SCBL
Southern California APBA Baseball League
 
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          2024 League Champs:  Prescott Sultans - Rich H., Mgr.                                                                   2023 Manager of the year: Mike D, MCT                                                                   

 

Rule proposals 2025/6 seasons
 
 


2024 Rules Meeting summery

 

1. New Commissioner – Mike Montijo for 2-3 years followed by Mike Davis for 2-3 years

Passes

 

Mike Davis will be Treasurer until he assumes Commisioner Job and then Mike Montijo becomes Treasurer.

 

Draft Day – Saturday, February 1, 10:00 am at Dave’s House

Passes

 

1. League Schedule Play Options

Chuck’s nephew has until January 1 to commit as the 15th team. If he plays, he will inherit the Sultans team and draft last in 1st, 3rd, 4th, 6th and 7th, subject to any teams in 3rd and 6th rounds affected by EDP points.

 

If we play with only 14 teams, we will leave remaining divisions for one more year and play each team once (13 series). After 60 games, the extra series will be scheduled as follows: 1st vs 2nd and 3rd vs 4th within each division. Two 5th place teams play each other. The Sultans team will be frozen until 2026 and if we do not have someone to take it over, the payers will be included in the draft in February 2026. (Modified and Approved)

 

2. Combine EDP and Penalty Points

Failed

 

3. Dues for League

Teams must pay at Rules Meeting Failed

Teams can pay at the Rules Meeting but are not required to pay $30 until they receive their team, as late as the draft itself. (Modified and Approved)

 

4. Stop Voting For End of Year Awards

All teams are required to vote for MVP, Cy Young, and Manager of The Year.

Voting for top players by position is optional. (Modified and Approved)

 

 

1. If a Player is only Carded As A DH, they can only DH and not play a position

Passes

 

2. Modify 10 C Pitchers With The Best ERA As B-

Failed

 

3. Change Stealing Rules to Allow Stealing within 2 Runs +/-

Failed

 

1. Play Result 22 – If a team is Fielding 1 and Pitcher is 2 on Defense – Out at first 1-3

If a Pitcher is a 1 – First on E1, If Pitcher is a 2 and Team defense 2 or 3 – first on Single

Passes

 

2. With Runner on 2nd Base, Eliminate pitcher “V” Rating from stopping a Home Run

Passes

 


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New Commissioner
 
1. Topic: Definition and Organization of the SCBL Officers.  --  League    
 

2. Topic:Terms for the New Commissioner and other SCBL posts.  --  PS  --  passed

   Implement a Commissioner rotation system so that one person is not required to be Commissioner for an extended period. 

    This will give other managers an opportunity to take a turn as Commissioner and contribute new approaches and ideas within the SCBL rules.    --  PS

example:

  Since Mike Montijo and Mike Davis are both interested in taking a turn as Commissioner and Dan Velderrain is content to continue as Assistant Commissioner, proceed as follows;

  Have Mike Montijo become the new SCBL Commissioner for a 2-3 year period (minimum 2, maximum 3 years, his choice),

  and Mike Davis will be the next SCBL Commissioner for a 2-3 year period (minimum 2, maximum 3 years, his choice). Re-evaluate results after Mike Davis' term.


3. League Officer voting  --  League  --  

         

 


General Proposals


A.   Draft Day,  Saturday Feb 1st, 10:am  @  tggers hb home field


1.   League play scedule options:


         A.  5-5-4 division; play own division opp. 2x, then either 6 or 8 series from the 9 or 10 remaining teams. --  failed

              pro: 14 series, no bye's                                                                                 con: do not play every team each season.


         B. 7-7 division; play own division each 1 seies x 7games (42 g). play other division each 1 series x 6 games (42 g).  --  failed

               pro: only 13 series for each team,                                                               con: disproportional series play

                            It's only 1 extra game for 6 of the series. League schedule remains at 84 games.

                             You still play every team. Tiebreakers within own division are easier. (4-3)

 

 

         C.  5-5-4 division; play every one once, then for series #14, (by record), in each divison teams #1vs #2, #3 vs #4, and the 2 #5's play. -- passed

                pro: play every one  13 series                                                                      con: playoff style 14th series, (play 1 team a 2nd time).


2.  Combine EDP and Penalty points to one penalty system  --  tggers  . --  failed


           a. One fine point for each day late submitting roster and year end ballots

                b. One fine point per day for failure to report an agreed upon trade within 7 days. 

		c. two fine points for each player usage violation, or for each bad sportsmanship display. 
		d. Two fine points for failure to contact your opponent who you are scheduled to visit, by the 10th of the month.
		e. Two fine points for stats emailed on the 2nd of the month after stats are due.
		f.  One  point per day after the 25th of that Monthly that stats are emailed.
		g. Each fine point accumulated will cost the manager 
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FINE POINT PENALTIES
   		Fine point season total                       Penalty
   		3-4 points			7th round pick  moved 10 picks later
   		5-6 points			5th round pick moved 10 picks later
   		7-8 points			3th round pick moved 10 picks later
   		9-10 points			5th  and 7th round picks moved 10 picks later
   		11-12 points			3rd and 7th round picks moved 10 picks later
   		13-14 points			3rd and 5th round picks moved 10 picks later
   		15-17 points			Loss of 6th round pick and League probation
   		18 or more points			Loss of 3nd and 6th round picks and by League vote,
						League probation  or  termination.   


3. Dues for the league year;  $30 dollars. Everyone should bring a check or cash to the rules meeting.(2026)   --  Bombers  


4.  Stop voting for end of the year awards, except for manager of the year. I don't care about it.   --  Bombers -- sorta
 

Player Rules
 
 1.  if any player is carded solely as a DH, they can DH only - not play 1B or OF. --  Scrubs
          Modifying the league's previously adopted Ohtani rule since we have now adopted DH's for league play. 

2.  Player Mod; For Starting Pitchers with 10 or more MLB starts, MG grade C, the lowest 10 ERA leaders will advance to SCBL starting grade B-.--  tggers  . --  failed 
           There are usually 30+ SP each season that meets this criteria.  The difference betweem a B- and a C is very small, so to give those Pitchers
               that just missed out on a MG 10 grade(B-), a small boost, and should help the balance between hitting and pitching overall.

3.    For called stealing change all  "ahead by 1, tied or behind by 1"  to  "ahead by 1 or 2, tied or behind by 1 or 2"   --  tggers  . --  failed
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Board Change Proposals

1.  Play Result PRN#22  -  PS   --   passed

                22s are too powerful and act as an extra 7 on the batter's card with basses empty, regardless of the Pitcher's grade.

                 Change Play Result 22 with Bases Empty to the following:

                   If Team Fielding is 41 or higher (Fielding 1) and Pitcher Defensive rating is 2: Out at First, 1-3, and Pitcher Defensive Rating is 1: First on E-1

                    If Team Fielding is 2 or 3 and Pitcher Defensive 2: Single up the middle, Def 1,  E-1


2.    With runner on 2nd base, eliminate the V on PRN# 1, Result;  G only, turns a 1(homerun) to a 6(double).   --   Trucks  --   passed

 

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Proposal to Increase Intra-Division Games in SCBL

  • Objectives

    Increase the number of games played against teams within the same division. 

  • Enhance the significance and competitiveness of division standings. 

Current Structure 

  • Divisions: 3 divisions of 5 teams each. 

  • If we drop to 2 divisions of 7 teams each for the 2025 season, the concepts presented here will still hold, but the math will change. 

  • Season Length: 84 games per team, with each team playing every other team 6 times. 

Motivation 

  • Playoff Significance: Division winners and wildcard teams go to the playoffs, but divisional games currently have no more weight than inter-division games. 

  • Enhanced Rivalries: More intra-division games will strengthen rivalries and make division races more exciting. 

Obstacles 

  • Season Length: Some members feel that an 84-game season is long enough or possibly too long. 

  • Travel Time: Extra travel to division opponents could be a burden. 

Proposal Options 

Option A: Increase Total Games 

  • Intra-Division Games: Increase to 8 games against each of the 4 division rivals (32 games). 

  • Inter-Division Games: Remain at 6 games against each of the 10 non-division teams (60 games). 

  • Total Games: Increase from 84 to 92 games. 

  • Implementation: Extend series duration to 4 hours or split into two 2-hour series. 

Option B: Adjust Existing Games 

  • Scenario 1: Reduce to 4 Inter-Division Games 

  • Intra-Division Games: 8, 9, or 10 games against each of the 4 division rivals (32, 36, or 40 games). 

  • Inter-Division Games: 4 games against each of the 10 non-division teams (40 games). 

  • Total Games: Reduce from 84 to 72, 76, or 80 games. 

  • Scenario 2: Reduce to 5 Inter-Division Games 

  • Intra-Division Games: 8 or 9 games against each of the 4 division rivals (32 or 36 games). 

  • Inter-Division Games: 5 games against each of the 10 non-division teams (50 games). 

  • Total Games: Change from 84 to 82 or 86 games. 

Implementation 

  • Series Duration: Increase series duration to accommodate additional games or split into shorter series to manage travel time. 

  • Geographic Realignment: Consider realigning divisions based on geography to minimize travel time. 

  • Virtual Games: Incorporate virtual games to reduce travel burdens. 

Summary 

  • Main Proposal: Increase intra-division games, making division games more meaningful. 

  • Options for Season Length: Adjust the total number of games to 72, 76, 80, 82, 86, or 92, based on league preferences and feedback. 

  • Travel Considerations: Address travel concerns with geographic realignment or virtual games. 

Next Steps 

  • Discussion and Feedback: Gather input from league members on the proposed options. 

  • Decision Making: Vote on the preferred option and implement changes for the next season.Â