Professional baseball has been in existence for 150 years, and for just about as long, batters have been finding ways to get an advantage at the plate. After all, one of the most difficult things in sports is to hit a fast-moving, relatively small, round ball. Sometimes a batter can tell what pitch is coming […]
There are two meanings for DP. DP in softball typically stands for Designated Player. In baseball, DP stands for Double Play. We cover both meanings in detail below: What is a DP in Softball? The position is very similar to the Designated Hitter in baseball, but there is a distinct difference. In baseball, the designated […]
A regulation-size baseball measures approximately 2.86 to 2.94 inches (7.3 to 7.5 centimeters) in diameter. Its circumference is between 9 and 9.25 inches (22.9 to 23.5 centimeters). As for the weight of baseballs, they range from 5 to 5.25 ounces (142 to 149 grams). Evolution of the Baseball Prior to 1876, there was no standardization […]
The casual fan may overlook is the number and cost of baseballs used in a MLB game or season. How many baseballs are used in a Major League game, you ask? The average number of baseballs used in a MLB game is anywhere between 84 to 120 balls. If the game runs into extra innings, […]
Pitching distance is the distance from the pitcher’s mound to the front of home plate. Note that this is certainly not the distance from the ball’s release point to the rear point of the plate, which can be several feet shorter depending on the pitcher’s height and method of delivery. The pitching distance varies depending […]
When watching a baseball game on television, you may want to watch the catcher’s signals to the pitcher. It’s generally a wide array of a confusing-looking combination of fingers pointing. One thing you may have noticed is catchers with their fingernails painted. It’s not overly common, but it’s necessary for catchers to use nail polish […]
We all know Randy Johnson had a “killer” fastball. Well, that was more than just a term used to describe the blazing speed on March 24, 2001. In a spring training game in Tucson, Arizona, a fastball thrown by Johnson hit a dove that was flying across the field. What Kind of Pitch Was It? […]
The best bat size for an 8-year-old is 28-inches long and weighs 18-ounces. This bat size is the most common amongst 8-year-olds, although if your young player is skilled or stronger, you can have them swing a 29/19 bat. If swing speed is what you’re aiming for, the lighter 28/17 will be perfect. Best Bats […]
The game of baseball is built upon the storied history, milestone record books, historic Hall of Fame history, and the entertainment that takes place at every Major League Baseball stadium around the country. From scenic backdrops such as the B&O Warehouse at Camden Yards in Baltimore to home runs splashing into McCovey Cove to Bernie […]
Player age, price, bat length, drop weight, bat materials – there’s so much to consider when picking baseball or softball bats. This article will be discussing bat stamps, which are yet another critical aspect when picking a new bat. In particular, we’ll be comparing BBCOR vs USSSA bats. What are the construction and performance differences […]