Pace-of-game (Speed Up) |
No-pitch Intentional Walk |
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Managers can signal an intentional walk without pitches from the dugout at any point during a plate appearance. In such a case, No-pitch Intentional Walk must be indicated on the ballpark scoreboard.
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Mound Visits |
Mound visits shall be limited to three per team per game, including, but not limited to extra-innings.
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Mound visits shall be limited to two per team per game. For extra-inning plays, each team shall be entitled to one additional mound visit.
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Warm-up Pitches |
Pitchers are guaranteed limited number of warm-up pitches during inning breaks and pitching changes.
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Pitchers are permitted to throw as many warm-up pitches as they want within the countdown parameters of 2 minutes for inning breaks and 2 minutes 20 seconds for pitching changes.
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12-Seconds Rule |
When the bases are unoccupied, the pitcher shall throw the ball within 12 seconds. First violation, the umpire shall give a warning. Every subsequent violation, the umpire shall call “Ball”.
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When the bases are unoccupied, the pitcher shall throw the ball within 12 seconds. First violation, the umpire shall give a warning. Every subsequent violation, the umpire shall call “Ball” and the pitcher is subject to a fine penalty of 200,000 Won each.
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Preparation of Bats |
The first batter entering the batter’s box, after an inning-break, must prepare an extra pair of bats.
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Every batter entering the batter’s box must prepare an extra pair of bats.
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Video Replay Review |
Duration of Replay Review |
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The Replay Center shall make a decision on a call under Replay Review within five minutes. If the Replay Center does not make a decision within the given time limit, the initial call shall stand. The time limit shall not apply in the event of technical issues and/or plays in need to apply a relevant rule. |
Challenge Notification Area |
Field |
Field and/or Dugout |
Ballpark Scoreboard |
Video replays are prohibited from being displayed on the ballpark scoreboard. |
Video replays may be displayed on the ballpark scoreboard. |
Misconduct Prevention and Monitoring |
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Misconduct prevention and monitoring staff is assigned to the Replay Review Center. |
Umpires |
Explanatory Announcements |
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In the event of plays, such as ejection, replacement of runners and interference, explanatory announcements shall be made to the fans and the media by the on-field umpire, or the umpire-in-chief. |
Report Center |
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Installation of Anti-Corruption Hotline |
Policy |
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Implementation of ‘One Strike-Out’ Policy |
Gocheok Sky Dome Ground Rules |
Batted ball is ruled ‘Out,’ if caught after striking the roof area over the foul territory. |
Batted ball is ruled ‘Foul,’ regardless of whether the ball is caught or not, after striking the roof area over the foul territory. |
Exchange of Lineup Cards (Replacing Starting and Relief Pitchers with injury) |
Player substitutions shall be made in following conditions: ① Pitcher A) Right-handed Pitcher → Right-handed Pitcher B) Left-handed Pitcher → Left-handed Pitcher
C) Side-arm / Submarine- style Pitcher → Sidearm / Submarine- style Pitcher (Must comply with the ‘Left/Right-handed Clause’) |
Player substitutions shall be made in following conditions: ① Pitcher A) Right-handed Pitcher → Right-handed Pitcher B) Left-handed Pitcher → Left-handed Pitcher
C) [Omitted] The ‘Left/Right-handed Clause’ does not apply to substitutions of relief pitchers. |
KBO Futures Summer League |
- 72 games
- Jul 24th – Aug 13th
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- 120 games
- First Round: Jul 23rd – Aug 12th
- Second Round: Aug 21st – Sep 2nd
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