MLB Out or Home Run: When Does a Fallen Catch Count?

QuestionIn major league baseball, if an outfielder catches a fair fly ball and falls over the outfield fence, is that considered an out or because his mome

Little League Pitching Velocity: Realistic Expectations & Data

QuestionIs there published data on 10-13 yo pitching velocities. I find as a pitching coach, managers in Little league have unrealistic expectations. Wher

Essential Training for Outfielders: Prioritizing Offensive Skills

QuestionHI, My name is Ethan Stetson, I am a 19yo student at University Of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand. I am currently working on a research as

Baseball: Walk & Earned Run Attribution - Who Gets the Credit?

QuestionA pitcher pitches 2 balls to a batter.  That pitcher is then replaced by another who proceeds to throw 2 strikes and 2 more balls, thus walkin

Create Custom Baseball Situation Cards: A DIY Guide

Questioni am looking to hand out to my baseball team situation cards ie) on the front side of the card it states a situation - bases loaded 1 out, ball is

Improve Pitching Velocity & Grips: A High School Pitcher's Journey

QuestionGreetings Mr. Jon Leicester. I just turned 14 and am going to high school after this summer. Heres my story: My coach from 8th grade noticed I hav

Maximize Your Power: Baseball Hitting Techniques & Athleticism

QuestionDear Mike Fortunato, I am going out for center field like my role model Ken Griffey JR. and Andruw Jones and i would love to be able to know how to

MLB Rule: Is a Runner Out After a Catcher's Overthrow?

QuestionBatter / Runner hits a ball a few feet in front of Home Plate.  Runner is inside baseline in fair territory.  Catcher makes poor throw to

Infield Throwing Challenges: A Guide for Young Baseball Players

Questionhey mike, well im 16 and mainly play catcher, pitcher or outfield (in that order- most played to least) but as several members of my team are out t

College Baseball Opportunities for Talented Pitchers

QuestionHi names Jonathan i am 18 from New York. I am a Pitcher i throw between 85-90. I Have 3 pitches i can throw Change-up curveball and of course fastb

Evaluating 12U Baseball Teams: A Parent's Perspective

QuestionMy 12 yr old son has been playing with this team of kids for about 4 years.  They are a decent team.  This year one coach broke away from

Baseball Coaching for Young Players: From Beginner to All-Stars

QuestionDear Michael, I am the Mom of 3 boys ages, 10, 8 and 4.  Our oldest has played baseball since he was 4 (7 seasons) and he really is not that

Infield Out Procedure: Step-by-Step Guide for Accurate Play

QuestionHi Michael, Could you give a break down on how the ball should be thrown around the bases on a recorded out in the infield?  Where it should

Rotator Cuff Injury & Baseball Career: Can I Return to 3B?

QuestionQUESTION: thanks for taking your time to answer my question.  I am a freshmen in high school and i was throwing and hurt my arm.  The doc

Safe Slider Technique for Young Pitchers: Preventing Elbow Injuries

QuestionHi im not real sure how to throw a slider at my age of 14 and not hurting and blowing my arm out because of throwing certain pitches at a young ag

Mastering Low Bounce Fielders' Throws: A First Baseman's Guide

QuestionHi I play first base and i am given alot of low bouncing throws that i have a tough time figuring out...is there some sort of way you can figure ou

Upper Arm Pain: Advice for a 14-Year-Old Athlete

Questionhi ive been expierencing pain in my upper arm i am fourteen years old and i have never thrown junk early in age and have warmed up before every gam

First Baseman's Guide to Initiating a Double Play

Questionhey. im a first baseman and am wondering how to start a double play the fastest and easiest way to get it to the shortstop to turn it AnswerIf the

Batter Hits Runner on Base: Live Ball or Dead Ball?

QuestionWe had a situation were there was a runner on second and first with 1 out. The batter hit the ball and hit the first base runners foot while he was

Fair Territory Rules: First Baseman with One Foot Foul

QuestionIf the 1st baseman is holding a runner on 1st base, is he considered to be in fair territory if he has one foot in foul territory? Or does he have