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What exactly is catcher’s interference? What happens after catcher’s interference occurs…..is that ball dead? What happen if the ball is put in play? What if there is a sacrifice fly? Major League Umpire, Ted Barrett, and Chris Welsh define catcher’s interference and explain how a smart manager could earn an extra run if they understand…

April 30, 2022 Batted Ball Catcher Interference Expert Analysis Interference Manager

Expert Analysis

Is it Legal for a Baserunner to Block the Throwing Lane?

Topics: Baseline, Fielding, Interference, Pitcher Pick-offs

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April 29, 2022 Baseline Fielding Interference Pitcher Pick-offs

Expert Analysis

What happens if a player walks up to the batters box unannounced?

Topics: Batter's Box, Coach, Dugout, Expert Analysis, Manager, Official Baseball Rules, Official Scorer, Rules Controversy

We have all seen pinch hitters enter the game where the standard protocol is followed: the manager comes out of the dugout and points out to the umpire that he has a new hitter entering the game, and the umpire points to the press box officially entering the player into the game. What happens if…

April 23, 2022 Batter's Box Coach Dugout Expert Analysis Manager Official Baseball Rules Official Scorer Rules Controversy

Expert Analysis

Overrunning First Base – What Can a Runner Do?

Topics: Baseball Myths, Batter Interference, Runners

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April 23, 2022 Baseball Myths Batter Interference Runners

Expert Analysis

When a Batter Attempts to Induce a Balk

Topics: Balk, Batter's Box, Expert Analysis

It doesn’t happen often in baseball, but there have been occurrences where a batter is trying to create a balk by stepping out of the batters box while the pitcher is throwing a pitch. Major League Umpire, Ted Barrett, and Chris Welsh discuss the correct ruling on this play in a simple and easy to…

April 19, 2022 Balk Batter's Box Expert Analysis

Expert Analysis

When a Runner Passes Another Runner

Topics: Batter Runner, Runners, Runners Passing Runners

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April 15, 2022 Batter Runner Runners Runners Passing Runners

Expert Analysis

Runner Touched by Batted Ball While Standing on a Base

Topics: Batted Ball, Fair Territory, Runners

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April 5, 2022 Batted Ball Fair Territory Runners

Chris Welsh

Detached Equipment Rule

Obstruction vs. Interference: What’s the Difference?

How a Batter Can Be Called Out For Touching a Foul Ball

How a Smart Manager Could Earn a Run by Understanding Catcher’s Interference

Is it Legal for a Baserunner to Block the Throwing Lane?

What happens if a player walks up to the batters box unannounced?

Overrunning First Base – What Can a Runner Do?

When a Batter Attempts to Induce a Balk

When a Runner Passes Another Runner

Runner Touched by Batted Ball While Standing on a Base

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