Little League Player Retention: Re-draft vs. Team Stability

QuestionHello,  My question is about leagues keeping players on the same team. Our league is going to re-draft all players this year except for manag

Improve Your 11-Year-Old Left-Handed Pitcher's Control

Questionhey Jon, My son is 11 yrs. old and insists on pitching.  Hes a lefty.  He pitched some last year and has a very live arm, unfortunatlly

Navigating Youth Sports Draft Rules: Addressing Coach Conflicts & Ensuring Fair Play

QuestionI have a draft question.   I am currently serving on a Board of Directors for the local Dixie Youth leagues.  We are going to discuss an

Understanding Yellow Lines on Baseball Fields: Home Run Rules Explained

QuestionWhat is the purpose of a yellow line on outfield fences? I think I have seen balls hit the yellow line, bounce back on the field of play and be cal

Protecting Young Pitchers: Concerns About Baseball's Return Policy & Pitch Counts

QuestionJohn, Babe Ruth baseball has in my mind a rule that puts kids in danger of injury but I cannot get anyone on the local or national level to listen.

Steroid Controversy in Baseball: Government Overreach or Necessary Action?

QuestionDo you think the government is wasting time with he whole steroids in baseball issue? AnswerI think that the government shouldnt have even gotten

Managerial Pitching Changes During At-Bats: Are They Allowed?

QuestionIs a manager allowed to change pitchers in the middle of an at bat if the pitcher is not suffering from an injury. AnswerDavid- Thats a great ques

High School Pitching Velocity: Is 82-84 mph Good Enough?

QuestionQUESTION: My son is a junior in high school. He is a left handed pitcher. He has good control of his pitches, and throws a fast ball 82-84mph, chan

Choosing the Right Baseball Bat for Your Player: Size & Weight Guide

QuestionMy son will be 11 1/2 this spring during the season, and he is about 100 pounds and approx. 4 feet 11 inches tall.  We just purchased for him

Developing Hitting Discipline Against Erratic Pitches in Little League

QuestionQUESTION: what is the best way to get a little leaguer used to erratic kid pitch, from coach pitch ANSWER: Rob, This is a tough situation for litt

Concerned About 9-Year-Old's Limited Position Development in Youth Baseball

Questionhi,my grandson plays select ball,he is 9 yrs old w/same team and coach for two yrs.i am concerned because it seems he has been relagated to utility

Little League Tournament Eligibility: Player Advancement & Age Divisions

QuestionQUESTION: Hello, My question is: In Little League, if a player (10 years old)is drafted into the Majors division, but refuses to go up, is he still

Effective Tryout Player Evaluation: A Draft-Based System for Youth Baseball

QuestionWhat would be the best why to rate a player during a tryout consisting of Throwing, Fielding, and Hitting?  These will be age 7 to 12 year old

AAU Baseball: Double Play Ruling - Runner on Second

QuestionAAU game:One out. A runner is on second base, the pitcher is in the wind up set position. The runner, breaks and attains third bases before the pit

Pitch Velocity Progression: Realistic Expectations & Potential Gains

QuestionHi, I am 14 years old and right now I throw 77 MPH along with a changeup and a curve (which i just started a couple weeks ago) and i would just lik

Mastering the Leadoff Role: Tips for Success in Baseball

QuestionI am 15, a freshman, at an elite baseball program in Texas. I hit last on my select team, but here I am leadoff. I wanted to know what the job is o

Baseball Loss: Determining the Official Loser - A Detailed Explanation

QuestionI play baseball and Im not sure who gets the loss in this situation... I started and pitching 5 innings and gave up 5 runs.  When I came out a

Correcting Ground Ball Approach in Baseball: Drills & Tips

QuestionMy son is 8 yrs. old and I cant get him to get in front of the ball. If a ground ball is hit to him he has a tendency of trying to catch it at his

Understanding Legal Pickoff Moves & Balks for Right-Handed Pitchers

QuestionOne issue that Ive run into on more than one occasion is what is considered a legal move to first and what is a balk by a RH pitcher.  I maint

Understanding Redraft Systems: League Dynamics & Implementation

QuestionMartin, you posted the answer below recently in response to a question about redrafting.  If you dont mind expanding, *why* would a property s