Best Fantasy Baseball Catchers 2009
The catcher position in past seasons has been one that was just filler. For real Baseball teams the defense that a catcher provides is far more important than there offensive value. Since all we care about as fantasy baseball managers is offensive production the catcher spot has usually been a position that is drafted later in the draft. Here are my tier rankings for fantasy baseball catchers in 2009. When looking at this the player predicted stats are formatted as follows: (HR/RBI/R/AVG/SB) The tier one of catchers is usually drafted in the 4th through 6th rounds. The fantasy managers that draft a catcher in these early rounds are usually managers that are using the position scarcity[..]
Looking At Buying Options For Philadelphia...
Seems to me that we are truly in the Golden Age of our Philadelphia Phillies as we are coming off of back to back World Series appearances coming away with one win. It has been 35 years since we last saw this not with the Phillies but with the Flyers. With the addition of Roy Halladay and replacing Pedro Feliz with Placido Polanco, the Phillies look like a buzzsaw not just in the National League East and the NL, but I would go as far to say all of Baseball as well. Now with that said, we have to look at what this will do to ticket prices for the games in Philly. I can say this, bad economy or not, this city is painted red, while long known for being a football town, people from[..]
Wear Bling Baseball Shirts to Stand Out in the...
Do you want to be a stand out fan of your favorite team? Maybe you have a son or daughter that you're a stand of fan of. Standing out in the stands making your favorite team or favorite team player know that you are there number one fan might be one of the most important priorities to you. Well if so, then you might want to take a step away from the traditional looking shirts used to support your favorite team and get into a bling baseball shirt. A bling baseball shirt is a great way for anyone to show off their loyalty in a unique rhinestone fashion. A cool looking pattern can be made by anyone with a little creativity and some super glue. If you don't have the arts and crafts knack you[..]
Baseball's New York Yankee Debate - Babe Ruth's...
The 1927 New York Yankees are baseballs greatest team ever produced. This is true, despite the efforts of the so-called experts to prove otherwise. Could "The Duke of Flatbush's" 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers beat them? What about the 1961 Yankees or the 1975 "Big Red Machine?" What about the experts pick of New York's own 1998 Yankees? None of these teams would have defeated Ruth, Gehrig and "Murderer's Row." Up until 1920 baseball was considered to be a game played by vagrants and ex-cons. The sport paid the players next to nothing, and a big crowd was considered any attendance over 50 people. Around 1921 the sport began to take hold of the fans. Because of figures like Babe Ruth and Lou[..]
To hit the ball well takes a lot of practice. Youth baseball is actually easier than for older players because there is only the basics to learn and develop. This makes it easy for as as coaches to improve our youth baseball teams hitting. We still must do it right. Practice does not always make perfect. The practice must be effective and done correctly or the mind and body will instill the wrong mechanics. Hitting off the tee - has probably been a lost art. It is however making a comeback in certain circles. I have always started batting practice by hitting off the tee. Yes..all ages. Purpose of the tee is to load the bat and get our weight back. First check that the players hands are[..]
Baseball vs. Football
In the mid-seventies, English immigrants brought the traditional format of baseball to North America. In 1876, the National League was formed. Baseball is bat-ball sport which is played between 2 teams having 9 players each. The aim of baseball is in scoring runs by striking the bat on a thrown ball and to touch a series of 4 markers named bases which are arranged at bends of the 90 foot baseball diamond. English Colonial pioneers brought football to the Americas in the 17th century. After 200 years, football was initiated in American colleges. This game later was picked by various colleges such as Harvard, Yale, Rutgers and Columbia. In 1921, the American Professional Football[..]
What is Spring Training?
It is the kind of training that transpires way before the beginning of the regular season. It could be put in simpler words to be understood by all which means the sort of training that precedes the regular flow of games of the season. This term is basically pertaining to the Major League Baseball, which is played every season. So, just before the seasonal start of the league there is a series of practices and exhibition of games which decides about the new players, other aspects like the audition for roster apart from yet another facet which is the position spot that helps in the final game decision making for the Major League Baseball. As a matter of fact, the spring training has[..]
There are three R's by which every baseball coach should be judged. The main three indicators of baseball success are RESULTS, REPUTATION and RESPECT. This article discusses each and how important each is. The three R's by which every baseball coach should be judged are: RESULTS - The number one criteria by which a coach's performance should be judged is results. Has the coach produced tangible results? Has the baseball team or program improved since the coach came on board? Positive results are an indication of a coach's effectiveness. Positive results includes increasing number of wins, winning at a level never before achieved, signs of improving player and team performance, and an[..]
Baseball Jerseys - Jerseys Depict Baseball...
Baseball Jerseys- Every Jersey Has a Story to Tell Who knows the charm and delight of wearing baseball jerseys better than a baseball fan? Probably every American Baseball League fan has a baseball jersey and in her/his closet. Use of sports equipment only by the baseball players is an outdated phenomenon. Now baseball jersey has become a normal piece of clothing of American Baseball League and Major Baseball league fans. Authentic Jerseys- Fashionable Clothing and a Collector's Delight Baseball jersey is popular among baseball fans because it not only looks good and trendy but also is normally acceptable attire in most of the places. Moreover, it is much more than a fashion statement.[..]
Independent Professional Baseball Players: Why...
If you have attended an independent professional baseball game then you know that the level of play is equivalent to different levels of the regular "affiliated" Minor Leagues. What is not known by many fans, however, is how little money many of the independent baseball players make. Unlike many jobs across North America, independent baseball players do not have a union or company department like Human Resources. They can be released almost at any time, for almost any reason, and there is usually nothing in their contracts which guarantees any sort of payment after players retire. When told all about this, many fans say, "Why would these players do that?!?" Here are a few of the[..]
Baseball Coaching Digest - Trick Play Alert -...
This offensive baseball trick play is often used by youth baseball teams to confuse young and inexperienced pitchers and to get balk calls. The ploy uses the inexperience and lack of knowledge of a young pitcher to get a balk call. Here is how the "Fake Time-Out" play is done: After the young pitcher begins his pitching motion, the batter simply raises his front hand and acts as if he is asking for time to the pitcher instead of the umpire. The player will in most cases, not say anything, but simply raise the front hand as if calling time. This front hand movement mimics the raining of the back hand to the plate umpire to as for time to be called. The action is done to disrupt the[..]
Dodgers Move to Los Angeles California From...
After the Dodgers being at Ebbets Field Walter O'Malley started looking to buy new land in Brooklyn and would make it more suitable as Ebbets Field was old, even if the Dodgers were to make it to the pennant their would be no way to sell out a game even after the Dodgers were dominating the league from 46 to 57. Robert Moses a New York Construction Coordinator, wanted to force Walter O'Malley into using a area in Flushing Meadows, Queens. Which later became Shea Stadium. Robert Moses wanted a city owned park as well as city built., which was not the idea of of walter O'Malley. When O'Malley was not able to find land in Brooklyn that would be suitable for a park, he started to think of[..]
When we think of training and sports teams, we usually think of physical training - the intense workouts, simulations, and training camps that put athletes into peak performance condition. But sports teams, both amateur and professional, are turning to more academic training to ensure the mental fitness of athletes, as well. There are training centers springing up all over the world that cater to both physical and mental training for athletes. On the same lines, some corporate training programs, especially leadership programs, are bringing activities for sports teams into the boardroom. One of the common training elements is communications training. From the basic levels to the[..]
Chicago White Sox Credit Card | Major League...
The Chicago White Sox official team logo can now be featured on the Major League Baseball™ Extra Bases™ Credit Card from Bank of America. ( ). This rewards credit card has proven to be a grand slam with fans and is scoring rave reviews in the rewards credit card industry. Like many retailers, airlines, and universities have done for years, Major League Baseball teams like the Chicago White Sox are now being displayed on consumer credit cards. These baseball oriented credit cards are rapidly growing in popularity and are proving to be a hit with sports fans across the country. The Major League Baseball™ Extra Bases™ Credit Card from Bank of America has valuable features,[..]
Great Chiropractic Care and Baseball?
It is a very important thing for all of us to remember that our bones and muscles, just like any other part of our bodies, can wear down with time and over use. As you sit, sleep, walk, drive and any other activity, the different positions have a wide range of effects on the body function. Normal wear and tear takes place on anything, even the most well built machine or the most well developed person. As such, it should come as no real surprise that athletes are prone to even more wear and tear than those of us who live a little more sedentary lifestyle. With baseballs coming at you 100 miles per hour on a slow day, and sliding into home plate to make that last inning saving run for your[..]
Philadelphia Phillies Credit Card | Major...
The Philadelphia Phillies official team logo can now be featured on the Major League Baseball™ Extra Bases™ Credit Card from Bank of America. ( This rewards credit card has proven to be a grand slam with fans and is scoring rave reviews in the rewards credit card industry. Like many retailers, airlines, and universities have done for years, Major League Baseball teams like the Philadelphia Phillies are now being displayed on consumer credit cards. These baseball oriented credit cards are rapidly growing in popularity and are proving to be a hit with sports fans across the country. The Major League Baseball™ Extra Bases™ Credit Card from Bank of America has valuable[..]
Would you be able to guess the national sport of Cuba? Most of us always picture Cuba as a Caribbean country with pristine beaches and vibrant natives dancing lively during their festivals. With its subdued economy and its small size, many may not see it as a sporting country. Fortunately, the Cuban government promotes sports actively in their country. Even the youth engage themselves willingly in sports like boxing, athletics and, yes, its national sport, baseball. Cubans who studied in the United States introduced baseball to their country in 1864. The sport was well-received by the locals such that just four years later, the Habana Baseball Club was born and was able to give honor to[..]
How To Become Great at Baseball Handicapping
Just what is a baseball handicapper? According to Wikipedia: Baseball Handicapping is the practice of assigning advantage through scoring compensation or other advantage given to different contestants to equalize the chances of winning. Let's make it simple and say that a baseball handicapper is a person that analyzes two baseball teams and attempt to picks the winner. The fact is anyone can claim to be good at baseball handicapping. There is no license or certification required. You just start analyzing ball games and select your winners. There is no government rating nor is there any real tracking system. Part of being a good handicapper is promoting yourself as one. That is the easy[..]
Beginnings of the Baseball Uniform
A baseball uniform is worn in order to distinguish the wearers' role in the sport. Most uniforms have a name and number located usually on the back to help identify the player. Shoes, shirts, socks, caps, pants and gloves are all part of the baseball uniform. But how did the baseball uniform come to be? Baseball uniforms were first introduced by the New York Knickerbockers in the year 1849. Their pants were made of wool; they wore white flannel shirts and straw hats. Wearing a uniform soon took root and by 1900 all Major League Baseball teams were wearing them. Before that time, those wearing a uniform also wore stockings which covered a player from foot to knee. Different colors and[..]
With Little League Baseball teams one of the most important pieces of the fundraising puzzle is profit. The reason profit is so very important is because with team sizes ranging from 10-15 players in most cases you have to get the most bang for your buck! You don't have very many little soldiers out there so each one has to be given the opportunity to raise as much as they can and as I mentioned early on in this article, making fifty cents a candy bar just doesn't cut it anymore. So what are the best three options available to little teams these days? I am so glad you asked and I'll be happy to tell you, so read Top Choice is DISCOUNT CARDS: Discount cards come in many shapes and sizes,[..]
When leading a baseball team, the organization of the sports team can often be the least fun part. You have to balance your players needs, with your coach's needs, with your league's requirements and finally, with the parent's needs. With such a large cast of characters with sometimes competing interests, organizing this chaos isn't easy. Here are just a few organizing (non-coaching) tips to help you get organized and to help ensure your baseball team accomplishes its goals. The 10 Steps 1. Get the team roster down. Make sure you get every participant's key information like their preferred contact method (email, cellphone, etc.). Set up an email list using services like Qlubb ( so that[..]
The Cleveland Indians official team logo can now be featured on the Major League Baseball™ Extra Bases™ Credit Card from Bank of America. ( This rewards credit card has proven to be a grand slam with fans and is scoring rave reviews in the rewards credit card industry. Like many retailers, airlines, and universities have done for years, Major League Baseball teams like the Cleveland Indians are now being displayed on consumer credit cards. These baseball oriented credit cards are rapidly growing in popularity and are proving to be a hit with sports fans across the country. The Major League Baseball™ Extra Bases™ Credit Card from Bank of America has valuable features,[..]
Some Great Teams and Some Awful Teams All Time...
What are some of the Major League teams all time won and loss records? Not from last year, but from the time they started fielding a team at the major league level? After the Yankees which teams have the highest all time winning percentages? Since day one there have been some teams with great records. There have also been some pretty awful teams. Some of these streaks are quite ghastly. You may not believe how bad some of these ball clubs have been. The statistics that are included in this article are up to and including the 2005 season. From 1919 to 1964 The New York Yankees had a winning season every year except 1925. Their two best years were 1939 of DiMaggio and Dickey when they were[..]
2010 Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Closers
This is the ninth report in the series of our 2010 fantasy baseball rankings looking at the closers. This is the most unstable position on your fantasy baseball team even though it has the smallest category impact when compared to other spots on your roster. Every season there are usually 10 or more relief pitchers that did not start the season at closer that end up getting some saves. That means that roughly 33% or more of major league baseball teams are going to have closer problems at some point. This makes the upper echelon of closers much more valuable for their consistency and dependability. It also means once the top tier of closers are off the draft board, you don't need to panic[..]
College Baseball - Who is the Best Ever?
The University of Southern California has a baseball team, the Trojans. The USC Trojans are undoubtedly one of the very best college baseball teams to every play the game. Over 95 of the baseball players from the college level who've made it into the Major Leagues played for the USC Trojans. USC has also appeared in 21 College World Series events and has won the most games in the this event as well, 70 in total. The USC Trojans are also one of the oldest college baseball teams. The Trojans played their very first university baseball game in 1889 on the college campus. Unfortunately, the college team lost this game which may account for the fact that there aren't any recorded games until[..]
Electronic Baseball Scorebook - The Tech-Savvy...
Recording and keeping track of your team's statistics are now made easy thanks to the electronic baseball scorebook. This also lets you record your team placement, the quality of play during tournaments, and the history of each of your players. This type of scorebook is useful for both managers and coaches of baseball teams because it helps keep their records and statistics more organized. Why go electronic? Before the advent of the electronic baseball scorebook, there was the manual scorebook that comes in the form of spiral bound notebooks that has stat sheets inside. While they are significantly cheaper, you may have some difficulty in using one especially when it comes to keeping the[..]
MLB Baseball Underdog System
The discrepancy in spending amongst Major League Baseball teams is startling. According to USA TODAY, the top spending team in 2007 spent nearly 8 times as much as the most frugal. There are a number of inferences that could be drawn from that. One is that the luxury tax is really not a deterrent at all. Teams are going to spend what they want to, whether it is seemingly excessive or seemingly underwhelming. But given the resurgent proclivity for the sport, with four straight years of attendance records being shattered, it can be inferred that fans do not care either. The year 2008 has provided the newest tallies, but 2007 shows some interesting information. Namely, it does not pay to be[..]
I can't tell you how many times I've had someone tell me how boring baseball is to watch. People tell me all the time that they fall asleep during games and can't stand it. I'm thinking to myself, how can anyone hate baseball? But then it hit me. I hate to watch soccer and car racing because I think those sports are boring, but most of my boredom results from my lack of understanding of the rules, strategies, etc. So, to help you develop a further love of baseball I've decided to cover some of the common strategies of the game. My hope is that by understanding these strategies you will begin to enjoy watching the game as much as I do. Hitting Count I get really annoyed when I'm watching[..]
Cancun's New Summer Tradition - Baseball With...
The sport of baseball has an undeniably storied history in Mexico and throughout the Latin American region. Now, the city of Cancun has its own way to celebrate this exciting tradition. Since 2007, the famous Quintana Roo Tigers - one of the top teams in Mexican League baseball - have called Cancun home. From their stadium in downtown Cancun, the Tigers welcome locals and visitors alike to their regular summer games. Known as one of the best family-friendly entertainment values in Cancun, baseball games with the Quintana Roo Tigers also offer a great way for travelers to experience a unique piece of Mexico's sporting culture. Founded in 1955, the Tigers baseball team played for 50 years[..]
Everyone enjoys the excitement of the homerun; however, pitching tends to play a larger role in the importance of a winning Baseball Strategy. Let's use high school baseball as an example. For most high school teams, there are usually only one or two good pitchers on each team. One of the differences between good and great high school teams is how they develop the rest of their pitching staff. To win at the high school level in the playoffs and beyond, a high school team should develop a rotation of 4 to 6 pitchers. There are several reasons for this Baseball Strategy: 1. Top pitchers will then get the opportunity to rest their arms during the season. 2. It provides an opportunity for[..]
This is a story that falls into the category of "urban legend". The story is that Fidel Castro was given a chance to join a major league baseball team in 1949 and didn't. The story is based on a widely spread rumor and leads armchair historians to say "What if..." Here is the story: Castro had a try-out with a major league baseball team, either the New York Yankees or the Washington Senators, and was rejected. How would the 20th century have been different if Castro had become a ballplayer in the US instead of the dictator of Cuba? Well, there's no use in thinking about it, because the chance never existed. The story is completely false. It was just a rumor that was blown out of[..]
The Seattle Mariners official team logo can now be featured on the Major League Baseball™ Extra Bases™ Credit Card from Bank of America. ( This rewards credit card has proven to be a grand slam with fans and is scoring rave reviews in the rewards credit card industry. Like many retailers, airlines, and universities have done for years, Major League Baseball teams like the Seattle Mariners are now being displayed on consumer credit cards. These baseball oriented credit cards are rapidly growing in popularity and are proving to be a hit with sports fans across the country. The Major League Baseball™ Extra Bases™ Credit Card from Bank of America has valuable features,[..]
Taking a Look at the Sports Teams of Wenatchee,...
The city of Weatchee is a fun place to live in and visit. There are a number of things to do in the city, including everything from going hiking to visiting the museum, and more. The city has always been associated with recreation and is located very near to a number of great outdoors areas. Wenatchee also has a vibrant sports scene. Here is a look at some of the local sports franchises in Wenatchee, Washington. Wenatchee Applesox The Wenatchee Applesox were founded in 2005, during the inaugural year of the the West Coast League, an independent summer baseball league. The team features top college players and prospects and has even had several former players play their way onto the[..]
Baseball Vs. Football-which is America's #1 Sport?
In the United States, both baseball and football have passionate fans who claim that they follow the true number one sport in America. But, how does one determine what is the actual "number one American sport"? There are several categories that can be considered when determining America's number one pastime. Analyzing attendance, ticket costs, revenue from television, salaries, venues, will help to present a case for which sport is number one in the United States. These six factors will help determine which sport is more beloved by Americans. Attendance One way to determine whether baseball or football is more popular in America is by looking at how many people go to the games. During[..]
There are many baseball betting systems out there and you can choose the one that works best for you. In fact, the number of approaches to placing a good bet and winning it is equally important. Anyone can place a bet, but only few can make a winning bet regularly. One of the most commonly used baseball betting system is the one based on team motivation. A common trend observed in major leagues is that most of the teams that fight hard and make it to the top continue doing so to go on and win the league itself. It is pretty simple; the more motivated a team is, the higher the chances of them going to continue the winning streak. On the other hand, baseball teams that are beset with[..]
Many people take their annual vacation down to watch spring training baseball in Florida. Every year professional baseball teams take to the southern state to get training in before the professional season commences for another year. The timing is also important for many college students as it will often correspond with their spring break, so spring training games are often sell outs. Alongside Arizona, spring training baseball in Florida is the main venue for professional baseball teams, and it has been many years since other venues, like Cuba and the Dominican Republic have been chosen. Half of the professional clubs head to Arizona and half to Florida. Florida has the perfectly[..]
How to Choose the Best Baseball Equipment
With baseball just around the corner, most cities across the USA have youth leagues like Little League. Baseball teams for kids range from age 4 for tee-ball to high school before these kids enter college or even go pro. Youth players have more baseball equipment choices than ever before. From composite bats to custom gloves, you can find baseball gear that will fit just about any budget or need. Baseball Gloves - A proper fitting glove is essential to every baseball player. Gloves come from many different manufacturers and with many different price points and features. Some of the most popular youth gloves are the Rawlings Primo Baseball Glove, Nokona Bloodline Baseball Glove or the[..]
The Salary Cap Debate
The salary cap debate is starting to come back out during the early days of spring training. It raises the obvious and good question; should baseball have a salary cap? The purpose of this article is not to take sides, but to explore some of the arguments of both sides. If there was a salary cap, what are some of the implications? Well the main argument behind the salary cap is that it would almost completely eliminate the distance between the big market teams (I.e. the Yankees, Red Sox, Cubs, Dodgers) and the small market teams (I.e. the Brewers, Marlins, Royals, Nationals). I believe that the salary cap would really help in this regard. It does not seem fair that the Yankees can spend[..]
Famous Baseball Family of Barry Bonds Includes...
Barry Bonds is a polarizing figure in the world of sports as he has received arguably more attention for his off the field scandals which include reported steroid abuse than the historic statistics that he has put up on the baseball diamond. The family life of Barry Bonds is particularly interesting to casual fans of the sport of baseball because from an early age the young man that seemingly was destined for fame was tied to famous names in the sport of baseball through family relationships. Barry Bonds, born in 1964, is the son of three time all-star outfields Bobby Bonds. Bobby Bonds was an American celebrity in his own right as a noteworthy player for numerous Major League Baseball[..]
If you are a café or bar owner, you have to study the way atmosphere is affecting your clients. The idea is to get them to stay as long as possible so they can spend the most enjoying your products and feel comfortable enough to come back. How do you make your establishment different from all the others? Many bar and café owners are seeing the positive effects of satellite TV subscriptions on the amount of traffic. Here are the reasons why satellite TV baseball packages might be something to put on your menu. 1. It's still America's game. Even though the chest-thumping, blindsiding football jocks might reel in the most advertising cash in American sports, baseball is still king in the[..]
Chicago Cubs Credit Card | Major League...
The Chicago Cubs official team logo can now be featured on the Major League Baseball™ Extra Bases™ Credit Card from Bank of America. ( This rewards credit card has proven to be a grand slam with fans and is scoring rave reviews in the rewards credit card industry. Like many retailers, airlines, and universities have done for years, Major League Baseball teams like the Chicago Cubs are now being displayed on consumer credit cards. These baseball oriented credit cards are rapidly growing in popularity and are proving to be a hit with sports fans across the country. The Major League Baseball™ Extra Bases™ Credit Card from Bank of America has valuable features, including:[..]
Enjoy Your Heater Pitching
If you think a teenager that enjoys playing baseball, you may wish to purchase a great Heater pitching machine. These are great machines having a whole load to give youngsters who need to achieve success in baseball. Naturally, you may be wondering why you can purchase a Heater pitching machine, so here are a few great reasons that you should go on and make this savings. One reason to go ahead and buy a Heater pitching machine is so you won't have to practice with your kid all of the time. Are you uninterested in dealing with sore arms and backs each night as you keep practicing with your child? If this is the case purchasing one of these machines and you won't have to fret about it[..]
Baseball Tips On Hitting Against Power Pitchers
If a hitter is a real good fast ball hitter who has very quick bat speed, he should not change his hitting style and should get up there and take his normal swing. On the other hand, not all hitters have that quickness in their swing and they should make adjustments to increase their chances for a successful at bat. There are a few baseball tips on hitting that can help them considerably. There is nothing wrong with conceding a little bit to a pitcher. The only goal is a successful at bat and it's not important how you achieve that success. For those hitters who have trouble against "flame throwers," they should remember that it's not necessary to take any stride at all or to swing the[..]
Buying a great baseball glove make a should make your game far better. You should purchase a glove that has used top notch materials cause they should be far more durable. Also you will need to see that it has the right fit. You consider buying a less expensive glove - it really doesn't pay as your baseball game could take a hit. Something that you should look for is multiple models and makers of gloves, and how much one is going to cost you. Find out what glove will give you the most benefit for your money. Come up with a few makes and models that you like then go to your local baseball equipment shop and try on a few. Making sure they feel and fit right is of the up most importance.[..]
When I was a little kid, I loved playing baseball. The smell of the freshly cut grass, sunflower seeds, and a day at the ball park were enough to excite me beyond anything else. And while the early morning hours weren't exactly at my peak activity hours, you could count on me getting up early every Saturday morning to get ready for the weekly game. Simply put, there was something magical about little league games for me. Nowadays, though, it seems as if some of the magic has been taken out of the game. A prime example of what I am talking about happened last night during a Little League World Series game. In the Northwest Regional Championship game, Lake Oswego, Oregon took on Kent,[..]
My eight year old was playing baseball this fall on a coached pitched team. It was the perfect situation for the fall with only one practice every Sunday afternoon from 2:00-3:30. It was a great experience, one in which he learned a lot. He also had a great time with the other kids on the team. We were also playing flag football during the fall, so we didn't have a lot of time for extended fall ball, plus he is only 8 so I wasn't interested in having him involved with a team that was going to play games every week in the fall. I'm not a big proponent of playing year round baseball, but I'll save that for another article. The coaches decided they would try to play a couple of games and[..]
The Value of Custom Baseball Gloves
Baseball gloves have advanced tremendously over the years. From the original game played with the bare hands to the advanced models of today, baseball gloves have as rich a history as the game itself. The first gloves developed were not accepted easily since many players thought negatively of those using them. Today's players, however, accept baseball gloves as a necessary and standard part of the game. Modern baseball gloves come in a variety of sizes, comforts, accessories and price ranges. For the more serious baseball enthusiast, custom baseball gloves are all the rage. Today's baseball gloves can be customized for a particular fit, color, type of leather, and more. Since pricing can[..]
Ichiro Suzuki is one of the best baseball players to ever play Major League Baseball and he only started playing back in 2001. Ichiro was un-drafted, but in 2000 the Seattle Mariners decided to sign him to a pretty huge deal. Ichiro Suzuki has continued to play with the Seattle Mariners since signing with them back in 2000 and he has done superb with the team. Every year that Ichiro has played baseball he has won a gold glove award and also made the All-Star Game. He is undoubtedly the best Japanese born baseball player to ever play the game. Ichiro was also the first Japanese born player to ever play a starting position on a Major League Baseball team. Ichiro started playing baseball[..]
The Pittsburgh Pirates have some of the best managers and coaches in the world lined up to work with the team. The Pirates themselves are some of the best players in the world, but that doesn't mean they don't still have their work cut out for them. No matter how you line them up, however, the Pirates have a great group of coaches standing up this year. The list includes manager John Russell, bench coach Gary Varsho, hitting coach Don Long, pitching coach Joe Kerrigan, first base coach Perry Hill, third base coach Tony Beasley, bullpen coach Luis Dorante and bullpen catcher Heberto Andrade; head athletic trainer Brad Henderson, head conditioning coordinator Frank Velasquez, assistant[..]
Baseball is an intricate game played by some of the best athletes in the world. The iPhone is an intricate device with some of the best apps in the world. It's only natural that eventually the two would come together. But even the most fanatical cubs fan would have a hard time sorting through the thousands of Baseball apps available in the App Store. So we did it for you! Here are the 5 Best Baseball Apps for your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. Play Ball! At-Bat 2010: This is the widely known, highly recommended baseball app that will allow you to follow the pitch-by-pitch action for any game that is being played for that day. Just want to get some quick scores, this app can also provide[..]
Why I Love Coaching Catchers
Are you buying youth catchers gear just because your young baseball or softball player wants some new catchers equipment? Here's the attitude from a coach, someone who has been around the professional baseball catchers and the beginners alike. Make sure of why you are making a new purchase. If you have a young man playing the position of catcher, you have a challenge on your hands. I can't speak much for softball catchers, but I have been a baseball catcher and I have coached the position for several years. The young kids are my favorite players because they just don't know what they want to be when they grow up. Many of these young players want to play the position of catcher, but what[..]