Adding Pitch Counts & FINAL Score in TEAMLINKT

Click on the TeamLink screen below for a voice-over demo on how to enter your final pitch counts and scores.
Reminder: The home team is required to enter all pitch counts for both team and the final score via the mobile application.  The visiting team does not have access to the "League Game Statistics" menu as shown below. 
IMPORTANT:  Pitch counts must be entered first and saved in the mobile application prior to submitting your final score.  The "Pitcher Eligibility" screen is working as a guide but you shoud always spot check the tracker and always refer to to  MLB Pitch Smart Guidlines for youth and adolescent pitchers.


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SMARt PITCH STANDARDS

There is no aspect of youth sports more important that the safety of the players involved.  The Hockomock Summer Baseball League adheres to the Pitch Smart USA Guidelines.  Visit the link to see pitch limits and rest requirements for each age group.  While it is okay for a pitcher to go beyond their smart pitch limit in order to finish a batter, the total pitches logged for the game must match the actual pitch counts and the corresponding rest must be adhered to.  These rules apply from the first game of the season through the last game of the playoffs.  Pitch counts do not "reset" at any point during the season and all counts carry over from the regular season into the playoffs.​​​



Rescheduling and Forfeitures

All games that are required to be rescheduled due to weather must be submitted via the Schedule Change Request form.


Make-Up Dates:

  • All make-up dates initially offered should ideally be played at the site of the originally scheduled game.
  • If the scheduled home team cannot provide a field, and the game must be played at the visiting team's field or a neutral site, the scheduled home team retains the home field advantage.

Game Days:

  • The Massasoit League schedules games Monday through Friday.
  • Weekend dates may be used for rescheduling, but are not mandatory.
  • Both coaches must agree to any final rescheduling of games prior to implementation.

HEAT Index Guidlines

In addition to rain and thunderstorms which can result in postponements, extreme heat can also be dangerous to players.  As a result, the MSL will make league wide calls about scheduled games based on the heat index.  The heat index, also known as the apparent temperature, is what the temperature feels like to the human body.  It is a combination of the air temperature and relative humidity.

The MSL will rely on the heat index reading that is provided by the National Weather Service. The zones identified below are based on recommended guidelines published by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) for participation in sports activities during periods of extreme heat.

White Zone: Heat index of 65-80 degrees.  In this range, players are in very little danger from heat and no special measures will be taken by the MSL.

Yellow Zone: Heat index of 81-98 degrees. In this range, coaches are encouraged to take extra steps to protect their players by making sure they keep them hydrated and by encouraging frequent substitution during games.

Orange Zone: Heat index of 99-105 degrees. In this range, the HSL requires the following at games: all measures taken in the Yellow Zone; and catchers are only allowed to catch two innings in succession. 

Red Zone: Heat index of 106 to 115 degrees.  In this range, the HSL will implement the following for games: all measures taken in the Yellow and Orange Zones; and the length of games will be reduced by 30 minutes. 

Black Zone: Heat index above 115. In this range, the MSL will cancel all games until the heat index returns to 115 or below. Notifications will be sent to town reps who should pass the message along to coaches.  The HSL will also publish guidance on the home page of the website. 


Weather Related Postponements


Notification Process:

  • The home team manager or representative must notify the division scorekeeper within 24 hours of the game, preferably by email, to report a postponement due to weather.
  • Failure to notify within the specified time will result in forfeiture by the home team.

Make-Up Game Offer:

  • Within 48 hours of the original game, the home team manager will offer two make-up game dates to the visiting team manager.
  • These make-up dates must fall within 10 days of the original game.
  • If a game cannot be scheduled at the home team's field, the visiting team's field can be offered.

Notification of Rescheduled Game:

  • Once the make-up game is scheduled, the home team manager must notify the division scorekeeper within 24 hours with the date and time of the new game.
  • Failure to notify within the specified time will result in forfeiture by the home team.

Forfeiture if Game Cannot Be Played:

  • If a game cannot be played within ten days of the original game, both teams will forfeit the game.

Extension of Season:

  • For any scheduled games postponed due to weather in the last 10 days of the season and cannot be rescheduled between teams, the Hockomock Executive Board retains the right to extend the season if necessary.

Pitching Rules Governing Resumption:

  • Pitchers who pitched and were relieved in the game before postponement are not eligible to pitch in the reschedule remainder of the game.
  • A pitcher who was pitching when the game was paused is eligible to return; however, that pitcher must be available to do so following the MLB Smart Pitch Rules (i.e. if the game is rescheduled for the next day and they are now on rest, or they pitched in a separate game within the days leading up to the reschedule and are on rest, then they would not be eligible to pitch in the reschedule).


Non-Weather-Related Postponements


Notification Process:

  • The manager responsible for postponing the game must notify the division scorekeeper within 24 hours of the game, preferably by email, to report a non-weather-related event as the cause of postponement.
  • Failure to notify within the specified time will result in forfeiture by the postponing team.

Make-Up Game Offer:

  • Within 48 hours of the original game, the manager of the team not responsible for the postponement will offer two make-up game dates to the postponing team manager.
  • These make-up dates must fall within 10 days of the original game.
  • If a game cannot be scheduled at the home team's field, the visiting team's field can be offered.

Notification of Rescheduled Game:

  • Once the make-up game is scheduled, the postponing team manager must notify the division scorekeeper within 24 hours with the date and time of the new game.
  • Failure to notify within the specified time will result in forfeiture by the postponing team.

Forfeiture if Game Cannot Be Played:

  • If a game cannot be played within ten days of the original game, the postponing team will forfeit the game.

Pitching Rules Governing Resumption:

  • Pitchers who pitched and were relieved in the game before postponement are not eligible to pitch in the reschedule remainder of the game.
  • A pitcher who was pitching when the game was paused is eligible to return; however, that pitcher must be available to do so following the MLB Smart Pitch Rules (i.e. if the game is rescheduled for the next day and they are now on rest, or they pitched in a separate game within the days leading up to the reschedule and are on rest, then they would not be eligible to pitch in the reschedule).