Sidearm Pitching for Young Baseball Players: Accuracy & Mechanics

QuestionHey, my name is David, im 14, my dad keeps on telling me to throw side arm, he thinks im more accurate that way, well im not, im only accurate over

Baseball Fair/Foul Rule: Understanding Fence-Clearing Hits

QuestionThe field is not enclosed, one of the many you find at any park, where the fenceline ends about 10-15 feet after 1st and 3rd base with a height of

Ground Rule Doubles: A History and Babe Ruth's Impact

QuestionWas the ground rule double a home run until 1930? How many ground rule doubles did Babe Ruth hit? AnswerEddie, No one knows exactly how many ball

Defensive Strategy: Handling Runners on 1st & 3rd with Two Outs

QuestionWe are playing defense and the opposing team has a runner on 3rd and a runner on first with two outs. The runner on first takes his lead but he tak

Understanding Major League Baseball Strike Zone Variations

Questioni was playing ball yesterday and i notice how tight this umpire strike zone i wasnt getting any calls in the outside corners or the ones that were

Best Baseball Bat for a 7-Year-Old: Size & Brand Recommendations

QuestionMy son is 7 years old, about 4ft 1 in and weighs around 55 - 60 lbs.  Which length and weight bat do you suggest.  Also, if you can help

Increase Bat Power: Tips for Contact Hitters

QuestionIm 13 about 54 and 115-120 pounds. Ive always been more of a contact hitter. Do you have any tips on how to improve my power? AnswerCorey, Power

High School Baseball Bat Regulations: Weight & Size Limits

Questiondoes a bat have to be a certain regulation size or weight for high school play? AnswerYes, in high school baseball, there are weight and size rest

MLB Pitching Wins: Understanding Win & Loss Records

QuestionHi, there are a few things i dont understand about when a pitcher gets a winn or a loss. For example if Jack pitches 8 innings and his team has a

Pitching Speed Assessment & Improvement - Advice from a Pro

QuestionDear Jon, My name is Thiago and I am a young pitcher. I just have a couple of questions to ask. My first question involves the speed of a pitch.

Mastering the Sinker Grip: Techniques & Movement for Fastballs

QuestionIve heard many different ways on how to grip the sinker, I would like to know how you would grip one and what to do to put more movement on it. Im

Out or Home Run: Understanding Catching Rules Over the Fence

QuestionQUESTION: If a fielder literally hurdles/jumps over the outfield fence and catches the ball while his body is still in the air,(but his entire body

Fielders Choice & Batter Appeals: Understanding the Outcome

QuestionSimilar to a question asked previously, but.... Runner on first; batter hits to shortstop, who throws runner out at 2B for fielders choice. Defens

Returning to Baseball After a Break: Tryouts & Opportunities

QuestionHi, Im currently 18 and I havent played organized baseball since playing in a PONY league when I was 13. I go to NYU and Im going to tryout for th

Home Run Controversy: Was the Pitcher's Ejection Justified?

QuestionOur batter was rounding the bases after hitting a home run when the pitcher joined him, yelling at him the whole way.  No contact was made but

Finding the Right Baseball Glove Size for Young Players

QuestionMy little boy is 3 1/2 and is starting a program at the YMCA that will teach them the basics in most sports.  He needs a glove.  I cannot

Improving Third Base Fielding: Reading Balls & Avoiding Bad Hops

Questionyes i wanted to know how i can read the ball better because i play 3rd and i wanna get better at it by knowing if the ball is gonna take a bad hop

Balk Rule: Understanding Illegal Pitching Motion

QuestionI seen a right handed pitcher (12 yr old) take a stance with their left foot on the pitching rubber (feet were about 2 apart) and then take a step

MLB Wild Card System Explained: How It Works

QuestionPlease explain, how works, the WILD CARD system in the major league baseball, in other words, what is the WILD CARD in the major league? AnswerSer

Addressing Fear & Anxiety in Young Baseball Players: A Parent's Guide

QuestionHello.  My son is 8.  He just recently moved up from coach pitch baseball where he was one of the best players on his team.  He was