The Bat Nerds

Baseball and softball players today have to choose from a plethora of bats. Gone are the days when wood bats were the only option available. Players who want something other than a wood bat need to consider the ‘composite vs aluminum bats’ debate. While composite bats have their benefits, the performance is pretty much...

A great starting pitcher can throw anywhere from four to five pitches anywhere in the zone for strikes. One might be his designated strikeout pitch that he goes for early in the count when he’s got the batter in a hole. A great pitcher might only utilize one...

America’s pastime is and has been governed by a plethora of rules both written and unwritten for over a century, but when it comes to the ball that is thrown to start every single game, Major League Baseball has installed a little leeway. A Major League Baseball qualified baseball has to weigh between...

Mookie Betts of the Boston Red Sox took home MVP honors last season and while having a solid season, is far off the pace from a year ago.  With baseballs flying out of the ballpark at record rates, there are several players having seasons worthy of MVP consideration.  Not to overlook pitchers, because...

With the Major League Baseball season heading down the home stretch, the playoff races are heating up. Coinciding with the run for the post season are battles for individual honors, including Most Valuable Player. Generally, the MVP comes from a contending team and this year is no exception. Here are the top five...

A balk is one of the rarest calls in all of baseball, as explained in this hilarious article. The reason being that preventing a balk is ingrained in pitchers from the youth level, all the way through the major leagues. Not issuing a balk is an automatic response. The windup stays the same...

There are many differences between baseball and softball. From the size of the ball to the dimensions on the field to the size of the bat in the batter's box, these games look incredibly similar but are built very differently. One of the largest of these differences is the bat that the offensive...

Despite BBCOR bats being a staple in collegiate and high school leagues, there is still a lot of confusion regarding this standard. We often hear the question, “What is BBCOR?” or “Is my bat certified?” This article will help break down this standard, why it was implemented, how to know if your bat is...

In competitive sports, the stakes are always high. Baseball, in particular, is a game of inches. Whether you're playing at the major league level or in the youth leagues, these inches can be the difference between a fantastic win or a gut-wrenching loss, so owning the best baseball cleats is critical

As with all best things in life, choosing the best slow pitch softball bats is something that should involve a painstaking amount of research. Luckily, we’ve taken the pain away so you won’t have to slog through all the marketing jargon to find the perfect bat for you. Here is a...