The average baseball game consists of anywhere between 9 and 12 innings, depending on how long each team takes to score. The History of Baseball Baseball is a game that has been around for centuries and has been enjoyed by people of all ages. The game is played by two teams, each with nine players,…
Looking at the top sluggers in baseball, it’s easy to see that there are a lot of great hitters out there. But who are the best of the best? Here’s a look at some of the best hitters in baseball today. Mike Trout Hitting Statistics In baseball, batting statistics are a combination of offensive statistics…
We all know that baseball is a game of statistics. But sometimes, those numbers can be a little bit confusing. So, what does strike out mean in baseball? The Basics of Strike Outs A strike out in baseball is when the batter swinging fails to hit the ball three times. When this happens, the player…
Wondering how far someone can throw a baseball? Check out our blog post to find out! The Physics of Throwing a Baseball In order to understand how far someone can throw a baseball, we must first understand the physics of throwing a baseball. When a pitcher throws a baseball, they are actually transferring kinetic energy…
It’s a common question we get here at the blog. What size baseball bat should I use? It’s a great question and one we are happy to answer. Age and League The decision on what size baseball bat to use depends on the league you play in and your age. In general, younger players and…
The 2019 World Series was won by the Washington Nationals. They defeated the Houston Astros in seven games. Who Won? The 2019 World Series was the championship series of Major League Baseball’s (MLB) 2019 season. The 115th edition of the World Series, it was played between the American League (AL) champion Houston Astros and the…
It’s that time of year again: the MLB Trade Deadline is upon us! Here’s what you need to know about this year’s deadline, including some of the biggest names that could be on the move. Introduction It’s that time of year again: the MLB trade deadline is upon us! As July 31st approaches, contenders are…
A Cy Young baseball card from 1909 is worth a lot of money. Find out how much yours is worth and how to get the most money for it. Introduction Cy Young was a professional baseball player who pitched for five different teams during his 22-year career. He is best known for his time with…
Find out how much a Mickey Mantle baseball card is worth. Introduction Mickey Mantle is a legend in the baseball world, and his baseball cards are some of the most coveted by collectors. But how much is a Mickey Mantle baseball card worth? This depends on a number of factors, including the condition of the…
How many baseballs are used in an MLB game? According to MLB rules, each team is required to have at least six balls available for use during the game. MLB requirements According to the MLB rules, each team is required to have ninety balls on hand for each game. These balls must be brand new…
If you are a baseball fan, you have probably seen the glove that base runners wear on their left hand. This glove is called a “steals glove” and is worn by base runners to help them avoid getting tagged out when they are stealing a base. The Purpose of the Glove The baseball glove is…
In this blog post, we take a look at whether or not baseballs are still hand stitched. We also explore the history of baseballs and how they’ve evolved over the years. The hand-stitching process Baseballs have been hand-stitched since the late 1800s. The process of hand-stitching a baseball is similar to that of other hand-sewn…