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Bat Size

Bryar from La Junta, CO asks:

What size (width, length, and weight) should a 12 year old kid be using in the Babe Ruth League, he is 5 ft. 5 inches about 90 pounds.

This is ... Read More

Bunting The Ball Twice

Eric from Atlanta asks:

The batter squares to bunt and makes contact wit the ball. The ball hits the ground and bounces up to strikes the bat a second time. Foul ball or is the batter out... Read More

Hitting The Ball Out Of The Batter's Box

Jim Phelps from Pendleton, OR asks:

In little league what does the hitter have to do to "step out of the box" when hitting a pitch? Does his foot have to be completely out of the lines?Read More

Sliding Head First Into Home Plate

Dave from New Mexico asks:

Is there a rule that prevents a player from sliding in head first to home plate?

There is no rule in Major League Baseball preventing a head first ... Read More