Softball

Fall Semester

Softball will be played on the SHU softball field, weather permitting. Teams can be mixed, which means any combination of male & female.

Spring Semester

Get out and enjoy the sun! Play on the SHU softball field. Teams play 7 innings or 60 minutes, whichever comes first.* Teams must be Co-ed (at least 3 females in the field and in the batting order).

Softballs, bats and bases will be provided. All other gear, including gloves, are participants responsibility.

Softball Rules

General Rules

• SHU Division I softball and baseball players are not eligible.
• SHU Club softball/baseball members are restricted to two members per team.
• All team members must sign the team liability waiver prior to entering the game.
• Captains are responsible for making sure their teammates sign the waiver and are eligible
• Metal cleats are illegal in all leagues.
• GAME TIME IS FORFEIT TIME! Teams must be ready to play at scheduled times with a minimum of 8 players. Penalty: Forfeit.
• Home team is determined by a pre-game coin toss.

Equipment

• Bats, bases, softballs and catchers masks will be provided.
• Only official softball bats may be used – no baseball bats.

Pitching

• Teams pitch to themselves.
• Each batter receives four pitches.
• If a fair ball has not been hit within 4 pitches, the player strikes out.
• The fielding team may place a team member next to the pitcher to play defense. If the pitcher is hit by a fair ball with the attempt to get out of the way, it will be considered a bad hop and play will continue. If the pitcher obstructs play on purpose, the offensive team receives an out.
• The pitcher must hit; when it is his/her time, a new pitcher may enter the game.

Play

• Game length is 7 innings or 50 minutes, whichever comes first.
• 5 innings (4 1/2 if the home team is ahead) is an official game.
• No new inning will be started after 50 minutes.
• During the regular season, there will be no extra inning play.
• Everyone playing the field must be in the batting order.
• Courtesy runners will be allowed for injured players. In coed play, the courtesy runner must be of the same gender.

Mercy Rule

A game can be called if a team is leading by 15+ runs after five innings (4 1/2 innings if home team is ahead) or any complete inning thereafter.

Co-Ed Modifications

• The batting order must alternate males with females only when 2 co-ed teams play each other or a co-ed team plays an all female team. If a co-ed team plays an all male team, there are no lineup restrictions.
• Females crossing home plate count at 2 points; males count as 1

Hall of Champions

2018-2019

• Fall: Baby Bombers
• Spring: Dinger Nation
• Spring Tournament: Full Sends