You’ve probably come across the words “End Loaded” or “Balanced” when shopping for the right bat. In this article, we’ll shed some more light on the End Loaded bats vs Balanced bats debate. So, what do those terms mean, and which one should you use? Balanced vs. End Loaded Bats Balanced Bats A balanced bat’s […]
Having played baseball for as long as I can remember, I often come across many questions from parents. Most of them are often about cleats, and often around the soccer cleats vs baseball cleats debate – What is the difference between soccer and baseball cleats? Can you wear soccer cleats for baseball? What do baseball cleats […]
A baseball’s makeup has remained unchanged for over 100 years. Rubber, cork, cowhide and length of yarn, are the fundamental materials that make the baseball. However, baseball has altered the ball to help even the playing field when competitive advantage has shifted from offense to defense and vice versa. One of these standardizations has been […]
Every pitcher has their repertoire of pitches that makes him or her unique. Some pitchers throw a lot of junk or off-speed pitches. These are your curveballs, your sliders, and even your knuckleballs. Then you have pitchers who just reel back and throw the ball as hard as they can in hopes of blowing the […]
There are nine baseball positions on the field. These are: Each position requires a particular skill set to effectively get outs and keep the offensive team from scoring runs. Baseball rosters typically have 25 players so that the 9 players on the field are occasionally rotated through the season. If attending a game and keeping […]
As the baseball world gets more and more technical while using science and technology to push the limits, terms that you may or may not know constantly get thrown out. One of these ideas is exit velocity, which is very prevalent in today’s game, mostly at the major league level. Today, we will break down […]
Every few years, new rules come up that govern the sport of baseball and softball. Balls are being hit harder, and the regulators are doing their best to keep these two sports safe. Some of these regulations dictate what bats can be used and what cannot. One such example is USA Baseball’s new bat standard, […]
During a game, your cleats can pick up lots of dirt, mud, grass, and debris. Often, we see questions such as “how do I clean white softball cleats?”, “how do I remove turf stains from cleats?”, “Can you wash cleats in the washing machine?” Cleaning your baseball/softball cleats immediately afterward is part of the game […]
In a sport like baseball or softball, there is a lot more that goes into the game plan than meets the casual eye. One aspect of strategy is signaling that takes place from the catcher to the pitcher. Today, we will be talking all about catcher signals for the beginner who may not understand the […]
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, […]