Baseball Plan Book
(Updated 2/4/2025)
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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
» 2025 Baseball Reminders Memo
Outlines reminders all AD's and coaches should review prior to the season
» 2025 NFHS Rule Changes
Contains NFHS rule changes, rationale, and Points of Emphasis
» Discriminatory Behavior Procedures Memo
Contains OSAA protocols when a discriminatory behavior is witnessed/reported during a contest
» One-way Communication Devices Memo
Outlines communication devices that can be used and who can use them in games
» Baseball/Softball Website Reminders
Includes how to enter postponements, extra innings, out-of-state records, etc.
» Practice Limitation Memo - 6A, 5A, 4A
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
» 2025 "Rule of Two" for Pitchers and Catchers
Defines changes in the Practice Limitation Rule as it relates to pitchers and catchers for the 3A -1A classifications.
» OSAA Practice Model
Including Q&As
» Compliancy of the Warstic Bonesaber -3 Baseball Bat
NFHS Memo on compliancy of the Warstic Bonesaber -3 Bat.
» 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.
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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
