LEARN & IMPROVE

With headlines detailing 9-figure mega deals for baseball players, some fans have to wonder what that means for their agents. Are they all on commission, or what? Do agents themselves get signing bonuses, or payment up front? In practice, sports agents are not paid up front. In reality, they could, because baseball players are free […]

As modern baseball evolves so, too, does its vernacular. Perhaps nowhere in the game has the language changed more than in the bullpen. Historically almost an afterthought, today’s relief pitchers can be part of serious strategic game play. They even get new specialized acronyms now. For instance in baseball, LRP and MRP stand for Long

Ever hear the “Star Spangled Banner” played out loud and get the feeling you need to get somewhere rather quickly? Then think about what happens not long after arriving at a ballpark for a baseball game. The national anthem is sung at Major League Baseball games before the first pitch ~ whether that pitch is

Have you ever sat in the general admission seats at an MLB game and dreamt about what it would be like to sit at field level or even in the luxury suites with all of the “rich people”? You likely aren’t alone. This type of seating at professional stadiums is called box seating, and it

Parents new to youth baseball will naturally think of questions as they watch and learn. Why is it called a bullpen? What is a doughnut? A pickle, in baseball? And one of our favorites: “Why does Little League use aluminum bats?” The Little League baseball organization, and all other organized entities that govern youth baseball,

It’s a part of youth baseball that happens more often than you might think: Parents asking, Do Little League coaches get paid? Surely someone who puts in that much time, energy, care, and dedication gets compensated. Right? Coaches and managers in Little League are purely volunteers, without pay. This is true for coaches in the

Parents might see ball games on television that last hours on end and think, How long is a Little League baseball game? Then, probably, How many innings are played? Or, Is there a time limit? All reasonable questions. The length of a baseball game sanctioned by the Little League Baseball organization lasts 6 or 7

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,