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Danny Strande from South Dakota asks:

Can you swing an -8.5 bat in vfw teeners?

I am not sure about the answer for this question and the best way to get the answer would be t... Read More

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

Don C. from Massachusetts asks:

If a coach calls time out to talk to the catcher is that considered a mound visit?

If the coach goes out solely with the purpose to talk to th... Read More

BJ De Lorenzo from Liverpool, England asks:

Batter-runner safe at first and is walking back to the base in fair territory. Is this ok?

Yes, there is no rule regarding w... Read More

Drake from Nolensville, TN asks:

When you hit the ball into foul territory on strike three, what happens?

Unless the batter bunted a foul ball with two strikes, which would m... Read More

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