CJ Prutch 
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
In the world of Major League Baseball (MLB), the assignment of umpires is a crucial element of the game. Umpires play a significant role in maintaining the integrity and fairness of baseball matches, making crucial decisions that can impact the outcome of the game. With their extensive knowledge of the rules and ability to make … Read more
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