Major League Baseball is one of the most unique league’s in professional sports because – thanks to its Minor League system – it provides more opportunities for professional players to achieve their dream of playing at the highest level. There are five levels of baseball in the minor leagues: Rookie Ball, Low A, High A, …
Baseball is known as a summer sport. Yet, that definitely does not mean our warmest season is the only time to play the game. One might reasonably ask, What months are baseball season? Let’s take a look. For Major League Baseball, generally it’s a 6-month period, from April to September. There may be a small …
Any longtime player or fan of baseball is familiar with the use of the nickname “blue” to catch the attention of an umpire. The question, “Why are umpires called blue?” is fair for newcomers to the game to ask. Baseball umpires are called “blue” because of the color of the uniform they wear ~ or, …
Fastpitch softball has grown incredibly over the past few decades, with the emergence of superstars like Jennie Finch, Dot Richardson, and Cat Osterman, and Olympic successes by Team USA. The game looks fun and challenging, but some parents might wonder, Can boys play softball, too? In reality the answer is yes, boys can play softball. …
The home run is one of the most exciting plays in baseball. It is becoming more common, even in one of the most dominant pitching eras ever, for multiple players in a Major League lineup to be a legitimate home run threat. This has fans on their toes each and every at bat. Although home …
Players on World Series-champion teams each get a big, elaborately decorated, jem-packed ring for their success. Ever wonder who designs them, or who pays for the World Series rings each year? World Series rings are funded by the owners of all teams in Major League Baseball. This is true also for teams that win the …
In baseball, not all catchers are poor hitters. Some are quite above-average, like Johnny Bench or Mike Piazza. But overall many fans may wonder, Why are catchers bad hitters? Let’s explore this in depth. Most catchers don’t hit quite as well as batters who play other positions mainly because of the demands, physically and mentally, …
So-called dad jokes have, for whatever reason, become trendy in popular culture. Some of these cringe-worthy puns have been around quite some time ~ and many play fun with baseball. For instance, a classic dad joke asks, “What position does a pig play in baseball?” A couple of answers are prevalent: Any position that keeps …
Many longtime baseball fans would see the headline above and say, “Don’t we wish?” It’s an honest question for new baseball fans: Do MLB umpires get fined for bad calls? It’s rather timely, too, as it seemed during the 2021 season MLB umpires were under assault. The answer is, Major League Baseball umpires do not …
As we approach the New Year, many teenagers will already be thinking a few months ahead and making New Year’s Resolutions to do whatever it takes to make their high school baseball team. Depending on the state in which the player lives, he may have more or less time to bring this resolution to fruition. …
