If a team expects to be short of players for a game, the head coach should obtain replacement players to add to the roster for that game according to the following rules (unless the team is short on players due to a scheduled school event, in which case the head coach should contact the league coordinator so that the game can be rescheduled.)
- Coaches should contact potential replacement players directly. WMLL’s goal is to allow as many players as practical the opportunity of play up. Consequently, teams should try not to use the same call up more than two times during the season.
- A team using a replacement player must notify the opposing team coach and the League Coordinator of his/her use.
- If unanticipated roster player(s) show up bringing the total of regular roster players to nine or more, the replacement player(s) should still play.
BASEBALL: Except in the Rookie League, replacement players must be players from the league below the level of the team short on players. In the Rookie League replacement players come from other Rookie League teams.
- Replacement players may not pitch and must bat last in the batting order
SOFTBALL: Except in the Rookie League, whenever possible replacement players should be players from the league below the level of the team short on players. In the Rookie League replacement players come from other Rookie League teams. If replacement players cannot be found from the league below, replacement players from other teams in the same league may be used – this is not preferred but is a much better option than a forfeited game.
- Replacement players should not pitch and must bat last in the batting order. If a team is in dire need of pitching, a replacement player may pitch with the approval of the league coordinator or VP-softball.
The following link will bring up a Google Form for families interested in adding their athlete(s) to the call up list. WMLL will provide access to this list of players to the coaches but we do not post the call-up list to the website since it has name and contact info for the players and families.
SIGN UP LIST LINK - *Coming Soon for Spring/Summer 2026
- Coaches - you will be sent a link to the replacement player / call-up list spreadsheet. If you ever lose track of the link to this list please email [email protected] who will provide you with the link. Once you receive the link for the first time please bookmark it or save it so you can refer to it throughout the season.