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

Tagging Up From First

Barry from Pennsylvania asks:

Can a runner on first tag up and advance on a fly ball to outfield?

Yes, any runner, no matter what base he is on, can tag up on a caught fly ba... Read More

Confusion After A Fly Ball

Coach O from Iowa asks:

We teach to run hard through first base regardless if you are out of safe. The first base coach will tell you what to do. Here is the situation: Runners on 1st and... Read More

Runner's Interference

Karen from Indianapolis asks:

A player has just swung his bat, hit the ball and it is in the air between first and second base. Is the player that is running to second base out if the bal... Read More

Switching Positions

Melanie from Johnstown, PA asks:

When a team is on defense may you switch a players position during the inning?

A player may play anywhere he wants on the field as long as he... Read More