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The Oceanside American Little League Division “A” is intended solely as an instructional and 
learning experience for its participants. Our goal is to teach the fundamentals of baseball – hitting, throwing, Fielding and running – in order to enhance all participant’ skills and baseball knowledge.  There are NO STANDINGS! It is imperative t

hat his concept be fully understood and ever present in the minds of all involved with our League, from players to managers to parents.  It is inherent to our Division A program that each manager ensure that all players and supporters demonstrate appropriate sportsmanlike conduct at all times during the season.  Make sure the kids enjoy games and practices.  Stress teamwork and good sportsmanship. There is ABSOLUTELY NO ARGUING WITH UMPIRES!
Oceanside American Little League is chartered and governed by all applicable Williamsport Little League Baseball rules and regulations, with the addition of the following rules.

 

1. No cumulative scorekeeping- Three (3) outs or three runs end each at bat; run limit at discretion of supervisor (rain, drizzle, strong winds or limited time, supervisor may reduce run limit). (Second half of season, may play 4 run limit).
2. All players play in the Field (if you have 14 players that day, you would have 8 outFielders).
3. Each player MUST play in the inField & outField EVERY game (minimum 2 innings).
4. Player cannot play more than 2 innings at one position in one game.
5. A rotation chart must be handed to a supervisor prior to the start of the game.
6. OutFielders must be on grass – they cannot cover an inField position (at school 2, about 30-40 feet behind bases or just in front of cones).
7. Managers should rotate players from inField to outField positions after each inning.
8. Coaches are instructed to keep each player in a set position (Shifting of players/pulling inFielders in is not permitted).
9. The player in the pitchers position should be in the area of the pitching rubber (Not toward the 1st or 3rd base lines)
10. An outFielder or pitcher must throw the ball to a base; they cannot chase down and tag a baserunner. (Supervisor’s discretion – ball hit down either baseline Fielded by pitcher who can immediately tag runner).
11. Catcher uses own glove.
12. Manager and two coaches may go onto the Field with their team.
13. All players must bat in ONE continuous batting order.
14. Managers or coaches pitch OVERHAND from either a kneel on one knee or standing position to own team (20-30 feet.)
15. Six swings is a strikeout.
16. Teams get one warning for nay batter throwing the bat; second (or more) time any player will be called out. Any batted ball into fair territory will be declared “dead”, runners may not advance.  Supervisors must announce warning to both managers.
17. Batted ball , must pass foul arc to be in fair territory.
18. InField hit limited to one base.
19. Batted ball on fly over inField limited to (2) bases at runner’s risk. (Umpires sign is two fingers).  Batted ball on fly over cones No Limit at runner’s risk.(Umpires signal waving index finger in circular motion). On all hits runner’s may NOT advance an extra base due to an overthrow to any base.
20. Special double-bag at first base: Fielder uses inside base, runner use outside base. First baseman cannot block base.
21. Players MUST! Wear cup and supporter.
22. ABSOLUTELY NO ARGUING WITH UMPIRES BY MANAGERS, COACHES, PLAYERS OR PARENTS.  No Manager, coach or parent may leave dugout or stands to goon Field to argue any call. Manager or coach will receive a warning from League; a second offense will result in loss of their position. Managers are responsible for the behavior of their players’ parents.
23. No bunting, no leading, no base stealing. Managers must teach proper sliding technique
24. Managers must have catcher dressed for following innings.

    Bulls - Jesse Smith, Manager
    Tyler Berry
    Sean Deedy
    Joseph Desimone
    Carmine Elvezio
    Tim Evans
    Ceaser J Malde
    Dillon Mammoliti
    Patrick Moquin
    Joseph Pepe
    Noah Recchia
    Michael Scibelli
    Zack Senson
    Patrick Smith

    Mets - Michael Dougherty, Manager
    Paul Crillo
    Joseph Dougherty
    Ryan Egan
    Anthony Iaquinta
    Joseph Knipe
    Jacob Lutzker
    Michael Costello-Mosc
    Freddy Ormeno
    Justin Pelaez
    Matthew Pelaez
    Vincent Schell
    Luis Tamiso
    Charles Ward

    Sandgnats - Bob Murphy, Manager
    Sammy Breen
    Patrick Clark
    Jonathan Crespedes
    Michael Deutsch
    Lenny Fucile
    Christian Giugliano
    Nicholas Graham
    Michael Kronenberg
    Matthew Lark
    Jake McMahon
    Christopher Murphy
    Gabriele Nicolo
    Timothy Thorne

    Timber Rattlers - Vinnie Rubino, Manager
    Justin Bloom
    Ido Brintouch
    Anthony Calovic
    Andy Cuba
    Nicole Fecentse
    Andrew Gustaferri
    Christopher Hochuli
    Brandon Iovino
    Adrian Rodriguez
    James Rubino
    Jack Schnell
    Justin Sguera
    Jordon Strobing
    Tyler West