CJ Prutch

In baseball, having a “hot bat” is a term used for a streak of achieving success at the plate. It also refers to a particular bat that is made with more pop than others.  A hot bat refers to a baseball or softball bat that is performing exceptionally well. Consistently hitting the ball hard and … Read more

Baseball is one of the only sports to have a predetermined setting or rule to dictate which team starts the game. So who bats first in baseball? The visiting team (also known as the away team) bats first. The home team bats second, or in the bottom half of each inning. A baseball game is … Read more

There are many terms, acronyms, and abbreviations in baseball. Such as SAC, HBP, BB, K, SO, SHO, K/P, HR…the list goes on. One of them is RBI, which is a very popular stat for single-season awards and Hall of Fame reviews. What is a RBI in baseball? A RBI in Baseball is a statistic that … Read more

The cutter, also known as the cut fastball, is a popular pitch in baseball that adds a subtle, yet effective movement to the traditional fastball. This pitch is designed to move slightly away from the pitcher’s arm-side as it reaches home plate, making it difficult for the batter to make solid contact on the ball. … Read more

High school baseball games are a popular pastime for both players and spectators alike.  Their duration, however, can vary due to several factors. Understanding the typical length of these games can help fans, coaches, and players plan their schedules accordingly. A standard high school baseball game lasts between an hour and a half to two … Read more

Minor league baseball coaches play a crucial role in developing and nurturing the skills of aspiring players. Although they dedicate their time and effort to ensuring the success of their teams, their salaries often vary and may not be as lucrative as those of their Major League counterparts. What Do Minor League Baseball Coaches Make? … Read more

If you watch an MLB game, you’ll see there are dozens of balls used throughout a game. Much of which seem like they are wasted. Catchers toss out a ball if it hits the dirt off a pitch and fouls balls almost every batter. Plus, homeruns and players throwing balls into the crowd at the … Read more

Deciding what size bat can be tricky for all ages. What size? What length? What weight? The first thing to check is your league rules. Most follow USA Bat and USSSA Bat Guidelines. From there, what does the minus (-) mean on a bat? The minus (-) simply means the length of the bat minus … Read more

As you start to understand the rules of the baseball, you may start hearing terms that don’t make sense to you. One of the things you may hear is the term “bullpen”. You may hear the coach say ‘you think its time to use the bullpen or hear him tell a pitcher to head to … Read more