Scott Bingham

Tee ball is an ideal sport for introducing young children to the world of baseball, while promoting good sportsmanship and camaraderie among players. It’s essential for coaches and parents to incorporate fun and engaging games and drills during practices to help kids develop essential skills while keeping them excited and active. Creating the right balance … Read more

In the game of baseball, understanding different types of outs is essential for both players and fans alike. The Force Out vs. Tag Out, are the two common types of outs that often create confusion. By examining their respective scenarios and requirements, one can better grasp the nuances of these plays in baseball. A force … Read more

If you have spent any time on the baseball field, you may notice a few nicknames tossed around at the umpire, just like nicknames for pitches. Some of them probably aren’t appropriate for this article. Have you ever heard an umpire called a blue?  Umpires are basically the referees in baseball. They call balls and … Read more

In the last year, you may have seen the rise in discussion around pitchers using pine tar or other sticky substances to increase their spin rates.  Historically some have used the sticky substance to help the ball stick and increase spin. It has been around the game for a long time.  We’ll dive into the … Read more

Over the years, Major League Baseball (MLB) has witnessed the exceptional talent and skill of numerous baseball players originating from South Korea. Since 1994, around 26 Korea Baseball Players from the region have enthralled fans with their outstanding performance on the field. Their undeniable abilities have made a significant impact on the MLB scene, earning … Read more

 Baseball fields come in all different shapes and sizes. One of the best things about baseball is the character of the fields. Every field is different. The fences can be different sizes and shapes. You may notice some fields have a yellow line on top of the fence.  Some parts of an MLB field have … Read more

Baseball, unlike most other sports, cannot end in a tie. You may see in soccer, even once they get through an overtime sudden death period, the game is over and it may end in the score being tied. Same with football, hockey and many other professional sporting events. Baseball is very unique and unlike any … Read more

The pitcher’s job is to get hitters out. Since baseball was invented in the early 1800’s pitchers have been inventing different pitches to confuse the hitter. You may have heard of the fastball, curveball or even slider. But one pitch that has been outlawed in the spitball.  The spitball was used heavily in the early … Read more

This process will always start with being in the “ready position”. You want to be in an athletic stance, feet a little wider than shoulder width, with your glove out in front of you. As the ball is about to be hit you want to be on your toes, with your momentum moving forward ever-so-slightly. … Read more