CJ Prutch 
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
In football, the fullback plays a crucial role on both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball. Despite its name, the fullback position varies depending on the type of football being played – soccer or American football. The responsibilities, skills, and characteristics of fullbacks differ based on the sport, so it’s important to understand … Read more
The two-minute warning is an interesting and important aspect of football games, particularly in the National Football League (NFL). It occurs when there are two minutes remaining on the game clock in each half of the game. Namely at the end of the second and fourth quarters, and overtime. Most fans take this break in … Read more
In the highly competitive game of football, takeaways are crucial moments that can quickly alter the course of a game. There are different terms for different plays, such as a takeaway. What is a takeaway in football? A takeaway refers to a play where a turnover results in the possession of the football switching between … Read more
In American Football, a variety of terms and abbreviations are used to describe various aspects of the game. One such abbreviation is PAT, but what does PAT mean in football? PAT stands for Point(s) After Touchdown. This term refers to the additional scoring opportunity that a team receives immediately following a touchdown. Understanding the concept … Read more
You may notice when you go to watch baseball games at different baseball stadiums that the dimensions of the field differ from park to park. While the distances are fairly similar at the little league and high school level, the Major League baseball fields are noticeably different. Why are Baseball Fields different sizes? Baseball fields … Read more
In the world of college sports, the term “preferred walk-on” often comes up when discussing an athlete’s potential path to joining a team. A preferred walk-on is a player who is not offered an athletic scholarship but is guaranteed a spot on the team roster. These athletes don’t receive financial assistance but are given the … Read more
Slugging percentage is a crucial statistic in baseball that offers insights into a player’s batting productivity. It takes into account the total number of bases a player achieves per at-bat, with a focus on hits, rather than including walks and hit-by-pitches in its calculation. This sets it apart from metrics like on-base percentage and batting … Read more
I have now used the Louisville Slugger Black Flame Pitching Machine for an entire year of baseball, two seasons. One for the fall league and one for spring for Little League Baseball – Rookie and Minor B Division; ages 6-8 years old. In total, I’ve used the Louisville Slugger Black Flame Pitching Machine for at … Read more