Teams and players of the Central Ohio Men’s Adult Baseball League are expected to exhibit good sportsmanship at all times.  Players agree to this when they sign a player waiver/contract for the season.  The Central Ohio MABL can no longer allow players to behave in a manner that generally would not be accepted by most in everyday society.  There is a shortage of certified sports officials across the country in all sports.  Central Ohio and specifically, baseball, are no different.  Umpires are no longer umpiring games, due to the behavior of players, fans, parents, etc.

 This notice is to advise players  in the Central Ohio MABL, you are responsible to encourage good sportsmanship and to uphold the standard of ethics, major policies and rules of the Central Ohio MABL.  Recent conduct by players in the league has resulted in ejections and or suspensions.  The Central Ohio MABL can no longer tolerate players acting in a way that is detrimental to the League.  Playing on a team (and paying player fee) does NOT grant any player the right to act in a manner that is unbecoming.  Most of you know where that line is.  As a player, you can set the example.  If you are a player who has been ejected, who has a short fuse, who has a temper, I strongly suggest you change how you conduct yourself towards the umpires, opposing team and teammates.   Going forward into games tomorrow, Championship Sunday and future seasons (if there are), any player who is ejected or acts in a manner that is unsportsmanlike will be subject to suspension or expulsion.  The conduct amongst some players/teams has to improve.  This is not debatable.   

CONDUCT YOURSELF IN MANNER as if the folks you RESPECT in your life were watching you in that moment, whether that is a significant other, parent, child, grandparent, boss, or religious advisor.