Little League visits

[Umpire in Chief]

Okay, I looked like a bonehead last night. Thankfully it worked out in the end. I worked a Little League Juniors game last night. Coach comes out in the sixth for a visit, his teams second visit of the inning. I make my way to the mound to try to hurry things along (were past 2:30 and only in the bottom of the 6th) I ask the coach to please hurry and bring the next pitcher up and get warmed up.

Uh-Oh , apparently LL allows for more visits than OBR. I have never encountered this situation before. So now I have a coach on me about being allowed a third visit. I have never heard of this one before, my partner who is relatively new didn't know either.

I then notice the league scorekeeper (impartial) signaling me over. He informed me that the rule was he would normally get a third visit, but this was his fith trip to the mound, which required the pitcher's removal.

I do very few Little League games (excuses, excuses) but could somebody explain the correct rules regarding visits to the mound for my future reference and I don't look like a fool again?

Thanks.

[LMSANS]

Here is what I found in the LL rule book.

LL Rule 8.06 ...(a) twice in one inning...third time pitcher must be removed...(...3 times in game...4th time pitcher must be removed...

This is per pitcher so if he makes a change the count starts over again.

[Umpire in Chief]

Are both a & b per pitcher or is b cumulative or is it like fed where they aren't charged if there is a change?

[LMSANS]

Are both a & b per pitcher or is b cumulative or is it like fed where they aren't charged if there is a change?

My interp is that both are per pitcher.

Wow should read the whole question before responding...no charge if pitcher changes on a trip and don't let them visit more than 2 times a batter.

Edited May 28, 2008 by LMSANS
forgot to answer the whole question

[littleleagueump]

Okay, I looked like a bonehead last night. Thankfully it worked out in the end. I worked a Little League Juniors game last night. Coach comes out in the sixth for a visit, his teams second visit of the inning. I make my way to the mound to try to hurry things along (were past 2:30 and only in the bottom of the 6th) I ask the coach to please hurry and bring the next pitcher up and get warmed up.

Uh-Oh , apparently LL allows for more visits than OBR. I have never encountered this situation before. So now I have a coach on me about being allowed a third visit. I have never heard of this one before, my partner who is relatively new didn't know either.

I then notice the league scorekeeper (impartial) signaling me over. He informed me that the rule was he would normally get a third visit, but this was his fith trip to the mound, which required the pitcher's removal.

I do very few Little League games (excuses, excuses) but could somebody explain the correct rules regarding visits to the mound for my future reference and I don't look like a fool again?

Thanks.

Need to know some of the Little League rules? Email me any time.

[Umpire in Chief]

Need to know some of the Little League rules? Email me any time.

I'll take you up on that. For better or worse my LL season is done. But come spring I'm sure you will be hearing from me.