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Avoiding a Balk When Stepping For a Pick-Off

How Many Outs?

Paul Kinnes from Denver, CO asks:

With a man on 3rd the umpire believes that there are 2 outs in the inning. The batter misses 3rd strike and the catcher does not catch the ball. Th... Read More

Touching a Foul Ball in Fair Territory

Mitch from Pennsylvania asks:

If a player has his feet in fair territory and a line drive touches his glove in foul territory, what is the call?

A fair or foul call depends o... Read More

Fly Ball Hitting The Foul Pole

Jim from Warren, MI, asks:

A fly ball hits the foul pole, is it foul?

If a ball hits the foul pole it is actually fair and, if it hits it above the wall, it is a home ru... Read More

Kicking The Baseball

Karl Muehlberg from Fresno, CA asks:

Is it legal for a defensive player to intentionally kick a batted ball to a teammate for the purpose of making an out?

Yes, this is legal... Read More

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