Chewing gum has been a longstanding tradition in the world of baseball, with many players frequently seen enjoying a piece or two while on the field. But why exactly do baseball players chew gum? The answer lies in the combination of the physical and mental benefits of chewing gum during a game. One primary reason … Read more
In the world of college sports, the term “preferred walk-on” often comes up when discussing an athlete’s potential path to joining a team. A preferred walk-on is a player who is not offered an athletic scholarship but is guaranteed a spot on the team roster. These athletes don’t receive financial assistance but are given the … Read more
The uniforms used by players and coaches are one of the many traditions that define baseball as a sport. While the purpose of athletes wearing uniforms may be clear, that of coaches is less certain. The solution, however, is entrenched in baseball’s past and the function that coaches have had in the sport. A team … 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
Slugging percentage is a crucial statistic in baseball that offers insights into a player’s batting productivity. It takes into account the total number of bases a player achieves per at-bat, with a focus on hits, rather than including walks and hit-by-pitches in its calculation. This sets it apart from metrics like on-base percentage and batting … Read more
I have now used the Louisville Slugger Black Flame Pitching Machine for an entire year of baseball, two seasons. One for the fall league and one for spring for Little League Baseball – Rookie and Minor B Division; ages 6-8 years old. In total, I’ve used the Louisville Slugger Black Flame Pitching Machine for at … Read more
Baseball culture is an interesting one. Players are creatures of habit and often follow the same routines day in and day out. They eat the same pregame meals, they have the same pregame routines, and often do the same things before they enter the batters box. The game really is full of characters and when … Read more
A “drop” on a baseball bat refers to the difference between the bat length and bat weight of the baseball bat. Baseball bats are measured in inches and ounces. The drop requirement changes at each level, and the pros can do whatever they want. So if a bat is a -3 (minus 3, you may … Read more