Baseball Rules

The infield fly rule in baseball is very confusing for casual baseball fans, but it doesn’t have to be. In this article, former pro pitcher Dan Blewett explains the conditions for the infield fly and when this rule is in effect. So first, let’s define what is the infield fly rule is and what is […]

Sabermetrics, or sabermetric statistics, are a growing part of modern baseball. The game is rapidly changing and so it’s important for coaches and fans alike to be informed and know at least a little bit about all of main stats. In today’s article, we’ll run down the core sabermetrics baseball coaches and fans should know.

In this article we’ll go over all the core rules of baseball – the foundational things you should know if you’re a beginner and want to understand the game. Check out the table of contents below to skip around to different rules and concepts. If you need to know the difference between article on baseball

What do the baseball position numbers mean? They are used in scoring the game, and so each position is designated with a 1-9 number. They go in order, starting with the pitcher as #1, however the shortstop is out of order–he should be #5 if following the pattern, but instead is #6. This was because

What is a balk in baseball? According to the rulebook it’s an illegal act by the pitcher with a runner or runners on base, entitling all runners to advance one base. But it’s more complex than this, and there are 13 ways to balk in baseball, with only a few of those being most common – stopping