High and Outside: A Baseball Noir

High and Outside is a baseball noir blog that takes a look at the dark side of America’s pastime. From the players who were banned for life to the scandals that rocked the sport, we explore the seedy Side of Baseball

The Pitch

In baseball, the pitch is everything. It can be fast or slow, wild or controlled, and it can come from anywhere on the field. A good pitch can deceive the batter and lead to an easy out; a bad pitch can get crushed for a home run

Pitching is both an art and a science, and it takes years of practice to perfect. But when a pitcher is in the zone, everything comes together and the results can be magical.

High and Outside is a baseball noir about a pitcher who loses his grip on reality after a traumatic event. Set against the backdrop of the minor League Baseball world, it’s a story of tragedy, redemption, and hope.

The Swing

It was a beautiful thing, the way he swung that bat. A perfect arc, a perfect snap of the wrists at just the right moment. It was like he was born to swing a baseball bat

But there was something else, something that set him apart from all the other great hitters. Something that made him special.

He could hit the ball higher and further than anyone else. The outfielders would back up, so far back they might as well have been in another zip code, but it wouldn’t matter. He would still find a way to hit it over their heads and into the stands.

They called him “High and Outside” because that’s where his balls ended up most of the time. But it didn’t matter, because when he connected there was nothing in the world like it.

The Catch

In baseball, “the catch” describes a play in which an outfielder successfully catches a fly ball that was hit by the batter. This is usually done by jumping up and extending the arm above the head, making sure that the glove makes contact with the ball.

The Throw

The most important thing in baseball is not the throw, but the follow-through. Pitchers, when they release the ball must snap their wrists so that the ball rolls off the fingers rather than being thrown like a bullet. The snap of the wrist gives topspin to the ball and makes it dance in the air, making it harder for hitters to time their swings.

The Field

There’s something about a baseball field that just feels magical. Perhaps it’s the fact that it’s a perfect diamond, or maybe it’s because so many of our childhood memories are associated with playing on one. Whatever the reason, there’s no deny that there’s something special about a Baseball Field

For fans of the game, there’s nothing better than spending a summer day at the ballpark. The smell of fresh cut grass, the sound of the bat cracking as it connects with the ball, and the feeling of the sun on your skin as you watch your team battle it out on the field. It’s truly an unforgettable experience.

Whether you’re a casual fan or a die-hard devotee, there’s nothing like spending a lazy afternoon at the ballpark. So grab some peanuts and Cracker Jacks sit back, and enjoy America’s Favorite Pastime

The Batter’s Box

The batter’s box is a rectangle drawn in chalk on the ground near home plate It is where the batter stands when he is “up to bat.” There are two batter’s boxes at each end of home plate one for each team. The fleeing figure in the foreground of The Jackie Robinson Story is trapped inside the chalk lines of the batter’s box at Ebbets Field, just like every other player on the field.

The Dugout

The darkness of the dugout enveloped him like an old friend. The musty smell of years of spilled beer, unwashed bodies, and stale popcorn was comforting. He leaned back against the cool concrete and closed his eyes. The sound of the game faded into the background as he drifted off to sleep.

The bullpen

In baseball, the bullpen is the area where Relief pitchers warm up before entering the game. It is typically located in foul territory near the outfield. A team’s roster of relief pitchers is referred to as its bullpen. These pitchers generally enter the game in late innings, when the score is close and the opposing team’s batters are more likely to reach base.

The stands

The stands were nearly empty, as they always were on a Tuesday night in late September. The only sound was the occasional scrape of shoes on concrete and the distant buzz of traffic from the freeway.

The clubhouse

The clubhouse was a dark and dreary place. The only light came from a single bare bulb hanging from the ceiling, and the only furniture was a battered old couch that had seen better days. The walls were lined with lockers, and the air was thick with the smell of sweat and stale beer. This was the home of the High and Outside baseball team and it wasn’t a place for the faint of heart.