Luis Castillo “No-Step Balk”
Batter Hits Pitch with Follow Through
Drop a Knee – When Can a Fielder Block a Base?
You see it all the time, a stolen base attempt, the fielder gets to the base before the runner then drops his knee, foot or leg in front of the base to keep the baserunner from touching the bag. Is this a legal play? What should coaches, players, umpires and fans know about the rule…
The Difference Between a Tag (a Runner) and a Touch on a Force Play
Defensive Alignment – Where is the First Baseman Not Allowed to play?
Who Can Call Time Out?
What Happens When a Batter/Runner Overruns First Base on Walk?
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…
2022 Replay Review Rules
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…