Author: Chris Welsh

Former MLB pitcher, currently TV analyst for Cincinnati Reds on Fox Sports Ohio
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When a Runner Passes Another Runner

Topics: Batter Runner, Runners, Runners Passing Runners
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The Difference Between a Tag (a Runner) and a Touch on a Force Play

Topics: force out, tag attempt
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Defensive Alignment – Where is the First Baseman Not Allowed to play?

Topics: Fair Territory, Foul Territory
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Who Can Call Time Out?

Topics: Coach, Runners, tag attempt, Time Play, Umpire
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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…

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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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Runner Touched by Batted Ball While Standing on a Base

Topics: Batted Ball, Fair Territory, Runners
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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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Batter’s Box Rules

Topics: Batter's Box, Uncategorized
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Catching With Mike Stefanski – Throwing Out the Runner Attempting to Steal 3B

Topics: Baseball Instruction, Catcher
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