» Roster Size
The roster limit for a Empire League club is 22 players. An additional two players may be on the disabled list or Reseves List as non paid players during the regular season. Of those 22 players, a minimum of 10 players must be rookies.
» Definitions
- Year of Service: A year of service for Empire League players is 75 official at bats or more in a National Association or independent league or leagues, or 30 innings or more pitched in a National Association or independent league or leagues, in any season prior to the present calendar year. For independent and short season/rookie league service, the first two years of service equals one National Association year. For foreign players, the classification and salary level will be determined by the league office.
- Rookie: A player with less than one year of service.
- LS-1: A player with less than two years of service.
- LS-2: A player with less than three years of service.
- LS-3: A player with less than four years of service.
- LS-4: A player with less than five years of service. Two of the six LS-4 players may be an LS-5.
- LS-5: A player with less than 6 years of service.
- Veteran: A player with six or more years of service. If a player has six or more years of service but has not reached the age of 26 by September 1 of that season, he will be considered an LS-4. If he has not reached the age of 24 by September 1 of that season, he will be considered an LS-3.
