As a former Division I and NAIA baseball player, I’ve always believed NAIA baseball deserves far more respect than it gets. After playing at both levels, traveling the country, and competing against top programs, I can confidently say this: The level of talent in NAIA baseball is real — and often seriously overlooked. From small-town … Read more
In this article, we’ll go over the most difficult positions to play defensively in baseball. Although every position is difficult to play, there are different factors to keep in mind for each position that may make one more or less difficult than another. Taken into consideration here are the frequency of involvement and degree of … 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
We review the best sunflower seeds using our 5-category process to determine which we think are among the best. Having played baseball and been around the game for many years, I’ve had my fair share of sunflower seeds. Baseball and sunflower seeds go hand in hand. Especially for those who prefer to eat sunflower seeds … 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
Baseball players are often paid remarkably high salaries. This has created a sense of curiosity about the reasons for their generous compensation. The primary factors contributing to these high earnings include the substantial revenue generated by the sport. Along with the absence of a salary cap in Major League Baseball, and the competitive nature of … 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
The length of baseball games has gotten a significant amount of attention in recent years as Major League Baseball has tried to put emphasis on speeding up the game. If you are heading to a baseball game, you may be wondering how long the average baseball game is and you can plan your day or … Read more