His stroke’s designed to launch balls in the air, but he’s not one of these one-dimensional guys. I think you could argue he might be the second-best hitter in terms of hitting ability in the Draft behind Wetherholt. I mean, he has no real weakness -- he hits lefties, he hits...
Hitting Major League pitching is already one of the most difficult tasks in sports. Doing so from both sides of the plate offers advantages, but also further challenges. It certainly helps that a switch-hitter always has the platoon advantage and will ne
Baseball skills require constant practice. Most successful baseball players surely do not build their careers from chance. A one-hit wonder cannot hold a candle for long in the face of demands for a baseball win. Practice is vital for succeeding in the roles in baseball- pitching, catching, f...
Why we love the Rawlings Icon: This drop 10 model will likely be one of the best USSSA youth baseball bats for 2023 thanks to how good it sounds, its balance (almost as good as the Meta), and its big barrel that makes it easy to find the sweet spot. It does take a while to ful...
For over a century, it was the unrivaled gold standard among baseball statistics. Batting champions were revered. Everyone basically agreed that a .300 hitter was, in fact, a great hitter. Today, if batting average is even referenced on a Major League broadcast, it’s packaged with apologies...
Isan Díaz, with his remarkable skills at second base and his power-packed performance at the plate, is a defining figure in Puerto Rican baseball. His impressive range, sharp reflexes, and reliable glove work make him a key element of infield defense. As a hitter, Díaz poses a signific...
We have the numbers that trigger great images of baseball. Ruth's 60 is shared with Maris' 61. Still untouched these 55 years are .400 and 56 - shimmering as a tantalizing pool in the desert.Steve Jacobson , Newsday
how to size a baseball/softball bat Drop Weight The term “drop” is used in baseball to describe a bat’s length(inches) to weight(ounces) ratio. For example, a “drop 10” bat or -10 is a bat that is 34-inches long and weighs 24 ounces. The drop ais calculated by subtracting ...
So, it's time for the final verdict which bat or bats are really the best USA baseball bats of this year? As I already said this is a subjective question and can be answered based on your choice. If you are a contact hitter who likes to swing a lightweight bat and would like to ...
on of Jose Bautista From journeymanto the best hitter in baseball, the magical transformation of Jose BautistaFrom journeymanto the best hitter in baseball, the magical transformation of Jose BautistaDave Sheinin