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Throw Back From The Catcher Hits The Batter

Swinging Strike Three on a Hit By Pitch

Tim Tanner from Renville, MN asks:

When hit by a pitch on a swinging strike three, is the batter always automatically out regardless of how many outs there are or if there are any base ru... Read More

Fake To Third Balk

Mike the Ump from South Jersey asks:

What does the new interpretation that it is a balk if a pitcher does the third to first move really mean? If he feints to third and the runner on firs... Read More

Fielder's Positions During an Intentional Walk

Marcus Ranaldi from Bristol, CT asks:

Can a team move a player behind the catcher during an intentional walk?

No, a fielder can not be behind the catcher during an intention... Read More

Screened

Sam Di Benedetto from New Jersey asks:

Only one field umpire. Batter hits a grounder to short. The throw to first cannot be seen by the umpire. His vision is blocked. It's a very close pl... Read More

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