Mustang Division Rules

1. Bat the entire line up.
2. No new inning begins after 1 hour and 45 minutes when a game precedes another game.
3. No 10-run (mercy) rule.
4. No player may sit out two innings until every other player has sat out at least one inning.
5. Each player will play at least one inning in the infield (pitcher, first, second, shortstop, third or catcher).
6. 10 players may be used defensively (4 in the outfield, no infield rover).
7. A minimum of 4 pitchers must be used in each game, regardless of the number of innings played in the game.  A pitcher must record 3 outs or face 3 batters to qualify as a pitching appearance.  No pitcher may pitch more than two innings and innings must be consecutive.  If a pitcher comes in and faces only one batter or pitches only one pitch that is still considered an inning for that pitcher, although the pitcher must face at least 3 batters or record three outs for it to be considered an official appearance. 
8. No batting practice on the field before games.   
9. It is strongly encouraged with 2 outs that a pinch runner is allowed for catchers.
10. All players must be registered with the Mustang Division in La Jolla Youth Baseball. All players must be in compliance with the specified age requirements set forth by PONY Baseball.
11. A team must field at least 8 players in uniform and able to play at the start of the game (and at any time during the game) or they forfeit the game. When playing with 8 players, the ninth position in the line up is taken as an out.  However, the out cannot be taken to end an inning or the game and is carried forward to the following inning when applicable.
12. A player who quits, or due to injury is unable to continue the season shall be reported immediately to the League President by the manager in the form of a written report. Players on the waiting list, if any, will have priority.
13. Any manager, coach or player who yells at an umpire will be immediately asked for his name and recorded in the scorekeeper's book and reported to the League President. The first occurrence will be:
    1. If player, manager or coach, that person will leave the game and will miss the next game.
    2. If parent, the umpire will request the manager to control the parent. If the parent fails to respond, the parent will be ejected from the premises. If the parent fails to leave, the game will be forfeited.
    3. The penalty for player ejection must be served in the dugout and the player must be in uniform.
    4. The manager/coach must serve their penalty by not being on the field during the game, but must be at the game.
    5. In the event a manager/coach is ejected a second time, he/she will be suspended from coaching for the remainder of the season, pending review of the League Officers and Board of Directors.
14. No extra player rule.
15. Foot wear:  Metal spikes are not allowed on the Mustang Field.

1) The Official playing rules, with the exceptions and variations contained in this document, shall be set forth in the PONY Rule Book.