Is there a dropped third strike or designated hitter at 11U?
Rule- Canada
- Baseball Canada
- Baseball
- 11U
- U11
- 2026
- Parents
Under Baseball Canada's 11U guidelines:
- Dropped third strike: the batter cannot become a runner when the catcher misses the third strike. The third strike, called or swinging, does not have to be caught. The batter is automatically retired, but the ball is alive and in play.
- Designated hitter: not permitted in this age category.
Source: Baseball Canada 11U Reference Rules (items 7 and 8).
Added 25 Oct 2026