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Rules publications, including rules books, case books and manuals, contain the official rules for high school ports and are designed to explain all aspects of the sport.

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Baseball Rule Changes

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Baseball Rules Changes - 2025
November 07, 2024
1-3-2c1 – Modified that resin, pine tar or any other drying agent is permitted on the bat in a specific area.
4-4-1c – Modified the definition of forfeiture.

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