MLB Win vs. Save: Understanding Pitching Credits

QuestionA game is 0-0 going into the top of the tenth inning. Your team bats the top of the 10th, and scores a 3 run home run. Manager immediately warms up

Optimizing a 10U Baseball Player's Role: Strategy & Avoiding Overwork

Questionhi Steve, our 10u travel team starts the season in 2 weeks.the schedule has us play 1 game on Thursday and a doubleheader on sunday.we have 1 playe

Baseball Rule Question: Pinch Runners and Credit for Runs

QuestionHi Sean!  I am the mother of a 15 year old boy who is playing high school baseball.  The last game, he was substituted in to run for the

Improve Baseball Arm Strength: Strategies for Faster Throwing

QuestionSir, My 16 yr old son has a POP time of 2.10, his coach wants it at/or below 2.00 by his senior year (2011). What is the best way to strengthen him

Baseball Inning Rotation & Batting Lineup Strategies for Youth Teams

QuestionI coach a 9&10 year baseball team, our rules state every player has to sit on the bench one inning. What is the best way to rotate the players so t

Choosing the Right Baseball Bat: Vexxum vs. Exo - Expert Advice

Questionmy baseball season is about to start. and i need a new bat and i dont know witch one to get, ive been looking at the 09 vexxum and the 09 exo and i

Pitching Development: Guidance for Untrained Young Pitchers

QuestionQUESTION: I am in a very unique situation. I am 18 years old and a pitcher. Im 62 225 lbs (of fat not muscle). I have never actually had a pitching

Inquiring About Pitching Opportunities for Young Baseball Players

QuestionI would like to know if it would be appropriate to ask our new coach if it were possible our son could take the pitcher position on the field occas

Cal Ripken Rule Interpretation: Bases Loaded Error Scenario

QuestionQuestion about Cal Ripken baseball rule interpretation...this situation was presented during the training of umpires for our organization.  

Little League Player Rights: Understanding Your Options

QuestionOur local little league is supposed to be made up of 5 teams, divided on the map, all in the same county and they play each other during the regula

Hit or Fielder's Choice: Baseball Rules Explained

QuestionQUESTION: runner on 2nd, 1 out.  Grounder in hole that shortstop fields cleanly.  No chance to throw out batter.  After looking at b

Developing Off-Speed Pitches in Young Pitchers: A Coach's Guide

QuestionHow seriously do high school and college coaches look at off speed pitchers? How do you get them to give you a good look? My skinny pre-puberty 13

Baseball Scoring: Evaluating Sacrifice Bunts and Errors

QuestionScenario: Runner on 1st, 0 outs. The hitter lays down a sac bunt. The bunt is fielded by the 3rd-Baseman. The fielder throws the ball out-of-reach

Baseball Rule: Runner Hit by Batted Ball - Out or Safe?

QuestionThere were no outs and the batter hit a line drive that hit the runner who was off of first base.  The fielder caught the ball off the deflect

Handling Intentional Hitting in Baseball: A Guide

QuestionHow do you handle when a player was intentionally hit in the helmet by a pitch? AnswerJessica:  Thank you for your question. To specifically

Teaching an 11-Year-Old Baseball Pitching: Essential Pitches & Training

QuestionI have an 11 year old cousin and I am trying to teach him to be a pitch. I need to know what kinds of pitches he needs to know and how much we need

Understanding Interference & Obstruction in Baseball Steals

QuestionA coach was recently discovered to have been telling his catcher to make contact with the batter during steals.  I know its a judgment call, b

High School Baseball: Senior Pitcher Losing Playing Time - What to Do?

QuestionMy son has been playing for his high school team since he was a freshman.  He was brought to the varsity level during his sophomore year. &nbs

Shoulder Ice Before Practice: Risks & Benefits - Expert Insights

QuestionHave you ever heard of icing a players shoulder prior to practice. What woould be the reasoning to this? AnswerJay, I am not a doctor so I can no

Elbow Pain in Young Baseball Players: Causes & Management

QuestionMy son is 13, playing in 13-14 yo division. He is our primary catcher, and one of our pitchers. After a tournament last weekend he complained of a