Fred Megill asked:

I have a problem with umpires who will not call consistant illegal pitches during the game. Any suggestions?

Brian’s answer:

I'm an umpire as well, (since 80s). I agree it is easy to miss an illegal pitch here and there, and sometimes hard to recognize, ESPECIALLY when doing a game alone behind the plate. But frankly, from the A position, it is not so hard to see air between... Continue reading »

Fred Megill asked:

I have a problem with umpires who will not call consistant illegal pitches during the game. Any suggestions?

Brian’s answer:

KUDOS to you to want to do it right! At this point, most umpires are scared to call illegal pitches. Hopefully this trend goes away, but they are reluctant to call it because most don't want the controversy. If they are professional and don't call i... Continue reading »

Rayleene Stearns asked:

Is it legal for a base runner, coach or any other player to "interfere" with or "distract" the pitcher while pitching?

Brian’s answer:

Each organization has different rules. MOST youth sports organizations' rules have in their rulebooks a reference to unsportsmanlike conduct, and many also have references to 'purposely' distracting or interfering with the opposition, both offense and... Continue reading »