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Ball Getting Lodged Under Base

David from Charlotte, NC asks:

A ball lodges under 1st base when the first baseman is attempting to receive throw from pitcher. Whats the call?

 This situation should ne... Read More

Beating Out a Pop Up?

Norm Sanders from Indiana asks:

On a pop fly, can a batter reach base and be safe before the ball is caught?

No. Even if the batter reaches first before the pop-up is caught,... Read More

Partially Out of the Batters Box

Ray Waite from connecticut asks:

If the batter attempts to bunt and has one foot in the box and the other foot partly in the box but touching home plate, is the batter out?

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Hitting The Ball Off A Bounce

Christine Crooks from Columbus, Ohio asks:

If a pitch hits the ground before it comes over the plate and a batter hits it into play, is it fair?

Yes! A batter can hit t... Read More

From Mound to Plate

Harriett Gemmell from Orchard Park, NY asks:

How far is it from the pitchers mound to home plate in baseball and can it vary?

In Major League Baseball the pitcher's rubber is... Read More