Baseball Interference Scenario Analysis: Runner's Base Running Rights

Question2 outs bases loaded.   Batter hits hard groundball to the shortstop.  Our runner going to 3rd stops 1 ft from fielder (not in front

Illinois Junior High Baseball Bat Rules: Length-to-Weight Ratio

QuestionI have a son going in to 8th grade. I live in Illinois and can not find out if highschool rules for bat length to weight ratio extend to junior hig

Baseball Arm Pain & Injury - Seeking Expert Advice

Questionhey ive been playin baseball since i was a lil kid now im playing baseball at college an i allwayz had the same arm angle since forever but now im

Fielder Positioning in the Base Path: Rules & Regulations

QuestionCan a fielder (second base man or shortstop) be positioned in the base path as the pitcher throws a pitch? AnswerScott:  Thank you for your q

Junior League All-Star Game Postponed Due to Rain - Score & Details

QuestionJunior League (13-14 yrs old)  My sons all-star game was postponed last night due to bad weather.  It was in the 5th inning with the visi

Balk Definition & Rule Clarification: What Constitutes a Balk in Baseball?

QuestionRunner on 2nd only takes a lead, pitcher steps toward 3rd with no throw.  Is this a balk or no call.  Rules say you cant throw to unoccup

American Legion Baseball: Balks, Runs & Rule Interpretations

QuestionIn American Legion Baseball, runner on first base, trys to steal second, umpire calls balk. Catcher not hearing balk call,throws to second. Ball ge

Baseball Substitution Rules: Understanding Umpire Decisions

QuestionI tried put in a substitute (in the batting order) for my first baseman, move my catcher to first base, and move the subsitute to catcher.  My

Umpire Interference in Baseball: A Detailed Analysis

QuestionQUESTION: My situation is this: We have a player advancing from second to third, after a hit ball was put into play.  The field umpire was cr

Pitching Rules: Understanding the Risks of Re-entry for Young Athletes

QuestionOur league does not allow pitchers, once removed from the mound,to re-enter the game as a pitcher. Can you explain what the dangers, if any, of all

Baseball Scoring: Pinch Hitters & At-Bats Explained

QuestionPlayer A has a one-ball, one-strike count and is lifted for a pinch hitter player B who singles.  How is this scored in the book for player A

Baseball Umpiring Rules: Dead Ball & Over-the-Fence Plays Explained

QuestionQUESTION: Two questions regarding dead ball situations. Runner on second base, and the pitcher winds up and throws the ball, which ricochets off t

Can a Player Leave an All-Star Little League Game?

QuestionMy question is can a player leave an All Star little league game after it has already started because the parent got mad. The opposing team had a p

Baseball Rule Question: Overthrown Ball & Runner Advancement

QuestionQUESTION: Hi, I have some questions. I appreciate you asnwering them. 1)If theres a runner on first and ball is hit to shortstop, and shortstop ove

Baseball Rule Analysis: Overthrown Ball & Runner Advancement

Question1)If theres a runner on first and ball is hit to shortstop, and shortstop over throws at first base and ball goes into dugout. At the time the ball

Baseball Fines: Are Players Penalized for Throwing Balls into the Stands?

Questionif a player in pro baseball catches a ball and throws the ball up into the stands does that player get fined? AnswerNo, the cost of baseballs are

Little League Mandatory Play Rule: 10-Run Rule & Player Participation

QuestionI need some help with Mandatory play rule in district tournament. This question is in regards to 9-10(minors) division. Home team enters bottom of

Left-Handed Pitching Mechanics: Should He Change His Arm Slot?

QuestionMy grandson is a left handed pitcher who throws a 3/4 side arm that is accurate and fast. His latest coach wants to change the side arm and says si

Pitcher Re-entry Rules: Understanding Official Regulations

Questionwhat is the official rule on re-entering a pitcher after taking him out as pitcher? he was taken out of the game and put in the dugout and not in a

Bases Loaded Walk: Runner Advancement Rules Explained

QuestionAndrew, I have asked you a couple of questions in the past and you have always done a great job.  In regards to a bases loaded walk, is the r