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How are allstar players picked?

dorothy800 — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 22:30:51 GMT

I would like information on how most leagues pick the allstar teams.In my town the coaches each recomended their players and the coach that was given the alstar coach position dismissed their players and took most of the members from his team . Is there any rules on this?

Baseball coach hand gestures

Clulessgirl — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 16:53:50 GMT

Hi there -- I googled this everywhere and can't seem to find an answer. In baseball, when the coach pounds one of his fists on top of the other one - what does that mean? Please help!! Thanks!!

2 runners on same base make the call

ethankolby__1 — Sat, 30 May 2009 04:56:04 GMT

runner on third runner on second runner from third takes off for home runner from second gets too third runner going home turns back to third base both players feet are on third but runner goes back to second no tags are made is runner on third out?

MLB Balk rule issue

TigerCoach__8 — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 03:48:35 GMT

I've asked the following question on a few "Ask the umpire" sites including Major League Baseball and have never gotten a response. When I ask HS certified umps, I usually just get a look of disbelief and a comment about how they're glad they don't use the MLB rule book for most of their games. In the Major League Rule book, in the fourth paragraph of rule number 8.01 (a), the full wind up position is described. Then it says "From this position the pitcher may: (1) deliver the ball to the batter, or (2) step and throw to a base in an attempt to pick off a runner, or (3) disengage the rubber by stepping off first with his pivot foot and not his free foot.

What?????? Is anyone besides me confused by number (2)? Does the umpire exist that won't call a balk if a pitcher from the full wind up position tries to pick off a runner without doing number (3) first? If so, I've got to teach this pick off move to my pitchers and have him ump all my games.

12 YR OLD LOUISA LITTLE LEAGUE ALL STARS

BLUELADY — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:32:02 GMT

I'D LIKE TO SAY CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 12 YR OLDS BASEBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2ND PLACE IN DISTRICT 14. THIS IS A TEAM!!! HOLD YOUR HEADS PROUD AND HIGH, BECAUSE YOU, BOYS, STUCK TOGETHER!! TO DO THIS ON YOUR OWN YOU SHOULD BE VERY PROUD OF YOURSELVES! IT IS A PRIVILEGE TO BE PICKED FOR ALL STARS AND YOU GUYS WERE OUT TO WIN AND DID NOT GIVE UP! YOU GAVE IT ALL YOU COULD. THANK YOU LOUISA BOYS FOR STICKING TOGETHER AND BEING A TEAM!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Moved by MyTwoSons: A post like this deserves to be on the front.

about allstars

nanahasquestions — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:44:10 GMT

When you pick a 9-10 year old allstar team, can you not pick some little league players and pick from the farm team?

How to increase my fastball speed?!

Daniel or Deej — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 22:38:22 GMT

I play highschool ball, and play AAU baseball. I am a relief pitcher. I am 5 feet 7 inches or 5 feet 8 inches and way roughly 135 to 140. My fastball speed now is around 74. I do ab work, push ups, long toss, and resistances bands all the time, but my fastball speed has stayed the same since I was 14 (I am 16). I was wonder what I could do to get my fastball up at least 3 mph. I also runs cross country and track to keep leg strength.

What do I do with these parents???

albaseball24 — Sat, 24 May 2008 18:59:41 GMT

I am a manager of a travel team and I have been having a ton of problems with parents lately, especially those that are my asst. coaches. The biggest problem I am having is getting my kids to use big barrel bats. Most of them are in rec ball and have these puny 2 1/4" $20 Walmart bats. We have all different size big barrels and when i try to get kids to switch, they either tell me "Well my dad said to use my own bat" or the parents actually confront me about it. I have tried to explain to them that I feel they would be more productive with our team bats, but they just don't get it. My other major problem is with a dad (his son is on the team) not letting his kid hit with a 20 oz. big barrel. He says its just too heavy for him. Well, the kid is 9 and he is a big strong player. He weighs close to 100lbs and is solid. I wouldn't have a problem with it, but he struggles so much at the plate because he is losing balance and power. I feel our 29" 20oz. 2 5/8" bat would help him tremendously, but dad disagrees and I don't know what to do!!! He is sticking to his 18oz 2 1/4" bat. Has anyone else ever had similar problems with parents/coaches that can give me some advice? Or maybe I am wrong...I don't know.

Does anyone have a favorite ball park?

Active Sara — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 16:18:10 GMT

I would have to say mine is the home of the Philadelphia Phillies, Citizen's Bank Park. It's a great atmosphere with a high energy environment and the food is great too. Very important!

I really want to go to a Boston Red Sox game and a Chicago Cubs game to check out their historic ball parks. Has anyone ever been there?

Craziest pitch you've ever seen? I think so...

ShredJS — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 21:28:18 GMT

This is by far the craziest pitch I have ever seen, whether it be real or fake, he still threw it. What do you think?