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In baseball, there are nine fielding positions which can be broken down into three groups the infield, the outfield, and a battery. Collectively, it is the job of every player in the field to defend and prevent the opposition from stealing bases and scoring runs. Although it is the role of the team to defend …
The 9 Baseball Fielding Positions: Position-by-Position Analysis Read More »
There’s no better feeling than getting a fresh bat and I’m sure that everyone out there remembers the day that they got their very first baseball bat. There’s something incredibly exciting about a new bat that’s incredibly hard to explain – you know what it is, I know what it is, every baseball fanatic out …
How Are Baseball Bats Made? Wood Vs Aluminum Vs Composite Read More »
The mechanics of hitting are more complex than they may seem at first. There are a variety of different movements and techniques coming together to make the perfect swing. One of the most important fundamentals to focus on within hitting practice – is a hitters batting stance. Now, every single player has a unique body …
Baseball Batting Stances: The 3 *Core* Adaptable Batting Stances Read More »
The world has changed remarkably since the 1980s. It was the decade that saw the easing of Cold War tensions and the fall of the Berlin Wall giving people hope of a more liberal future. In a similar way, the world of Major League Baseball has gone through some whirlwind changes since then. Back in …
Members of the millennial generation will remember the 90s with fondness and as a decade of massive cultural importance. Technological advancements were on the rise but the world was yet to be completely changed by increased connectivity. The internet was still in its infancy and not as widely used or trusted as it is today. …
If you’ve ever seen the film or read the book Moneyball, you’ll know just how important statistics are in baseball. – and more specifically, baseball batting averages. Good knowledge of key stats (or ‘sabermetrics’ as they’re referred to in the industry) will allow you to gain a deeper all-around understanding of baseball. The ‘Sabermetric Approach’ …
Baseball Batting Averages: Calculate & Compare Your Batting Average… Read More »
As a baseball fan, you’re bound to have heard the mention of pine tar at some point, you may even have used it yourself. But what is it and what advantages does it provide in baseball? In a nutshell, pine tar is a dark-colored, thick, and sticky liquid that is produced from burning pine roots. …
Pine Tar in Baseball: What Is It? Why Use It? And Is It Legal? Read More »
Baseball cards hold a special place in the hearts of their collectors. Picking up a baseball card from a certain year can bring forward a flood of memories and reignite a feeling of what life was like at that time. They represent so much more than just a picture and some words on a piece …
An Alternative Investment Strategy? Do you remember trading cards as a kid? Back then it was an exciting hobby and a decent deck of ‘swaps’ and ‘rares’ in your back pocket was a currency of its own in the schoolyard. Growing up, collecting and trading cards weren’t to be taken all too seriously, it was …
Investing in Baseball Cards 101: How To Collect Baseball Cards Read More »
