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Umpire Signaling Without Any Play Being Made On The Runner

Fair or Foul If The Ball Hits the Catcher?

Jim from NY asks:

If a batter hits the ball off home plate and continues into the catchers glove without touching anything else is it a foul or fair ball?

In this situation, ... Read More

Avoiding a Balk When Stepping For a Pick-Off

Joe from the United States asks:

With runners on base and when attempting a pick-off, to what extent does the pitcher have to actually step towards the base they are throwing to without i... Read More

Outside the Box

Eugene from New York asks:

Will an umpire call a ball or strike if the batter has 1 foot outside of the batters box

The answer to this question really depends on the league t... Read More

Stealing on a Dropped Third Strike

Kirk from Texas asks:

There is a runner at first base with no outs. The hitter swings and misses on strike 3, and the catcher drops the ball. If the runner at first base was making an at... Read More

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