Leagues can determine whether teams should wear a single designated Baseball Uniforms for all games or if they should have separate uniforms for home and away games.

The sleeves for each player on a team must be hemmed and should not be ragged, cut off, or slit. The sleeves should be of approximately the same length.

Any attachments to the uniform, such as additional materials, must be of the same color as the uniform itself.

Uniforms must not incorporate any patterns that imitate or resemble a baseball in shape or design.

Players are not allowed to attach anything to the heels or toes of their shoes, except for shoe or toe plates. Pointed spikes resembling those used in golf or track events are not permitted.

Leagues can decide whether players’ names should be displayed on the back of uniforms. All uniforms must follow the chosen approach. Names other than players’ last names must receive approval from the League president.

Rule 2.00: The Infield Fly

An infield fly refers to a fair fly ball that can be comfortably caught by an infielder under specific circumstances and it is important to note that the infield fly rule does not cover bunts, which is a fact that may be overlooked by many. Even if a bunted ball goes straight up in the infield, it cannot be called an infield fly.

Rule 3.09: No Fraternizing

According to the rule book, players from opposing teams should not engage in friendly interactions while in uniform. Despite this rule’s existence, it is widely disregarded and rarely enforced, as players often communicate before games and during the course of play.

Rule 4.03: Fielders in Fair Territory

Once the ball is in play, all fielders, except for the catcher, must position themselves in fair territory. Although it seems illogical for a fielder to be in foul territory before a pitch, being outside fair territory is a violation of the rules.

Rule 4.03a: Catcher’s Box

The catcher is required to stay within the catcher’s box behind the home plate until the pitch is thrown. This is why catchers hold out their hand/glove during an intentional walk instead of taking a position behind the batter’s box. Violating this rule can result in a balk being called on the catcher.

Rule 6.08c: Electing to Decline Interference

When a batter’s swing makes contact with the catcher’s glove, resulting in the catcher’s interference, the manager of the offensive team has the option to decline the interference penalty and accept the outcome of the play instead. This rule allows the manager to choose between the interference penalty and the play’s result.

Rule 7.05b: Fielder Touching Fair Ball with Uniform

In case a fielder touches a fair ball with any part of his uniform that has become detached from its proper place, each runner, including the batter-runner, is entitled to advance three bases without the risk of being put out. This penalty is applied even if the fielder was attempting to stop or catch the ball.

Rule 8.04: Pitcher’s Delivery Time

When the bases are unoccupied, the pitcher must drop ship the ball to the batter within 12 seconds of receiving it. defeated to comply with this rule results in an automatic ball being called by the umpire. While this rule is seldom enforced, pitchers often exceed the allotted time between pitches.

These lesser-known rules add an intriguing layer to the intricacies of the game, and they illustrate that there is something ordinary to baseball that meets the eye.