Pony Division Rules 

1. Governing Rules

   • MLB Official Rules apply with PONY modifications.

   • Non-tournament play follows league rules.

   • Roster size: max 11 players.

   • All players must attend evaluations; late sign-ups placed by coaches.

   • Coaches/managers must attend clinics and Spring Training.

2. Gameplay & Safety

   • Runners must slide at home and may not intentionally collide with fielders.

   • No head-first slides (except returning).

   • 9 defensive players (min. 8 to start). 3 outfielders required.

   • Players leaving early/injured: lineup spot skipped.

   • Thrown bat: warning, then out on second occurrence.

   • Infield fly rule in effect.

   • Base runners may lead off.

   • Round-robin batting applies.

3. Uniforms

   • Full uniform required: hat, pants, shirt, socks. Shirts tucked in.

   • Violators cannot take the field.

4. Pitching

   • Pony Pitch Count rules apply (coach must notify umpire when pitcher is at max).

   • Pitchers may not exceed 3 HBP in a game/inning.

   • Rest days follow pitch counts.

   • Pitch counts must be reported for all games.

   • Bronco call-up players cannot pitch and must bat last.

5. Player Participation

   • All players rotate; no one may sit 2 consecutive innings.

   • Pitchers follow pitch count rules; removal is coach’s discretion.

6. Game Timing

   • No new inning after 1 hr 50 min (no limit in tournaments).

   • 10-run rule: if ahead by 10+ after 5 innings, game ends.

   • Unlimited runs per inning.

7. Speed-Up Rules

   • Courtesy runner for catcher with 2 outs (last out used).

   • Batter must keep one foot in box after first pitch; stepping out = strike (2 team warnings early season).

8. Playoffs & All-Stars

   • Playoff format (single/double elimination) set by league director.

   • All-Star teams selected by league director.

9. Conduct

   • Ejected player/coach = suspended next game (incl. playoffs).

   • 2 ejections in a season = 3-game suspension + ineligible for All-Stars.

   • Dugouts must be kept clean, lights off, and gear stored after games.