CJ Prutch 
In baseball, a save is a statistic credited to a relief pitcher who finishes a game for the winning team under specific circumstances. The concept of a save is essential in understanding the role that relief pitchers play in the sport. Most commonly, a pitcher earns a save by entering in the ninth inning of … Read more
The main objective that every pitcher in baseball is to prevent runs and get outs. Limiting the amount of runs the opposing team scores and getting outs consistently will result in a greater chance of your team winning. Tempo or the tone of the game starts with the pitcher. What that means is the game … Read more
Walk-up songs have become an essential part of baseball culture. Players enjoy personalized tunes to pump them up as they step up to the plate. How long is a baseball walk-up song? The length of the song can vary depending on individual preferences. The key is to choose a track that resonates with the player’s … Read more
The use of robot umpires in baseball has been a hot topic in recent years. Sparking debates among fans, players, and officials. Major League Baseball has been experimenting with automated strike zones as a way to improve the accuracy and consistency of calls made on the field. This advanced technology has been making its way … Read more
The NBA is consistently setting all time scoring record high point totals compared to past eras. The league average from 1995 to 2012 was 97 points per game per team. Reaching 100 points in a game was a high score. Today however, most teams score over 100 points per game on average. The league average … Read more
A friendly game of soccer or a friendly match in soccer is just that, friendly. It’s like playing a game of pickup basketball but for soccer. What is a friendly soccer match? Or what are soccer friendlies? A soccer friendly is a noncompetitive game played outside or beyond any recognized soccer competition. A soccer friendly … Read more
The Pocket Radar Ball Coach version is the perfect start to tracking pitching and throwing velocity. It can also be used to track swing speed. The Pocket Radar Ball Coach Radar Gun is an excellent training tool for player development, one on one coaching, or self-guided training. The radar and speed training tool by Pocket … Read more
One of the most exciting plays in all sports is the penalty kick in soccer. Or “PK” for short. You will see “PK” in stat sheets for soccer matches as a short-term abbreviation for a “Penalty Kick”. The same goes for “OG” which means “Own Goal”. There’s so much drama and excitement for any penalty … Read more
New fans and casual fans of soccer have probably asked why the match clock runs up, rather than down. In the U.S. we are used to watching and playing sports with clocks winding down. Football, Basketball, and Hockey for example all have match clocks that run down. With the clock starting and time running out, … Read more
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