1996 The Strike Zone is expanded on the lower end, moving from the top of the knees to the bottom of the knees (bottom has been identified as the hollow beneath the kneecap). 1988 The Strike Zone is that area over home plate the upper limit of which is a horizontal line at the midpoint…
The role of the designated hitter in high school baseball has been expanded to give coaches an additional option for the 2020 season. The revision to Rule 3-1-4 was the only change recommended by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Baseball Rules Committee at its June 2-4 meeting in Indianapolis. The change…
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,…
