Baseball has endless abbreviations for stats, making it confusing for the casual fan to follow along. If you’re checking the box score in the morning paper of a recent baseball game, it can almost look like a foreign language. RBI, HR, LOB, K, and BB are some of the many baseball abbreviations used. So, what … Read more
If you watch an MLB game, you’ll see there are dozens of balls used throughout a game. Much of which seem like they are wasted. Catchers toss out a ball if it hits the dirt off a pitch and fouls balls almost every batter. Plus, homeruns and players throwing balls into the crowd at the … Read more
If you or your kid loves sports, odds are throughout the course of their playing careers they will suffer some sort of injury that will require a cast. Fingers, Thumbs, forearms, and elbows are the most common areas that require casts after a fracture or broken bone. So can you play baseball with a cast? … Read more
As you start to understand the rules of the baseball, you may start hearing terms that don’t make sense to you. One of the things you may hear is the term “bullpen”. You may hear the coach say ‘you think its time to use the bullpen or hear him tell a pitcher to head to … Read more
If you are looking to start playing baseball one of the most important decisions you will make is the position you will pursue playing. While you may have visions of chasing down fly balls in center field or throwing out runners at second base from the catching position, it is important to take a realistic … Read more
When it comes to softball and baseball, many people wonder if they can use a baseball bat for softball games, as both sports appear to have a similar approach to batting. However, there are specific reasons and regulations that might prevent the interchangeability of bats between these two sports. In most cases, using a baseball … Read more
You may notice when you go to watch baseball games at different baseball stadiums that the dimensions of the field differ from park to park. While the distances are fairly similar at the little league and high school level, the Major League baseball fields are noticeably different. Why are Baseball Fields different sizes? Baseball fields … Read more
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