Everything you need to know about this year’s HRD + ASG.

January 18th, 2025 @ Mudjimba Multisports

2025 ASG + HRD nominations

Home Run Derby Rules

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Home Run Derby

First swing: 1:00pm

• Expected run time: 1.5 hours

Selections

In 2024/2025 each team in the NSCPL nominates 2 players to represent their team.

12 players total.

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Teams should ensure they nominate players who are available to represent their team (and aren’t on holidays).

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Rules

1. Each batter has 10 outs per round.
2. Each time a hitter swings and…
   1. Doesn’t hit a home run - 1 out is recorded
   2. Hits a home run - 1 run is recorded
3. The Home Run Tsar has the final decision on home runs vs. outs.
4. Batters may choose not to swing at any pitch.
5. Each batter will face the same pitcher - the zooka.
6. The home run fence distance is 250ft from home plate.
   1. In the interests of time, the home run distance may be increased for the semifinals and final.
7. Players who are not hitting in the HRD may take the field to help catch + return balls.
8. Hitters may use any bat they choose.
9. Hitters can take one 30-second time out per round.

Brackets

From many to one.

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Round #1 - pooled

All hitters compete in single pool.

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Round #2 - semifinals

The top 4 hitters from the pool play off. 1 v 4 2 v 3

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Round #3 - final

Semifinal winners play off for crown.

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All-Star Game

First pitch: 3:00pm

Game time: 2 hours