The competition rules of the Confederation of European Baseball got updated throughout the winter. The changes were published on Monday at www.baseballeurope.com. The most significant change is probably the introduction of the IBAF Extra Inning Rule (PDF-File) for the upcoming season.
Excerpt by www.baseballeurope.com
C.E.B introduces the IBAF extra inning rule in 2010
C.E.B will apply the extra inning rule when the game is tied at the end of the 9th inning.
C.E.B introduces the “TQB” tie breaking system in 2010
C.E.B updated the tie breaking system. If in Championship and Cup tournaments teams are tied in ranking the Team Quality Balance (TQB) will be applied. Up to now the tie-breaker calculation was based on the runs allowed. The TQB calculation is based on the runs scored less the runs allowed.
C.E.B introduces the Insurance Form declaration in 2010
In C.E.B competitions it’s compulsory to deliver a signed Insurance form in which it is confirmed that the players and officials of the participating team are covered under a full insurance policy.
I disagree with the CEB decision to implement the IBAF extra inning rule. This is contrary to the essence of baseball, the fact that baseball has no time limit. If a game is tied after ten innings, imagine what type of match it is, pitchers duel no doubt, strategic, what team has the deepest bench? Better bullpen? Every pitch is exciting! Why ruin such suspense by adding players on the bases and changing the batters lineup? This just is not right….
is there a guide for scorers how to score in extra inning? i assume PA,AB counts for those who actually get to the plate during extra innings but is there any special symbol for the runners who are put on base? are the runs scored by the extra guys earned?
Yes, PA and AB only count for those, who actually get to the plate. The runs, which are scored through these two extra runners are unearned.
But I don’t know, if there is a special symbol for the extra runners.
thanks philipp!
I asked someone and he told me that the symbol would be ‘TIE’ for tie breaker.
It is actually ‘TB’ according to a IBAF manual for the 2009 Baseball World Cup