Picture this: It’s a hot, sweaty summer day and you’ve lined up on the plate, ready to send the ball over the fence and into the stands with a massive drive. But as soon as you swing, the bat slips out your hand and goes flying.
Enter bat grips.
Composite vs Aluminum Bats – What’s the Difference?
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.
Read moreComposite vs Aluminum Bats – What’s the Difference?
What Are the Different Types of Pitches in Baseball?
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 pitch, like Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera used his cutter, but they can certainly expand into having two or even three pitches that they feel confident in.
Read moreWhat Are the Different Types of Pitches in Baseball?
How Much Does a Baseball Weigh?
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.
American League top MVP Candidates
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 they have in the past won the award, but it would take a very special season to win Cy Young Award and MVP honors.