3 intriguing regulations proposed by NCAA baseball rule committee ft. Expanded one way communication

The NCAA Baseball Rules Committee now has a key job on its hands. With the 2023 and 2024 Rules Book now outdated, they have proposed a set of new rules and regulations as per the latest update from baseball insider Kendall Rogers.

Here, we take a look at three intriguing regulations proposed by the NCAA Baseball Rules Committee.

Three intriguing regulations proposed by the NCAA Baseball Rules Committee

1. Foreign Substance

As per the 2023 and 2024 Rules Book, only the pitcher would be ejected from the game if he was in possession or use of any foreign substance or moisture applied to the hand or fingers, or do anything to deface the ball. In addition, he would also serve a four-game suspension.

The new rule proposed by the NCAA Baseball Rules Committee would see the pitcher and the head coach ejected from the game should the pitcher commit this violation. In addition, a starting pitcher would serve a four-game suspension while a relief pitcher would serve a two-game suspension.

2. Expanded One-Way Communication

The current rule permits a one-way electronic communication device from the dugout to the field. The use of an in-ear communication device is limited to the defensive position of the catcher.

The new rule proposed by the committee would see a player on the field or coaches in the third base or first base boxes initiate one-way communication to relay signals to offensive or defensive players.

Rules Committee chair Billy O'Conner admitted this rule proposed to ensure a more efficient process of communication between base coaches and players.

3. Ejection of players on the field due to an altercation

The current penalty for players leaving their position during a fight is ejection followed by a four-game suspension for their first offense. A second offense will see them suspended for the remainder of the season.

The NCAA Baseball Rules Committee suggested a new rule for player altercations. (Credit: IMAGN)

As per the new rule proposed by the Rules Committee, players on the field at the time of an altercation would not be ejected if they are judged not to be a participant by their actions or not contributing to the escalation of an on-field confrontation.