Baseballs used by older kids in the youth baseball leagues (as well as high school) are almost rock hard and can pose a serious injury risk to young players.To reduce and hopefully minimize the injury risk, younger players should play with softer baseballs.There are tons of baseballs specifically designed for tee ball players but unfortunately, there are lots of … [Read more...] about 8 Best T-ball Baseballs in 2020 [Buying Guide]
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Different Types of Baseballs for Different Ages
Although most baseballs look and feel exactly alike, there are significant differences between them to warrant a closer look.This in-depth guide is designed to help you understand the history behind the construction of baseballs and provide you with detailed age appropriate baseball recommendations for your child. Main Table of Contents (TOC)What is the … [Read more...] about Different Types of Baseballs for Different Ages
Age Appropriate Types of Baseballs and Softballs
Although they look fairly identical, there are different types of baseballs that are used for certain age groups.Where are baseballs made today? Rawlings, founded in 1887, has had an exclusive contract to supply the major leagues with baseballs since 1977. Mr. West says the Costa Rica plant makes about 2.2 million balls a year and sells about 1.8 million of them to the … [Read more...] about Age Appropriate Types of Baseballs and Softballs
Little Known Facts About Baseballs
Beginning of each year, MLB stocks almost 2 million baseballs for the regular season and playoff games!And can you believe that in today's automation age, these hard balls are still made by hand? Matter of fact, Rawlings (the official MLB baseball maker) has abut 300 craftsmen/women who make around 2.5 million baseballs year each (some are sent to lower leagues).Each … [Read more...] about Little Known Facts About Baseballs