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Differences Between Wilson A2K vs A2000

- September 6, 2023

The Wilson A2K vs A2000 dilemma has been one on the mind of many players, and parents for good reason. Wilson’s A2K and A2000 glove models are two of the most iconic gloves ever made. They’re also the glove of choice for many professional infield and outfield pro players like Miguel Cabrera, Clayton Kershaw, and […]

Biggest MLB Stadium by Capacity & Distance to Center Field

- September 6, 2023

We often see questions such as “What is the longest outfield in MLB?”, “What baseball stadium has the longest distance from home plate to the fence?”, and “What baseball stadium has the deepest outfield?” Baseball stadiums have gone through numerous transformations over the years. The traditional Yankee Stadium, Fenway Park, Wrigley Field, the Polo Ground, […]

Differences Between A1000 vs A2000 Gloves

- September 5, 2023

Wilson has been, no doubt, a market leader in the sporting goods industry since the company started in 1913. They’ve made a name for themselves as one of the best and most trusted baseball glove manufacturers on the market. The A1000 and the A2000, in particular, are two of the most popular gloves in the […]

Should Baseball Pants Be Tight? How Baseball Pants Should Fit

- September 5, 2023

We often get asked questions such as “How tight should baseball pants be?”, “How should baseball pants fit?”, “Are baseball pants supposed to be tight?”, and even the occasional “Why do baseball players wear tight pants?” The pants you choose can either make or break your game. Overly baggy or loose pants can affect your […]

What Does Bat Drop Mean? Baseball Bat Drop Explained

- September 5, 2023

As you shop for the perfect baseball or softball bat online, you’ve likely come across the term “drop” or a negative number (-8, -10, etc.) printed on your bat’s barrel. But what does bat drop mean?  Bat drop and the negative number that denotes it represents and is calculated as your bat’s length to weight […]

What Does QAB (Quality At-Bat) Mean In Baseball?

- September 5, 2023

With the increased use of analytics and sabermetrics, numerous new baseball statistics seem to appear daily. One of which you may have heard is QAB. A large number of fans have been following baseball for years and have no clue what it means. What exactly does QAB mean in baseball? QAB stands for Quality At-Bats. […]

How Many Innings Are There In A Baseball Game?

- September 5, 2023

A clock determines the duration of a game in most team sports. In NBA basketball, there are four 12-minute quarters. NFL games have four 15-minute quarters. There are three 20-minute periods in NHL, while most soccer leagues have standard 45-minute halves. The list goes on and on. What makes baseball different and intriguing is that […]

13 Hottest Softball Players to Follow in 2023

- September 5, 2023

Softball has produced not only some great female softball players but a long list of some of the hottest softball players that have put on the jersey, laced up their cleats, and taken to the diamond.  As time and opinions evolve, the stereotype that softball players don’t look like female players in other sports has […]

No Hitter vs Perfect Game vs Shutout – How Are They Different?

- September 5, 2023

When thinking about the most critical positions in baseball, the pitcher ranks among the most important, if not the most important. Teams that win the championship have among the best pitching staff in the league. There have been a significant number of fantastic individual and team accomplishments on the pitching mound. Arguably the most memorable […]