CJ Prutch 
Crooked numbers in baseball hold a unique significance in the world of sports. Generally, this term refers to any number greater than one. That number is recorded on the scoreboard when a team scores during an inning. The concept emerges from the idea that when a team puts more than one run on the board, … Read more
A shifty and effective move to fool a defender, the Euro Step is a great offensive move in basketball. If you don’t watch a ton of basketball, or play it, you may not know what a Euro Step is. But you’ve heard the term before if you watch the NBA. It’s especially known in Europe … Read more
When you watch a soccer match, many times you will see players “flop” or “take a dive”. The player who fell to the ground looks and acts injured. With exaggerated wincing, arms flailing, and body rolling around, you might think the player is truly injured. Or are they faking? Then you see the replay and … Read more
You’ve probably heard the term “hat trick” at some point around sports, particularly in soccer and hockey. These are the two most common sports where you’d hear “hat trick”. What is a hat trick? Or, what is a hat trick in soccer? A hat trick in soccer is when one player scores three goals in … Read more
Running back (RB) is a crucial position in the game of football, holding various responsibilities on the offensive side of the field. As a member of the offensive backfield in gridiron football, the primary roles of a running back include receiving hand-offs from the quarterback to rush the ball, lining up as a receiver to … Read more
In baseball, utility players hold a unique and essential role on the team. These versatile athletes may not possess the offensive prowess necessary for a regular starting position, but their ability to adapt and play multiple defensive positions makes them invaluable assets to their teams. Over the years, numerous utility players have demonstrated their importance … Read more
If you watch a Major League Baseball game today, you will most certainly see a graphic showing homerun distance. This tool is called “Statcast” data. Our fanbase today is fascinated by homerun power and velocity. Many wonder, how far can a baseball be hit? A baseball can be hit as far as 575 feet or … Read more
The history of baseball is rich and diverse, with various aspects of the game evolving through time. One such aspect is the baseball itself, specifically its size and dimensions. We take a look at the radius of a baseball history. The radius of a baseball, which is the distance from its center to its edge, … Read more
When discussing the structure and flow of various sports games, a common question that arises is whether or not baseball has a halftime. In most sports, halftime provides a break for both the players and fans to regroup and gear up for the remainder of the match. To understand baseball’s approach to breaks and pauses, … Read more
Baseball, a sport that has been around for more than a century, has seen a multitude of talented players who have shaped its history in various ways. The difference between left handed vs right handed batters has always been a subject of discussion and interest both for fans and players alike. While the majority of … Read more