A foul ball is a baseball hit that falls outside of the foul lines extending from home plate past first base and third base. The most common foul ball from hitters goes behind home plate and it can seem like certain players are at bat for endless pitches! How many fouls can you get in … Read more
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
Understanding different pitching methods is essential for baseball players and fans alike. One such action is the quick pitch, which is against the rules in baseball, but pitchers still can get away with quick pitching from time to time. A quick pitch is when the pitcher doesn’t allow the batter enough time to set up … Read more
Reading a baseball scoreboard might seem like a daunting task for newcomers to the sport. However, with a little guidance and understanding of the basic terms and abbreviations, anyone can quickly learn to decipher the information displayed on a baseball scoreboard. Baseball scoreboards present a visual representation of the game’s progress, including runs scored, hits … 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
Baseball is a sport that consists of various positions, each with its unique responsibilities and skills. Many fans and experts have debated the importance of each position on the field, attempting to determine which one is crucial for a team’s success. As any seasoned baseball enthusiast knows, it takes a well-rounded team with players who … Read more
Minor League Baseball is a ladder. Every one of the 30 major league clubs owns four rungs of it, and a player climbs from the bottom to the top before he ever sees a big league dugout. The levels, from highest to lowest, are Triple A, Double A, High A and Single A, with rookie … 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