Understanding Runner Rules: Scoring After an Appeal Out

QuestionI umpired an 11U game and need clarification on a runners rule. The situation was based loaded and no outs. Batter hit triple, runner from 2B misse

Cardinals vs. Reds: Double Play Error Costs Cardinals in 8th Inning

QuestionIn the bottom of the eighth inning of yesterdays (3/31/14) game between the Cardinals and Reds, the Reds had runners at first and second with one o

Foul Ball Rule: Infielder Misses Catch - Fair or Foul?

QuestionIf an infielder is fielding a foul ball it hits the MIT but then bounces out of glove and hits the ground. Is it a fare ball or still foul. Player

Collision at Home Plate: Runner Ejection Rules & Intent

QuestionI understand the sliding into home, but if there is a collision accidental or not, the runner is out, should the runner also be ejected from the ga

Understanding Balks in Baseball: A Clarification

QuestionHad this called a balk, need clarification. Runner on second, pitcher in stretch, he comes set. He then attempts a jump spin move. He spins, doesnt

Little League All-Star Selection: Rules & Best Practices

QuestionHello,  Our little league board is planning to choose all 12 yr. olds ,regardless of performance, for all star 11-12, and to fill in with 11

Understanding the Balk Rule in Baseball: Pitcher's Foot Placement

Questionwith a runner at 2nd base and right handed pitcher was on the rubber in the stretch. the pitcher comes set, lifts leg to deliver pitch and then tur

Sacrifice Bunts in MLB: Batter vs. Manager - A Deep Dive

QuestionHello Rick.    In a game situation where a Sacrifice Bunt is a rational option (eg. Runner on 1st, 1 or None out), can a MLB batter

Base Running Rules: Illegal Advance Before Pitch - Youth Baseball

QuestionIm 3B Coach of a youth team.  I recently called a squeeze and my BR on 3rd left way too early.  The pitcher was pitching from full windup

Baseball Rule: Penalty for Throwing Glove at Batted Ball

QuestionWhat is the penalty for throwing a glove at a batted ball that You cant get to. AnswerChuck: Thank you for your question! Baseball rule books som

Sidearm Throwing in Youth Baseball: Should He Change His Form?

QuestionHello, my 9 yo son throws a form of side arm, more 3/4 side arm, from watching him play the infield, it looks just like any big leaguer, a quick ex

Little League Pitching Rules: Changing Arm & Delivery

Questionis it o k for a 12 year old pitcher to switch from left handed deliver to right hand and vice versa are there rules on this AnswerHi Roy, I belie

MLB Interference Play: Runner on Third, Passed Ball, Batter Contact?

Questionthis is for our minor league ages 8-10 runner on third tries to score on a passed ball batter does not attempt to move until the coaches yell get o

Handling Unsportsmanlike Conduct in Little League: A Manager's Guide

QuestionLast night a parent heard the other teams coach tell his pitcher to hit the batter with the ball. She told our manager. What should have been done

Understanding and Enforcing Rule 7.13: Runner Leaving the Base

QuestionDear Mr. Senger, I am assisting a coach for a 11/12 year old team. My experience has been with a team years ago in another state and we followed r

Sacrifice Ground Ball Rule: Why the Difference from Sac Fly/Bunt?

QuestionWHY is there no sacrifice ground ball in the same way as the sac fly and sac bunt?   if there is going to be a batting average allowance

Controversial Baseball Call: Runner Safe Despite Close Play - Explanation

QuestionI JUST WATCHED A LITTLE LEAGE GAME WHERE THE THIRD BASE RUNNER WAS DECLARED SAFE, WITH THE BASES BEING LOADED, THE BALL WAS HIT FAIR, THE CATCHER H

Fielders' Indifference: Why the Discrepancy in Baseball Rules?

QuestionHi. At times when watching a game in later innings a runner will steal second base but not be credited with a stolen base due to fielders indiffere

Improving Middle Infield Throwing Mechanics in Young Players

QuestionMy 9 year old son is a middle infielder and currently plays on a local travel team. His natural arm slot is low 3/4 and he habitually throws side a

Improving Baseball Batting: Strategies for a 12-Year-Old

Questionmy son is 12,he strikes out a lot ,then hits a double.he hits good in practice and in the cage,he is a good all around player except for the plate.