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Going to the Mouth in High School and MLB

Dean Bettencourt from San Diego asks:

I have a question about pitchers going to their mouths in high school & pro rules. The high school rule book says that this is a "ball" award, bu... Read More

Fielder Leaving the Base Before the Runner Reaches it

Sharon from Lethbridge, AB, Canada asks:

Batter hits a grounder to the shortstop, who spins and throws to first. First baseman catches it but comes off the bag just before the runner cros... Read More

Injured After a Catch in the Stands

Larry from Pennsylvania asks:

If a player catches a foul ball and then falls into the stands but is injured and unable to throw as the runner tags up, is there a limit to how many bases t... Read More

Intentionally Throwing the Ball Out of Play

Skip Leuthke from Ohio asks:

Can a fielder intentionally throw a ball out of play to prevent a runner from advancing?

Although there is technically no rule saying that the fi... Read More

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