Being a parent is a hard job. It maybe is even the hardest job there is. Nobody teaches you how to be a great parent and there is no objectively correct way to parenting. You are moreover responsible for the life of another human. It is crazy and I bow to all parents. You have […]
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An overview of all the important baseball equipment manufacturers
Have you ever wondered what all the companies are that manufacture your high quality baseball gear that your rely on so much? Every player needs gloves, bats, shoes and more gear to perform at his best. Of course all this gear needs to be manufactured by somebody, which is where big companies come in. Not […]
The best outfield gloves of 2019
In my opinion an outfielder plays on one of the most important positions in the game. Why is that you ask? Well out there in the outfield it is either a home run or a strike out. A great outfield player with good catching skills and a great outfield glove 2019 can be a real […]
How To Break In And Take Care of A Baseball Glove
All baseball players hold an emotional connection with their glove. They make every effort to take care of their mitt and keep it in the finest condition during the seasons. After all, it is no secret that having a good baseball glove is a crucial part of being successful in the game. Players spend almost […]
Can I use a softball bat for baseball
“Can I use a softball bat for baseball?” This is one of the questions I am getting asked most often. I never really understood why you would want to do so, but nevertheless I hear this question all the time. Apparently some explaining has to be done here, so I decided to write this short […]
13 best shoulder exercises to prolong your career
From a physical point of view, baseball is about batting, throwing and running. If we ignore running for a second and take a closer look at batting and throwing, what do you notice? Exactly, your shoulders play a major role in baseball. Actually, combined with your elbow, your shoulders should be treated as your holy […]
What your spot in the batting line up says about you
Everybody knows that the spot you have in the batting line up says a lot about your skills as a batter. Power players have different spots than player who excel at fielding. The batting line up has a lot to do with strategy. Who does the coach place first? Does he place the best hitter […]
What your position says about you
Disclaimer: This post is in no way serious. It is meant to be fun and make you smile. 🙂 Please do not feel offended. Stereotypes are wrong more often than they are right, but it is a lot of fun to play with them. But I bet everybody has at least once wondered what his […]
How to fix a cracked baseball bat
Cracked bats are not as uncommon as you might think. Maybe your bat has just a small crack or maybe you have so much power that your handle got separated from the barrel. Even though nowadays it is much more common to use metal bats, wood bats will forever be in our hearts. So what […]
The best catcher’s mitts of 2019
For baseball aficionados like you, I have divided the list into three sections. The lower-end catcher’s mitt 2019 variants come first, followed by the budget option, and then the high-end mitts section completes the list. Catcher’s mitt 2019 models are distinctively different from all other baseball gloves out there. More often they are called catcher’s […]