Rules

As you can see below, the rules of the New York Game evolved quickly over time, especially early on. Those of The Massachusetts Game were not given the same opportunity until more recently.

New York Style Rules

1845 Knickerbocker's Rules

1854 Knickerbocker's Rules

1857 National Association of Base Ball Players

1858 National Association of Base Ball Players

1860 National Association of Base Ball Players

Major League Baseball Rules

Massachusetts Style Rules

1857 Dedham Rules

2012 Twenty-First Century Townball