From d3e60279ec6641a9dc6dae68b5cc2acc0a2e147d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Anthony Correa Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:46:13 -0600 Subject: [PATCH] Add Authority and Hierachy --- docs/03-playing-rules.md | 3 +++ 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/03-playing-rules.md b/docs/03-playing-rules.md index f4b21fb..0e436f7 100644 --- a/docs/03-playing-rules.md +++ b/docs/03-playing-rules.md @@ -1,5 +1,8 @@ # Playing Rules +## Authority and Rule Hierarchy +Umpires have full authority to administer and enforce game rules on the field. In applying written rules, the controlling order is: (1) League Policy, (2) these Playing Rules, and (3) Incorporated Rules. If provisions conflict, the higher-priority source controls to the extent of the conflict. + ## Incorporated Rules Except where specified in this document, games shall incorporate the Official Baseball Rules of Major League Baseball (the "Incorporated Rules").