Expert Analysis
The Difference Between a Tag (a Runner) and a Touch on a Force Play
Topics: force out, tag attempt
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Expert Analysis
Defensive Alignment – Where is the First Baseman Not Allowed to play?
Topics: Fair Territory, Foul Territory
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Expert Analysis
Who Can Call Time Out?
Topics: Coach, Runners, tag attempt, Time Play, Umpire
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Expert Analysis
What Happens When a Batter/Runner Overruns First Base on Walk?
Topics: Base, Base Awards, Baseball Myths, Batter Runner, Uncategorized
A base on balls entitles the batter to go to first base. But is the batter, now a batter/runner permitted to overrun 1B like he can if he has a base hit? This is one of the most misunderstood rules in baseball. It is time you learned it once and for all. Chris Welsh and…
Expert Analysis
2022 Replay Review Rules
Topics: Replay Review, Rules Changes, Uncategorized
Umpires are Mic’d Up The crew chief will wear a mic this year. He will make announcements before and after the replay review on the stadium and broadcast microphone. He will explain who is requesting the review and what the review is covering. Here’s how it works: Manager challenges a call Umpire announces that the…
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Four Outs in an Inning? It Can Happen! Here’s how…
Topics: Runners, tag attempt, Time Play, Umpire
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