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General Oakland Baseball Rules / Guidelines / Safety

Do Not Hit Balls into the Fence

It is not permitted to hit balls into any of the fences or backstops at any times. This activity damages the fences.

Bullpen Safety

When a pitcher is warming up on our new bullpen mounds (on fields 8 & 9) while a game or practice is in progress, a coach (not a player) must act as a "Spotter." This is mandatory to ensure the pitcher is protected from errant baseballs while his back is to the action on the field. The "Spotter" must face the action on the field and protect the pitcher. Thank you for your strict adherence to this policy.

Bats / Bat Size Guideline

Recreation:

  • No Composite Barrels!!! Composite Handle with Metal Barrel OK – Across all divisions.
  • Diameter: 2 1/4″ in T-Ball, Farm, Minor, Major divisions. 2 5/8″ allowed in AAA division.
  • Differential: No limits to the Differential ("drop size")…just follow the above guidelines.

Travel:

  • Most leagues are following the Little League "Approved Composite guidelines."
  • Follow the specific guidelines of each individual league (ask your Manager).

Official Game Balls per Division / Age

  • DOL-1: Game Ball for: 1) 12 and Under Travel 2) AAA Rec
  • DOL-2: Game Ball for: 1) Majors Rec  2) Minors Rec  3) Farm Rec
  • Rawlings NFHS: Game Ball for: 1) 14U Travel 2) 13U Travel

Rec Baseball Schedule

  • T-Ball through AAA baseball: Do not have 1 set night they play on. They play on a rotating schedule; games rotate throughout the season and may be played on Monday - Saturday.

Personal Gear

  • All Boys MUST wear a protective cup at practices and games (all levels).
  • Baseball cleated shoes are suggested but not mandatory, but not metal cleats permitted in Rec baseball.

Bat Size:

  • T-ball – Majors: 2 1/4″ diameter Little League approved bats only.
  • AAA division: Up to a 2 5/8″ diameter with unlimited differential.
  • (2 3/4" Big Barrel bats are not permitted in Recreation baseball)
  • No Composite Barrel bats allowed in Rec. Composite Handles, with a Metal Barrel are OK.

Pitching

  • T-ball begins with players hitting off a tee, then by season's end coaches pitch to the players.
  • Farm division is a coached pitched league
  • Minor's – AAA are player pitched.
  • There are no Breaking Pitches (curve balls, sliders, screwballs, knuckleballs, etc.) permitted.
  • Hard cap pitching rules are always in effect – no exceptions including Playoffs and World Series.
  • Pitching rules are posted in a separate document on the Baseball Home Page.