It’s the bottom of the ninth, two outs, with the winning run on second base. The crowd’s roaring like a jet engine as the batter cracks a hard liner into the gap. The third base coach is windmilling his arm like a turbine, sending the runner from second home. The throw from center field is …
Intro Baseball is far more than a sport limited to the boundaries of one nation. Its infectious enthusiasm has permeated international boundaries, creating a global phenomenon that millions of fans celebrate with fervor. In this discussion, we delve into the fascinating world of baseball championships, from the heart of America’s Major League Baseball (MLB) to …
Imagine this: It’s the bottom of the ninth in the championship game, bases loaded, two outs, and your team is clinging to a one-run lead. The batter hits a sharp grounder to the left of the mound, right between the pitcher and first baseman. In that instant, the game’s outcome hinges not solely on talent, …
Today, we’re diving into a topic that combines the worlds of science and baseball in a way that might just change how you look at the game. I’m talking about the Coefficient of Restitution (COR) and its cousin, Batted Ball Coefficient of Restitution (BBCOR). They are crucial to understanding what makes baseballs, and indeed all …
If you are transitioning from using a composite to a wood bat, you will start to hear something like: “always keep the label facing up or you are going to break the bat, “Label up when you swing”, “Make sure the label faces up or down”, “Hit with the label facing away from you”, or …
