2026 Rule Addendum
1. DEFENSE
A. Free, unlimited defensive substitutions will be used. Rules for pitchers remain as they have always been:
- If a starting pitcher is removed from the mound but stays in the game, they may return to the mound.
- If the starting pitcher leaves the game entirely, they may not return to the mound but may play defense.
- A substitute pitcher once removed from the mound may not return to pitch.
2. BATTING ORDER
- A. Each team will bat 10 players in every game, if 10 players are present.
- B. Players not in the starting 10 batting lineup are considered substitutes in the batting order only. A starter and their sub may not be in the batting order at the same time.
- C. Each team has the option of batting the entire roster. This must be declared before the start of the game. If one team chooses to bat their entire lineup, the other team may still only bat 10.
