following inning or in any inning thereafter.
4. If the pitcher hits 3 batters during a game, he is permanently removed from the mound for that
game but can play other defensive positions in that game.
5. Former professional baseball players under the WBC age of 53 are not eligible to pitch in Wooden
Bat Classic games. This includes, but is not limited to, MLB, MiLB, and professional
independent league players.
called out.
12. Baserunners are allowed a walking or stationary lead-off. Running leads are not allowed.
13. A baserunner may begin advancing to the next base only after the pitched ball crosses home plate.
a. With two outs, a three and two count and force out situations on the base paths, baserunners
may begin to advance upon the ball leaving the pitcher's hand.
1. A batter cannot "show bunt" on a pitch and then swing at the same pitch. Doing so results in the
batter being called out.
2. Bunting is allowed at any time, without exceptions.
2. The batting order can be changed after the first game has been played. This allows the manager a
chance to evaluate players and establish a lineup to use for the rest of the tournament. Once the
batting order for the team's second game has been established no changes are allowed.
The Rules of Pitching
1. A pitcher may pitch from either the stretch or wind-up position at any time.
2. The pitcher cannot attempt to "pick-off" baserunners.
3. If a pitcher hits two batters in the same inning, he is removed from the mound but can pitch the
3. The term "rubber banded" means the batter who was on deck as a game ends is the leadoff batter
for the next game. This allows players to have the same number of plate appearances or be
The Batting Order
within one plate appearance of their teammates by the end of the tournament. The batting order
1 .
Bunting
for each team is "rubber banded" throughout the tournament, including the playoffs.
1. The batting order must contain all eligible roster players.
