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If you’ve ever wondered how a player goes from a small-town ballpark to the bright lights of the big leagues, you’re asking about one of baseball’s most fascinating structures — the MLB farm system. It’s the heartbeat of player development in Major League Baseball, a network that shapes raw talent into professional athletes ready for … Read more

As a former Division I and NAIA baseball player, I’ve always believed NAIA baseball deserves far more respect than it gets. After playing at both levels, traveling the country, and competing against top programs, I can confidently say this: The level of talent in NAIA baseball is real — and often seriously overlooked. From small-town … Read more

Baseball hats are a staple part of a player’s uniform that you will see from Little League all the way to the MLB level. Baseball hats have evolved quite a bit over the years, with changes in bill shape, hat depth, and material. So why do baseball players have to wear hats? MLB players must … Read more

The variations and styles of college baseball uniforms have evolved significantly over the last 10 years. When I played college baseball from 2004-2007, we basically had 3 types of uniforms; our home jersey, away jersey, and then a versatile mesh top that we wore on hot days.  When I watch a college baseball game today, … Read more

If you ever played anywhere from little league to professional baseball, you probably have worn a cup at some point.  While they certainly aren’t comfortable, they serve a great purpose in helping protect your precious family jewels from taking a direct hit from a baseball traveling at high speed! Do baseball players wear cups? Although … Read more

Teams can be playing a night game on the East Coast one night, then you turn on your TV and see them in a day game the next day on the West Coast. So, how do baseball teams travel? Baseball teams travel by charter plane at the Major League baseball level, by bus and commercial … Read more

With so many Major League Baseball teams, it can be tough to keep track of which ones don’t have teams and which cities have multiple teams. Cities like New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, have two teams while some larger cities like Nashville and Portland don’t have one team. So, what states don’t have baseball teams? … Read more

The length of baseball games has gotten a significant amount of attention in recent years as Major League Baseball has tried to put emphasis on speeding up the game. If you are heading to a baseball game, you may be wondering how long the average baseball game is and you can plan your day or … Read more