Expert Analysis
CHEAP STEAL OR A FREE BASE?
Topics: Base Awards, Equipment, Lodged Ball, Placing Runners, Umpire
By Brady Hood In 1948, Kansas City outfielder Leon Culberson ran to second when a pitch missed the catchers mitt and got lodged in home plate umpire Harry King’s mask. Ultimately the umpires got together and ruled that the ball was still in play and Culberson was credited with a stolen base. So what would…
Expert Analysis
Red Sox Catcher Nabbed on Detached Equipment Rule
Topics: Catcher, Equipment, Official Baseball Rules, Placing Runners, Rule of the Week, Video - Fielder
This is a video post.
Expert Analysis
Fielder Throws Glove at Batted Ball
Topics: Equipment, Official Baseball Rules, Placing Runners, Rule of the Week, Video - Fielder
This is a video post.
Expert Analysis
Umpire Hit by Batted Ball
Topics: Batted Ball, Official Baseball Rules, Placing Runners, Umpire Interference, Video - Interference
This is a video post.
Expert Analysis
Not So Simple: Catcher’s Interference
Topics: Catcher, Catcher Interference, Interference, Official Baseball Rules, Rule of the Week, Video - Interference
This is a video post.
Expert Analysis
Pitcher Drops Ball
Topics: Balk, Pitcher, Placing Runners, Umpire Manual Rules, Video - Pitcher
This is a video post.
Expert Analysis
Runner Physically Assists Runner
Topics: Batter Runner, Coach, Official Baseball Rules, Placing Runners, Runners, Runners Passing Runners, Video - Runner
This is a video post.
Expert Analysis
Pitcher’s Wild Throw Goes Out of Play
Topics: Base Awards, Dead Ball Area, Official Baseball Rules, Pitcher, Pitcher Pick-offs, Placing Runners, Rule of the Week, Video - Pitcher
This is a video post.
Expert Analysis
Can a Pitcher Speed-Up His Windup to Catch Runner Stealing Home?
Topics: Balk, Pitcher, Placing Runners, Rule of the Week, Video - Pitcher
This is a video post.
Expert Analysis
The Double Set Balk
Topics: Balk, Official Baseball Rules, Pitcher, Rule of the Week, Video - Pitcher
This is a video post.
