Rules & definitions

Stat definitions

AB

Number of times at bat; walks and sacrifice flies do not count as an at-bat.

H

Number of hits resulting in getting on base; fielder’s choices are counted as hits. If a hitter is called out on extra bases, it’s scored as a hit.

R

Number of times the runner reaches home plate.

RBI

Runs batted in. Sacrifice flies are not counted as RBIs.

2B

Number of times a hitter reaches second base; it is also recorded as a hit.

3B

Number of times a hitter reaches third base; it is also recorded as a hit.

HR

Number of times a hitter reaches home plate; it is also recorded as a hit and an RBI.

SF

Number of times a hitter drives in a run without reaching base.

BB

Number of times a hitter reaches base without getting a hit.

SO

Number of times called out on 3 strikes. Fouling out is not considered an SO.

OBA

On-base average: (H + BB + SF) / (AB + BB + SF)

BA

Batting average: H / AB

SLG

Slugging: (1B + 2×2B + 3×3B + 4×HR) / AB

OPS

BA + SLG

PROD

Total offense per at-bat: Total Offense / AB. Based on Peter Gammons’ Baseball Production Index.

Total Offense

1B + 2×2B + 3×3B + 4×HR + 2×RBI + SF + R + BB/2 − SO

PA

Plate appearances, used for the batting-average qualification on the leader pages: AB + BB + SF

“Longshots Classic” Thongman rules

The “Longshots Classic Thong” will be awarded to the player who is shown to have violated one or more of the following rules:

1. 1) Hitting into a double play (In this league? LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL…)
2. 2a) 2 or 3 outs in 1 inning (Rally killer!!!)
   2b) Stranding 3 base runners
   2c) Strikeout (called 3rd strike - looking or swing and a miss)
   2d) Strikeout (by a female pitcher)
3. 3a) Walking in a run (pitcher only)
   3b) Walking 14 batters in a row
4. 4) Wearing rainbow colored shoes (Anytime, not just during a softball game…)
5. 5) Swearing at an Umpire or any player named “Thom”
6. 6) Not running out a fly ball that is dropped
7. 7) Being the new guy (hahahahahaha….)
8. 8) Not paying league dues promptly
9. 9a) Answering your cell while rounding 3rd base.
   9b) Answering your cell in the on deck circle or while batting.
10. 10) Generally sucking
11. 11) Base running into your teammate (Bonehead!!)
12. 12) Thinking there are two outs when there is only one and otherwise costing the team a run
13. 13) Trying for an extra base when its clear that there is no chance of making it and getting put out. (Not listening to your base coach….or listening to one who was wrong…it’s a tough world out there kids)
14. 14) SHOWING UP LATE TO THE GAME w/out missing a part of your anatomy (Only valid excuse)
15. 15) Any bonehead play or other offense as deemed by the players serious enough to merit the award of the “Longshots Classic Thong”

After each game the coach (Chad) will confer with his chosen “Leading from the Middle” leaders (HAHA) and award the sorry fool…um…the player most in need of motivation the prestigious “Longshots Classic Thong”. The award will be for 1 week where the “Thongman” will be required to return the award so it can be re-awarded. Please note: Failure to return the “Longshots Classic Thong” award before the next game will ensure that the offending player must WEAR the thong on the outside of his/her uniform during the next game. (No one wants to see this guys, really…lets just make sure it never happens…ok?)

“Longshots Beer Rules” (sharing in others’ misfortunes)

For each runner(s) in scoring position (2nd or 3rd) 50 cents will be assessed to the batter, when:

1. 1) Batter does not get a hit
2. 2) Batter does not advance a runner in scoring position (infield errors that do not advance a runner will count against tally)
3. Exclusions: walks, sac fly

Beer tallies will be added up every 3 weeks and after playoffs for Team beer redemption at Sporty’s (tallies are posted on the team website). Money to be spent on cheap beer (Bud Light, Kokanee, Miller pitchers etc which allows for more of it). Quality beer to be paid for outside of beer money funds. Must be present to partake.