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Baseball Plan Book

(Updated 3/13/2023)

» Baseball Plan Book
Contains the season dates, NFHS rule changes, OSAA baseball rules and policies, state championship information and qualifications, OSAA general policies

Reminders / Memos

» 2023 Baseball Reminders Memo
Outlines reminders all AD's and coaches should review prior to the season

» Discriminatory Behavior Procedures Memo
Contains OSAA protocols when a discriminatory behavior is witnessed/reported during a contest

» 2023 "Rule of Two" for Pitchers and Catchers
Defines changes in the Practice Limitation Rule as it relates to pitchers and catchers at the 3A - 1A classifications

» Practice Limitation Memo - 6A, 5A, 4A Pilot
Details out-of-season coaching restrictions for 6A, 5A, 4A schools, including the entire board policy

» Practice Limitation Memo - 3A, 2A, 1A
Details out-of-season coaching restrictions for 3A, 2A, 1A schools, including the entire board policy

» Baseball/Softball Website Reminders
Includes how to enter postponements, extra innings, out-of-state records, etc.

» OSAA Practice Model
Including Q&As.

» Decertification of 33" Louisville Slugger Meta Composite Baseball Bat
NFHS Memo on a decertified 33" Louisville Slugger Composite bat.

» Decertification of 33" Stinger Bat Company Missile II Baseball Bat
NFHS Memo on a decertified 33" Stinger Bat Company Missile II aluminum bat.

Broadcast Schedule

Listing of Baseball Turf Fields

» Baseball Turf Fields
Includes list of fields and contact information

Pitch Smart Resources

» Pitch Smart Website
USA Baseball and MLB team up to help young players reduce arm injuries by providing a comprehensive resource for safe pitching practices. Includes a series of practical, age-appropriate guidelines to help parents, players and coaches avoid overuse injuries and foster long, healthy careers for youth pitchers.

» Pitch Smart Course on NFHSLearn.com
This FREE course will provide an overview of the Pitch Smart guidelines and concepts, and highlight additional resources available through the program.

» Pitch Count Policy
Major changes to the pitch count policy that effected ALL levels, Varsity, JV, JVII, Frosh. Excerpt OSAA Handbook, Practice Limitations, Baseball, Pitching.

» Pitch Count - Contests
Mandatory form for all levels, Varsity, JV, JVII, Frosh to track pitch counts of every pitcher.

» Individual Pitch Count - Running Total
Sample charts schools may use to track pitch counts by the pitcher for the whole season

2023 State Rules Interpreter Bulletins

Updates/reminders for officials sent throughout the season