Scott Bingham 
If you are walking by a baseball bullpen or dugout you may hear some different names being called out. The truth is baseball has a ton of different nicknames for different things including pitches. This article will break down the top nicknames for pitches in baseball. Baseball is a sport with some pretty crazy nicknames … Read more
My kids are just hitting the age group where they get to pitch. Kids will get so excited about pitching and most kids are going to want to try it out. There are some very important things to know when teaching youth to pitch. I hear from parents and coaches all the time, wondering how … Read more
The Ghost Runner Rule is a noteworthy adaptation in Major League Baseball, which has made an impact on how extra innings are played in regular-season games. Initially implemented during the coronavirus pandemic as a temporary measure, this rule quickly gained traction and was eventually made permanent in 2023. It has sparked various opinions throughout the … Read more
There have been some changes to the rules in 2023. Most of them make little or no impact to what you will see on Sunday mornings. However there are a few rules that may make the game look different. There has also been some backlash from coaches and players on the rule changes for the … Read more
Have you ever heard someone say 6-4-3 in a baseball game and been really confused? Why are people throwing around numbers and what do they mean? The fact is, each position on the baseball field has a number associated with it. We’ll get into 6-4-3 a little later and let you know why 6+4+3=2. But … Read more
The quick slant is a very popular route in football. The slant route is often one of the first routes a player will learn to run, as well as a route they will continue to run at every level of the game. Just in the name it’s a very quick route running toward the middle … Read more
In the game of baseball, the term “pickle” refers to a specific situation where a baserunner finds themselves trapped between two bases, unsure of whether to advance or retreat. This often occurs when a runner attempts to advance to the next base but quickly realizes they may not reach it safely, resulting in a back-and-forth … Read more
The safety squeeze is a strategic play in baseball aimed at scoring a run by having the runner on third base reach home plate safely. Unlike the suicide squeeze, where the runner starts running towards home plate as the pitcher releases the ball, the safety squeeze allows the runner to wait until the ball is … Read more
The hidden ball trick is a fascinating and clever play that has been part of baseball for as long as the sport has been played. This trick play involves a fielder hiding the ball in an attempt to deceive the runner into thinking the pitcher has possession of it, creating an opportunity to catch the … Read more
One of my favorite topics to discuss is baseball. I love hearing about people’s passion for the sport. It doesn’t matter their skill level or how long they have played. I’ll talk baseball with just about anyone. Often when someone finds out I played college baseball and I was a pitcher, they will ask, “what … Read more