Scott Bingham 
Baseball has seen a major change in defensive strategies and alignment over the last decade. Mainly due to analytics and data for each batter and situation. If you are unfamiliar with the shift or why some players move around the infield or even the outfield so much. You might wonder, what is the shift in … Read more
Sometimes you get invited to join a softball team, maybe with friends, co-workers, charity event, or just some fun in the park. But not everyone has a softball glove, especially if you have only ever played baseball. Both gloves look and feel the same, with maybe some difference in size or design. Can you use … Read more
Michael Jordan, known as one of the greatest basketball players of all time, shocked the world when he decided to pursue a career in professional baseball. In 1994, at the peak of his NBA career, Jordan traded his Air Jordan’s for cleats and joined the Birmingham Barons. A Chicago White Sox minor league affiliate, in … Read more
The Dominican Republic has a rich history of producing exceptional baseball talent. Some of the game’s all-time greats hail from the small Caribbean nation. Over the years, the Dominican Republic has solidified its position as a hotbed for baseball talent. The players originating from the country have left an indelible mark on the sport. It … Read more
The position of the Mike linebacker, or the middle linebacker,is one of the most important roles on a football field. Renowned for being the “quarterback of the defense,” this player stands at the core of the defensive formation and is responsible for directing the actions of fellow teammates. To succeed in this role, a Mike … Read more
In Baseball, you hear terms like World Series, Wild Card, and Pennant. A pennant in baseball symbolizes the victory of a team in their respective league, either the American League (AL) or the National League (NL). Winning the pennant means a team has won their League, but not yet The World Series. These pennant-winning teams … Read more
More than 60 million people now play fantasy football of some type. Either through fantasy football leagues through websites, or playing daily fantasy football. Websites such as ESPN, Yahoo, and daily fantasy through DraftKings and Fanduel are becoming more and more popular each day. However, there are some very important things to know before committing … Read more
If you have attended a little league game recently, you will likely notice that the pitchers walk plenty of hitters as they try to get used to pitching in live game action. As baseball pitchers get older and more coordinated, you will see fewer walks due to improvement in muscle memory and coordination. And as … Read more
An eephus pitch, sometimes spelled ephus, is a unique type of baseball pitch known for its high-arcing off-speed delivery. This unusual pitch is thrown overhand like most other pitches, but it is characterized by its exceptionally slow velocity and distinct, lofty trajectory. Less commonly used in the world of baseball, the eephus often catches hitters … Read more
One of the most frustrating parts about baseball is how much failure is involved. Baseball is a game where if you succeed only 4 out of 10 times, you are considered a Hall of Famer. This, however, is a tough lesson to teach children. Kids want to find success on the baseball field. So one … Read more