Tagged With "umpire calls balk"
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Tulsa Obrien park showcase
THE 4TH ANNUAL 2008 OBRIEN PARK / SOONER COLLEGIATE LEAGUE HIGH SCHOOL "SENIOR" SHOWCASE - SATURDAY, NOV. 1st (date corrected), 9:00 A.M - CHECK IN AT 8:00 A.M.- REGISTER NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT..........SPACE WILL BE LIMITED. It's time!! This is a...
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NFHS 2013 Baseball Rules Changes
NFHS 2013 Baseball Rules Changes1-3-2 NOTE: Clarifies and places additional emphasis on the importance and legal repercussions of altering non-wood baseball bats.3-3-1f: Restricts the use of any video monitoring or replay equipment for coaching...
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Blue Chip Prospects on LI in Dec
Any thoughts on the Blue Chip Prospects showcase in Dec on LI?It is a good list of colleges that fit my son's goals and includes many 'high academic' schools that have not yet seen him. (He plans to do Head First in august, but this might be a...
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recruiting services??....
My 06 son got a call from a recruiting service after he filled out his name on their website. They want about $300 to recruit him to August 1, 2006, the day of letter of intent.I went to Yahoo, searched their directory, and came up with MANY other...
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Sent Letter, now what?
I sent an initial contact letter about a week ago to about ten colleges. I haven't heard back from them yet, but I haven't really expected to. But after I sent the letter, should I sit and wait for a questionnaire in the mail? Or should I call the...
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Is it a balk or batter's interference
RUNNER ON THIRD , NO ONE OUT, NO COUNT ON THE BATTER, PITCHER IN THE STRETCH POSITION, AND ALSO SET ON THE RUBBER. BEFORE HE STARTS HIS MOTION TOWARDS HOME THE RUNNER ON THIRD BREAKS FOR HOME. THE PITCHER STEPS BACK OFF OF THE RUBBER AND THROWS THE...
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Illinois Indians Baseball '09 Tryouts
Come try out to be a part of the Illinois Indians Travel Baseball Team for the Fall 2008 and Summer 2009 travel baseball seasons. The Illinois Indians are a travel baseball organization comprised of 10 teams in the age groups of 9-18 years old....
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Hit& Run - Bunt & Run
Can someone help. Our team has been working on the hit & run, bunt & run, bunt and slap bunt to move runners. What should the count be to make that call? Does the call change from where your runners are? We have and idea but would like some help. Thanks in Advance.
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Catch and Carry...
Situation - Less than 2 outs, runner on third, batter pops up to foul territory near 3rd base which catcher catches. Umpire "gives" runner on third home because the play carried catcher into 2'x4' area against fence where coaches sit in fold-up...
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Did ump make the right call ?
High school game !1. Batter bunts the ball. Ball bounces up off the plate strikes runner in the helmet as he is running to first. Ball hits runner just in front of plate. Ump: Foul Ball Reason: It was not intentional ?2. Runner on 1st and 3rd with 2...
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Missing 1st base
Batter-runner runs past 1st base without touching the bag before F-3 receieves the ball.What is the correct call? 1. The batter-runner has safely reached the base, and it is an appeal play in order to record the out. 2. If F-3 tags the batter-runner...
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Top level 18U players needed for 2011 fall and 2012 summer
Texas Sports Red Baseball is looking for top level 16U and 18U talent to complete our rosters. We have a very strong core and look to fill spots for the 2012 summer season. We will compete in some of the country's best tournaments and are coached by...
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Newsflash: Limom84 can be a normal person!
Welcome Bullwinkle has joined the chat. [Bullwinkle] Hello to anyone! limom84 has joined the chat. [limom84] hi [limom84] hello? any1 there [Bullwinkle] hello [limom84] r u a playa or parent [Bullwinkle] Dad [Bullwinkle] u? [limom84] Mom, silly [Bullwinkle] that is the big question... is it true? [limom84] what r u talking about [Bullwinkle] the styles of your writing [Bullwinkle] seems to change [limom84] of course, i'm a mom. i'm moody 2 [limom84] do u like the styles as u call them...
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lllinois Indians '09 Tryouts
Come try out to be a part of the Illinois Indians Travel Baseball Team for the Fall 2008 and Summer 2009 travel baseball seasons. The Illinois Indians are a travel baseball organization comprised of 10 teams in the age groups of 9-18 years old....
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Skip Caray passes away on Sunday
Braves announcer Skip Caray passed away yesterday. I was in my teens when TBS (then WTCG 17) hit the airwaves with their extremely pathetic Braves...showing them at 735 and then again at 1205 AM. Skip added the humor to those broadcasts, and it was...
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McKINNEY MARSHALS TRYOUTS 15U, 16U, 17U, 18U
The McKinney Marshals will hold open tryouts for ages 15U, 16U, 17U & 18U the next two Saturdays, August 18th & 25th from 10:00-1:00 at Plano East Senior High School in Plano. WHAT: McKinney Marshals Open Tryouts AGES: 15U, 16U, 17U, 18U DATES: Saturday, August 18 & Saturday, August 25 TIMES: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm WHERE: Plano East Senior High School FOR: 2012/2013 Players should wear appropriate baseball attire and bring their own water. There is never a charge for a tryout with the Marshals.
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Is it a Balk?
Is it a balk if the pitcher makes a little hesitation in his motion, that he does not always do, but still continues on and makes the pitch to the plate.
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need advice quick please
My son, a JUCO transfer out of MD has got to make a decision on his next two years of school. He was one letter of intent to sign and it has to be signed w/in the next few days.Josh, he is a great player, in the top 10 on the md juco records in...
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What is the penalty for not taking the sign from the rubber?
The rule book states that the pitcher must take the sign from the rubber. But the penalty in the section says at the pitch you call a balk. So you wait until the pitch starts and call a balk? What if no one is on base, then do you have an illegal...
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Umpire doesn't know the count
Situation from a game the other night:2 outs, runners on 1st and 2nd, count is 2-2...third base coach asks the base umpire what the count is, to which he replies incorrectly, 3 and 2...third base coach starts his runners and a ball is thrown....the...
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SoCal Gold Scouting "LIVE" 12/7 7 PM PST
Hey Guy's, Don't forget to cover all your bases by viewing the SoCal Gold Scouting Service 90 minute "live" show on UStream.com . The fun starts tonite at 7pm, get in on all the action, hear from interesting call in guests and try and win some cool...
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Unsigned Seniors
For any of you unsigned Seniors out there, you may want to jump on the www.njcaa.org site & start looking at Juco tryout dates. Some start around May 21, & go thru June. Texas has Region 14 (east section of Texas) & 5 includes DFW & west thru New Mexico. Some require a modest tryout fee ($10-$15). Be sure to fill out the questionaire, too. Email or call the Coaches for info, too! Good luck to you guys!
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Is he out and is it foul?
This happened to me the other day:I am the UIC this is a 9th grade HS game under NFHS rules.SITUATION 1: R1, R3, no outs. Batter line drives to 3rd and hits the runner who is standing on the bag making no attempt to run. I called it a dead ball, rang...
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Lefty Balk or Not
A couple of weeks ago I had our Wisconsin boys in Cedar Rapids playing the Iowa boys in the PG Spring league. A lefty pitcher (obviously taught well) had the balk of all balk moves and picked runners off at will. Now I am not looking for sympathy...
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Balk or not?
Runners at first and second with the first baseman playing behind the runner. A pickoff was called at first but the first baseman missed the sign and didn't break for the bag. The pitcher made his throw to first and the ball hit the runner diving...
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Balk question
Runner at 2B steals early for 3B...P looks at runner and does a straight pickoff move to 3B without stepping off the rubber. Is this legal or a balk? Can you reference the Federation rule please?Three umps called it a balk and one ump said it was...
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Duke Baseball Fall Skills Camp
Duke Baseball will be holding a Fall Skills Camp September 6-7 for ages 15-18.This camp will allow you to be evaluated and instructed by the Duke Coaching Staff. For more information please visit www.goduke.com, call 919.684.2358, or email Assistant...
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Umpire Interference
Bases loaded, Batter has 2-2 count, swings and the ball trickles down the first base line. Inexperienced me, follows the ball to check if fair or foul, at that time the pitcher picks it up. I determined fair, and next thing i know i am right in the...
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Dr. Tom Hanson
Anyone out there have any comments on Dr. Tom Hanson and his progam of "focused baseball"? Seems, like most, to have several "levels" of his program....ie, buy the book, conference call, or individual calls that are 1 on 1.Anyone ever tried any of...
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Goofy Appeal Situation
At our little league's 10-12 division, we had an appeal situation as follows: 2 outs with runners on first and second. Batter hits a double into the right center gap, but fails to touch first base. Both runners score. After the play and before the...
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When does the ball become live?
I had a situation happen and I dont really know the rule. This was 14 year old little league but I would like to know what the rule is on every level.Here is the situation:Man on 3rd base with one out. Its a 2-2 pitch, the batter fouls off a ball. The...
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High School Game Umpire Decision
I was watching a high school game, here in Canada, and someone wearing steel spiked cleats slides into home. The catcher, with the ball at the ready for the tag, is at home. The runner slides and jabs his foot into the catcher's groin. The catcher was...
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Balk
If a right handed pitcher makes a pickoff move to third out of the stretch, but throws the ball to the third baseman without the third baseman being on or approaching the bag, is it a balk?
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Balk - putting ball back in glove?
During a Pony league game yesterday my pitcher, while well into his motion (i.e. knee high, shoulders counter rotated was pulling the ball part way out of the glove and then tapping it back into the glove to initiate hand break. Opposing coach claimed...
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Confused Runner
Bases loaded, one out. Bottom of last inning.Team at bat is down by two runs.Hitter gets base hit to right field, tying the game.As the players on the bench congratulate the runner who just scored to tie the game, the hitter/runner, who has already...
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Fake to first? Balk?
Runner on first and third.Pitcher stretches, and goes to set position.He steps off rubber, and fakes a throw to first, and then whirls and throws to third.Can a pitcher fake/feign a throw to first?Does it matter if he steps off the rubber or not?Does...
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should coaches call the pitches for the pitchers
should coaches call the pitches for the pitchers
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Do Your Umps Call Balks?
Seems as we move up the baseball food chain that umps call fewer and fewer balks in our area.In little kids' ball, they occurred all the time. Umps would scream out "BALK!" at the top of their lungs (scaring the heck out of the 12 year old pitcher a...
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Difference between Select and Travel team?
I was always under the impression that they were the same thing (we just call them competitive teams here in my neck of the woods) but I was searching through the internet and seen a web site that distinguished between the two. Had a different set of...
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Really what is important...
After having an early morning discussion with my girlfriend during which she asked me what shirt was the one her son was referring to when he asked her to wash it and have it ready for tonight(our sons play on the same team) and then her locating it...
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Base Coach Interference
One of my players hit a foul pop on the 1st base side. My base coach attempted to avoid the 1st baseman, but the 1B ran into the coach and they were tangled. The ball dropped harmlessly to the ground with the 1B no closer than 10 feet from the ball. I...
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when can the defense call timeout?
can the coach [for the team on defense] call time out and huddle up the infielders for a conference? or is just allowed when a discussion is desired for the pitcher? is there a limit per game [providing it's not just to distract the batting team]? or is it ump's discretion?
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Baseball ScholarShip
My son has a very high ACT score of 29. If he gets a call in July and let's say an offer to play baseball, how will the offer be detailed? Will it be just the baseball portion or do they get into the academic offer as well. Also, will he be given a...
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defensive interferes with baserunner
man on 1st and 3rd groundball hit; throw to the plate; runnner safe; ball overthrown to backstop; baserunner from 1st is going into 2nd where the 2nd baseman basically holds/blocks him[intentionally or accidentally? i don't know] while not making a play on the ball causing my guy to stop at 2nd rather attempt to go to 3rd. interference? what's the call and does my guy get 3rd base?
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draft, the business side of baseball, including the dark side
from a big fan of the sport - first my congrats to all those players selected as that certainly is an accomplishment - even if your position slipped for some reason the best of luck to those who come to terms and begin their pro career as well as...
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Many Thoughts
Warning .... This Is Very Long!Okay guys and gals .... I promised a bit more and here it is. It has always seemed that in the past when I have tried to thank you folks for all that you have done and for what the site has become it gets all turned...
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Texas Hurricanes try outs
The Texas Hurricanes 13 and 14 yr old teams are currently looking for players for the 2009 spring season. We are major/national teams with hopes of making a return visit to the Elite 24 in Orlando. We will be holding try outs and practices every...
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error on infield fly call?
Summer ball tournament. High School summer teams largely sophmore to juniors.High school rules. Elimination game.One out. Man on first. Man on second.Batter hits very high pop that f2 attempts to field about 10 feet in front of plate. F1 had also...
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5 star scout days
a few weeks ago my son and I drove to Georgetown for a scout day with 5 star and sponsored by Action Baseball. The day was a nice day though the "confirmed scouts" were not anywhere near what was stated on the web site. The morning skill work was...
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Mom's A Big Help
We played a game with 10-11 year olds yesterday. One of the moms stood behind the backstop with her own radar gun.When a new batter would get in the box, she'd tell them how fast the pitch was coming and where she thought the ball was going to go.I...