You have baseball questions, we have baseball answers.

Stump The Ump is the source for answers about baseball rules, game situations, or umpiring.

Ask a question See Answers

Latest Answers

Going to the Mouth in High School and MLB

Running Over The First Baseman

Diane Kluesner from Washington, MO asks:

My grandsons both play baseball, one is 7 years old and the other is 14 years old. My question is, lately the first baseman on the opposing team i... Read More

Walk Off Ground Rule Double For A Single

Don Malen from Avon, CT asks:

Bottom of the 9th with the game tied 0 to 0 and runners on 2nd and 3rd the batter hits a ground rule double. Does he get credit for a single or double and w... Read More

Scoring Before Retiring Third Out On Past Third Strike

Bernie from Canada asks:

Two out and a runner on third. The batter strikes out but the catcher allows passed ball and the runner scores from third before batter is thrown out at first bas... Read More

Receiving Signs From The Dugout

Richard Cannette from Pascagoula, MS asks:

Can the pitcher receive the pitching signals from the dugout without going through the catcher?

There is quite a bit of contr... Read More

Stump The Ump Find Us at:

Created by Bravo IT Consulting.
Are you a coach? Here's an easy way to manage the availability of players for your teams, check out GoTeamManager.com.

Stump The Ump on Twitter

Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions

© 2026. All rights reserved! StumpTheUmp.com