What Is A Sliding Mitt In Baseball? A sliding mitt is a glove worn by base runners in baseball that are designed to protect the hand from the impact of sliding into bases. They are made of synthetic materials resistant to abrasion and provide padding to cushion the hand. They typically have webbing between the … Read more
Carl Yastrzemski’s Early Life Carl Yastrzemski was born in 1939 in Southampton, New York, and grew up on Long Island on a potato farm. His father, Carl Sr., was a semi-pro but never played in the major leagues. The younger Yaz attended Bridgehampton High School, where he excelled as a three-sport athlete. Several colleges recruited … Read more
Who Invented The Game Of Baseball? Baseball has been referred to as “America’s pastime” for centuries. It’s a beloved sport that dates back to the mid-1800s, but who invented it? Who was the genius that created this classic game? Let’s take a look at the history of baseball and how it came to be. The … Read more
Remembering Jerry The Red Sox are synonymous with the Fenway crowd — and with good reason. The Green Monster, Yawkey Way, Pesky’s Pole, and The Monster all have unique, mystical aura that makes the Red Sox very special. For generations of Red Sox fans, former player and broadcaster Jerry Remy was more than just an icon. He … Read more
Baseball Uniforms in the Major Leagues: The Evolution of the Battle Suit As you enter the ball park to take your seat, one of the first things that you notice is the players’ uniforms. There is a very good chance you don’t know a single one of the people on the field personally-it’s the colors … Read more
The Strikeout Is Ruining The Game Of Baseball Baseball is supposed to be a skill, strategy, and accuracy game. But lately, it seems like the strikeouts are ruling the day. More and more batters are whiffing, and fewer balls are actually being put in play. As a result, games are becoming longer and less exciting. … Read more
Baseball’s Greatest Hitters Baseball is one of the most popular sports in America. Evolving from bat and ball games played in England, it has now gained world renown and stands as one of the most famous games in the world. As with anything famous, it is greatly discussed. From measured statistics to personal opinion, any fan has … Read more
The Greatest Rivalry in Sports Throughout the world of sports, there are many rivalries that are “must-see” games. There’s Duke vs. North Carolina in college basketball, and in college football, there isn’t a more heated rivalry than Ohio State versus Michigan. In the NFL, the Packers and Bears return to the league’s early part. However, … Read more
Is It Really That Hard To Hit A Baseball? It’s one of the most iconic images in sports – a baseball player, bat in hand, standing at home plate, ready to take a swing. Whether you’re a casual fan or a diehard devotee, chances are you’ve wondered how hard it is to hit a baseball. … Read more
Quick Hit: “Big Papi” David Ortiz had quite a successful career in Boston and was just elected into the Hall of Fame on his first year of eligibility. He is considered by many to be one of the greatest clutch hitters in baseball’s modern era given his heroics in the 2004 ALCS and legendary 2013 World Series. Ortiz finished … Read more