From 8ffb67cb2c7559e57b23c8626f398dfd61d55811 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Anthony Correa Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:53:24 -0600 Subject: [PATCH] catch typos --- docs/02-league-policy.md | 12 ++++++------ docs/03-playing-rules.md | 6 +++--- 2 files changed, 9 insertions(+), 9 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/02-league-policy.md b/docs/02-league-policy.md index 5786bcd..ffc7786 100644 --- a/docs/02-league-policy.md +++ b/docs/02-league-policy.md @@ -273,8 +273,8 @@ Prohibited conduct includes, but is not limited to: ### Specific Minimum Penalties Unless stronger discipline is warranted by the circumstances: -1. Any player who instigates a phyiscal fight shall be suspended for not less than one (1) full season and may be fined. -1. Any player or coach who participates in a phyiscal fight shall be suspended for three (3) games and fined fifty dollars ($50.00). +1. Any player who instigates a physical fight shall be suspended for not less than one (1) full season and may be fined. +1. Any player or coach who participates in a physical fight shall be suspended for three (3) games and fined fifty dollars ($50.00). 1. Any player or coach who physically assaults an umpire shall be permanently expelled from the League and may be reported to law enforcement as required. 1. A player ejected for a flagrant collision shall be suspended for three (3) games and fined thirty dollars ($30.00). 1. A second offense shall result in suspension for the remainder of the season, including postseason. @@ -361,13 +361,13 @@ The postseason format shall be determined by annual vote before the start of the Prizes, if any, shall be determined by annual vote before the start of the regular season. #### Postseason Umpire Selection -For the postseason, each team may request the exlusion of one (1) particular umpire from participating in said team's series. The individual responsible for assigning umpires will make a reasonable effort to respect the team's request. +For the postseason, each team may request the exclusion of one (1) particular umpire from participating in said team's series. The individual responsible for assigning umpires will make a reasonable effort to respect the team's request. #### Postseason Player Eligibility Players must appear in at least five (5) regular-season games to be eligible for postseason play. Upon request to the Commissioner, an exception may be granted for a player with a long-term injury. Alumni Players are not eligible to play in the postseason. #### Postseason Games -All postseason games shall use the Retricted Lineup Format, as defined in the Playing Rules. +All postseason games shall use the Restricted Lineup Format, as defined in the Playing Rules. All playoff games must be played to completion. If a postseason game is duly called by the umpire for any reason, the game is considered suspended. The game will be continued from the point in the game when it was suspended at a later date provided by the Commissioner. Lineup changes shall be subject to the Playing Rules governing substitution. @@ -405,7 +405,7 @@ In regular season play, teams shall use the Expanded Lineup Format, as defined i #### Baseballs Professional-, college-, or high school-grade baseballs will be allowed for game play. Accepted brands and ball types include, but are not limited to, the Rawlings RO series, Wilson A1000 series, and Diamond D-1 series. -Unless otherwise supplied, the home team must supply two (2) and the visitors one (1) baseball at the start of each game. Supplied baseballs should be new, however in rare extenuating circumstances, previously used baseballs may be used if they are in good playable condition and approved by the umpire. Additional balls shall be supplied alternately by each team beginning with the visiting team. Teams that supply non-approved balls may face displine up to and including forfeit of the game. +Unless otherwise supplied, the home team must supply two (2) and the visitors one (1) baseball at the start of each game. Supplied baseballs should be new, however in rare extenuating circumstances, previously used baseballs may be used if they are in good playable condition and approved by the umpire. Additional balls shall be supplied alternately by each team beginning with the visiting team. Teams that supply non-approved balls may face discipline up to and including forfeit of the game. #### Bats All bats must be wood or BBCOR certified. Use of an illegal bat shall be subject to the Major League rules that govern this area. @@ -413,7 +413,7 @@ All bats must be wood or BBCOR certified. Use of an illegal bat shall be subject #### Bases, home plate, and pitching rubber All teams are expected to have a set of bases, a home plate, and a pitching rubber. These items shall conform to Major League Baseball specifications. Items conforming to 2022 specifications shall also be considered legal. -The host team for the field shall be responsible for accurately setting up the bases, and if necessary, home plate and the pitching rubber. In the event neither team is host of the field, the home team shall have this responsibilty. Should the responsible team fail to have these necessities by the start of the game, they will lose by forfeit. The visiting team may lend the equipment, although they are not required to do so. +The host team for the field shall be responsible for accurately setting up the bases, and if necessary, home plate and the pitching rubber. In the event neither team is host of the field, the home team shall have this responsibility. Should the responsible team fail to have these necessities by the start of the game, they will lose by forfeit. The visiting team may lend the equipment, although they are not required to do so. #### Uniforms Uniform compliance is required in order to protect League competitive integrity, roster transparency, and game administration. diff --git a/docs/03-playing-rules.md b/docs/03-playing-rules.md index 146e9f7..5a6f2ea 100644 --- a/docs/03-playing-rules.md +++ b/docs/03-playing-rules.md @@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ These rules shall *not* incorporate the following rules of Major League Baseball - Rule(s) limiting the number of mound visits per game. Limitations on visits per inning still apply. - Rule(s) requiring that pitchers must face at least three batters. - Rule(s) specifying time limits on pitchers and batters. -- Rule(s) limitating pitcher disengagements (i.e. pick-offs). +- Rule(s) limiting pitcher disengagements (i.e. pick-offs). - Any rule requiring specialized equipment or trained personnel, such as replay review. ## Pre-Game Meeting @@ -102,7 +102,7 @@ Any unoccupied patting positions are shall be recorded as an out each time it ap A team may finish the game (1) player short, that is one (1) player less than they started the game with (eight (8) players for a nine (9) person line-up, nine (9) players for a ten (10) person lineup). Should a team fall below (8) players, the game is terminated and this team loses by forfeit. !!! Note "Example" - For a game subject to the Expanded Lineup, the required batting positions are nine (9), so as soon as each team has eight (8) players, the game must start. + For a game subject to the Expanded Lineup, the required number of batting positions is nine (9), so as soon as each team has eight (8) players, the game must start. If a team starts with (8) the vacant ninth spot is an automatic out each time it comes up. If the ninth player arrives after first pitch, that player may be inserted into the vacant spot. @@ -132,7 +132,7 @@ Substitutions are governed by the applicable Lineup Format with the following ex Should a player suffer a debilitating injury during the game and cannot continue, and a team has no more eligible players on its bench, a team can use a player that was removed from the game to replace him. This replacement player must be the first player removed from the game, and if this player is unavailable the next player is used (and so on). If no reserve is present, the vacated spot in the lineup is skipped and all batters move up accordingly, with no penalty to the affected team. -If a substantial case can be made that a team skipped a spot with the intent to gain a competitive advantage, the pending team may be subject to penalty, up to and including forfeit following a succesful protest in accordance with League Policy. +If a substantial case can be made that a team skipped a spot with the intent to gain a competitive advantage, the pending team may be subject to penalty, up to and including forfeit following a successful protest in accordance with League Policy. ## Collisions Collisions are prohibited, except for contact that results from a legal slide. The runner is responsible for sliding or otherwise avoiding contact. Fielders and runners must comply with Incorporated Rules governing interference, obstruction, and collisions at home plate.