Are Softballs Heavier Than Baseballs?

A lot of people ask me if softballs are heavier than baseballs. The answer is no. Softballs are not heavier than baseballs.

Introduction

When you pick up a softball and a baseball, you might notice that the softball feels heavier. But is it really heavier than a baseball?

The answer is yes and no. A typical softball weighs between 6 and 7 ounces, while a baseball weighs between 5 and 5.25 ounces. So, a softball is indeed heavier than a baseball by at least half an ounce.

However, there is such thing as a lightweight softball, which weighs between 5 and 6 ounces. Meanwhile, there are also heavyweight baseballs that weigh between 5.5 and 6 ounces. So, it all depends on the specific ball you are comparing.

Generally speaking, however, a softball is heavier than a baseball by at least half an ounce.

History of softball

The game of softball was first invented in 1887 by George Hancock. The game was originally designed as an indoor game to be played during the winter months. The first official softball game was played in Chicago, Illinois, on Thanksgiving Day in 1886.

History of baseball

The game of baseball has a long and storied history. The game was first played in England in the 18th century, and was brought to the United States by immigrants in the 19th century. The first official baseball game was played in 1846, and the first professional league was founded in 1871.

Today, baseball is one of America’s favorite pastimes. Major League Baseball (MLB) is the highest level of professional baseball in the world, and is made up of 30 teams – 29 in the United States and 1 in Canada.

The difference between softball and baseball

Most people think that softballs are just smaller baseballs, but that’s not always the case. Softballs can be made of different materials and have different dimensions than baseballs. These factors can affect the weight of the ball.

Baseballs are typically made of leather and cork and have a circumference of 9 to 9.25 inches. They weigh between 5 and 5.25 ounces. Softballs are typically made of synthetic materials like polyurethane or rubber and have a circumference of between 10 and 10.5 inches. They weigh between 6 and 7 ounces.

The weight difference between softballs and baseballs is due to the fact that softballs are larger and made of different materials. The weight difference doesn’t make one ball better than the other, it just makes them suitable for different types of play.

The weight of softballs and baseballs

To the untrained eye, it may seem like softballs and baseballs are the same size. However, there are some key differences between the two types of balls. For one, softballs are larger in diameter than baseballs. A regulation softball must have a circumference of between 12 and 12.5 inches, while a regulation baseball must have a circumference of between 9 and 9.25 inches.

In terms of weight, softballs also tend to be heavier than baseballs. A regulation softball must weigh between 5 and 5.5 ounces, while aregulation baseball must weigh between 5 and 5.25 ounces. This difference in weight can make a big difference in how the ball feels when it is hit by a bat or thrown by a pitcher.

Conclusion

So, are softballs heavier than baseballs? The answer is no. Although softballs are larger in circumference, they weigh the same as baseballs.