Batted Ball Hits Runner: Rules & Outcomes in Baseball

QuestionWhen a batted ball hits a runner is the ball always declared dead and the hit runner is out and the batter automatically awarded 1st? Our situation

Base Running Interference: Understanding Batter Interference at Home Plate

QuestionIn a recent LL game there was a play that I would like to better understand.  Our age group is 9-11 and the umpire was young, 14, so I believe

MLB Rules: Walk Signals, Pitch Counts & Coach Roles (2012)

QuestionQUESTION: First off, great tone with your answers. Great style which induces learning,.  Very nice. Im not a rule book geek but maybe I s/b.

Home Run Catch Rule: Out or Home Run?

QuestionRecently I saw a play where a fly ball was caught by a diving out fielder (at the fence/over the fence) and the player went on over the fence with

Minor League All-Star Age Requirements: Eligibility Explained

QuestionMy son plays on a minor little league team.  He is only 8, b/c of his age is he still eligible for all star selection? AnswerYvonne, Only pl

Baseball Rule Debate: Batter's Rights on Dropped Swings - Expert Analysis

QuestionHello:    The following is a contentious issue in our league.  Seems no one can agree. The following is an answer from one of your

Improve Your In-Game Accuracy and Power: A Guide

QuestionHi I have a really bad in game hitting problem. I crush everything in the cages, but when it comes to in game hitting I dont do very good. I have a

Batter's Box Foul Ball Rule: When is a Ball Dead?

Questiona ball is hit by a right hand batter directly down in the dirt in the front right corner of the batters box, ie. the part in fair territory, and hi

All-Star Eligibility: Can Playoff Game Attendance Impact Selection?

QuestionMy son plays both Little League and on an AAU team and has conflicting playoff games coming up.  The Board President just suggested if any pla

Pony Baseball Balk: Illegal Pivot & Umpire Ruling Analysis

QuestionSituation:  Pony baseball (14 and under), 2 umpires (Home plate and field), man on first, no outs.  Batter in box, pitcher comes to the s

Calculating ERA for 7-Inning Games: Using 7 or 9 Innings?

QuestionIn calculating earned run average for high school, or in this case, summer league, 7 inning games should earned run calculation be done by multiply

High School Baseball: Foul Pop Interference Rules - Coach Area

QuestionIf a base coach catches a foul popup while in the coach area is it interference? this is high school rules AnswerJerry, thank you for your questio

Coaching Penalties: Rules for Coaches Entering the Field

Questionis there any penalty for a coach who just walks onto the field without asking for time(not during live play)or is it just a matter of the coach bei

Cal Ripken League Umpire Qualifications & Training Requirements

QuestionMy question is are umpires in the Cal Ripken league (10yo) required to take any courses or training of any kind before they umpire a game? in our t

Lineup Changes During a Game: Are They Permitted?

QuestionQUESTION: Hello, My question is this: This weekend we had a game.  The starting lineups were announced and presented to official scorekeeper.

Baseball Catcher Rules: Blocking the Plate & Ball Control

QuestionQUESTION: If a ball is hit to the outfield and the runner is coming home is a catcher only allowed to block the plate when he has control of the ba

Base on Balls & Stealing: Official MLB Rules & Umpire Consistency

QuestionAndrew  I saw your reply to another question with the below answer.  I was able to find this official rule a few years back but cant seem

Junior Legion Baseball: Rule 4.03 - Fair Territory & Balks

QuestionRule 4.03 states all fielders must be in fair territory during the game. 4.03 (a) states its a balk if the catcher leaves his box on an intentional

Summer Baseball Waiver for Out-of-District Players - School District Policy

QuestionRick, my son plays on a team that is outside our school district, altho keep in mind he has and will continue to go to this school. He was chosen t

Baseball Rule Clarification: Forced Out at Third Base

QuestionBases loaded, no outs.  One hopper to the 3rd baseman.  He touches 3B.  The runner at third never left the bag.  I am assuming