Drew 
Few moments in sports match the sound of a baseball crushed off the bat — that instant crack that tells every fan in the park it’s gone. While most home runs barely clear the fence, a rare few become legend, sailing deep into the night and leaving even the pitcher in disbelief. These are the … Read more
When you watch an NFL game, you’ll often hear the announcer say things like, “They’re lining up in a nickel package” or “That was a Cover 2 look.” To the average fan, it can sound like jargon. But to coaches and players, defensive formations are the chess moves that define every play. Understanding them adds … Read more
College football isn’t just decided on the field—it’s won and lost on the recruiting trail. Every championship run, every breakout season, and every Heisman moment usually begins years earlier with a handshake, a phone call, or a commitment video that goes viral. But for casual fans, the recruiting world can feel like a mystery. What … Read more
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
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
Throwing curveballs takes years of practice to perfect, with wide ranges of spin rates, grips, and movement on the ball. What’s better than leaving a hitter frozen at the plate on a nice sharp deuce? Not much if you ask me.. why is why the curveball was my favorite pitch to throw! Let’s take a … Read more