Tagged With "16U Base"
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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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ETSU'S Jeremy Hall gets NCAA D1 win #9
East Tennessee State used solid pitching and timely hitting to defeat Virginia Tech, 5-3, in the Kingsport Classic Tuesday night from Hunter Wright Stadium in Kingsport, Tenn. It is ETSU’s second win of the season against the Hokies, as the Bucs...
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Batting out of order
Hitters 1 and 2 bat in the first inning in reverse order, neither reaches baseIn the 3rd inning, they bat in reverse order again (2 then 1). One of them reaches base, coach appeals.Are they still out of order? Or did they establish a new batting order?
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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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Beach District Results
Ocean Lakes 5 Kempsville 3Kempsville scores first in the second with lead off walk by Lee, sac bunt to advance and single by Crossman to drive in the run. Kempsville gives up 1 un-earned run in the third. Ocean Lakes scores 3 in the 6th off of 2...
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Two runners on one base
Runner 1 is caught between third and home. The runner advancing from second is standing on third base. Runner 1 retreats to third base, so two players on the same base. Team in the field tags Runner 1.The rule says that the "following" runner is...
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For anyone who can help
I will be entering college in the fall and im not sure where im going yet. Ive struggled so much trying to find a school where i can play. Initially i was planning on walking on at a small D1 school but that fell through as a kid got an extra year of...
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Is the Umpire part of the field of play?
Here's the scenario:Runner at 2nd with one out. Batter hits a ball past the pitcher. The ball strikes the base umpire and caroms to a fielder, who throws the ball to first. The throw beats the runner and the base ump initially calls the runner out at...
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Cameron goes from Mountaineer to Hornet, it's official !
SU adds former WVU assistantWINCHESTER, Va. - Shenandoah University Head Baseball Coach Kevin Anderson announced Tuesday that he has hired Bruce Cameron to be his full-time assistant.Cameron comes to Shenandoah after spending the past 11 years as an...
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Safe or Force Out?
Man on first, 0 outs. Ground ball hit to the first baseman. He fields the ball and touches first base. The runner on first never leaves the bag. AFTER touching first base, the tags the runner who is still on first base. Is this a force out or is...
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Runner Iterference & more
Runner on 2nd and Runner on 3d with no outs. Batter hits ball to SS who fields ball as R2 runs over him. SS still makes throw to first ahead of batter but R3 scores. Blue called R2 out by interference and sent R3 back (no run scored) but awarded the...
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Questions regarding pitchers stats
How many innings of a 5 inning mercy game does a pitcher need to pitch to get the win?Also, is a game considered a "perfect" game if the only baserunner reaches base by error?
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RBIs
If a batter reaches by error with runners on base and one or more score, does the batter receive an RBI for each run that scored?
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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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Dropped 3d strike
With 2 men out, when must the batter be tagged/forced out on a dropped 3d strike? Never? Only with 1st base open? Always?
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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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Foul Tip on Steal Attempt
This is a simple question...Runner takes off to steal. (from 1st base)Hitter swings and foul tips ball into catcher's glove. Runner is successful in steal.Does he need to return to the base?Does it matter if this happens on a third strike vs. a first...
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looking for team in Tampa,Fl area 18U
My DOB is 11-28-90 and I am 17.I can play any position on the field,but my best positions are Right Field and Pitcher,I am a RHP,I throw mid 80's,and I have a really really good outfield arm.My bat is solid,I hit for alot of power,and I hit alot of...
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MTSU gets by Vandy and the Recruitinator
Marcus Taylor doubled, homered, had three RBIs and scored three times, and Jeff Kasser worked a season-long 5.2 innings to get the victory in a 6-4 Middle Tennessee win over Vanderbilt Wednesday night at Hawkins Field. Taylor scored in the third,...
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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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Changing Positions
I have a question for all you High School Baseball Guru's....My kid has a chance at All Conference this year...with 3 conference games left, the coach wants to take him from 2nd base and put him in centerfield...will this hinder his chances at All ...
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Earned run - define
I had a question regarding earned runs. I looked up the definition and it says:"From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.In baseball, an earned run is any run for which the pitcher is held accountable (i.e. the run did not score as a result of a fielding...
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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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First baseman blocking the bag at first
We had an incident in the State tournament where the first baseman on the opposing team was putting his foot in front of the center of the bag and blocking a clear path to the bag for the runner. Is this legal? We had a runner picked off in the...
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16 Year old Player Looking for a Team
Hello, my name is D.J. Lindsay, I'm 16 years old and I'm looking for a AA Baseball team in Hampton, Newport News, York County, and Norfolk. I play Right Field and I can also play second base. I'm new to the area, I'm from Mississippi, so I would like...
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Does the run Count
In LL, two out with runner on 2nd. Batter hits a home run. The batter misses third base when rounds for home run. Coach appeals and the batter is called out. Is the first runner score or does the run not count.I called the run scores............
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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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A nightmare ...not a dream
I am watching the replay of a brawl between Peoria and Dayton of the MWL. Both are low A teams.In the midst of things, a pitcher from Peoria launches a ball into the stands.The report says it struck a fan causing serious injury.The player is in jail,...
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Wild Pickoff Throw
Pitcher attempts to pick runner of first base, and throw gets past the first baseman, and rolls out of play.How many bases does the runner get?Which rule/section governs this?(This is a great forum - thanks to everyone for your help!)
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As a batter, should I know this?
Assuming i'm the leadoff or a batter with no runners on base. When at the plate batting should I consciously make a decision as to where I will hit the ball as the ball is in flight to me. In other words do I just hit the ball as hard as I can or do I...
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Good young player
I have a quick question. I ahve a 14 year old 8th grader on my team and he hits the ball 330 ft on a good hit he has a great arm and a is a good fielder. he has ok speed and can play any where on the field. he is 5-11 150 pounds and his best is 3rd...
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great young player prep or public school
I have a quick question. I have a 14 year old 8th grader on my team and he hits the ball 330 ft on a good hit, he has a great arm and is a good fielder. he has ok speed and can play any where on the field. he is 5-11 150 pounds and his best is 3rd...
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How a coach found players...
in this case they found him! This is a long post, but I thought it was worth the time.A lot of times, on this site, peeople ask how they can be discovered and there is an adundance of good information provided about that. In speaking with a local...
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Coaches Association All State Teams
Texas high school baseball All-State teamsCOLLEGE STATION, Texas — The Texas high school baseball All-State teams for 2008, as determined by the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association:CLASS 5APitchers_ First Team: Tommy Collier, Cy Fair;...
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Errors?
Two questions on a couple of plays...thanks:1) Man on third, one out. Ground ball to first base side of mound, pitcher fields it and, thinking that there are two outs, runs to first himself and makes the putout, ignoring the runner at third who...
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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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AJ Shappi Selected to All Stars in MWL
2005 MWL All-Stars Headlined by Patterson, Gallagher Home team has six selected for June 21 game PEORIA, IL— Six Peoria Chiefs players will take the field in front of the home crowd at the 2005 Midwest League All-Star Game Presented by Pepsi on...
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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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What sports teaches us about failure
Jim Huffman is the dean emeritus of Lewis & Clark Law School, the co-founder of Northwest Free Press and a member of the Hoover Institution’s De Nault Task Force on Property Rights, Freedom and Prosperity. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Last week I accompanied my 17-year-old son to a baseball camp on Long Island. I’ve watched a lot of baseball over my son’s progress from Little League to high school, but...
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Most important Stats
I am currently reading "Moneyball" and there is an entire chapter devoted to stats. Some guys believe that no other baseball stat matters other than On Base %. What do you guys think.If you havent read this book, its fantastic!
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Spring Training Report
We had another great Spring Training trip this year. I didn’t think anything could beat last year, but watching our son in Major League camp for the first time was pretty cool. After a couple of days we figured out the routine. When they play at...
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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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Foul tip
Is it true that a runner can advance on a foul tip caught by the catcher? Wow! In all my years (and there have been plenty) I have never heard of that. Also, what do you think of the umpire telling the runner he can stay on that stolen base after...
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runner called out when....
High school sectional final, extra innings, score 0-0, bottom of ninth, runner on second two outs. Batter gets base hit to the gap, runner on second rounds third with the winning run and takes off helmet in celebration just before crossing the plate....
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When is it interference?
Batter swings and misses, third strike in the dirt, ball carooms off the catcher up the 1st base line, as the batter breaks for first the ball lands right on his foot (actually came through his legs from behind) and gets booted towards the 1st base...
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Hitting the ball on the handle...
Today I was 0/ 5, but got on base twice due to errors. But every time I hit the ball it came off close to the handle. I am setting up where I always do and I usually don't ever go hitless. Can anyone give me something that can help me to not hit the...
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Quality at bats
I am going to keep a running count of quality AB's for the game/season in our dugout this year. Just wondering what are some of the AB's that you guys would consider a quality AB other than just getting a hit.ex. Getting on base after having an 0-2 count.
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How to approach coach on hitting approach different from his
Great forum; my first post. Can anyone suggest methods to approach a HS coach(es) with a hitting approach different from a successful approach my son uses. Specifically, the HS likes to teach "hitting down on the ball," while my son has a...