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Umpire Interference

Tom from Chicago asks:

Is there a such call as umpire interference?

Yes. The first type of umpires interference occurs when a batted ball hits the umpire without first going... Read More

Pine Tar In High School

Tyler Pierce from Oklahoma asks:

What is Oklahoma's high school rules on pine tar?

The maximum height of pine tar on a player's bat for most high school leagues is 18 inches.... Read More

Foul Ball Off the Knob of the Bat

Jim from Chesapeake, VA asks:

If a pitched ball hit the knob of the bat and goes into foul territory, is it a foul ball?

Yes, if a pitched ball hits any part of the bat and t... Read More

Doubled Off On a Foul Ball

Fan from Canada asks:

Can runners be doubled off on a caught foul ball as they are on a fair ball?

Yes, a caught foul ball is treated the same way as a caught fair ball so, i... Read More

Screened

Sam Di Benedetto from New Jersey asks:

Only one field umpire. Batter hits a grounder to short. The throw to first cannot be seen by the umpire. His vision is blocked. It's a very close pl... Read More