Little League All-Star Eligibility After Injury: Understanding the Rules

QuestionMy Son played 12 out 14 games this little league season in the Majors. On the 12th game a pitcher threw a ball at him and fractured his ulnar. He o

Transferring from Club to Collegiate Ball: Eligibility Explained

QuestionIm going to a school that only offers club ball. I was curious about if I was to play club ball, could I transfer to a school that offers it the no

Improving Fielding Skills in 8-Year-Old Baseball Players

QuestionHello.  After being able to successfully coach my boy on proper throwing mechanics and some a couple of small hitting issues, I am giving myse

Baserunning Interference: Understanding the Rules & Common Scenarios

QuestionQUESTION: With a runner on first, and two outs, a ground ball was hit to the 2nd baseman.  2nd baseman set up to field the ball 2-3 feet behin

MLB Rules: Pinch Hitting & Batting Order – Correct Ruling Explained

QuestionQUESTION: In a game last night played under Major League rules, a batter was pinch hit for by another legal player.  After the new batter took

Evaluating Your Son's Baseball Potential: A Parent's Perspective

Questionmy son is 12, he will turn 13 in july. right now he is pitching on an average of 67 mph. he has great control with the ball. his batting average th

Breaking a Baseball Bat-Throwing Habit in Young Players

QuestionMy son is playing Legion ball this summer. Within the past week or so, hes developed a habit of throwing the bat when he hits and takes off for fir

Baseball Umpire Overrule: Examining Correct Procedure & Authority

QuestionSetting:  U10 Boys Travel Baseball Game, close game, extra innings. Situation:  On a force play at second base, the field umpire signals

Understanding Modified Baseball Rules for 11-Year-Olds: 4 Outfielders & 12 Batters

QuestionMy son is almost 11. We recently jioned a league and found out that the teams have 12 batters in the lineup. Also that four outfielders are used. T

Impact of Rule Modifications on Top Players: Reduced At-Bats and Outfield Hits

QuestionThanks for your response to my question. My follow up question is: Are there any downsides to those rule modifications for the better players? It

1st Base Interference: Understanding Rules & Outcomes

QuestionWhat is the call if the 1st baseman drops the incoming throw and then collides with the batter/runner, in foul territory, in attempt to regain the

LL Baseball All-Star Eligibility: Understanding Game Requirements

QuestionOne of my player (MAJORS - 12 years old) had gone to play baseball tournament in Cooperstown, NY this summer and he missed 7 games out of 17 (our r

Understanding Player Benching Limits in Youth Baseball Leagues

QuestionMy son is 11 and is having a tough year. The coach keeps benching him more than other players. The last game he sat 3 out of 5 innings. Is there an

Pitcher Illegal Pickoff Attempt: Rubber & Set Position Rules

QuestionCan a right handed pitcher quickly step and throw to first to pick off a running immediately after stepping on the rubber (he hasnt started his mot

Troubleshooting a 10U Baseball Player's Plate Discipline

QuestionQUESTION: Hello: I have coached my son in our citys junior league for 2 yrs. The age is 9-10 and he is now 10. My son is not a fiery competitor but

Addressing Unfair Play: Code of Conduct Violations in Little League Softball

QuestionWe have an issue concerning our Little League Major Softball League.  We have two teams that conspire with each other and apparently borrow pl

John Olerud's Protective Gear: The Story Behind the Batting Helmet

QuestionWhy did John Olerud wear a batting helmet in the field at first base? Thanks. Ken AnswerKen, Olerud抯 choice of headgear stems from a near tragi

Umpire Authority: Fan Conduct at Baseball Games - What's Allowed?

QuestionI was at a junior Legion baseball game tonight. A fan yelled at the 1st base umpire for a supposedly bad call then twice again after that on two ot

Little League: Does a Walk Allow Batter to Advance?

QuestionDear Sir, My question is in Little League is the ball dead to the batter on ball four. Meaning the batter receiving the walk can only advance to fi

Little League Softball Substitution Strategy: Ensuring Playing Time

QuestionThis is my first year coaching 9-10 little league softball tournament play.  My question is if you have any suggestions on how to substitute p