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Designated Hitter Playing In The Field

Walter Middleton from Texas asks:

What happens if the DH is made to play in the field during a game?

According to the major league rule book, if a designated hitter plays in ... 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

Bounced Swinging Third Strike

Gary from the United States asks:

If a swinging third strike hits the ground and is caught by the catcher on a bounce, is the batter out?

If the ball bounces before reaching ... Read More

Pitcher Removing and Replacing the Ball in His Glove

Tom Baxter from Penfield, NY asks:

Once the pitcher takes the ball from his glove during his/her wind up, can he/she return the ball to the glove prior to delivering the pitch?
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