LOB

QuestionWhat is the rule regarding left on base? How can a team have a total LOB greater than the number of baserunners they had during the game?  For

Rundown/Hot Box/Pickle

QuestionI thought I knew how to do it properly, but I got into a debate with another assistant coach on our team.  I have a nice instruction book that

hit by a ball in play

QuestionWhat is the ruling on being hit by a batted ball while running to a base? The reason I ask is for a specific situation.  1st and 2nd, less tha

bunt defense - college level

Questionrunners on 1st and 2nd no outs. preferred method to defense bunt under normal circumstances. responsibilities of each infielder. AnswerThe main go

Perfecting my swing?

QuestionI am 24 years old and I play in a mens hardball league in Austin,TX.  I am also an avid golfer.  I have always been able to handle the ba

Scared to bat.

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

Embarrassing questions

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 tip

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

where are the ex-players in mlb?

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

Your Response to an Earlier Question

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.,

Fear of Getting Hit

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

Afraid of the ball

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

Pitching grips

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

Icing of the arm

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

Suspended games

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

Defensive positioning...infield standard or up

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

Caught stealing or picked off?

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

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

All-Star Selection

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

Childs fear of being hit

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