MLB Run Scoring Analysis: Play Breakdown & Rule Application

QuestionMr Hoover, My question is about whether the run counts in the following situation.  There are 2 outs and a runner on 3rd base.  The batt

Overcoming Fear in Youth Baseball: A Guide for Young Players

QuestionHow can you help me to not be afraid of the baseball.  I have been hit by the ball and it really hurt.  I was at first base and I was get

Baseball Rule Changes & Close Batting Title Contests

QuestionWE KNOW THERE IS BEEN OCASSIONS WHERE A HIT OR ERROR HAS BEEN CHANGED INVOLVING THE PITCHER IN A NO-NO. HAS THERE EVER BEEN A CASE IN THE MAJORS W

Pitcher Development: Drills, Arm Strengthening & Velocity Improvement

QuestionI hear that long-toss can help strengthen the arm, but how should it be performed? Also I am a high school starting pither and can throw from foul

Dropped Third Strike with Bases Loaded: Understanding the Rule

QuestionOn a 3rd strike drop and bases are loaded is the batter out, because 1st base has a runner.. Why is this rule different for 2 outs? AnswerKristi,

Submarine Pitching: Advantages, Mechanics & Age to Start

QuestionAre there any advantages to pitching submarine, if any? And how do you go about to improve on mechanics for pitching submarine? Do you believe it p

College Baseball Recruitment: Assessment & Improvement Advice

QuestionHi my name is Chris and i am a freshman in high school. Im a pitcher and am left-handed. I throw about 76-78 mph and have a good curve ball. Do i r

Baseball Rules: Does a Tag-Out After Returning to First Count as a Hit?

QuestionIf the batter hits a fair ball, run to the base, turns to go to second, runs back to first, called safe by the umpire, then called out when tagged

Improve Your Baseball Pitching Speed & Hitting Power - Expert Advice

QuestionHey Jack,  Im about 59 and weigh about 130 pounds so Im a decent sized kid. I fastest i can throw is 60 mph. But i have a lot of moving pitc

Coaching Ethics & Tryout Violations: Protecting Your Athlete

QuestionHow can a coach be making decisions and relaying those to players before try-outs?  Our coach is about to violate the state athletic rules and

Why Do Baseball Players Use Tape on Their Fingers? - A Beginner's Guide

Questionall the time i see MLB players with tape on there fingers and i dont fully understand why they have it. i was thinking it had something to do with

Overcoming Baseball Fear: Building Confidence at 14

QuestionQUESTION: Hey Im 14 and ive loved the great sport of baseball since my tball days at age 7, but I took off a year after a season in which i was hit

Improve Your Changeup: A Guide for Young Pitchers

QuestionQUESTION: hi im 13 years old i have a 58 mph fastball and deadly accuracy. how are some ways to throw a good changup ANSWER: Hi Taylor, good chan

Baseball Rule: What Happens When a Ball Bounces?

QuestionIF THE BALL HITS THE GROUND BEFORE IT PASSES THE HITTER AND BOUNCES, IS IT A  STRIKE,BALL,OR WHAT?  CAN THE HITTER HIT THE BALL AFTER IT

MLB Win Condition History: The 5-Inning Rule Explained

QuestionQUESTION: When did we start requiring that starting pitchers go 5 innings for a win?  And what have been the different iterations of this rule

Passed Ball & Pickoff Rules: Base Awarding Explained

QuestionQUESTION: Hi Brian, When a pitcher attempts a pickoff which results in a passed ball are the runners awarded one base if the pitcher keeps his foo

MLB Rules: Ground Ball Hits & Runner Advancement - Expert Answer

QuestionI played in a game where a ground ball hit to the 3rd baseman went off his leg and into the dugout. There was a runner on 2nd at the time. The umpi

Metal Cleats for U15 Players: Safety & Skill Development

QuestionDo you have an opinion about boys playing in an U15 age group being allowed to wear metal cleats.  Primarly, I am concerned from a safety pers

Choosing the Right Baseball Bat Size for a 10-Year-Old

QuestionMy son is 10 yrs old and weighs about 65 lbs. He wants a new baseball bat, but how can I tell what size is good for him. AnswerSean,   

Improve Baseball Accuracy & Arm Strength: Tips for High School Players

Questionhey John ima catcher for my high school baseball team and ima junior and i was wondering how can i improve my accuracy and Arm strength because my