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Compared with the major contact sports of football and hockey, it would seem that professional baseball players don’t really have to be as large to succeed. But, is that really so? Does height and size matter in baseball? While some diminutive baseball players succeed or even thrive in Major League Baseball (MLB), overall, the game’s […]

High School players all around the country are dying to play at the next level, whether it be college or pro. Many are driven competitors who are willing to do whatever it takes to win and achieve their personal goals. Kids, and their parents, often like to know where they stand in relation to their

Baseball has truly become a global sport, and besides America, probably no nation has embraced the game more than the Land of the Rising Sun. Why is baseball so popular in Japan? Japan has embraced baseball for a slew of reasons including a history with the game dating back about 150 years, notable visits by

Have you ever been watching a Major League Baseball game and said to yourself, “I wonder how much those baseball cleats weigh?”  This question is often asked by baseball fans after seeing a player run at high speed with what appears to be heavy cleats on their feet. Though baseball cleats may look heavy, they

“Of course, the Yankees signed another superstar for an absurd amount of money,” says the average baseball fan just about every year. How is this even possible? It comes down to the fact that the MLB does not have a salary cap that limits teams on how much they are able to spend on their

Ever notice how shiny-new the uniforms of major league baseball players look on television? How do they do that? It can make a fan wonder, Do MLB players wear new uniforms every game? Major league players do not wear new uniforms every game — it just looks that way. They are just expertly and painstakingly

Over the last few Major League Baseball seasons, you may have been watching a game and said, “Why the heck is that baseball player wearing mittens?”  Recently, baserunners have been wearing what looks like mittens or “oven mitts” once they get on base.  These oven mitts make it look like the baserunners are getting ready

Trekking to baseball’s spring training has become an annual pilgrimage for many Americans, who roll or fly to Arizona or Florida to watch their favorite major league players up close. Seeing the games is one thing, but have you ever thought, Can you watch spring training practices also? Visitors can watch spring training practices and

Someone considering how to get into baseball should start by acknowledging that each person’s attraction to the game can vary, from the excitement of play, the game’s history, its culture and “lore,” particular players, or something else. A simple formula for how to get into baseball: watch as many games as possible, preferably with someone

Have you ever flipped on your television set to watch your favorite Major League Baseball team and said, “WOW, we are playing them AGAIN??!”  If so, you are probably not alone.  For example, it seems like the New York Yankees are ALWAYS playing against their hated rival, the Boston Red Sox. So, how many times