Message From the President

Coaches, Contacts and Administrators: 13 and 14 Divisions-Sandy Koufax Baseball

It has has been brought to my attention, more than once, that coaches are encouraging their pitchers to intentionally throw at opposing batters. It has also been brought to my attention that catchers are encouraged to move at the last moment so the umpire can be hit.................I'm at a loss and am completely shocked that any coach would allow this kind of baseball............ let alone encourage their players to be that kind of player. Not only for the unsportsmanlike teaching but also the possibility of a life threatening injury to the batter or umpire that could be hit........

NO MORE. It is in the rules, (I've included) and simply will not be tolerated! No signs given to pitchers to throw at batters, and No signs given to catchers to move at the last minute so an umpire can be hit..............Absolutely no tolerance to this kind of coaching or play by the pitchers and catchers.........

Constitution and Bylaw's:

Article #20
5. Deliberately throwing at, condoning of, suggesting of, or in any way encouraging your pitcher to throw at an opposing batter is absolutely forbidden. Although subjective, the President is empowered to remove the player and or coach and or team from the league. The President also has the power to ban a team from future membership in the Association. Coaching staff will also instruct players to avoid stepping on or clefting the first baseman.