Understanding Earned Runs: A Play-by-Play Analysis

Questioni know what earned runs are and what runs are unearned but there is a scenierio im not sure about. the situation just occured in a game today and

Baseball Strategy: Managing Pitchers in High-Stakes Situations

QuestionHi Brian,  I am not a baseball fan but the other day I was watching a game and the following situation occurred:  one run separated the t

Understanding Eligibility for the MLB Draft: Can Non-College Players Participate?

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MLB Rule 6.09: Force Out with Dropped Third Strike - Explained

QuestionBases loaded, two outs, the count is 0-2.  The pitch is made and the ball is called a strike.  The catcher misses the (third strike) ball

Youth Baseball: Addressing Discouragement and Finding Opportunities

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Youth Baseball Rules: Parental Assistance & Age-Appropriate Play

Questionfor an official game can the childs father help him hit the ball?( because after 12 tries he could not hit the ball, I am under the impression that

Machine Pitch Rules: Does a Fly Ball Over the Outfield Count as a Double?

QuestionMy 7 year old plays machine pitch.  Yesterday he got two fly balls that went over the infield players heads not over the outfielders.  Th

Aluminum Baseball Bat Handle Sizes: A Comprehensive Guide

QuestionCoach That is the ,most appreciable answer I  have ever received, Thank you very much!  It was a mess last night , our kids are just get

Baseball Scoring Dilemma: Analyzing a Close Play in High School Baseball

QuestionI have served all year as an official scorer on a High School baseball team in California (CIF Southern Section).  In a recent playoff game, a

Drag Bunt Technique: Does it Require Left-Handedness?

Question do u have to be a lefty to drag bunt..? please write back.. AnswerWell, its called a drag bunt because youre basically pulling the ball by buntin

Overcoming Fear of Getting Hit by a Pitch in Baseball

QuestionMy 9-year-old son was hit by a pitch square in the back about mid-season and ever since hes petrified of getting hit again. Once the pitcher begins

Force vs. Tagging: Run Scoring Rules in Baseball - Baseball Strategy

Questionbases are loaded and 2 out.  A ground ball is hit to second base and fielded.  Instead of thowing to a base for force, the second baseman

First Base Coaching: Mastering the Timing Play

QuestionI coach a 12year old team. We play 50-70.High school rules. Runner on 1st, My 1st. baseman( lefty) playes infront of the runner(or behind him for

Baseball Run Counting: Understanding Forced Outs and Game Logic

Question------------------------- Followup To Hi Coach,  Now you have me a little more curious.  Why does the run count if there is no forced o

LineDrive Laser: Revolutionizing Baseball Swing Training

QuestionIf you have a second, take a look at this new training aid for teaching a good baseball swing. The product is the LineDrive Laser. The laser mounts

Baseball Rules: Does a Double Play Affect Scoring?

QuestionMy friend and I are having a debate about a certain senario in baseball. There is one out with runners on first and third. The next batter hits int

Outfield Drills & Coaching Resources for College Assistants

QuestionI will be a graduate assistant at a university in the starting in the fall. I was a college pitcher for 4 years but I will be working with the outf

Best Baseball Positions for a 10-Year-Old Left-Handed Player

QuestionMY SON IS 10 YEARS OLD AND HAS BEEN PLAYING BASEBALL SHORTLY AFTER HE TURNED 4.MY SON TRUELY LOVES THE SPORT. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW BEING THAT HE IS

Understanding Half Game Differences in Team Standings

Questionhow can a team gain 1/2 game? in the team standings. AnswerTimothy, Thanks for the question. This is confusing to a lot of people because in a wa

Pitcher & Outfielder Conditioning Programs for College Baseball

QuestionI will be a graduate assistant this coming fall at a university. I have pitched four years in college but my main duties will be with outfielders.