Intro Among the myriad of fascinating baseball figures and facts, there’s a question that is often overlooked: how many baseballs does it take to play the MLB game? This figure isn’t just a curiosity; it serves as an entry point into the complex world of Major League Baseball (MLB) as well as other leagues, shedding …
Bat grip (a.k.a. bat tape or handle wrap) is an important part of a baseball or softball bat for youth players. It’s job is to provide a padding (to reduce bat sting) and grip (sticky surface minimizes the risk of bat slipping off a player’s hands). Note about Bat Stings Bat sting happens when a …
Key Points Table of Contents Introduction Before buying a pitching machine, you should consider where your child is in their “baseball career.” As a father, coach, and league board member with experience in buying and maintaining pitching machines for personal and league use, I can provide insights on: By the way, I still own the …
Ever since I was a little kid, I loved collecting baseballs. But not the autographed ones but regular baseballs I used to throw and catch with my friends. It didn’t matter if they were dirty or shiny. I even collected broken baseballs because I felt a tinge of sadness and just could not throw them …
A classic batting tee has been around forever. It isn’t flashy, modern or difficult to use. But after baseballs, gloves and bats, batting tees are the most widely used baseball or softball equipment today. From T-ball youth players to Major League players, batting tees have been used to establish proper hitting mechanics the proper angles …
