First Baseman Using Catcher's Mitt: Rule Violation Explained

QuestionI recently attended a little game (major division).The first-baseman was using a catchers mitt. When he fielded a ground ball and stepped on first

Infield Fly Rule & Tag-Up: Do Runners Need to Tag Up?

QuestionI have a pretty good understanding of the infield fly rule except for this:  do the runners have to tag-up if the infield fly rule is invoked?

Baseball Rule: Runner Failing to Touch Home - Who Appeals?

QuestionHeres the situation: Two runners, Smith and Jones, are on base. The batter singles and the two runners score. Smith, the lead runner, comes in fi

Force Out Scenario: Does a Run Count?

QuestionRunners on 1st and 3rd with 2 outs.  The batter hits a ground ball to the 2nd baseman.  The 2nd baseman elects to tag the runner from fir

Developing Youth Baseball Skills: Coaching Tips & Resources

QuestionMy son is 8 and plays in the township rec league.  I help coach his team.  Hes just completed tryouts and made the travel/tournament team

How Ballpark Dimensions Impact Baseball Home Run Statistics: The Babe Ruth Effect

QuestionWhen Babe Ruth was sold to the Yankees, his home field was the Polo Grounds for a few years and then Yankee Stadium from 1923.  I note that bo

Baseball Injury Replacement: Who Gets Credit for the At-Bat?

QuestionIf a player has a 2 ball 2 strike count and is injured and the replacement hitter makes an out who is credited with the time at bat? A the original

Addressing Fear of Pitches in Young Hitters: A Parent's Guide

QuestionMy 9 year old  has developed a fear of being hit over the past year.  When he first started kid pitch, he was a good hitter, he was hit b

Fixing a Short Arming Throw: A Guide for Young Athletes

QuestionI am 15 and the last 2 or 3 years my throwing rotation has gotten bad.  I cant get my arm to reach back with out it feeling unnatural. Because

Baseball Rule: Triple Play & Run Scoring - No Tag Up Scenario

QuestionBaseball situation: Bases loaded no outs. Line drive to short stop, who steps on second and throws to first to complete the triple play. The runner

Dynamic Warm-ups vs. Static Stretching: Optimal Pre-Game Routine

QuestionHi my name is Chris and I am currently undergoing a degree in Human Movement in Australia. Alot of research has resecently gone into the detrements

Seeding Teams in Tournaments: A Guide to Bracket Placement

QuestionWhere do you place seeded teams into a 9 and a 5 team bracket? AnswerLibby, Im not sure I can answer because Im not familiar with what the bracke

Bat Thrown After Hit: Rules & Implications for Scorekeeping

QuestionIm a scorekeeper for our Mustang League team, and we had a boy called out twice for flinging his bat (inadvertently) after getting a hit.  One

Overcoming Batting Anxiety in Young Baseball Players

QuestionOur boy is 10 and is playing recreational baseball.  He started out the season batting just great--hitting the ball every time.  All of t

Designated Hitter & Runner Rules in Baseball - FAQs

QuestionMy son and I were listening to some of the baseball games on the radio and we had questions about the designated hitter and runner positions.  

Baseball Rule: Stealing Third with a Full Count and Dropped Ball

QuestionWith 2 runners on base (1st and 2nd). The batter has full count. The runner on second is instructed to steal 3rd. Next pitch is a ball, catcher doe

Baseball Rule: Runner Hit by Ball on the Ground - Safe or Out?

QuestionHi Brian, Hope this one hasnt been asked before: A runner standing on third is hit by a hard hit ball down the line (not on the fly). I understa

Runner Hit by Throw in Baseball: Live Ball Rules & Runner Status

QuestionIf a runner in the course of running to a base is inadvertently hit by a bad throw from a fielder is the ball live or dead and what happens to the

In-Play Ball Ruling: Batter Ducking and Contact

QuestionLast night my son was playing in a game where the batter ducked to avoid a wild pitch. The ball struck the bat behind the batters head hitting only

Baseball Baserunning Rules: What Happens When a Runner Misses a Base?

QuestionWhat if lead runner misses 2nd base and secondary runner touches 2nd before lead runner. What is the rule? AnswerMike, There is no ruling by the