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INTERNET BASEBALL LEAGUE CONSTITUTION | INTERNET BASEBALL LEAGUE CONSTITUTION | ||
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2.1.1 | 2.1.1 | ||
- | The IBL will play a 162-game regular season schedule | + | The IBL will play a 162 game regular season schedule. |
- | of 6 games. There will be four real-time off weeks during the regular | + | 1 real-time off week during the regular season where no games are scheduled. |
- | season where no games are scheduled. | + | The schedule |
- | the 3 other teams in its division, 12 games against | + | trade deadline shall be no later than four weeks prior to the end of the |
- | its conference, and 3 games against 4 teams in the other conference. The | + | regular season. |
- | Commissioner is responsible for providing the schedule. | + | |
+ | The Commissioner is responsible for providing the schedule. A schedule | ||
+ | that has been modified from the previous season can be rejected by a | ||
+ | majority vote of league owners. | ||
2.1.2 | 2.1.2 | ||
- | Opening day will be the third Wednesday in March. | + | Opening day will be no sooner than 1 week after the the Commissioner has |
+ | declared the card set final. | ||
2.1.3 | 2.1.3 | ||
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2.1.8 | 2.1.8 | ||
- | Weather | + | The month for weather of IBL games is determined by the IBL schedule |
- | will always be April, 5-9 May, 10-13 June, 14-18 July, 19-23 August, | + | provided by the Commisioner. |
- | 24-27 September, and the post-season October. | + | weather. |
2.1.9 Game Times | 2.1.9 Game Times | ||
- | Day 1 and day 2 are night games, day 3 is a day game. Games played | + | Teams will play a day game on the final scheduled day of a series, with all |
- | Wrigley Field will have day games on day 2 and 3. | + | other games in the series being played at night. For a series |
+ | Wrigley Field this is reversed, the game scheduled for the final day being | ||
+ | played at night and all others being day games. | ||
A make up game played on the off day following a series is a day game. | A make up game played on the off day following a series is a day game. | ||
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2.1.10 | 2.1.10 | ||
- | Day 1 only/Day 2 only: Make up as a doubleheader on Day 3 if there is no | + | If there is an off day following the series |
- | off-day following the series; otherwise | + | be played |
- | series. | + | series |
- | + | final day of the series. If a rainout | |
- | Days 1 and 2 Make up day 1 as a doubleheader on Day 3. If there is an | + | or if multiple rainouts cannot be made up using the remaining days available, |
- | off day following | + | report the unplayed games to the Commissioner for rescheduling. |
- | isn't an off day following the series, report the rainout | + | |
- | Commissioner for rescheduling. | + | |
- | + | ||
- | Day 3 If there is an off day following the series, | + | |
- | off day. If there isn't an off day following the series, | + | |
- | rainout | + | |
When hosting a team for the last time during the season, if a rainout is | When hosting a team for the last time during the season, if a rainout is | ||
rolled prior to the game becoming official and the rainout would lead to | rolled prior to the game becoming official and the rainout would lead to | ||
the impossibility to make up the game via game played on off-day or | the impossibility to make up the game via game played on off-day or | ||
- | double-header | + | double-header, |
- | will be wet for the remainder of the game. | + | for the remainder of the game. |
The visiting manager should give specific instructions concerning the | The visiting manager should give specific instructions concerning the | ||
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IBLCS. | IBLCS. | ||
- | Day | + | Day |
1 off day after end of regular season | 1 off day after end of regular season | ||
2 | 2 | ||
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3.1.1 | 3.1.1 | ||
- | All position players having at least 30 at bats plus walks and pitchers | + | All position players having at least 30 plate appearances |
having at least 20 innings pitched are eligible for IBL rosters. Players | having at least 20 innings pitched are eligible for IBL rosters. Players | ||
who were considered carded in the previous season are also eligible for | who were considered carded in the previous season are also eligible for | ||
IBL rosters. | IBL rosters. | ||
- | A player who had at least 30 at bats plus walks as a non-pitcher and at | + | A player who had at least 30 plate appearances |
least 20 innings pitched will be eligible as a position player and a | least 20 innings pitched will be eligible as a position player and a | ||
pitcher. | pitcher. | ||
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Any eligible player who does not have a card for the current season may | Any eligible player who does not have a card for the current season may | ||
- | be kept on the 35 man roster. | + | be kept on the 36 man roster. |
If a player is uncarded one season, retained on the roster, and has a | If a player is uncarded one season, retained on the roster, and has a | ||
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3.2.1 | 3.2.1 | ||
- | Each team is limited to an active roster of 25 players from week 1 | + | Each team is limited to an active roster of 26 players from week 1 through |
- | through week 23. The active roster limit is expanded to 35 players | + | the week prior to the trade deadline. The active roster limit is expanded |
- | week 24 through the end of the season. | + | to 36 players |
3.2.2 | 3.2.2 | ||
Each team may carry an inactive roster. The active and inactive rosters | Each team may carry an inactive roster. The active and inactive rosters | ||
- | are not to total more than 35 players. | + | are not to total more than 36 players. |
A player placed on the inactive roster must remain there for two weeks. | A player placed on the inactive roster must remain there for two weeks. | ||
This restriction does not apply once the active roster limit expands to | This restriction does not apply once the active roster limit expands to | ||
- | 35 in week 24. | + | 36 after the trade deadline. |
3.2.3 Game Apperance and Starting Position Limitations | 3.2.3 Game Apperance and Starting Position Limitations | ||
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A pitcher may not start more than twice the number of games started in | A pitcher may not start more than twice the number of games started in | ||
- | the previous major league season. | + | the previous major league season. Relief appearances of 18 batters or |
+ | more will be considered a start when calculating the limitation. | ||
Failure to comply with these rules shall result in forfeiture of any | Failure to comply with these rules shall result in forfeiture of any | ||
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provided he has not exhausted his games played limitation. | provided he has not exhausted his games played limitation. | ||
- | The IBL adopts all of the AL rules on the DH -- including, but not | + | The IBL adopts all MLB rules regarding |
limited to the following: the DH must make one plate appearance before | limited to the following: the DH must make one plate appearance before | ||
he can be removed, unless he is injured before or during the initial | he can be removed, unless he is injured before or during the initial | ||
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3.3.1 | 3.3.1 | ||
- | Each team owner must submit a 25 man playoff roster to the League Office | + | Each team owner must submit a 26 man playoff roster to the League Office |
- | prior to the week 24 Newsletter. If no post-season roster is received, the | + | prior to the Newsletter |
- | post-season roster will be that team's active roster | + | roster is received, the post-season roster will be that team's active roster |
+ | at the trade deadline. | ||
3.3.2 | 3.3.2 | ||
- | Playoff teams may change their 25 man playoff roster between series. If a | + | Playoff teams may change their 26 man playoff roster between series. If a |
team wishes to change their playoff roster it must submit the changes to | team wishes to change their playoff roster it must submit the changes to | ||
the League Offices for approval. The new roster is not official until the | the League Offices for approval. The new roster is not official until the | ||
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* The replacement player must be a playoff-eligible player on that | * The replacement player must be a playoff-eligible player on that | ||
- | team' | + | team' |
a series. | a series. | ||
* If the injured player is a pitcher the replacement player must also be | * If the injured player is a pitcher the replacement player must also be | ||
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* The choice of replacement must still leave the team with two players | * The choice of replacement must still leave the team with two players | ||
who may play each position unless no playoff-eligible player is available | who may play each position unless no playoff-eligible player is available | ||
- | on the 35 man roster who will fulfill that requirement. | + | on the 36 man roster who will fulfill that requirement. |
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Rules for position players: | Rules for position players: | ||
- | * A batter with less than 100 total AB+BB is not eligible for the | + | * A batter with less than 100 total plate appearances (PA) is not |
- | post-season. | + | eligible for the post-season. |
- | * A batter with less than 150 total AB+BB may only enter the game from | + | * A batter with less than 150 total PA may only enter the game from |
inning 6 onward, unless he is the only available defensive replacement for | inning 6 onward, unless he is the only available defensive replacement for | ||
an injured player. | an injured player. | ||
* A batter may only start a game in the post-season if they had at least | * A batter may only start a game in the post-season if they had at least | ||
- | 50 AB+BB vs the hand of the starting pitcher, unless there are no other | + | 50 PA vs the hand of the starting pitcher, unless there are no other |
players available which would allow a legal starting lineup. | players available which would allow a legal starting lineup. | ||
* A batter may only pinch-hit in the post-season if they had at least 50 | * A batter may only pinch-hit in the post-season if they had at least 50 | ||
- | AB+BB vs the hand of the current pitcher, unless he is the only available | + | PA vs the hand of the current pitcher, unless he is the only available |
defensive replacement for an injured batter. | defensive replacement for an injured batter. | ||
- | * A batter with less than 50 AB+BB vs the hand of the current pitcher | + | * A batter with less than 50 PA vs the hand of the current pitcher |
may only enter the game as a pinch-runner or defensive replacement from | may only enter the game as a pinch-runner or defensive replacement from | ||
inning 6 onward, unless he is the only available defensive replacement for | inning 6 onward, unless he is the only available defensive replacement for | ||
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Rules for pitchers: | Rules for pitchers: | ||
- | * A pitcher with less than 100 total AB+BB against all batters is not | + | * A pitcher with less than 100 total batters |
- | eligible for the post-season. | + | for the post-season. |
- | * A pitcher with less than 150 total AB+BB against all batters | + | * A pitcher with less than 150 total BF may only enter the game from |
- | enter the game from inning 6 onward, unless no other pitchers are | + | inning 6 onward, unless no other pitchers are available. |
- | available. | + | * A pitcher must have recorded at least 150 total BF as a starting pitcher |
- | * A pitcher must have recorded at least 150 total AB+BB against all | + | in order to be eligible to start a post-season game or enter the game in a |
- | batters | + | situation where a pitcher would be required to be rated as a starter. |
- | post-season game or enter the game in a situation where a pitcher would be | + | * A pitcher not rated as a starter but with at least 150 BF may enter the |
- | required to be rated as a starter. | + | game from inning 5 onward, or anytime prior to inning 5 when the current |
- | * A pitcher not rated as a starter but with at least 150 total AB+BB | + | pitcher has allowed 3 runs or is fatigued. |
- | against all batters | + | |
- | prior to inning 5 when the current pitcher has allowed 3 runs or is | + | |
- | fatigued. | + | |
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use the rating on that line, otherwise he must use the " | use the rating on that line, otherwise he must use the " | ||
- | * | + | * |
while a non-catcher is catching. Consider all " | while a non-catcher is catching. Consider all " | ||
results to be passed balls. | results to be passed balls. | ||
- | * First Base | + | * First Base |
- | (infielder) Error rating is two grades lower than the | + | (infielder) Error rating is two grades lower than the lowest of any |
- | lowest of any infield position, range is two grades lower than the lowest | + | infield position, range is two grades lower than the lowest of any |
- | of any infield position. Reduce all pitcher hold ratings by one grade, | + | infield position. Reduce all pitcher hold ratings by one grade, and give |
- | and give all baserunners a +1 adjustment on steals of second base. | + | all baserunners a +1 adjustment on steals of second base. |
- | (Others) 0/K/+1. Reduce all pitcher hold ratings by one grade, and give | + | (Others) 0/KK/+1. Reduce all pitcher hold ratings by one grade, and give |
all baserunners a +1 adjustment on steals of second base. | all baserunners a +1 adjustment on steals of second base. | ||
- | * | + | * |
(ss,3b) Error rating is two grades lower than the lowest of ss/3b, range | (ss,3b) Error rating is two grades lower than the lowest of ss/3b, range | ||
is two grades lower than the lowest of ss/3b, “minus” pivot rating. | is two grades lower than the lowest of ss/3b, “minus” pivot rating. | ||
- | (Others) 0/K-/+1 | + | (Others) 0/KK-/+1 |
- | * Third Base | + | * Third Base |
(2b,ss) Error rating is two grades lower than the lowest of ss/2b, range | (2b,ss) Error rating is two grades lower than the lowest of ss/2b, range | ||
is two grades lower than the lowest of ss/2b. | is two grades lower than the lowest of ss/2b. | ||
- | (Others) 0/K/+1 | + | (Others) 0/KK/+1 |
- | * | + | * |
(2b,3b) Error rating is three grades lower than the lowest of 2b/3b, range | (2b,3b) Error rating is three grades lower than the lowest of 2b/3b, range | ||
is three grades lower than the lowest of 2b/3b, “minus” pivot rating. | is three grades lower than the lowest of 2b/3b, “minus” pivot rating. | ||
- | (Others) 0/K-/+1 | + | (Others) 0/KK-/+1 |
- | * Leftfield | + | * Left Field |
(rf,cf) Error rating is two grades lower than the lowest of rf/cf, range | (rf,cf) Error rating is two grades lower than the lowest of rf/cf, range | ||
is two grades lower than the lowest of rf/cf, arm is two grades lower than | is two grades lower than the lowest of rf/cf, arm is two grades lower than | ||
lowest of rf/cf. | lowest of rf/cf. | ||
- | (Others) 0/K/+3 | + | (Others) 0/KK/+3 |
- | * Centerfield | + | * Center Field |
(lf,rf) Error rating is three grades lower than the lowest of lf/rf, range | (lf,rf) Error rating is three grades lower than the lowest of lf/rf, range | ||
- | is three grades lower than the lowest of lf/rf, arm is two grades lower | + | is three grades lower than the lowest of lf/rf, arm is two grades lower |
- | than lowest of lf/rf. | + | than lowest of lf/rf. |
- | (Others) 0/K/+3 | + | (Others) 0/KK/+3 |
- | * Rightfield | + | * Right Field |
(lf,cf) Error rating is two grades lower than the lowest of lf/cf, range | (lf,cf) Error rating is two grades lower than the lowest of lf/cf, range | ||
is two grades lower than the lowest of lf/cf, arm is two grades lower than | is two grades lower than the lowest of lf/cf, arm is two grades lower than | ||
- | lowest of lf/cf. | + | lowest of lf/cf. |
- | (Others) 0/K/+3 | + | (Others) 0/KK/+3 |
- | 3.7 Pitchers' | + | 3.7 Pitcher |
- | 3.7.1 Rest Requirements | + | The IBL uses the Advanced (Batters Faced) pitcher fatigue and rest rules. |
- | A pitcher must use the appropriate rest chart based on the pitcher' | + | 3.7.1 |
- | previous role (starter or reliever). | + | |
- | 3.7.2 Rest Prior to Starting | + | A pitcher must have a BF SP fatigue rating |
- | + | season game. | |
- | In order for a pitcher | + | that weather |
- | days listed on the STARTERS' | + | no other rested pitcher with a BF SP fatigue rating being available. |
- | previous appearance was as a starter or reliever. | + | this case, the pitcher must start the game using his fatigue |
- | + | numbers. | |
- | 3.7.3 | + | fatigue limit he must use the Emergency Pitcher |
- | + | ||
- | A pitcher not rated as a reliever may pitch in relief as a Long reliever. | + | |
- | The pitcher will use the relief rest chart after an appearance as a | + | |
- | reliever. | + | |
- | + | ||
- | A pitcher not rated as a starter | + | |
- | weather postponements no other rated starter is available | + | |
- | this case, the pitcher must use his fatigue numbers. | + | |
- | become fatigued, | + | |
- | will be considered a " | + | |
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Players deactivated in this manner must remain inactive for the next two | Players deactivated in this manner must remain inactive for the next two | ||
weeks, just as if they were deactivated after the conclusion of the series. | weeks, just as if they were deactivated after the conclusion of the series. | ||
+ | |||
+ | 4.1.2 Special Pitcher Activations | ||
+ | |||
+ | A team may replace pitcher(s) on the active roster with pitcher(s) on the | ||
+ | inactive roster after any game that extends beyond the 9th inning, after the | ||
+ | completion of a suspended game played on the same day as another game, or | ||
+ | anytime during a series with a double-header (including between DH games). Any | ||
+ | pitcher activated in this fashion must have been eligible to be activated for | ||
+ | the current week (as per 3.2.2). | ||
+ | |||
+ | Teams may not sign free agents in this situation, only players on the | ||
+ | inactive roster at the start of the series are eligible replacements. | ||
+ | Special transactions should be reported with the GRS for the series. | ||
+ | Players deactivated in this manner must remain inactive for the next two | ||
+ | weeks, just as if they were deactivated after the conclusion of the series. | ||
+ | |||
4.2 | 4.2 | ||
- | Trades may be made from March 1 until the newsletter | + | Trades may be made from March 1 until the Newsletter |
- | and from December 1 through January 31 in the off-season. | + | deadline announced by the Commissioner prior to the season, |
+ | December 1 through January 31 in the off-season. | ||
A team with an outstanding GRS or box score from previous weeks may not | A team with an outstanding GRS or box score from previous weeks may not | ||
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An owner may sign any player on the free agent list from March 1 until the | An owner may sign any player on the free agent list from March 1 until the | ||
- | newsletter | + | Newsletter |
- | the Commissioner and Vice-Commissioner of the signing via the game report | + | notify |
- | or by electronic mail before opening day. | + | report |
In the case of a conflict between teams attempting to sign the same free | In the case of a conflict between teams attempting to sign the same free | ||
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the winning percentages will be determined by the standings from the | the winning percentages will be determined by the standings from the | ||
previous week. | previous week. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Teams that still have outstanding results or box scores one week after the | ||
+ | completion of the regular season will be treated as having outstanding | ||
+ | results during the pre-season transaction periods the following year. | ||
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Owners may release from their roster any player who has not exceeded his | Owners may release from their roster any player who has not exceeded his | ||
- | 133% usage, from opening day until the newsletter | + | 133% usage from opening day until the Newsletter |
- | player may be released | + | Any player may be released |
- | releasing a player must notify the Commissioner and Vice-Commissioner | + | through |
- | the release via the game report | + | |
- | electronic | + | Any owner releasing a player must notify the Commissioner and Vice-Commissioner |
- | considered an available free agent. | + | of the release via the game report |
+ | considered an available free agent. A player released during the regular season | ||
+ | may only be immediately re-signed the following week by the releasing team if no | ||
+ | other IBL team submitted a claim on the released player. | ||
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The IBL shall hold a free agent draft supervised by the Commissioner | The IBL shall hold a free agent draft supervised by the Commissioner | ||
- | after each season. Teams must have less than 35 players on their | + | after each season. Teams must have less than 36 players on their |
combined active and inactive rosters on February 1 in order to | combined active and inactive rosters on February 1 in order to | ||
participate. Any free agent eligible for an IBL roster may be drafted. | participate. Any free agent eligible for an IBL roster may be drafted. | ||
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rounds. | rounds. | ||
- | Once a team reaches the 35 player limit in February, that team shall not | + | Once a team reaches the 36 player limit in February, that team shall not |
make any further draft selections. | make any further draft selections. | ||
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5.1 | 5.1 | ||
- | All members shall begin each season with an Incentive Point total of 35. | + | All members shall begin each season with an Incentive Point total of 36. |
Associate members shall begin each season with their Incentive Point total | Associate members shall begin each season with their Incentive Point total | ||
at the end of last season. | at the end of last season. | ||
- | New owners will be upgraded to 35 Incentive Points. | + | New owners will be upgraded to 36 Incentive Points. |
who take on a co-owner will remain on probation but will be immediately | who take on a co-owner will remain on probation but will be immediately | ||
- | upgraded to 35 Incentive Points. | + | upgraded to 36 Incentive Points. |
Associate members receive one point for every completed series (up to a | Associate members receive one point for every completed series (up to a | ||
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* -1 to both teams after asking for a FTF extension and failing to | * -1 to both teams after asking for a FTF extension and failing to | ||
report results within 48 hours of the Monday deadline | report results within 48 hours of the Monday deadline | ||
- | * -1 to the home team for every week of outstanding | + | * -1 to the home team for each week that results have been outstanding |
- | conclusion of a real-time off week | + | for two calendar weeks or more |
- | * -1 to the home team for every outstanding | + | * -1 to the home team for each week that a GRS, box score, or scoresheet |
- | scoresheet at the conclusion of a real-time off week | + | has been outstanding for two calendar weeks or more |
+ | * -1 to the home team per item outstanding | ||
+ | real-time off week, in addition to any other late penalties | ||
5.2.3 Other IP Penalties | 5.2.3 Other IP Penalties | ||
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not contradict any specific Constitutional provision. | not contradict any specific Constitutional provision. | ||
- | 8.1 Rule Clarifications | + | 8.1 IBL Game Clarifications |
This section needs to be filled in by the membership. | This section needs to be filled in by the membership. | ||
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leftfield line (lfl) | leftfield line (lfl) | ||
- | 8.1.2 Pitcher Fatigue and Rest | ||
- | The IBL uses the Advanced (Batters Faced) pitcher fatigue and rest rules. | + | 8.2 MLB Rule Clarifications |
+ | |||
+ | 8.2.1 MLB 3-batter rule for pitchers | ||
+ | |||
+ | The IBL follows | ||
+ | batters or complete a half-inning, | ||
+ | or ejection. | ||
+ | |||
+ | 8.2.2 MLB rules for extra innings | ||
+ | |||
+ | The IBL does not follow MLB rules placing runners on base in extra innings. | ||
+ | IBL games that go into extra innings will be played to conclusion using | ||
+ | standard | ||
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