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Former Red Sox Catcher, Little League Baseball World Series Alumnus Jason Varitek Is 2012 Little League Graduate of Year Recipient

Former Captain of the Boston Red Sox and two-time Major League Baseball World Series champion Jason Varitek will be honored with the 2012 William A. “Bill” Shea Distinguished Little League…

Blocking Tips

Content provided by USA Baseball. The best ways for catchers to block the ball The catcher must understand that it is their responsibility and commitment to block every ball in…

Catching 101

Content provided by USA Baseball. The catching position is without question the most involved position on the diamond, playing a part in every single pitch of the game. While they…

Hey, Blue! – Mandatory Play Uses Continuous Batting Order During Tournament Games

We will explain a situation regarding the application of the Mandatory Play Continuous Batting Order rule (Tournament Rule 9) during the Little League® International Tournament. The situation described below is…

Plate Mechanics: Explaining “The Slot”

The home plate umpire is responsible for establishing an athletic position for the purpose of ruling on pitches delivered by the pitcher, while also working in close proximity to the…

Check Swing, Ask for Help – Strike Mechanic

The "Check Swing, Ask for Help" Mechanic is used when a batter checks their swing and the catcher requests that the umpire asks their partner for assistance with the call.…

Rule 3.00 Objectives of the Game FAQs

This collection of frequently asked questions is specific to Little League Rule 3.00 – Game Preliminaries. If you have a question to add to these FAQs, please email Tom Rawlings,…

Cade Burbidge makes an excellent throw.

Cade Burbidge makes an excellent throw to the catcher to close out the 2nd inning.

Hudson Heardt picks off the runner.

Kansas' catcher Hudson Heardt makes the great play and picks off the runner on first base.

Taylor Passard throws out Oregon runner

Alaska catcher Taylor Passard throws out Gracelyn Tyree attempting to steal second base in the bottom of the 2nd inning.

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