Many baseball players wear eye black under their eyes to reduce glare from the sun and stadium lights. But why do they do it? The History of Eye Black Eye black is a grease or paint that is applied under the eyes to reduce glare from the sun and stadium lights. It is commonly seen…
If you’ve ever been to a baseball game, you’ve probably seen players eating sunflower seeds. But have you ever wondered why they do it? It turns out that there are a few reasons why baseball players eat sunflower seeds. The History of Sunflower Seeds in Baseball Sunflower seeds have been a part of baseball for…
A lot of people have asked me why there are 162 games in a baseball season. The answer is simple: because that’s the way it’s always been. The History of the 162 Game Season The baseball season has always been a long one, but it wasn’t until the late 19th century that it reached the…
In baseball, there are a lot of traditions and superstitions. One of the most iconic is the baseball cap. But where did this tradition come from? Read on to find out the history of the baseball cap. The Early Days Though today the baseball cap is seen as a quintessential piece of Americana, its origins…
With the MLB regular season wrapping up, we take a look at which teams have clinched a spot in the playoffs and which teams are on the outside looking in. American League As the Major League Baseball (MLB) regular season comes to an end, 10 teams in the American League (AL) have qualified to compete…
The Vanderbilt baseball team won their game against the Tennessee Volunteers on Tuesday night. The final score was 7-4, with Vanderbilt coming out on top. Vanderbilt The Vanderbilt Commodores clinched their second consecutive SEC regular-season title with a 5-3 victory over the Arkansas Razorbacks on Saturday afternoon at Hawkins Field. The Commodores (47-10, 24-6 SEC)…
Looking for the best place to buy baseball cards? Check out our list of the top sellers to find the perfect place for you. The Three Best Brands Collecting baseball cards is a fun and rewarding hobby. To get the most out of your collection, it is important to buy high-quality cards from the best…
Many people don’t know who the first black player in Major League Baseball was. Here’s a brief history of the integration of baseball. The First Black Major League Baseball Player Jackie Robinson was the first black player in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played for the Brooklyn Dodgers from 1947 to 1956. Robinson was a…
Rawlings has been making baseballs for the MLB since 1887. In this blog post, we take a look at how they make these iconic balls. Rawlings Rawlings is an American sporting goods company based in St. Louis, Missouri. It is most notable for manufacturing baseballs for Major League Baseball (MLB) and collegiate baseball. Rawlings also…
The Whistler is a student at Vanderbilt University who has become famous for his whistling skills. He can be heard at every home baseball game, and he has even been featured on ESPN. Vanderbilt’s secret weapon Vanderbilt has been to the College World Series five times in the last ten years. They have won four…
Baseball is a game full of statistics and records. One record that is often overlooked is the height of the players. Who is the shortest player in baseball history? Joe Stanky At 5’3”, Joe Stanky was one of the shortest players in baseball history. He played for 14 seasons from 1941 to 1958 with six…
The Los Angeles Angels are a professional baseball team from Anaheim, California. The Angels compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) West division. The Early Days The Angels Baseball team originated in Los Angeles, California. The teams original name was the Los Angeles Angels. The Angels were…