D1 Baseball Potential: Assessing Your Prospects at 16

QuestionIn your opinion do you think I have a chance to make a D1 college team, Im 66 215lbs going into my junior year of highschool (16 years old). I thro

3rd Baseman Positioning: Optimal Stance for Fielding Throws

QuestionWhat is the proper position for a 3rd baseman in relation to the bag to take a throw: 1)From a infielder/outfielder on runner aproaching third base

Best Baseball Options for a 12-Year-Old in Tampa, FL - Little League, AAU & Pony Ball

QuestionMy son is 12 years old and his Little League coaches think he is pretty good.  He has several options this winter (we live in Tampa, Florida):

Intentional Walks in Little League: Controversy and Strategy

QuestionYou are probably aware of the controversy surrounding the recent Intentional Walk that brought up to bat the (apparently) weakest player who also h

Understanding Bat Cupping & Catching Drills for Baseball

Questionwell first i wood like to ask why do they have cupping on wooden bats? secondly im not a very good catcher and i really want to play in that spot

Choosing the Right Baseball Bat for Your 7-Year-Old: Considerations & Advice

QuestionMy 7 yr. old son is 49 in. and weighs 57 lbs. He is currently using a 27 in., 14.5 oz., 2-1/4 bat. He does well with this bat. Would there be any a

Baseball Position Recommendation: Shortstop or Infield Analysis

QuestionHello i have just finished my first year in babe ruth baseball and i am trying to find my place in the field. All my life it has been baseball and

MLB Wild Card Playoff Seeding: Who Plays Whom?

QuestionJon, my question concerns the wild card team. Do they play the team with the best record, even if that team is in the same division? If the season

Introducing New Sports to a Young Athlete: Maintaining Skill & Coordination

QuestionMy 5 year old boy has excellent hand eye coordination and loves playing and carefully watching baseball. Coaches have said he has a unique physical

Pitching Machines for Transitioning T-Ball Players (Ages 6-7)

QuestionI would like your comments concerning the use of pitching machines (supervised) for 6-7 year olds who are making the transition from T-ball to Coac

Fair vs. Foul Balls: Understanding Baseball Rules

QuestionBatter swings at pitch and makes light contact with the ball, causing the ball to bounce off of home plate.  The ball then rolls into fair ter

Best Pitch for High School Pitchers: Strikeouts vs. Control

QuestionHello my name is Jake and Im a 16 year old pitcher. What pitch do you think is most dominate that I can start throwing? I would like to know the gr

MLB Rules: Passed Ball & Errors on Dropped Third Strike - E2 or E3?

QuestionSituation:  Pitcher throws third strike.  It hits catchers glove but comes out (clearly a PB, not a WP).  Batter runs; catcher makes

Building Mental Confidence for Young Athletes: A Guide

Question ------------------------- Followup To Question - Hey, im 16 and a prospect from buffalo ny, i often have trouble dealing with mentality i alway

Sidearm Pitching in Youth Baseball: Risks and Considerations

QuestionMy son is 10 years old and has been pitching this summer. He has been pitching over his shoulder and does o.k. but out in the yard the other day he

Balk Definition: What Constitutes an Illegal Pitch?

QuestionGood day, is it a balk when: runners on base pitchers hat falls off when delivering a pitch to batter thank you AnswerRich, I would interpret th

Shot Put Technique for Kids: A Step-by-Step Guide

QuestionMy 10 year old throws a baseball like he is shot-putting.  How can I help him correct this behavior?  Can you state the mechanics of thro

Top US States for Youth Baseball: Opportunities & Development

QuestionMike, I have 2 sons, 10 and 8 years old, who play Cal Ripken/Babe Ruth baseball in Western NY.  They are both very good and have tried out fo

MLB Hitting Streaks: Understanding the Official Rules

QuestionMike - I hope you can appreciate the irony. My question regarding breaking a consecutive game hitting streak was answered just last night. Derek Je

Understanding Base Hits in Baseball: Definition & How They Happen

QuestionWhat is a base hit AnswerWell a base hit is when a batter reaches the base safely whitout a fielder making an error. It can come numerous ways. Yo