Tournament Information

Workouts

There will be no workouts at the State Baseball Tournament sites. Teams may arrange workouts (if needed) at Austin area schools.

Tickets

Each player, coach and manager must have a ticket to get into the stadium.

Location of Field

  • Dell Diamond is in Round Rock, East on Hwy. 79 next to Old Settlers Park.
  • UFCU Disch-Falk Field is located on the corner of Martin Luther King Blvd. and Comal Street.

Pre-Game Warm-up

Ten minutes will be allowed each team for infield practice before the game. The home team will take infield practice first. Teams playing the second game of the session should be ready to take infield practice immediately following the first game. If warm-up time is cut because of scheduling problems, each team shall have the same amount of time for warm-up.

Pictures

Pictures will be taken prior to the semifinal games. UIL Staff will work with the coach to organize the picture.

Videotaping

All semifinals and all final games will be taped by Gametapes.com. No other individuals will be permitted to videotape. Schools will receive copies of the games in which they participate.

Television stations wanting to film for spot telecasting or tape delay will need to be cleared through Kim Rogers. Videotapes will be available for purchase.

National Federation Speed-up Rules

Speed Up Rules will be used at the State Tournament as outlined below:

Runners:

  • The team at bat may use courtesy runners for the pitcher and/or the catcher as soon as they reach base. The same runner may not be used for both positions. Neither the pitcher nor the catcher will be required to leave the game under such circumstances.
  • Players who have participated in the game in any other capacity are ineligible to serve as courtesy runners.
  • A player may not run as a courtesy runner for the pitcher or the catcher and then be used as a substitute for another player in that half inning.

NOTE: An unreported courtesy runner is an illegal substitute.

PENALTY: For illegal substitution, such substitute shall be ejected.

Games

Games shall be seven (7) innings. National Federation Baseball Rules will be followed in all games.

Ten-Run Rule

In the State Tournament, the ten-run rule will be in effect. After five (5) innings of play, if one team is ten (10) or more runs ahead of its opponent, the game shall be over. (Or if 4 1/2 innings have been completed and the home team is ten or more runs ahead.)

Coaching Boxes

First and Third base coaching boxes may be occupied by a coach or a player in uniform. No one else is permitted.

Designation of "Home" and "Visitor"

A coin flip at the coaches meeting will determine the Home team. The home team will sit on the first base side at UFCU Disch Falk Field and on the third base side at Dell Diamond.

Pitching

A pitcher will be allowed ten (10) warm-up pitches in the first appearance in the game and only five (5) thereafter.

Pitching Limitations

It is strongly recommended that a pitcher used in a full game the previous day NOT be used the following day as a pitcher.

Conduct

Good sportsmanship shall be observed by fans, coaches and players at all times. All sections of the Athletic Code shall be followed and enforced.

Head Protectors

All players must wear head protectors while batting and base running. Any player who does not abide by this regulation shall be disqualified.

Photographers

Photographers with credentials must not be in the vision line of the pitcher. All media shall stay in the area marked for media.

Bat boys/girls

Bat Boys and Girls should be in uniform. They must wear a helmet.

Cheerleaders

Cheerleaders will be not permitted on top of the dugouts. Cheerleaders and fans are to stay off the field after the games.

Dressing Room

Dressing Room facilities are limited at all fields. We suggest that teams staying in hotels dress before coming to the game.

Rainout Procedure

  1. The decision to stop a game rests with the umpire-in chief, (usually the plate umpire).
  2. A game suspended/delayed by rain shall be restarted from the point of suspension as soon as possible as outlined in rule 4-2-5 of the National Federation Baseball Rules.
  3. If the suspension lasts over an indefinite period of time and the team leaves the site, coaches must leave telephone numbers of their respective hotels.
  4. The state tournament management may shorten games or alter the tournament format in order to avoid undue expense or an extended tournament.