 5-16-c
a one-game suspension 5-16-c,
altercation
Leaving or fight
position to (excluding coaches) Four-game suspension after the Suspended for the remainder of the
Any participant N/A Penalty
participate in a fight ejection season
(1), (5)
5-16-c,
Leaving position to Four-game suspension after the Suspended for the remainder of the
Any participant Ejection plusN/Aa suspension Penalty
participate in a fight ejection season
Ejection plus a four-game Ejection plus an eight-game for the remainder of the (1), (5)
suspension. The head coach is not suspension. The head coach is season, including postseason.
Intentionally throwing at a Pitcher, or pitcher ejected if no warning is given. If a not ejected if no warning has been Ejection plus a suspension
If no warning is given, the 5-16-d, (1),
batter and head coach Ejection
warning hasplus
beena given,
four-game
the head Ejection
given. plus an eight-game
If a warning has been given, for thecoach
head remainder
is notof the
ejected. (2), (3)
suspension. The head
coach is ejected fromcoach is not
that game suspension.
the head coach The head coachand
is ejected is season, including
If a warning is postseason.
issued, the
Intentionally throwing at a Pitcher, or pitcher ejected
and suspended forisone
if no warning given.
gameIf a not ejected if
suspended no warning has been
for one game Ifhead
no warning
coach is ejectedthe
is given, and 5-16-d, (1),
batter and head coach warning has been given, the head given. If a warning has been given, head coach isfor
suspended notone
ejected.
game (2), (3)
coach is ejected from that game the head coach is ejected and If a warning is issued, the
Any participant or and suspended for one game Whensuspended for one game
verbal abuse/bench jockeying head coach is ejected and
After a warning, offender is ejected suspended for one game
Verbal abuse/bench game personnel continues, head coach is ejected
for that game plus a one game Same as second offense 5-17
jockeying other than head (no suspension). All others ejection
Any participant or suspension When verbal abuse/bench jockeying
coach After a warning, offender is ejected plus one game suspension
Verbal abuse/bench game personnel continues, head coach is ejected
for that game plus a one game Same as second offense 5-17
jockeying
Failure to leave sight and other than head (no suspension). All others ejection
suspension
sound of the playing field coach Three-game suspension added to plus one game suspension 3-6-d, Note
Any participant Same as first offense Same as first offense
and grandstands
Failure afterand
to leave sight an any penalties already accumulated 2 and 3
ejection Three-game suspension added to 3-6-d, Note
sound of the playing field and Any participant Same as first offense Same as first offense
any penalties already accumulated 2 and 3
grandstands after an ejection
Ejection from the present contest.
Collision rule Player Same as first offense Same as first offense 8-7
EjectionOne game
from the suspension
present contest.
Collision rule Player Same as first offense Same as first offense 8-7
One game suspension
Player or team Ejected from present contest plus
Ejection for tobacco use Player or team
personnel and Ejected
one game from present contest
suspension plus
for everyone Same as first offense Same as first offense 3-11
Ejection for tobacco use personnel
head coachand one game
other suspension
than the head forcoach
everyone Same as first offense Same as first offense 3-11
head coach other than the head coach
Ejection from next scheduled
Ejection from next contest plus Ejection from
Assistant coach, Ejection fromsuspension.
next contestThese
plus contest plusnext scheduled
a three game
Assistant coach, a one game contest for
plus a three
Post-participation ejection player (other than atwo
onegames
game will
suspension. suspension a total of game
four games. 2-26-c;
Post-participation be addedThese
to any Same as second offense
for unsportsmanlikeejection
conduct player (other
a pitcher) than
or team two games will be added for
to any
suspension
These fourfor a totalwill
games of be
fouradded
games.
to Same as second offense
2-26-c; D
Appendix
for unsportsmanlike conduct a pitcher) or team other applicable penalties other These four games will be added for
to Appendix D
personnel other applicable penalties for other any other applicable penalties
personnel offenses any other applicable penalties for
offenses other offenses
other offenses
Ejected from team’s next game-No 2-26-c;
Post-participation ejection Head coach Ejected fromSuspension
team’s next game-No Same as first offense Same as first offense 2-26-c; D
Post-participation ejection Head coach Same as first offense Same as first offense Appendix
Suspension Appendix D
Player whose last
Post-participation ejection Player
Post-participation listed whose
positionlast
is A total suspension of four games Same as first offense Same as first offense 2-26-e
for a pitcherejection listed
for a pitcher that ofposition
a pitcheris A total suspension of four games Same as first offense Same as first offense 2-26-e
that of a pitcher
Possession
Note 1: It isorthe
useresponsibility
of any foreignof the institution s Head Coach and Director of Athletics to administer and enforce any suspension penalties.
substance
Note or moisture
2: Suspension appliedregardless of the number, shall be
penalties, Ejection
served plus four-game
during the offending team’s next Ejection
scheduledplus four-game
contest(s). Ejection
Post-participation plusand
ejections four-game
any applicable suspension
9-2-e
to the hand Pitcher
penalties shallor fingers,
also or do
be served suspension
during the offending team’s next scheduled suspension
contest(s). Conferences and institutions may choose to implement additionalsuspension
penalties for misconduct.
anything to deface the ball
Note 3: A listing of ejection and suspension procedures is contained in Appendix D.
Note 4: Several of the rule references listed have been updated from those on pages 26-28 of the current NCAA Baseball - 2017 and 2018 Rules book. The penalties remain unchanged.
Note 1: It is the responsibility of the institution’s Head Coach and Director of Athletics to administer and enforce any suspension penalties.
Note 2: Suspension penalties, regardless of the number, shall be served during the offending team’s next scheduled contest(s). Post-participation ejections and any applicable suspension
penalties shall also be served during the offending team’s next scheduled contest(s). Conferences and institutions may choose to implement additional penalties for misconduct.
Note 3: A listing of ejection and suspension procedures is contained in Appendix D.
Note 4: Several of the rule references listed have been updated from those on pages 26-28 of the current NCAA Baseball - 2017 and 2018 Rules book. The penalties remain unchanged.
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