Baseball Interference Ruling: Understanding Umpire Judgment Calls

QuestionWe are currently in the all stars and had a call that made no sense. We had a runner on 1st and 2nd, our batter was up and a wild pitch was made, o

All-Star Tournament Rules: Minimum Playing Requirements (Massachusetts District 1)

QuestionQUESTION: how many innings and at-bats must a player get during an all-star tournament district 1 massachusetts ANSWER: Rob, Players in Junior Di

MLB Rules: Catcher Interference and Runner Advancement

QuestionI was just watching highlights of the Tampa Devil Rays game last night and I believe the umpire allowed a baserunner to advance because the catcher

Baseball Rules: Does a Run Count After an Error?

QuestionQUESTION: Bases loaded, 2 outs.  Batter hits a soft liner to short which is dropped.  Runner on second is unaware there are 2 outs and do

Switch Hitting for Young Baseball Players: Benefits & Considerations

Question I am 13 years old and I do everything lefty except for throwing so I am a natural lefty.  I started playing baseball when I was 9 and now I a

Developing Baseball Skills in Young Athletes: A Coach's Perspective

QuestionHi Dennis, I would like to say first that i am very thankfull that you and other people take the time to answer our questions. I myself started p

Pitching with Hand Injuries: Umpire Rules and Player Rights

QuestionIs the umpires decision wether or not to let a player pitch with a bandage or a half cast on the pitching hand if it is black and not the color of

Choosing the Right Baseball Bat for a 7th Grader: Size & Weight Guide

QuestionMy son is in the 7th grade and we dont know what size bat to get him?  Should we get him a 32 26oz or less?  He is 5ft 4 117 pounds Answ

Infield Skills & Hitting Fundamentals: Advice from Coach Bundy

QuestionQUESTION: Dear Coach Bundy, Let me thank you for answering a previous question about outfield instruction. I was hoping you could answer question

Improving Throwing Power: Advice for Aspiring Baseball Players

QuestionQUESTION: Hi, I just wanted to ask some questions on my throwing. I cant seem to generate enough power to throw the ball far. I remember I asked y

Softball Statistics: Single or Out? Baseball Rule Application

QuestionI have a question about whether a hit was a single or not in the softball league I play in, which we use baseball rules for statistics.  There

Leveraging Your Legs for Power in Baseball Throws & Long Toss

Questioni am a catcher and i long toss frequently and i have always been told that i need to use my legs to throw... my question is how important are the l

Helping a Left-Handed Son Develop a Right-Handed Throw for Baseball

QuestionMy left handed year old son wants nothing more then to play shortstop or catcher and no couch will use him in those positions. When used in those p

Major League Softball: Season Game Requirements & Player Eligibility

Questionof the 12 games required by june 15, can it include tournament games or some of the players high school summer scrimmages or games..or must they in

Little League Umpiring: Runner Safe or Out at Home?

QuestionThere was a play at the plate. Catcher was 4 ft. in front of the plate on the baseline and had possession of the ball. Runner jumps over the catche

U8 Coach Pitch Baseball: Developing Skills & Team Dynamics

QuestionHello, My son is going to be playing U8 baseball next season.  This will be his 3rd season of Coach Pitch.  He loves the sport and asks

MLB Rule: Fly Ball Caught on Wall - Home Run or Out?

Questionthere was a play a while ago where a batter hit a deep fly ball to the wall. the outfielder jumped into the wall at the same time the ball hit the

Baseball Rule: The Second Baseman's Foot - Does it Count?

Questionrecently a friend told me that if there is a force at second and the ball is thrown to the 2nd baseman, he is NOT required to actually touch the ba

American Legion Baseball: Illegal Player Substitutions - Rules & Eligibility

QuestionI am an American Legion coach and we are currently playing in our state tournament. We play American League rules in American Legion.  Questio

Increase Baseball Power & Maintain Line Drive Ability: A Guide for Young Hitters

Questionhi. i am a sixteen year old baseball player looking to find a little more power in my swing. over the recent weeks i have seen my contact getting d