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The Various Layers of the Infield Fly Rule

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The Rockies and Dodgers played at Dodger Stadium on August 13, 2023. In the bottom of the second inning, the Dodgers had the bases loaded and one out when Miguel Rojas, facing Kyle Freeland, hit a routine pop fly to Brendan Rodgers. The umpires invoked the Infield Fly Rule. The Rockies’ second baseman was blinded…

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Appeal Play at Third Base

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The Braves and Red Sox met at Fenway Park on July 25, 2023. In the top of the first inning, the Braves had Austin Riley on third, Matt Olson on second, and Sean Murphy on first with one out when Marcell Ozuna hit a low line drive to Sox second baseman Christian Arroyo. Second base…

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Runner Can’t Return to Touch a Missed Base After a Following Runner has Scored

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The Padres and Braves met on April 8, 2023. In the top of the fourth inning, San Diego had Ha-Seong Kim on second base and Rougned Odor on third and one out when Trent Grisham hit a ground ball to Matt Olson at first base. Olson’s throw to the plate skipped past catcher Travis d’Arnaud….

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2023 Batter, Catcher and Shift Regulations

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The Batter and Timing Regulations Question: What is defined as being alert to the pitcher with 8 seconds remaining on the clock? Answer: The batter must have both feet in the batter’s box, and facing the pitcher. He must have his eye on the pitcher and be in a position to quickly assess a hitting stance….

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Preparing to hit against John Smoltz

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This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2003 with Cincinnati Reds players Aaron Boone, Sean Casey, Adam Dunn and Jason LaRue, as well as hitting coach Tom Robson. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks what the Reds team approach would be if they were to face future Hall of Fame pitcher and then closer, John Smoltz.

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Preparing to hit against Greg Maddux

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This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2003 with Cincinnati Reds players Aaron Boone, Sean Casey, Adam Dunn and Jason LaRue, as well as hitting coach Tom Robson. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks what the Reds team approach would be on that night as they were set to face future Hall of Fame pitcher, Greg…

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2022 Rules Questions: September Edition

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Runner Obstructed During Rundown Question: See the above attachment before reading this play. In this situation, the runner going from second to third is obstructed during the rundown. I know this is a Type 1 obstruction because there was a play being directly made on the runner. The umpires awarded the obstructed runner third base…

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Mets Win Challenge, Nimmo Still Called Out?

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The Braves and Mets played at Citi Field on August 7, 2022. In the bottom of the first, the Mets had Brandon Nimmo on first base and no outs when Starling Marte hit a ground ball to second baseman Ehire Adrianza. Nimmo, running to second, escaped Adrianza’s tag when the Braves’ second baseman tagged him…

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MLB Umpires Utilizing Rule 8.02 (c)

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The D’backs and Braves played at Truist Park on July 31, 2022.  In the bottom of the second, the Braves had Austin Riley on second and Travis d’Arnaud on first with one out when William Contreras hit a drive to left field. Jake McCarthy, the D’backs’ left fielder, “snared” the ball and carried it a…

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Players Use Detached Equipment to Make Plays

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Pitchers Throw Glove Play No. 1 On June 29th the Red Sox and Blue Jays played in Toronto. Boston’s Franchy Cordero led off the top of the third inning facing Alek Manoah. With the infield shifted toward second, the third base area was vacant. Cordero laid down a bunt in the direction of third base….

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