Ever since I first picked up a baseball as a kid, I’ve been in love with the game. There’s something incredibly captivating about the sound of a ball hitting a bat, the tactical maneuvering of a well-played game, the deep-rooted camaraderie between teammates. Perhaps the most fascinating aspect of baseball is its unique capacity to …
Have you wondered why the catcher throws the ball around the infield after the pitcher strikes out a batter? When you see players executing a crisp throw between infielders, what is your first impression of that team? Good? Bad? Read below to learn why catchers immediately throw the ball to 3rd base (or to the …
** Update on July 10, 2023 I have updated this post with additional examples tp (hopefully) make it easier to understand as well as included birth charts for the 2024 season. Please keep in mind that you are definitely NOT the only parent who is confused about this league age topic. After reading the post, …
As the orange glow of September sunlight bled into twilight, I found myself standing alone in the outfield of an empty baseball diamond in my town. It seems as though I can still hear the fading echoes of the season, the crunch of cleats on infield gravel, the solid thud of ball against leather, and …
How many times have you said “the game started 2 hours ago and it’s only top of the 4rd inning”? Or sing the Take Me Out to the Ball game” (traditionally done during the middle of the seventh inning) and noticed the crowd was sparse and half the remaining fans were dozing off? MLB implemented …
