Golfers practice different golf shots on a driving range, which is a large open field. The yardage marks on the fairway indicate how far the golfer is hitting the ball from where they tee off. At the driving range, players can practice their short game, tee off their shots, chip shots, and work on their … Read more
It is the responsibility of a baseball manager to know and understand the game’s rules. Since pitchers will bat in the National League as of 2021, managers need to be familiar with the Double Switch rule. A Double Switch differs from a traditional substitute player taking the place of another batter, runner, or defenseman. In … Read more
In person or on TV, catching a nine-inning baseball game can be magical for some. The game of baseball brings a sense of calm and nostalgia to some fans. So you might be wondering if there are double games between two teams during a season? My friend, that is a doubleheader, and the post below … Read more
An abbreviation for left on base in baseball and softball is LOB. At the end of an inning, the number of baserunners left on base is the number of runners left on base. In most MLB games, the TV announcer will say something like “no runs, two hits, two runners left on base at the … Read more
In recent years, the prevalence of social media has increased exponentially. With more and more people accessing the internet through their phones and other mobile devices, the way we consume information has changed dramatically. One of the most significant changes has been the way we consume images. Whereas in the past, images were mostly consumed … Read more
There’s been lots of speculation over the meaning of the abbreviation “BB” in baseball. Some people say it stands for “baseball,” while others claim that it means “best batter.” But there is actually only one true definition. The abbreviation “BB” refers to a player who strikes out four times during an inning and ends up … Read more
Baseball is a sport that is played on a field with a diamond shaped playing surface. The game has been around for over 100 years. It’s a team sport, meaning that you play against other teams to win. Softball is also a team sport. However, it’s not quite the same as baseball. Instead, there are … Read more
What is ERA in Baseball? For about as long as baseball has been played, players, coaches, and fans have pondered how to properly evaluate players. As times change, the methods of evaluating players have evolved. Since pitchers tend to come under the most scrutiny of any position and are generally considered to be the most … Read more
When you attend a Major League Baseball (MLB) game and look up at the massive scoreboard that’s in the outfield of virtually every park, you will usually notice several columns towards the end of the line score. There are your usual runs, hits, and errors for both teams, while some parks have runners left on base … Read more
Analytics and sabermetrics run the show for Major League Baseball organizations today. With the rise of popular platforms like Fantasy Baseball, fans continue educating themselves on analytics that predict quality baseball players over just mere name recognition. For pitchers, you have something called WHIP, which measures the number of walks and hits per inning pitched. … Read more