AAA Division Rules

1.)  No new inning after 8:15 PM for regular season games. No new inning after 8:30 PM for tournament games.  Once an inning is started it must be completed per normal baseball rules.  An inning officially starts when the last out is recorded in the previous inning.

2.)  All teams must use the Game Changer Team Manager app.  The home team is the official scorer.

3.)  No more than 4 coaches, background check approved coaches of record, during games are allowed in the dugout.

4.)  Managers must exchange line up cards prior to the game.  Line up cards must include full first & last name, jersey number, and position.  Any changes to the line up card must be communicated to the umpire.  Managers must also announce ineligible pitchers during plate meeting - discrepancies are discussed at the plate meeting. 

5.)  In regular season & tournament games three (3) outs or five (5) offensive runs end a half inning in innings 1-3.  Innings 4-6 are open scoring in regular season and tournament games.  

6.)  In regular season games substitutions are to be rotated.  Therefore, in each game all players sit one inning before any player sits for a second inning.  Any variation must be communicated to the opposing team manager.  In the WPLL end of season tournament players will play no less than 6 defensive outs.  Teams must suit 8 players in a tournament game or forfeit.

7.)  The home team is responsible for providing a home plate umpire.  The away team is responsible for providing a base umpire.  When the league provides an umpire both teams are relieved of this responsibility.  Proper gear must be worn and returned following the game.

8.)  All other minor division rules are per blue book. 

9.)  For Saturday games, if there is a team waiting for the field at the conclusion of a game, please clear the dugout & field.  Have team meetings off the field so we can keep all games on schedule.

10.)  Players, volunteers, and parents please clean out the dugout and bleachers prior to leaving the field.

11.) West Pasco Little League is a NO SMOKING park.  We do not allow the use of any tobacco products during practices and/or games except at the designated smoking areas which are located past the bullpens on the side of each field.  This includes vaping and e-cigarettes.        

Please remember the reason we all get involved is for the kids.  Please make sure they learn not only the game of baseball but also good sportsmanship, discipline, and respect for others.  Most of all HAVE FUN!!

Pitching Rules - AAA Division

1.) All players are encouraged to pitch during the season.  
2.) A pitching log must be kept and posted for all games.
3.) A pitcher, once removed from the mound, can not return as a pitcher.
4.) The manager must remove the pitcher when said pitcher reaches the limit for his/her age group as noted below, but the pitcher may remain in the game at another position:

League Age:

11 - 85 pitches per day

9/10 - 75 pitches per day

8 - 50 pitches per day

Exception: If a pitcher reaches the limit for his/her league age while facing a batter, the pitchers may continue to pitch until any of the following occurs:

1.) The batter reaches base
2.) The batter is put out
3.) The third out is made to complete the half inning.

Pitchers must adhere to the following rest requirements:

• If a player pitches 66 or more pitches in a day, four (4) calendar days of rest must be observed.

• If a player pitches 51-65 pitches in a day, three (3) calendar days of rest must be observed.

• If a player pitches 36-50 pitches in a day, two (2) calendar days of rest must be observed.

• If a player pitches 21-35 pitches in a day, one (1) calendar days of rest must be observed.  

• If a player pitches 1-20 pitches in a day, no (0) calendar day of rest is required.

Catchers:
1.) A pitcher who delivers 41 or more pitches in a game can not play the position of catcher for the remainder of that day.
2.) A catcher that has caught any part of 4 or more innings may not pitch for the remainder of that day.
3.) A catcher, who moves to the pitcher position, may not start a new batter after 20 pitches are thrown and return to the position of catcher for the remainder of the day.  

The pitch count recorder must provide the current pitch count for any pitcher when requested by either manager or any umpire.  However, the manager is responsible for knowing when his/her pitcher must be removed.