Disignated hitter and runner

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.  

Play on a walk

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

Runner hit while on base

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 errant throw from the outfield

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

ball in play

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

pitching grips & baseball drills

QuestionIs there a site where i may print off to see certain pitching grips for my 14 year old and my next question is baseball drills for my 7 to 8 year o

baserunning rules

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

expert advice used during practices - ruling

QuestionI coach 9&10 yr old LLB. I have a friend that played pro ball that now runs a hitting and pitching instructional facility that would like to help w

Conditioning

Question ------------------------- Followup To Question - ------------------------- Followup To Question - I am an 18 year old freshman entering col

whats important

QuestionHello. what would you say is important for a player to think and do when he steps up to the plate. ? Like Im really good hitting fast balls but the

how to hit proper

QuestionHello. What would you say is important for a player to think and do when he steps up to the plate. ? Like Im really good hitting fast balls but the

base runners passing

Questionduring a co-ed slowpitch softball game a batter hits a long hit and in running the bases he catches up with the runner on first as they are coming

pitching grip

QuestionIs it ok for a 12 year old pitcher to throw a pitch using a curve ball grip but not breaking the wrist? He currently has a very good 4 seam, his 2

Pitch velocity by age

QuestionMy son is a tall (6-3) 14 year-old playing Junior Baseball(13 & 14 year olds).  He just completed the 8th grade, and is hoping to play on his

Handling Intentional Walks

QuestionMy son Jack was rewarded at last nights All Star tournament with a nights worth of intentional walks after he demonstrated his hitting ability wi

How to handle an intentional walk?

QuestionMy son Jack was rewarded at last nights All Star tournament with a nights worth of intentional walks after he demonstrated his hitting ability wi

Intentional walk rule

QuestionWas there ever a time when the batter was simply awarded first base by the umpire without any pitches having to be thrown? AnswerAllan, The major

What merits a win/loss?

QuestionIve been a casual baseball fan for awhile and theres still something that seems like a bit of a gray area to me: How they determine which pitcher e

Little League Softball District All Star Rules

QuestionThe score was 9-6 at the end of 5 1/2, unfortunately, since our team was ahead and not in need of last bats for the win, one of our subs, who playe

HIT BY A PITCHED BALL

QuestionIN LITTLE LEAGUE A HITTER GOT HIT ON THE KNEE . WHILE WALKING TO FIRST HE DID NOT MAKE IT TO FIRST BASE. WE BROUGHT HIM TO THE BENCH AND GOT HIM A