Andrew Kerth

Andrew Kerth Andrew Kerth is a former Minor League baseball player in the San Francisco Giants organization who also competed at the Division I and NAIA collegiate levels. A lifelong sports enthusiast, Drew has spent more than 10 years coaching youth athletes and helping players develop both on and off the field. At Legion Report, Drew combines his playing and coaching experience with a passion for making sports easy to understand. Whether he's explaining baseball rules, breaking down football strategy, or covering the latest sports news, his goal is to provide clear, accurate, and engaging content that helps everyday fans, parents, coaches, and athletes better understand and enjoy the game.

How Much Do Pro Pickleball Players Make?

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Anna Leigh Waters is the highest-paid professional pickleball player in 2026, earning approximately $6.6 million gross ($4 million take-home after taxes) — more than any tennis player on the WTA Tour outside the top 5. Ben Johns, the top-ranked men’s player, earns approximately $4.8 million gross ($3 million take-home). Both top players make about $1.5 … Read more

MLB Attendance by Team

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Major League Baseball drew 71,409,421 total fans across the 2025 regular season — the third straight year over 70 million and the longest growth streak since 2005-2007. The Los Angeles Dodgers led MLB for the 13th straight year with 4,012,470 total fans (49,537 per game), passing 4 million for the first time in franchise history … Read more

How Much Does a Baseball Bat Cost? (2026 Pricing Guide)

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A baseball bat costs anywhere from $25 for an entry-level tee ball bat to $500+ for a top-tier BBCOR composite bat. The two biggest price factors are the league certification (Tee Ball, USA, USSSA, BBCOR, or wood) and the bat technology tier (entry-level alloy, premium composite, or pro-grade wood). The average parent buying a 2026 … Read more

Exit Velocity by Age (8U to MLB Benchmarks 2026)

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exit velocity by age

Exit velocity is the speed of the ball off the bat at contact, measured in mph. The average 10-year-old hits a ball around 50 mph; the average high school senior 82-90 mph; the average MLB hitter posts 88-89 mph with hard-hit balls at 95+ mph. The all-time Statcast max is Aaron Judge’s 122.4 mph in … Read more

How Much Does an MLB Baseball Cost?

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An official MLB baseball costs approximately $7 to produce at the Rawlings factory in Costa Rica. At retail, the same Rawlings ROMLB sells for $19.95 directly from Rawlings, $25 from most major retailers, and $30-$50 at ballparks. MLB uses approximately 108 baseballs per game (9 dozen average), which adds up to roughly 262,000 baseballs across … Read more

Greatest Closers of All Time in MLB History (Top 20)

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The greatest closer of all time is Mariano Rivera — a debate so settled that he became the first unanimous Hall of Fame selection in baseball history (425 of 425 votes in 2019). Rivera retired in 2013 with 652 career saves, the all-time record. Behind Rivera, the top closers ever include Trevor Hoffman (601 saves, … Read more

Fastest MLB Players Ever (Top 12 Sprint Speeds + SB Leaders)

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The fastest MLB player ever measured by Statcast is Tim Locastro, who recorded a 30.8 feet-per-second sprint speed in 2019 — the highest single-season average since Statcast began tracking in 2015. The current active sprint speed leader is Bobby Witt Jr. of the Kansas City Royals at 30.5 ft/sec. The all-time stolen base leader is … Read more

Is PSA Grading Worth It? (2026 Cost vs Value Guide)

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PSA grading is worth it when your card is worth at least $50-$100 raw, in genuinely mint condition, and the PSA 10 version sells for at least 2x the total cost of grading (card + fees + shipping). For lower-value cards, common cards, or anything in less than near-mint condition, PSA grading will typically cost … Read more