Author: Chris Welsh

Former MLB pitcher, currently TV analyst for Cincinnati Reds on Fox Sports Ohio
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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%…

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Ray Knight Details Barry Bonds Defensive Shift in 1993

Topics: Baseball Instruction, Fielding
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Is it Legal for a Fielder to Kick a Baseball?

Topics: Baseball Myths, Fielding, Interference
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Pro Rules: Does a Runner Have to Slide to Avoid an Interference Call?

Topics: double play, Interference, Runner Interference, Uncategorized

The July 24, 2021, the Padres-Marlins game ended with the automatic double play when a Replay Review overturned a call on the field involving an illegal running violation. In the top of the ninth the Padres trailing 3-2, had Trent Grisham on first and one out when Wil Myers, facing Yimi Garcia, hit a ground…

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Red Sox Outfielder Deflects Batted Ball Over the Wall

Topics: Base Awards, Deflected Ball, Uncategorized

The Rays and Red Sox played Game Three of the ALDS at Fenway October 10, 2021. In the top of the 13th with the score tied 4-4, the Rays had Yandy Diaz on first base and two outs when Kevin Kiermaier ripped one to deep right-center. The drive hit the wall on the fly, then…

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