Introducing the Driftless League Rules Assistant

Understanding youth baseball and softball rules shouldn’t feel like a guessing game in the middle of an inning. That’s exactly why the The Driftless League has launched a new Rules Assistant powered by ChatGPT.

A Faster Way to Get Rule Clarification

The Rules Assistant was created to help:

• Parents

• Coaches

• Umpires

get quick, reliable answers to rule questions.

Instead of digging through rule sheets or debating interpretations during a game, you can simply ask the assistant your question and get immediate clarification. Whether it’s base running, pitching rules, or game situations, the assistant is designed to make answers easier to access and understand.

Built with ChatGPT

The Rules Assistant is powered by ChatGPT, allowing it to respond to a wide range of rule-

related questions in a conversational way.

Here’s how it works:

• Anyone can ask up to three consecutive questions

• After three questions, you’ll be prompted to sign in or create a free ChatGPT account to continue

This keeps the tool accessible for quick use while still allowing deeper conversations when needed.

Easy to Access

You can find the Rules Assistant directly on the Driftless League website:

• Located under the Baseball or Softball dropdown menus

Or jump straight in here:

Driftless League Rules Assistant

Built to Support the Game

The goal of the Rules Assistant is simple:

• Reduce confusion

• Improve consistency

• Support better game experiences for everyone involved

It’s not a replacement for umpires or league officials—but it is a powerful tool to help everyone stay on the same page.

If you’ve ever second-guessed a call or wondered “what’s the actual rule here?”, now you have a fast, reliable way to find out.