Little League Rules: Runner Missing Home Plate - Can an Umpire Call Him Out Without Protest?

Questionthe runner inadvertently misses home plate and continues to the dugout, the plate ump calls him out without the other team protesting his not touch

Batter's Box Rules: Staying In & Avoiding Strikes

QuestionAfter a pitch, can you step completely out of the batters box, or can you have a strike called against you? AnswerTom:  Thank you for your qu

Helping Your Grandson Overcome Pitching Hesitation in Baseball

QuestionMy 11 year old grandson was hit by a pitch twice in one game last year.  This year he steps out on every pitch before the ball even gets to th

Potential Conflict of Interest: Softball League Umpiring Concerns

QuestionSorry for the questions its two questions I have ..first I live in a small town but we made two bronco girl teams lets call one yellow the other bl

Safe Baseball Exercises for 9-Year-Olds: Focus on Fun & Skill

QuestionI was wondering if there was some specific exercises that my nine year old could be doing safely to improve his game. He loves baseball and he is v

MLB Win Credit: Understanding Pitcher Wins & Game Outcomes

QuestionBrian, a pitcher leaves the game after completion of the top of the 7th, leading 2-1.  His team scores 8 in the top of the 9th, and now leads

Baseball Scoring: Was It an Error?

QuestionHi I am a scorer for a high school baseball game and I didnt know whether or not to score this play as an error. A player hit a really hard ground

Injury & Roster Rules: Impact on Player Rights?

QuestionI had an eleven year old get injured in the first game of the season.  His prognosis is to be out for 4-6 weeks.  The parents want him to

Fielding Error or Fielder's Choice: Analyzing a Baseball Play

QuestionMan on 1st base. Routine two hopper hit to short stop. Short stop does not charge ball and fields it cleanly and throws to second base not in time

Little League Baseball Batting Issues: Correcting Left Pull & Wrist Twist

QuestionFirst of all thanks for your help. My son just started little league and has trouble with his batting he makes contact but pulls it to much left (f

Overcoming Fear of Being Hit While Batting: A Parent's Guide

QuestionMy son was hit by a fast ball last year when he was 9 while hitting.  This was a very bad hit and he was hurt physically for a few days but me

Pitching Instruction & Training Facilities for Aspiring Professionals

QuestionI am a 23 year old right handed pitcher. I am relocating from chicago to phoenix, arizona to pursue professional ball. I was a pro prospect in coll

Baseball Coaching Concerns: Prioritizing Batting Opportunities for Young Players

Questionfor the last 6 games my son has played in the outfield for 2 innings and then taking out right before him turn to hit,asked the coach why and he st

Improving Baseball Catching Skills in Young Players: A Guide

QuestionHello John and thanks for allowing me to write.  Ive been a ballplayer my whole life from little league to Division 1 College.  I now hav

Can I Still Learn to Play Baseball at 21? Assessing Potential & Skills

QuestionHi, I am 21 years old and interested in playing baseball. I never played in little league or in high school. ( I was too shy to try out in hs). But

Baseball: Is a Run Scored on a Walk 'Earned'?

QuestionEarned or unearned? Archie walks and advances to 3rd on passed ball. Baker walks. Charlie walks to load the bases. Dustin walks, scoring Archie.

Nurturing an 8-Year-Old's Passion for Baseball: Tips for Aspiring Athletes

QuestionHi I have an eight year old son who loves the game, we live in the City of Boston, his dream is to play on a travel team and then on to college bal

Illegal Bat & Ejection in HS Baseball: Review & Protest

QuestionHi Mr. Mullins,  Situation:  Washington State HS batter hits HR in top of first.  Bat found to be illegal (composite).  Run tak

Optimal Throwing Drills for Position Players: Max Throws Per Practice

QuestionDoing various drills during a 1 hour practice, what is the maximum number of throws each player should make? Im not talking about pitches, just reg

Best Baseball Bat for 8-Year-Old: Recommendations & Buying Guide

QuestionMy 8 year old needs a new bat, the one he has is too heavy 28/22 (metal louisville slugger) he is 48 1/2 tall.  He swings slow.  The leag