Baseball Instruction/stealing second base on a walk

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Expert: - 6/5/2008


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Our pitcher walked the batter, upon the the fourth throw the catcher did not catch the ball - can that batter proceed to 1st (on the walk) and also steal second because our catcher did not catch the ball.

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Hey Shelli,

Unfortunately, He CAN steal second after walking to first base.. When I was a commissioner, I would not allow it. I was in charge of the 9 year old league. All the good kids would do it on a regular basis.. Ask your commissioner to change the rule..

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Dennis Girardi

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

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I have managed and coached baseball for over 30 years. I have also been a comissioner of a ten year old league, for 3 years. I took care of the whole league from scheduling the umpires, to running the draft, to purchasing the trophies.

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SAA Baseball (Schaumburg Athletic Association)

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I attended many umpire and instructional clinics.

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Many first place finishes.

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