Defining Catcher’s Interference
Rule 6.08 (c) in the current edition of the Little League Baseball® Rules, Regulations, and Policies states that “The batter becomes a runner and is entitled to first base without…
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Little League® International Remembers Jimmy Gehron, Nephew of Little League Founder Carl Stotz
Little League® International mourns the passing of Jim Gehron, the nephew of Little League Founder Carl E. Stotz, and a player on the 1939 Lycoming Dairy team during the first…
You Make the Call – Base Coach Interference
Situation With two outs and a runner on second base during a Major Division softball game, the batter hits a ball toward the third baseman. On contact, the runner moves…
Five Great Little League® Tee Ball Tales
Little League® “Tee Ball Tuesday” highlights the fun, fitness, and fundamentals enjoyed by the youngest Little Leaguers® and their families. Beginning in the fall of 2016, Little League International asked…
Little League® International Teams Up with Gerry Davis Sports
Gerry Davis Sports, owned and operated by Major League Baseball Crew Chief Gerry Davis, has been named the Official Umpire Uniform Provider of the Little League® World Series and an…
My Facebook Posts Almost Ruined the Season
It started with a slight dig toward the manager. After a win where my son played the minimum requirement, I posted on my Facebook page: Nice victory! Hats off to the…
Hey, Blue! – Aren’t the Hands Part of the Bat
This month, we will explain and outline an umpire’s ruling when a batter swings and is hit on the hands by a pitched ball. The situation described below is applicable…
Hey, Blue! – Advance at Your Own Risk
This month, we will explain and define whether a base runner may advance when the infield fly rule is in effect. The situation described below is applicable in all divisions…
Five Minutes with Gerry Davis
MLB umpire Gerry Davis calls another World Series, this time a Little League World Series. In 2017, MLB veteran umpire Gerry Davis had the unique opportunity to serve as an…
You Make the Call – Did that Batter Bail Out or Swing?
Situation With a count of two balls and two strikes, the batter for the home team is moved back off home plate by an inside pitch and in the process…