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Andrew Mullins

U.S.
Available
39 years as a NHFS (high school), NAIA & NCAA (college) umpire....Expert on rules & mechanics knowlege from Dizzy Dean to pro.

Dennis Girardi

U.S.
Available
I can answer all questions reguarding little league baseball and instruction. I can help on pitching, coaching, batting order, batting instruction, fielding and strategies.

John Madden

U.S.
Available
I will try to answer any and all instructional baseball questions to the best of my ability. Questions regarding pitching, hitting, catching, fielding, baserunning, the mental side of the game, strength and conditioning, nutrition, throwing programs, getting college baseball scholarships, playing professional baseball, etc. Please no fan questions only player development and player improvement questions.

Brian Flaspohler

U.S.
Available
Questions about baseball rules, general information about the game, statistical analysis, questions about players, questions about Baseball records. I am a member of the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) and a lifelong baseball fanatic. Don't ask me questions about training - this is not my area of expertise.

Martin Hoover

Available
Questions regarding the Rules and Regulations of Little League Baseball and Softball. Questions regarding the history and organization of Little League Baseball at local, state, regional, and international levels. Advise regarding certain operational procedures and recommendations to Local League representatives.

John Priest

U.S.
Available
I can answer all questions regarding baseball fundementals from the little league to the professional level. I have the most knowledge in hitting mechanics and fundamentals and the development of power and batspeed. I can also answer all questions for catchers, pitchers, infielders, and outfielders. I also have experience coaching at the high school and AAU levels. Please no questions about rules and/or rule interpretation. English only please.

Jack Elliott

U.S.
Available
I can answer all baseball training related questions. In particular, questions on hitting, pitching, instruction, strategy, and choosing the right equipment.

Willie Ansley Jr.

Available
I can answer all questions on baseball instruction from hitting to baserunning,pitching and defense.I can also deal with the mental side of the game. After all baseball is 90% mental.

Andrew Senger

U.S.
Available
Anything related to baseball rules.

Rick Bundy

U.S.
Available
I can answer all questions relating to the fundamentals of baseball from t-ball to college, individual and team instruction, game strategy, drills, practice organizaton, coaching philosophies and, last, but not least, the mental game.

Sean Michael

U.S.
Available
I can answer questions that involve game play, instruction, mechanics, strategy, rules, conditioning and the mental side of baseball. Pitching is my specialty but I am familiar with all aspects of baseball.

John McInnis

Canada
On Vacation
returns 11/21/2009
I would prefer questions regarding coaching from atom to pee-wee, ages 7 to 14. I have no problems answering questions about coaching other sports. General questions: baseball rules, setting up a little league, establishing emergency action plans, coaching skills, techniques, discipline, rewards, sport/league promotion.

Recent Answers

2009-11-06 dead ball question:

Rob, You must be very persuasive! The umpire has to make a judgement call on if the runner had started toward second base. The rulebook mentions that it isn't just if the runner turns that way, but

2009-11-02 Special Draft in Little League Baseball:

Hey Mark, This is a definite YES, and a no brainer for me to answer. If you don't do this you will have an unbalanced league. My guess is the new manager knows this and that may be part of the reason

2009-11-02 Pitch Speed:

Luke, I cannot guess what you will be throwing by your senior year, there are too many variables. I don't think that throwing your fastball slower is a good idea because you are most likely changing

2009-10-31 Making a team:

Judith, I don't think that you would be damaging your sons reputation. However I would be concerned about your reputation and how it may effect how people view your son. There way be a good explanation

2009-10-29 Define INTENTIONALLY DROPPING THE BALL IS"?:

Hi Winston, I would think it was obvious but I know there is lots of confusion... If an umpire judges that an infielder is capable of making a catch "without extraordinary effort" and then does not

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