four outfielders

QuestionMy son is almost 11. We recently jioned a league and found out that the teams have 12 batters in the lineup. Also that four outfielders are used. T

follow up

QuestionThanks for your response to my question. My follow up question is: Are there any downsides to those rule modifications for the better players? It

Interference/Obstruction to 1st Base

QuestionWhat is the call if the 1st baseman drops the incoming throw and then collides with the batter/runner, in foul territory, in attempt to regain the

LL Baseball - ALL STAR Eligibility

QuestionOne of my player (MAJORS - 12 years old) had gone to play baseball tournament in Cooperstown, NY this summer and he missed 7 games out of 17 (our r

how many innings a player can sit

QuestionMy son is 11 and is having a tough year. The coach keeps benching him more than other players. The last game he sat 3 out of 5 innings. Is there an

balk / rule

QuestionCan a right handed pitcher quickly step and throw to first to pick off a running immediately after stepping on the rubber (he hasnt started his mot

Not Swinging at the plate period!

QuestionQUESTION: Hello: I have coached my son in our citys junior league for 2 yrs. The age is 9-10 and he is now 10. My son is not a fiery competitor but

9yr Old Batting Struggles

QuestionMy 9 year old moved up to 9-12s this year. Hes always been one of the better players on his team. This year, his batting is really struggling. I th

code of conduct

QuestionWe have an issue concerning our Little League Major Softball League.  We have two teams that conspire with each other and apparently borrow pl

John Oleruds Batting Helmet

QuestionWhy did John Olerud wear a batting helmet in the field at first base? Thanks. Ken AnswerKen, Olerud抯 choice of headgear stems from a near tragi

umpires authority

QuestionI was at a junior Legion baseball game tonight. A fan yelled at the 1st base umpire for a supposedly bad call then twice again after that on two ot

base on balls

QuestionDear Sir, My question is in Little League is the ball dead to the batter on ball four. Meaning the batter receiving the walk can only advance to fi

substitution strategy

QuestionThis is my first year coaching 9-10 little league softball tournament play.  My question is if you have any suggestions on how to substitute p

interferance question

Question2 outs bases loaded.   Batter hits hard groundball to the shortstop.  Our runner going to 3rd stops 1 ft from fielder (not in front

Bat rules

QuestionI have a son going in to 8th grade. I live in Illinois and can not find out if highschool rules for bat length to weight ratio extend to junior hig

arm

Questionhey ive been playin baseball since i was a lil kid now im playing baseball at college an i allwayz had the same arm angle since forever but now im

fielder position in the base path

QuestionCan a fielder (second base man or shortstop) be positioned in the base path as the pitcher throws a pitch? AnswerScott:  Thank you for your q

all-star tournament game rained out after 4 1/2 innings

QuestionJunior League (13-14 yrs old)  My sons all-star game was postponed last night due to bad weather.  It was in the 5th inning with the visi

Balks

QuestionRunner on 2nd only takes a lead, pitcher steps toward 3rd with no throw.  Is this a balk or no call.  Rules say you cant throw to unoccup

Balk- Ball in play

QuestionIn American Legion Baseball, runner on first base, trys to steal second, umpire calls balk. Catcher not hearing balk call,throws to second. Ball ge