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Pitcher Throwing to an Unoccupied Base

Substituting For Pinch Hitters or Runners

Ray from Mississippi asks:

Does a pinch hitter and pinch runner have to play in the next inning?

No, he does not have to play in the next inning. The pinch hitter or runner c... Read More

Jumping Over The Catcher

Bill Sanjurjo from Miami, FL asks:

Can a runner jump over to avoid the tag at home? No contact with the catcher made

Yes, in the Major Leagues the runner can jump over the ca... Read More

Changing Pitchers In The Middle Of an At Bat

Kat Steckler from Kansas asks:

Can the manager change pitchers in the middle of an at bat?

Yes. A manager can change pitchers in the middle of an at bat as long as the previo... Read More

The Founders Of The Major League Umpire's Association

Chester Simerly from St. Louis, MO asks:

Who were the founding fathers of the Major League Baseball Umpire Association?

The Major League Baseball Umpire's Association was fi... Read More

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