The Bat Nerds

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...

You can't play softball without the right bat. But with all the different options out in the market today, how confident are you of choosing the best one? Having the best softball bat in your arsenal builds confidence at the plate, and puts a lot more zing in your hit. If this is your...

Over the past 3 months, we've put about 15 wiffle ball bats on the market to the test. From our results, we're positive that the Louisville Slugger C271 replica is undoubtedly the best wiffle ball bat of the lot. Its sturdy build has seen it hold up perfectly well throughout the tests we...

Louisville Slugger XENO Fastpitch Softball Bat Check Price on Amazon.com The Louisville Slugger XENO makes 'the best fastpitch softball bats' year after year, loved by players, coaches, and parents alike. The XENO is a two-piece, fully composite softball bat with a...

The pitching machine was invented in 1897 and has since evolved into a complex machine, perfect for batters set on improving their swing. Pitching machines are quite diverse. Low-end models cost as little as $50, while top-of-the-line machines cost as much as $4,000. As can be seen, the question isn't “what is the best pitching...

As a baseball or softball coach, the best fungo bat is a must have in your arsenal - fielding practice isn’t complete without one. What is a fungo bat? If you’ve never heard of fungo bats, this guide will answer any questions you may have about these funny name, strange looking bats.

Congratulations! You just bought a brand new glove. What next? What’s the best way to get your glove game ready? In this guide, we cover the best and most effective methods to break in a baseball or softball glove. Breaking in a brand new baseball or softball can be difficult. Everyone seems to have their own "best way". And while there...

Sunflower seeds and baseball are a match made in heaven. They are as American as apple pie and are perfect for baseball, camping, boating or when you’re simply looking to kill time. There are very few things in this world we consider ourselves to be true connoisseurs of. One of those things is sunflower...