Banana Ball trick pitch delivery rule
Trick pitches must be thrown from the rubber or as close to it as possible without gaining ground toward the plate; otherwise the umpire calls an automatic ball.
How this rule changed
- 2026 added: Trick pitches must be delivered from (or right next to) the rubber, or an automatic ball is called. [1][2]
| Season | How the rule read |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Trick pitches must be thrown from the rubber or as close to it as possible without gaining ground toward the plate; otherwise the umpire calls an automatic ball. |
Sources: 2026. Summaries written by NanaBall.