diamond youth baseball rules

Rules of the Game Please refer to the 2026 Diamond Youth Baseball Rule Book for anything not covered. Mouthpieces are optional but recommended. Catchers must wear a throat guard.

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(Exception: If the catcher wears a hockey style mask) The Burke County Recreation Department’s Coach Pitch League will be governed by the current rules and regulations of Diamond Youth Baseball and MLB Baseball, with the exceptions found in this manual. OFFICIAL STATEMENT OF POLICY FOR DIAMOND YOUTH BASEBALL (DYB) It is the policy of Diamond Youth Baseball (DYB) to promote the development of strong character, a right attitude, a sense of responsibility, and citizenship in youngsters using the game of baseball as a vehicle. Visit our website for access to free online education and training courses emphasizing a culture of development, safety and fun focused on youth baseball players, coaches, and umpires. 1.01 - DYB baseball is a game between two teams of nine players each, ages twelve and under, under direction of a manager, played on a regulation DYB playing field in accordance with these rules, under jurisdiction of one or more umpires.