Gopher State Rec Baseball League
About The League
League registration for 2026 is available through RegisterPlay, with a $225 league entry fee. The GSRBL offers divisions for 6th Grade/11-12U, 7th Grade/13U, and 8th & 9th Grade/14-15U.
The league features a 14-game regular season running from May through June, giving teams a consistent schedule throughout the spring. The regular season concludes with a tiered playoff structure, providing competitive postseason opportunities for teams at each level. Coaches will have the ability to nominate players from their teams to participate in the GSBL All-Star Weekend festivities.
Playoff Information
Playoff Schedule: July 6th-31st (3 games max)
- If a team does not complete all 14 games, each un-played game will be counted as a loss. This ensures that all teams will be seeded into the playoffs accurately by having the same number of games played. Forfeits will only be awarded when both teams agree upon the forfeit. GSRBL will form Tiers of no more than 8 teams in each playoff bracket for 2026 based on regular season performance.
- Tiers will be divided into multiple Sections based on geographic area, if necessary. GSRBL will use the same format that the MSHSL uses for playoff sections to eliminate travel.
- GSRBL will allow for flexibility when determining where to place teams. Seeding for the GSRBL playoffs will be determined based on the league standings and points accumulated as of June 30th, 2026 at 11:59pm. Any games played or reported after this date will not count toward the playoff seeding.
Teams will be placed into Playoff Tiers based on record and any tie-breaker scenarios. All Playoff brackets will be single elimination.
Playoff Locations:
Games will be played at the site of the better seed pending field availability. Because of time constraints, if the better seeded team cannot provide a home field for the days assigned for play, the opposing team will be given the opportunity to host that particular game if they can supply a field.
Online Coaches Presentation
Re-Schedule Procedure
- Go to https://myas.registerplay.com
- Login
- Go to “My Teams” and select your team
- Click on games tab
- Click on “request game change”
- Find the game you want to reschedule
- Submit the new game information
- Make sure all involved are aware of the change (Opposing coach, officials, assignor, MYAS)
Bat Standards
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Continuous Batting/Free Substitution FAQ
How are lineups set?
Coaches will set their batting lineup prior to each game. The lineup must include all players that will be participating in that contest. You must always have at least 9 players in your batting order to begin a game.
Can your batting order change?
In a continuous batting order, you may not change the order that your players bat once it is set prior to the game.
What if I have a player that will be showing up late?
It is possible to place a player showing up late at the end of your lineup in the hopes that batting position is not called prior to their arrival. This is at the coach’s risk. If that player cannot be at the plate when their turn in the order is called, that player will be called Out by the umpire.
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If the team does not want to take an out for the player, they can choose to skip their spot in the batting order. This would render that player ineligible for the remainder of the game. This is only an option as long as you have 9 players in your batting order.
I have a player that has to leave the game early. Is their spot in the lineup an Out after they leave?
If your lineup remains at 9 players or more after the player has left their spot in the lineup, that batting position will not be called an Out. However, if you have a batting order of 9 players and the now absent player drops your lineup to 8 players, that vacant spot in the lineup would be called an Out each time it is due up.
If I have a player that leaves the game due to injury does their spot in the lineup become an Out?
Just as with a player leaving early, the now vacant position in your lineup will not be called an Out as long as your batting order remains at 9 players or more. Players being removed from the game due to injury or any other reason may not reenter for the remainder of the game.
What happens If my team has 9 players present and a player gets hurt or ejected?
The vacant spot in the lineup will be called an Out each turn through the order for the remainder of the game. You can finish a game with 8 players, but if your lineup drops below 8 players the game is forfeited.
What if I have a player that bats out of order?
Reference Rule 7 (NFHS Baseball Rules Book) for situations and rules regarding players batting out of order.
Can I move players field positions each inning?
Players may change positions as often as the coach wishes (excluding the pitching position).
Can players freely substitute in the pitching position?
Please review your specific league/tournament rules regarding substitution of the pitching position.
Who can I use for a Courtesy Runner?
There may be different rules on Courtesy Runners depending on the league or tournament you are participating in. Be aware of the rules you are playing by in each event prior to the start of your first game.
Lightning and Thunder Guidelines
MYAS and the Gopher State Rec Baseball League (GSRBL) follow the National Federation of State High School Associations’ rules when it comes to Lightning or Thunder disturbances. If you have not reviewed the rules on this, please take the time to do so. You can follow the link below or look on page 78 of the NFHS rule book.
Remember, the safety of your players, coaches, and fans should always come FIRST. Lightning is very dangerous, unpredictable and can be quite random as well. Knowingly risking the safety of the individuals at your field is unacceptable.
Below are the NFHS rules.
NFHS GUIDELINES ON HANDLING PRACTICES AND CONTESTS DURING LIGHTNING or THUNDER DISTURBANCES
National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS)
Sports Medicine Advisory Committee (SMAC)
These guidelines provide a default policy to those responsible or sharing duties for making decisions concerning the suspension and restarting of practices and contests based on the presence of lightning or thunder. The preferred sources from which to request such a policy for your facility would include your state high school activities association and the nearest office of the National Weather Service.
Proactive Planning
- Assign staff to monitor local weather conditions before and during practices and contests.
- Develop an evacuation plan, including identification of appropriate nearby safe areas.
- Develop criteria for suspension and resumption of play:
- When thunder is heard within 30 seconds of a visible lightning strike, or a cloud-to-ground lightning bolt is seen, the thunderstorm is close enough to strike your location with lightning. Suspend play for thirty minutes and take shelter immediately.
- Thirty-minute rule. Once play has been suspended, wait at least 30 minutes after the last thunder is heard or flash of lightning is witnessed prior to resuming play.
- Any subsequent thunder or lightning after the beginning of the 30-minute count will reset the clock and another 30-minute count should begin.
- Review annually with all administrators, coaches and game personnel.
- Inform student athletes of the lightning policy at start of season.
For more detailed information, refer to the “Lightning and Thunder Safety” section contained in the NFHS Sports Medicine Handbook.
Heat Index
Heat Index under 95°
- Provide ample amounts of water. This means water should always be available and athletes should take in as much water as they desire.
- Optional water breaks every 30 minutes for 10 minutes duration.
- Ice-down towels for cooling.
- Watch/monitor athletes carefully for necessary action.
- Provide cold tubs or child pool for water or ice baths.
- If on artificial turf (not sure how many this would impact) have water source to cool down turf.
- Stay away from energy drinks–water is the best for hydration and recovery.
- Take breaks in shaded areas when possible or in air conditioned buildings or vehicles.
- Please see Part 3 of the MSHSL Weather Information link below.
- The Wet Bulb Globe Temperature chart is a great tool to use. It is more accurate than the heat index (see page 5 in the link below).
Heat Index 95° to 99°
Heat Index 95° to 99°
- Provide ample amounts of water. This means water should always be available and athletes should take in as much water as they desire.
- Mandatory water breaks every 30 minutes for 10 minutes duration.
- Ice-down towels for cooling.
- Watch/monitor athletes carefully for necessary action.
- Reduce time of outside activity. Consider postponing practice to later in the day.
- Re-check temperature and humidity every 30 minutes to monitor for increased Heat Index.
- Please see Part 3 of the MSHSL Weather Information link below.
Heat index 100° to 104°
- Provide ample amounts of water. This means water should always be available and athletes should take in as much water as they desire.
- Mandatory water breaks every 30 minutes for 10 minutes duration.
- Ice-down towels for cooling.
- Watch/monitor athletes carefully for necessary action.
- Alter uniform by removing items if possible.
- Reduce time of outside activity as well as indoor activity if air conditioning unavailable.
- Postpone practice to later in day if possible.
- Re-check temperature and humidity every 30 minutes to monitor for increased Heat Index.
- Please see Part 3 of the MSHSL Weather Information link below.
Heat index above 104°
Waiver/Code of Conduct
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