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Softball Positions and Numbers Explained

- September 4, 2023

Softball is challenging but highly rewarding for both fans and players. While the simple concept of softball is somewhat easy to understand, it can be challenging to remember the various softball positions and responsibilities, softball position numbers, and even how many positions are in softball.  Over the next few sections, we will answer your questions […]

Baseball Glove Size Chart for Youth & Adults

- September 4, 2023

When it comes to baseball gloves, fit and feel in the hands are both crucial to a player’s success on the field, from big leaguers to young players who are just learning the ropes. Questions such as “what size baseball glove do I need?”, “what size glove do I get my son or daughter?” are […]

Baseball Glove Web Types Explained

- September 4, 2023

A glove web – the connector between the thumb of the glove and the fingers – works to aid ball control, helping the players snag and hold onto the ball. This sturdy piece of leather lets fielders close their hands on a batted ball, usually fly balls, pop-ups, or line drives. Baseball glove web types […]

15 Best Puerto Rican Baseball Players

- September 4, 2023

The history of Major League Baseball is teeming with talented baseball players from Puerto Rico. Roberto Clemente headlines the list as the best Puerto Rican Baseball player of all time. Joining Clemente on the list includes the Alomar brothers Sandy Alomar and Roberto Alomar, future Hall of Famer Yadier Molina, current All-star Francisco Lindor, and […]

Why Do Baseball Players Wear Chains?

- September 4, 2023

Many fashion trends have shown up within the game over the years. From players wearing high socks to baggy baseball pants to crazy eye black designs. With more players making fashion statements with chains, one question that often comes up is why baseball players wear chains.  Let’s find out. Why Do Baseball Players Wear Chains? […]

How Much Do Professional Softball Players Make?

- September 4, 2023

Despite Many great female softball players have been showcased, from the great Lisa Fernandez to Jennie Finch to Cat Osterman, many fans still ask the same question about professional softball players, i.e., how much do professional softball players make? While most eyes are fixated on the astonishing record-high MLB contracts professional baseball players land, softball […]

15 Best Venezuelan Baseball Players of All Time

- September 4, 2023

One heritage and culture with a historic backing around MLB is Venezuela, with many great Venezuelan baseball players playing the game and plenty more following in those footsteps.  As more Venezuelan baseball players enter Major League Baseball, we list the best in no exact order. One Venezuelan baseball player that stands out is current Detroit […]

What Is the Best Position in Baseball?

- September 4, 2023

Baseball has nine positional players – the pitcher, the catcher, first baseman, second baseman, third baseman, shortstop, center fielder, right fielder, and the left fielder. Of all the positions listed, what is the best position in baseball? Best Position in Baseball? We rank the the pitcher as the best position in baseball. However, multiple positions can […]

6 Best Baseball Games for PS4

- September 4, 2023

Video and smartphone games continue to take center stage as technology evolves. From Battle Royale games involving battling other players in games such as Fortnite to building your own three-dimensional world in Minecraft to facing off head-to-head in Madden Football. For baseball fans looking for the best baseball games for PS4, here are six great […]