2024 Class EE-E-D Survey Now Open :: 2-16-2024
The 2024 Class EE-E-D survey is now open. Teams interested in participating in one of these classes for this season must complete the survey. All surveys must be completed no later than May 1, 2024. The costs are: Classes EE-E - $500; Class D - $700. This cost covers all team fees, insurance and tournament fees. Teams would need to purchase baseballs for game use and will be responsible for paying one umpire, each game, at a cost of $60 per game. Additional details are available in the survey. Season will start around May 27th. Contact Pat Anderson, pat@ohsbl.com, with any additional questions.
2024 Rule Changes :: 10-16-2023 (These rule changes will go into effect for the 2024 season)
The following rule changes were voted on by all Charters at the October 15, 2023 Annual Meeting:
1. Bench restriction has been added as a penalty for coaches, which would be stronger than a warning but not as strong as an ejection.
2. Increased the protest fee to $200.
3. Implementation of the International Tie Breaker for extra innings during play. If the game is tied at the conclusion of the final scheduled inning, the game will go into extra innings and the International Tie Breaker will be used.
4. Rule 3.4 amended to allow a courtesy runner for a runner that will be the catcher the next half inning.
5. Eliminate the need to throw pitches for an intentional base on balls for Classes G, F, EE, E and D.
6. Added time limits for Classes EE, E and D, where no new inning may start after 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes) of play.
7. Change Class H base distances 65 feet.
8. Change Class I coach pitch rules to allow a maximum of five (5) pitches, however the batter is permitted to foul off the fifth and any additional pitches without being called out.
9. Change Class I coach pitch rules to three strikes and you are out situation. Batters would be charged with strikes if they swing and miss any pitch, or foul off a pitch with zero or one strike. If the batter has two strikes, they are not penalized with a strikeout if they foul a pitch off with two strikes. There will be no looking strikes, hence if the batter does not swing, they are not charged with a strike.
10. Remove Rule 10.2.R that states that there are no protests permitted in Class I.
2024 Baseball Order Form :: 10-16-2023
For 2024, all teams must use Hot Stove Logo Baseballs for all games. The order form is now available on the Forms page and must be completed and submitted no later than February 4, 2024. For questions, please contact Patty Vasi, pattyvasi@gmail.com.
2024 Background Checks :: 10-16-2023
OHSBL has worked with NCSI to migrate to their new platform. Each charter has a unique link to complete their respective background checks. Charters are asked to publish the new links and let coaches know about the change. Background checks are required for all coaches and personnel that are assisting at games or practices. The system is a self-pay, cost of $20 and background checks are good for 2 seasons.
2023 Rule Book Now Online! :: 1-29-2022
The 2023 OHSBL Rule Book is now online! New this year, the rule book was split into 2 forms
- The Official Rule Book, which covers playing rules
- The Administrative and Tournament Rules and Policies, which covers the administrative and tournament rules.
Lindsay’s Law: Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Youth Athletes :: 12-31-2017
All OHSBL Managers, Coaches and umpires must comply with this law that goes into effect in 2017.
In accordance with this law, the Ohio Department of Health, the Ohio Department of Education, the Ohio High School Athletic Association, the Ohio Chapter of the American College of Cardiology and other stakeholders jointly developed guidelines and other relevant materials to inform and educate students and youth athletes participating in or desiring to participate in an athletic activity, their parents, and their coaches about the nature and warning signs of sudden cardiac arrest.
For more information, please visit Lindsay’s Law: Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Youth Athletes
State of Ohio Concussion to play Law :: 02-19-2013
All OHSBL Managers, Coaches and umpires must comply with this law that goes into effect April 26, 2013!!
Use this site to get your free certification. NHFS Free Concussion Course
- Click on the button that says, please login to order. In the window that appears , click to register.
- When your registration is complete you may "order" the free concussion course offered along the left hand side of the page. Continue following prompts. Although it may look like you'll be charged for the course, there is no cost.
- Once you've completed "checkout," you'll be able to take the free online course and print a compliance certificate.
If you want additional information on this law go to Healthy Ohio :: Concussion in Youth Sports: Ohio's Return-to-Play Law
