While not as onerous as breaking in old-fashioned leather versions, getting a synthetic baseball glove ready for game play can depend on some tricks. Ever wondered how to break in a synthetic baseball glove? Here are key tips summarized: Focus on shaping the pocket by placing a baseball or softball into the glove and wrapping […]

 it comes to baseball jerseys, there are a plethora of options on the market. Two of the most popular ones are the Majestic Flex Base, the official on-field jersey (up to the current 2020 season_ of Major League Baseball, and Majestic Cool Base, the officially licensed replica jersey Major League Baseball. They are both made

“Steeeeeriiiiiike 3!!!” If you have attended a baseball game in person you have probably heard that expression being bellowed by an umpire behind the plate.  Have you ever wondered how an umpire decides what is a “ball” and what is a “strike?  Keep reading to learn more. In this post we will cover what the

The height of players in major American sports can vary greatly – a phenomenon created by the particular demands of each game. The commonly stated average height of a Major League Baseball player is 6’ 1.5”, or basically not quite 6’ 2”. Note that this is well above the 5’ 9” average height of today’s

Baseball hats are a quintessential part of the uniform of a ballplayer. However, knowing how baseball players have to run, dive, jump, and slide around during their games, you may wonder how they do so with a cap on their head. Exactly how much does a typical baseball cap weigh? The answer is that the

Once you have a baseball bat, you are probably itching to get out there on the field and start swinging it around. The last thought on your mind will be how long that baseball bat will last before it needs to be replaced. However, it is important that you think about that. The better you

More so than any other major American sport, baseball is immersed with numbers and statistics — and it doesn’t appear to be fading. In fact, over the past 30 or so years, the sport has expanded how it gathers and collects statistics, including tacking on new columns to its standings. For many years the standings

Wilson baseball gloves are known around the world for superior design and comfort, used by numerous Major League Baseball players today and in the past. While over the years the brand has become somewhat iconic – note the “Wilson” character in the Tom Hanks movie “Castaway” – nowadays, where are Wilson baseball gloves made? The

Baseball gloves are among the most essential tools in a player’s arsenal, amateur or professional ballers. Though gloves are made out of leather and are therefore incredibly tough, they will become susceptible to deterioration if they are not taken care of. Believe it or not, an essential step in glove care is cleaning it regularly