Bronco Division Rules

1. Governing Rules

   • MLB Official Rules apply, with MPBL exceptions.

   • Players drafted per MPBL procedure.

   • Field: Pitching distance 50 ft.

2. Equipment

   • Bats ≤ 2 5/8" diameter.

   • Batters, runners, and on-deck players wear helmets.

   • Catchers wear full protective gear; athletic supporters encouraged.

   • No metal spikes.

   • MPBL uniforms only.

3. Lineups & Participation

   • Entire roster bats in order. Late arrivals added last; no joining after lineup bats once.

   • Free defensive substitution except pitchers. Pitchers may not re-enter as pitcher.

   • No player sits more than 2 innings until all have.

   • 9 defensive players.

   • Minimum 8 players to start/finish; 9th spot = automatic out unless injury.

4. Game Play

   • Batters must keep 1 foot in box (penalty: strike).

   • Runners must slide to avoid contact. No head-first slides (except returning).

   • Courtesy runners allowed for catcher (use last out if no bench players).

   • 7 innings regulation.

   • 10-run rule after 5 innings.

   • Time limit: 1 hr 50 min; finish inning. No limit in tournaments.

   • Complete game: 5 innings (or 4.5 if home team leads).

   • Suspended game rules apply for ties/weather.

   • Lightning delay: 20 minutes, dugouts cleared.

5. Pitching

   • Follow Pitch Smart pitch count limits.

   • Pitcher may finish batter at pitch limit.

   • Pitch count starts once umpire signals “play ball.”

   • Pitchers charged per calendar day across all games.

   • Violations = ineligible; player removed, manager ejected and suspended.

   • 1 free mound visit/inning; 2nd = removal.

   • 7 warmups for new pitcher.

   • Intentional walks require pitches.

   • Pitcher removed after 3 HBPs in one inning.

6. Conduct

   • No arguing with umpires; profanity = removal.

   • Throwing bat/helmet in anger = ejection.

   • Coaches violating rules may face suspension or forfeiture.

   • Ejected players/coaches suspended next game (incl. tournaments).