How do I handle an ejection or a disruptive spectator?
Rule- USA
- Little League Baseball
- Major Division
- League age 9-12
- 12 and under
- Regular season
- 2026 rules
- Umpires
Players, managers and coaches: the umpire may eject for things like abusive language or malicious contact. The standard penalty for an ejection is the rest of that game and all of the next game. An ejected player is not an out; the team replaces them before play resumes. Ejected, ill or injured players must stay supervised until released to a parent or guardian.
Ejecting the only adult: if a manager must be ejected and no coach or other adult is there to take over the team, suspend the game and report it to the board of directors.
Spectators: umpires can't eject spectators. Board members handle anything off the field. If no board member is present, send both teams to their dugouts and announce the game won't continue until the problem is dealt with. If that doesn't work, suspend the game and refer it to the board.
File a game report with the league president after any of these.
Added 21 Oct 2026