2024 President’s Award
Congratulations goes out to:
Steve Wall for his contributions made to umpiring and to the game of baseball. Never find a nicer more knowledgable guy than Steve. Nice job Steve!!
The following is for the rules governed by WNEPBL (Private schools like Williston and Deerfield Academy).
From the WNEPBL bylaws…
NCAA rules with some addendums
Rules
BBCOR or wood bats will be used for league contests. If a player uses an illegal bat after the at bat has begun, he shall be declared out and the runners cannot advance. If the bat is discovered before the at bat begins, the bat shall be removed from the game and replaced with a legal bat.
The pitcher third-to-first move is NOT legal.
The WNEPBL will use the MLB/NCAA Intentional Walk Rule (8.2b).
All fields should have two bullpen mounds on site. The visiting team needs to have one mound to warm up on.
Both teams must submit lineup cards to the umpire before games.
WNEPBL will continue to follow the NCAA rules regarding the HBP (Rule 8.2d.1) and the Wind-up definition (9.1a). WNEPBL will NOT follow any of the new clock rules (Appendix F).
WNEPBL games will follow NCAA rules excepting the following:
1. League re-entry rule (a starter may re-enter the game once at the same position in the batting order).
2. There is a 12-run mercy rule after five innings in the WNEPBL.
3. The out of play rule will be as follows:
A) Must make catch with both feet in play
B) If a catch is made in play, and the player then goes out of play, the player must re-establish himself in play (both feet) before making a throw should runners attempt to advance
C) If a catch is made in play, and the player then goes out of play and falls down, the ball becomes dead, and players will advance one base
4. Trips to the mound – The WNEPBL will follow the OLD NCAA rules which allow three free trips to the mound by the coach. On the second trip of an inning the pitcher will have to be removed from the game. Trips by players (catcher, shortstop, etc.) will not be counted as trips.
Feb 23rd 6pm
Clinic March 16th 10am -12noon with membership meeting at 1pm
April 13th 6pm CANCELLED
June 1st 6pm RESCHEDULED
Clinic to be held at Deerfield Academy, regular meetings TBA
Our Annual HFBUA Banquet 2025 will be held Aug 10th, 2025 at 6pm at Northfield C.C. Golf prior to the actual banquet is planned. Deadline for this event is Aug. 1st NO EXCEPTIONS Contact Carl Bryant to reserve your spot.
The 2025 Sportsmanship Award
- Congratulations goes out to this year's recipient Josh Talbot and the Athol Baseball program. Great job this year on the field and within your group. From the coaching staff to the school itself, way to go guys!
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