Fielders Choice Rule: Does an Attempt Require a Throw?

QuestionWhen scoring a fielders choice, the rule book indicates a fielder making an attempt on a baserunner on another base.  Does attempt require a t

Umpiring Obstruction Rules: A Guide for New Umpires

QuestionI am a new umpire and have a question on obstruction.  A batter hit a ball that was a single but may have been a double. However, I do not thi

Baseball Rules: Error vs. Fielder's Choice - Correct Reporting

QuestionIn a high school baseball game... Runner at third, two outs, routine ground ball to the shortstop who fields it cleanly. The shortstop mistakenly t

Baseball Rule Question: Base Hit or Error When Ball Drops?

QuestionIn a high school baseball game... Batter hits a popup about 15 feet behind the first baseman. Second baseman comes over. Ball falls untouched about

Understanding Losing Pitcher Records in High School Baseball

QuestionQUESTION: Our starting HS pitcher threw 3 innings of a 7 inning game and only allowed 1 unearned run. Team lost 2-1 and was trailing 0-1 when he le

Batter Interference: Rules & When to Call It

QuestionOn a passed ball or wild pitch, does the batter have to vacate the box if the runner on 3B breaks for home? If so, what would be the call? Thank yo

MLB Base Running Rules: 1st & 3rd Base Pickoffs Explained

QuestionHi Martin, I am coach of the HNLL Intermediate(50/70) Braves.  My question is in regards to having a runner on 1st and 3rd, a right handed pit

Batter's Responsibility in Avoiding Pitches: Umpire Ruling Analysis

QuestionQuestion In a high school baseball game... Several batters were hit by pitches. Most were from nonbreaking pitches that werent  that fast (cha

High School Baseball: Umpire Error Leads to Unscored Run - Analysis

QuestionQuestion In a high school baseball game... There is one, runner on second. Batter hits a routine fly ball to center field. The umpire declares that

Base Running Interference: A Deep Dive into the Rule & Controversy

QuestionIn a Babe Ruth district all-star game Situation Runner at first, one out. Batter hits a ball in the left/center gap. Runner from first makes conta

MLB Rules: Is a Quick Throw to First Base Legal?

QuestionRunner at first.  Left handed pitcher.  Pitcher gets the sign and comes set.  Without stepping back off the rubber or stepping towar

Overcoming Baseball Anxiety in Young Players: A Parent's Guide

QuestionMy son is 8 years old and he is playing travel 9 AA for the first time. He hits well in the Cage with his hitting coach and dad. At games, he is a

MLB Balk Rule Update: Third to First Pitching Feints Explained

QuestionI know in the MLB that the third to first move is now a balk. My question is does the pitcher now have to throw to third or can he step to third an

College Baseball: Determining the Winning Pitcher in a Suspended Game

QuestionWho gets win in a college suspended game which is suspended top of 5th with runner on first. Home team is winning 3-0. If score remains the same bu

Boosting Confidence in Your 8-Year-Old Baseball Player

QuestionMy 8yr old knows baseball. He has been around it his whole life as his dad, my husband, coaches legion & college. This year he is playing his first

Understanding Catcher Interference in Little League Baseball

QuestionCan you explain what the ruling is with this situation. The batter struck the catchers mitt on a swing and grounded out. The only runner at the tim

Pool Player Substitutions in Baseball: Rules & Regulations

QuestionWhen a team has enough players to play the game but still takes a pool player for substitution as they put it. Are they allowed to bat the whole ga

Correcting Bat-Throwing Habits in Young Baseball Players

QuestionMY grandson who is 8 has a bad hait of throwing his bat after he hits. he has a godo swing and makes very good contact and swings very hard.....in

Catcher's Interference in Baseball: Runner Advancement Rules

QuestionHi, If a runner is on second and he is stealing third and the batter swings and hits the catchers mitt, obviously the runner gets first base but d

Baseball Ejection Question: Was it the Right Call?

QuestionBases loaded, one out, there was a Sac fly hit to short left field. There was a play at the plate, the ball was thrown up the left field line about