Fly Ball Rule: Does the Runner Need to Tag Up?

QuestionKevin...a ball is hit to the outfielder...it hits his glove and pops up in the air.  Runner on 2nd base takes off for 3rd...2nd outfielder cat

History of the Bench Coach Position in Sports

QuestionBrian... Was just wondering when exactly did the bench coach position come into play?  Im 54 and teams never had a formal bench coach growing

Developing a Young Left-Handed Pitcher: Tips & Progress

QuestionHello - My son is seven years old and been playing in local leagues for less than a year (he didnt do t-ball).  He has always thrown a ball ha

Umpire Calls: When is 'Fair' Acceptable?

QuestionI thought an umpire is to yell foul and not yell but only point fair for a fair ball.  Is an umpire wrong to yell fair? AnswerBrian, Umpires

Curveball Pitching Technique: Understanding Break and Movement

QuestionI throw a curveball and it breaks a lot. I havent thrown in a game yet because I am unsure on how it will work. When throw it at my house the same

Complete Game in MLB: How Many Innings?

Questionhow many innings need to be completed for a game to be a complete game? AnswerRobert, If a single pitcher pitches all of an official game, then t

Making the Team: Advice for Freshman Baseball Tryouts

QuestionWell Im trying out for my freshman team and I am a really good contact hitter and a really good catcher says a lot of people. Should this be good e

Finding the Right Baseball Glove Size: A Guide for Young Players

Questioni am 13 and would like to get a glove like manny ramirez wears , he has done great since using a akadema glove almost all my friend wear akadema ,i

3rd Strike Rule Controversy: Examining a Close Play

QuestionThis happened last night Babe Ruth. Bases loaded no outs. Catcher dropped the ball batter called out because of 3rd strike rule less then two outs.

Pitching to Lefties: Slider & Curveball Strategy for High School Pitchers

QuestionHey man Im a Junior in high school and I throw a fastball in the mid 80s about 84-86 mph and I have a pretty nasty slider due to my three quarters

USSSA U8 Scorekeeping: A Beginner's Guide & Software Options

QuestionI will be keeping the books this year for my sons USSSA U8 team. Although I played as a kid and Ive been a fan for years Ive never learned the book

Mastering the Sinker and Changeup: Pitching Techniques & Strategies

QuestionWhat are the best ways to throw a sinker and a change up. The change up is more important becuase I throw harder than most people. I started workin

Navigating Baseball Setbacks: A 15-Year-Old's Experience & Path Forward

QuestionHi, Im 15 years old. I didnt make my highschool freshman baseball team last year, it wasnt the biggest disaster ever. I made a travel team and play

Slider Throwing for Young Pitchers: Is Your Arm Ready?

QuestionHey, I am 13yrs old, I throw about 65-70 and I was planning on joining my Junior high baseball team. Most pitchers on my last club team everyone

Base Running Rule: What Happens When a Runner is Hit?

QuestionThis happened in my sons game the other night.  A runner trying to advance home got caught in a pickle.  While running towards homeplate,

Base Running Rule: Advancing on a Bounced Pitch - Is the Runner Awarded Bases?

QuestionI had a recent game in which I an unsure if the umpire made the right call. The situation was I had a runner on second, the pitcher bounced a pitch

Best Baseball Bat for a 4'11", 75lb 11-Year-Old Hitter

QuestionHi.  My son is 411 and weighs 75 pounds.  He is 11 years old but will be turning 12 in a few months.  He will be playing Babe Ruth b

Slugger Performance: The History and Calculation of Slugging Percentage

QuestionIts very easy to calculate and the internet is full of people who are able to describe slugging percentage (or, more accurately, average) as TB/(PA

Improve Your Baseball Hitting: A Guide for Young Pitchers

QuestionHi, I am having big problems with my hitting. I am 15 years old and have always focused on pitching. I am considered one of the top pitchers in my

Debating Bonds' Record: Evaluating Slugging Percentage Validity

QuestionBrian, my question more simply is can we suggest that Bonds broke the 80+ year-old record for SP if the statistic has only existed for ~60 years.