*** 2024 CT American Legion Baseball Rules ***
*** 2024 CT American Legion Baseball Rules ***
Nov. 19, 2023
American Legion Baseball shall be played in accordance with rules adopted by the National Baseball Committee and Americanism Commission and Major League Baseball.
Changes to the Official MLB Rules are noted in Rule 1 of the American Legion Baseball rules, or as amended by executive communications from the National Baseball Committee (see note below). These rules generally pertain to matters of safety, equipment and insurance and are made with the welfare of the players in mind.
Note:
MLB rules intended to speed up the game are NOT in effect in American Legion Baseball. There is no pitch clock, no limit on throws to 1B, no requirement for a relief pitcher to face three batters, etc.
American Legion Baseball does not use the runner at 2B to start extra innings.
American Legion Baseball does not require the larger bases. However, if a field is equipped with the larger bases, there is no issue to use the field and no protest or penalty is allowed.
These rules may be further modified by the Connecticut Baseball Committee (may be more restrictive) generally for regular season play only and cannot conflict with certain national rules. All national tournaments will follow rules established by The American Legion’s National Americanism Commission.
All teams shall follow these rules with a few exceptions.
19 & Under American Legion Baseball Program (U19 or Senior American Legion Baseball)
17 & Under American Legion Baseball Program See Rule 16 (p. 25) (U17 or Junior American Legion Baseball) for specific rule modifications for this age group
15 & Under American Legion Baseball Program See Rule 15 (p.25) (U15 or Prep American Legion Baseball) for specific rule modifications for this age group
Age 13 American Legion Baseball Program See rule 14.A (p. 24 ) for specific rules for this age group