Baseball

Minor league baseball holds a special place in the hearts of baseball enthusiasts and serves as a crucial stepping stone for aspiring professional players. These leagues provide a platform for talented individuals to hone their skills, showcase their abilities, and ultimately advance to Major League Baseball. There are several levels within minor league baseball, each … Read more

Sunflower seeds are a staple part of America’s pastime. In any game I played in, at least one person on the team had sunflower seeds.  I was not the best at buying seeds for the team, so I often asked, ‘mind if I get some seeds’ LOL.  Why are sunflower seeds such an everyday staple … 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

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

Baseball is a popular sport enjoyed by millions around the world, both as players and spectators. However, one of the most significant challenges faced in this sport is its inability to be played in rainy conditions. There are several reasons why baseball isn’t played in the rain, each stemming from concerns for the safety of … Read more

When it comes to determining a player’s success in baseball, one of the most universally recognized metrics is their batting average. This measure is calculated by dividing a player’s hits by their total at-bats, resulting in a number between zero (shown as .000) and one (1.000). In recent years, the league-wide batting average has generally … 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