Pitchers may throw a total of nine(9) innings in the Tournament. Extra innings count toward this total. One pitch thrown in an inning counts as a FULL inning pitched. Pitchers may reenter to pitch in the same game. Note: If a player is playing on more than one team, he may only pitch for one team.
It is recommended that each player play at least 2 innings in the field and bat at least once in each game played.
Each of the teams entered in this year's Tournament will play in a 4-team bracket. Each team will therefore play three games(one vs. each other team in the bracket) in a round-robin format. Team trophies will be awarded to FIRST and SECOND place teams within each bracket. In case of a TIE, the following TIEBREAKERS will be used: FOR 2 teams tied: HEAD to HEAD. FOR 3 teams tied all either 2-1 or 1-2), total runs allowed in the FIRST INNING of ALL GAMES will be used. If still TIED, go to SECOND INNING, then THIRD, etc. until TIE is broken. A coin flip will decide HOME TEAM for each game.
A total of 6 games per bracket are scheduled. It is imperative that every effort is made to follow the schedule. Teams are asked to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to starting time of game. There will be NO pre-game warm-ups allowed. Also, a 10-run rule will be in effect. As soon as the trailing team completes four full innings of at bats and is trailing by 10 or more runs, the game shall end at that point. No options please! A 5-run per inning rule will be in effect. The maximum number of runs a team can score in one inning is five for each of the first five innings. There is NO LIMIT to how many runs a team can score in any inning after the fifth.
At the conclusion of each game, a player will be selected from each team to receive an M.V.P. award. This player shall be selected by the opposing team. It is important to consult following each game to ensure that no player receive more than ONE M.V.P. award.
GAME BALLS for each game will be provided - compliments of an anonymous donor.
A player from each team will be selected to win a bicycle/helmet donated by area businesses and individuals.
It has become nearly impossible to furnish umpires for this tournament. Each team is asked to bring one (1) umpire to each game.
THE WILLIE PUTNAM MEMORIAL BASEBALL TOURNAMENT relies greatly on its volunteers. UMPIRES, COACHES and others involved with the Tournament donate their time. So, let's be sure to keep this in perspective. We are here for the KIDS. Let's make sure they have FUN and make the Tournament experience a rewarding one, a moment in time each will remember and cherish. THANKS!
A raffle will be held to offset some of the costs of the tournament. We need your support by either buying or helping us sell some tickets