CJ Prutch

In the world of baseball, a shutout is a significant accomplishment for a pitcher, showcasing their dominance and control over the opposing team’s offense. As I’m sure every starter pitcher does, my goal when starting a game on the mound is to throw a shutout.  A shutout occurs when one team, led by a single … Read more

The process of making baseballs has evolved over time from using rubber cores from old, melted shoes to the modern techniques employed by manufacturers today. An official Major League Baseball (MLB) starts with a core made of cork mixed with a small amount of rubber, which is then covered by layers of black and red … Read more

In the world of baseball, various acronyms and stats play a crucial role in understanding the game and its strategies. One such abbreviation that may not be as well-known but is still important is MVR. The MVR Baseball stat stands for Mound Visits Remaining. This unique counting measure, introduced by Major League Baseball in 2018, … Read more

If you check box scores during or after a baseball game, you’ll see a section that says LOB in the batter’s stat line. You will also see a section for “Team LOB”.  What does LOB in baseball mean? LOB stands for: Left On Base. Left On Base means the number of runners that were left … Read more

It can be overwhelming trying to buy your kid a new glove. You want to make sure you’re getting a quality glove but one that fits. Our Baseball Glove Size Chart by Age will help you narrow your search and find the perfect Glove.  One of the main goals for a child learning baseball is … Read more

Baseball is a sport that consists of various positions, each with its unique responsibilities and skills. Many fans and experts have debated the importance of each position on the field, attempting to determine which one is crucial for a team’s success. As any seasoned baseball enthusiast knows, it takes a well-rounded team with players who … Read more

Minor League Baseball is a ladder. Every one of the 30 major league clubs owns four rungs of it, and a player climbs from the bottom to the top before he ever sees a big league dugout. The levels, from highest to lowest, are Triple A, Double A, High A and Single A, with rookie … Read more

When it comes to determining a player’s success in baseball, one of the most universally recognized metrics is their batting average. This measure is calculated by dividing a player’s hits by their total at-bats, resulting in a number between zero (shown as .000) and one (1.000). In recent years, the league-wide batting average has generally … Read more