Month: January 2017

INSTRUCTIONAL POLICY

The following are the minimum instructional standards for the California Baseball Umpires Association (CBUA) and its member Units. Individual Units within the CBUA may specify more stringent requirements, but are NOT authorized to relax any requirement without prior written approval from the CBUA Executive Board. Such approval shall be requested through the CBUA President, and…

Baseball Myths – Volume 1

Common baseball myths debunked! The hands are part of the bat. Rule 5.09(a)(6) A tie goes to the runner. Rule 5.06(a)(1) If a batted ball hits home plate, it’s a foul ball. Rule 2.01 If on a checked swing the batter breaks his wrists, it’s a strike. Definitions (strike) On a third strike not caught,…