Overcoming Baseball Anxiety in Young Players: A Parent's Guide

QuestionHi! My son just turned nine years old. He has always enjoyed playing baseball in the back yard, but he has never played organized baseball. He has

Red Sox Guide for New Fans: Understanding Baseball & Team Dynamics

QuestionHi, I was a baseball fan as a kid, but now I want to get back into watching the game. Since I am in Boston, its hard to ask Red Sox fans these qu

Foul Ball Rule Clarification: Fair Ball After Touch?

QuestionI read one of your responses that says if a foul ball is hit beyond third or first base without hitting the ground and is touched by a player but t

What Do Former MLB Players Do After Retirement? Insights & Stories

Questionwhere are the mlb ex-players?i will like to know how the are doing after retirement?if they open up business?or are they broke? AnswerSteve, They

Addressing Concerns About Baseball Safety for Young Players

QuestionI am incredulous over the response you gave to the father inquiring about what to do about his son who is afraid of being hit with the ball (i.e.,

Pitcher Suspensions and Batter Performance: The Fear Factor in MLB

QuestionOn a recent broadcast of Baseball Tonight, Major League batters鈥?fear of getting plunked with the ball was indirectly addressed when the panel disc

Tee Ball Player's Fear of the Ball: Addressing Fielding Anxiety

QuestionMy six year old son, starting second year tee ball, would blink/close eyes or flinch a little when catching ball.  I intended to work some con

Understanding Pitching Grips: Impact on Arm Health & Performance

QuestionWell i just got my first win from a comeback of 10-4 in the 5th. I wasnt like going to throw all of the pitches i just wanted to see what the grips

Arm Soreness Relief for Baseball Players: Quick Recovery Techniques

QuestionMy arm is always very very sore after i pitch, because im also an infielder and it tends to bother me. Are there any techniques that I can use to i

Understanding Suspended Games: Player Stats & Rescheduling

QuestionScenerio: Top 7, tied 1-1 and the game is suspended due to bad weather. Question: Exactly what happens now? What happens to the stats for each p

Infield Positioning Strategies: Late-Inning Game Management

QuestionSituation:   Pony leauge, 13& 14 yr olds 2/3 of which played Tournament, jr. high, AAU ball. You are losing 8-4 in the bottom of the 5th

Stealing vs. Pickoff in Baseball: Understanding Base Running Strategy

QuestionHi, What is the difference between caught stealing or getting picked off? Why would a runner with a lead go back to the base when the pitcher ste

MLB Play Analysis: Close Call at Shortstop - Fielders Choice?

QuestionI recently played in a game in which I hit a low line drive in the 3B/SS gap with a runner on first base.  The SS made what appeared to be an

Selecting All-Star Players: Stats vs. Other Criteria - Coach Pitch

QuestionBrian, I would like your opinion.  I know its early to be asking, but hey what the heck. In our league (7-8 yr old division) each head coach

Addressing Baseball Fear in Children: A Parent's Guide

QuestionDear John; My son loves baseball.  Hes is 8 years old and is in a pitching league with other 8 year olds with a 40 foot distance from rubber t

Rediscovering Baseball Pitching: A Late Start & Path to Improvement

QuestionWhen I was about 12, I stopped playing baseball. Id always hoped to pitch, but I was always put in the outfield because of my arm strength. No one

Infield Positioning Strategies: Base Loaded Situations & Game Strategy

QuestionSituation: Bottom of the 5th in a 7 inning Pony leauge game (13&14yr.olds). Your opponent is at bat with bases loaded. They have an 8-4 lead with o

Improve Baseball Pitching: Drills & Training for Young Players

QuestionI have two sons ages 9 and 10 who both have expressed a desire to improve their pitching. They both play in little leage with the mound being 44 fe

Recovering Bat Speed After Injury: A Softball Hitter's Experience

QuestionI have been playing slow-pitch softball for about a year now and have been hitting softballs 450 feet, but about 5 weeks ago I broke my hand and st

Breaking the Short Arming Habit in Young Throwers: Expert Advice

QuestionI have an eight year old player on my team who cannot break his short arming habit. We work on throwing form a lot and he keeps going back to his s