Preparing to hit against John Smoltz
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.
Preparing to hit against Greg Maddux
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…
2022 Rules Questions: September Edition
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…
MLB Umpires Utilizing Rule 8.02 (c)
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…
Players Use Detached Equipment to Make Plays
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….
Catcher’s Throw Hits Bat
The Dodgers and Braves played at Truist Park on June 26th. In the bottom of the seventh inning, Travis d’Arnaud was batting with runners on first and second and no outs. Michael Harris, the Braves’ runner on second, took off for third base on the pitch in an attempted steal. Dodgers’ catcher Will Smith attempted…
All About Obstruction…it Happened in the Major Leagues Again!
Obstruction Definition Obstruction is the act of a fielder who, while not in possession of the ball and not in the act of fielding the ball or a throw, impedes the progress of any runner. Contact does not have to be made for the umpire to rule obstruction. There are two types of obstruction Type…
Truist Park- Atlanta Braves
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