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 big deal about a … [Read more...] about Different Types of Baseballs for Different Ages
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Age Appropriate Types of Baseballs and Softballs
An updated version of this post has been now published. Please click here to read a post titled, DIFFERENT TYPES OF BASEBALLS FOR DIFFERENT AGES" 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 … [Read more...] about Age Appropriate Types of Baseballs and Softballs
How To Properly Size Catcher’s Equipment
n my opinion, being a catcher is the most fun position you can have (yes, even better than being a pitcher!)So than how come there are so few youngsters willing to be catchers in youth baseball/softball? I think it all boils down to their fears about getting hurt.To help them overcome such fears, I am going to outline the types of catcher's equipment and recommend … [Read more...] about How To Properly Size Catcher’s Equipment
Best Inexpensive Pitching Machine for Fielding Drills
Let me first start by saying that if your fungo (what is it?) skill is excellent and you are under the age of 50, you do not need to read this post ;)But if your batting skills are average and your joints get stiff after a workout, buying a used pitching machine for conducting fielding drills will give you maximum use of your limited time.But that doesn't mean you … [Read more...] about Best Inexpensive Pitching Machine for Fielding Drills
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