Author: Chris Welsh

Former MLB pitcher, currently TV analyst for Cincinnati Reds on Fox Sports Ohio
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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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Catching with Mike Stefanski – Shutting Down the Running Game

Topics: Baseball Instruction, Catcher
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Catching with Mike Stefanski – Moving Your Body to Block Wild Pitches

Topics: Baseball Instruction, Catcher
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Catching with Mike Stefanski – Setup with Runners On

Topics: Baseball Instruction, Catcher
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Catching with Mike Stefanski – Setup with No Runners On

Topics: Baseball Instruction, Catcher
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The Math Behind the Stolen Base

Topics: Baseball Instruction, Catcher, Runners, Uncategorized

Numbers often tell the story in baseball. In this video, shot in 1993, Reds Bench Coach, Ray Knight details the numbers behind the stolen base. How long does it take a catcher to catch a pitch and then get the ball to 2B? How fast must a runner get to 2B to be safe 80%…