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Metal Bats

Please review the schedule, rules, and format for the event below.

NO SPIKES or SEEDS on the field, in the dugouts or in the stands (for any turf field).  Immediate ejections for players, coaches, and fans. Molds, turfs, or tennis shoes are fine.  

Note: Always follow the online version for updated schedules (NOT A SCREENSHOT).

RULES:

Game times will be 2:00 finish the inning.

17u Division: Teams will play everyone in their pool then have one cross over game. Top two teams in each pool will advance to bracket play. The 3rd place finisher in each pool will play their 4th game against each other in consolation.

16u Division: Teams will play everyone in their pool. Top two teams in each pool will advance to bracket play. 3rd and 4th place finisher in each pool will play a single consolation game against the 3rd and 4th place finisher in the opposite pool.

15u Division: Teams will play 3 pool games. The top team in each pool and one wild card team will advance to Bracket play. All other teams will play a consolation game on Sunday.

Five Tool will provide 2 new balls per game. Have some extra throw ins.

Teams may bat 9 or 10 only. Both EH's & DH's are allowed. 

Pitch Counts and Innings Pitched are at the coach’s discretion.  We will not be enforcing any pitching limitations. MLB Pitch Smart Chart Link: https://www.mlb.com/pitch-smart/pitching-guidelines Please be responsible. 

Each field will have a site director that can assist you with any questions.

Full Social Media coverage will be provided including Players of the Games. Twitter - @FiveToolTexas

All pool and consolation games may end in a tie. No extra innings.

Bracket games will go to bases loaded, one out for the inning after time expires or the 8th inning, including the Championship Game.

Run rules are at 8 after 5.

Catchers MUST wear hockey style masks. No skull caps.

One way pitch calling technology is allowed.

NFHS rules in place otherwise.

Coin flip for home/away in pool and consolation games.

In case of weather - Please go to the weather tab on the website and we will also update on Five Tool Texas Twitter account

Tie-Breakers

• 1. Head to head – If 3 teams are tied Head to Head is thrown out unless 1 team has defeated both of the other teams that are tied in the pool
• 2. Runs allowed
• 3. Runs differential (max at 8 per game)
• 4. Runs scored
• 5. Coin toss

ROSTERS ARE DUE IMMEDIATELY! - Remind the players that they need to log in and update as much information as they can.  They need to update academic info as well.  College coaches are looking!

Please login to your account and click on the players tab to edit your roster for the event.

Always clean your dugouts/bullpens after every game.  If there is an issue from the previous game, find the Five Tool staff member on site before your game starts.

Please reach out if you have any questions, and remember, seeds and spikes are an immediate ejection if they are in your possession at a turf field (stands/field/dugouts).