Hank Young

How Baseball Works The Major League Baseball season lasts from April 1 to September 30, with each team playing 162 games. That equates to one day off every ten days, making baseball a “game-a-day” sport. Teams often play “series” of three games on successive nights against the same opponent, either as a “homestand” of two … Read more

Introduction A grand slam is when a home run hit with the bases loaded occurs (i.e., runners on first, second, and third base simultaneously), hitting up to four home runs—the maximum feasible in a single play. To date, a little over ten players have achieved double grand slams in a single game at the MLB. … Read more

Overview If you spend a lot of time around baseball, you’re going to hear that you want pitchers with low ERAs. Seems simple enough. Maybe not, because various pitchers throw in front of multiple caliber defenses and ballparks with different pitching settings, resulting in another metric to assess pitchers: FIP. What is FIP in Baseball? … Read more

Intro The history of baseball gloves is as old as the game itself. A baseball glove is a big leather glove worn by the defending team; this glove helps the defensive players catch and field balls thrown by a team member or hit by a batter. The hand orientation of a baseball glove depends on … Read more

Overview If you’ve ever seen a baseball game live, you know it’s not for those looking for short-term gratification. On the other hand, a baseball game is something to savor with a cold beer and a hot dog and be done slower. In recent years, the average length of a daily nine-inning match has been … Read more

Introduction College baseball had grown in popularity dramatically since the 1980s when numerous coaches and sports directors in warm-weather locations began to see the potential allure of college baseball. Various coaches offered the sport to prospective athletes. Several enhancements to the sport curriculum were made by utilizing larger and better venues, offering more cash to … Read more

Introduction If you are familiar with sports and sporting activities, you will agree that a ball is a significant part of most games. Most of the popular sports make use of the ball. These sports include; football, basketball, and even baseball. Leagues use year after year, thousands and millions of baseball in training and matches. … Read more

Introduction Knowing how to hold a baseball bat is more than simply picking up the bat and throwing it. Yes, of course, you can quickly have your baseball bat in your hands in that manner, but working on how you handle and grip your bat will let you know the best outcome while swinging. Holding … Read more

Overview Confidence is essential before going onto the baseball field, regardless of the level of competition. With the proper size baseball glove, you will boost your confidence and improve your entire performance. Whether you’re buying a glove for yourself or a young baseball player, understanding the fundamentals of how to purchase a baseball glove is … Read more

Introduction A perfect baseball glove designed to have the optimum player experience while still lasting a long time. They must also be well-maintained to do well. However, it is unlikely to be able to care for a baseball glove for several years. As a result, the glove sits in the storeroom for years. But it’s … Read more

INTRODUCTION Baseball is a popular game played by 2 teams with usually 9 persons making a team. The baseball game is played on a field using a ball, a bat and gloves. On the baseball field are 4 bases. These bases form a diamond shape that spreads around the field from the home plate(starting base) … Read more